Grading and Portfolio

Summative Assesment:

Portfolio 70%

All Art classes at Crystal Lake South have the same goal... 

for you to

THINK like an Artist

ACT like an Artist

And BE like an Artist.

Instead of taking tests, quizs or a final exam, all art classes complete a portfolio displaying all work from the semester that includes written reflections that look back at your progress throughout the semester. 

Visual Portfolio

The visual portfolio will be a digital collection of everything that you make throughout the semester, including any extra practice and/or reworked projects. The portfolio will document your growth and learning. This portfolio will be the evidence of your growth, achievements and of your work ethic

Make sure to...
Add finished work to each page of your portfolio and provide the 3 criteria statements:

- 2 statements about tools used

- 2 Statements about elements of art or principles of design used

 - 2 statements about your feelings during the creation process

This portfolio is constantly updated and changing.  It will be graded at Midterm, Quarter, Midterm & Semester. You can change it as much as you like.  I will help you make it the best it can be.

In all of your reflections, try to be honest with your work throughout the semester - write about both your strengths and your weaknesses. Talk about what you were uncomfortable with at first and might be now, or what you might still be unsure about. The more details and specific examples you can point out, the better! 

Check rubric for grade requirements and notes below about how to:

Get an A, B,or C

How do I earn the grade I want on my Portfolio?
These are the descriptors for levels of achievement assessed at portfolio checks.

A	The portfolio displays artwork that shows evidence of investigating all possibilities and as a whole shows continuous effort, interest and growth throughout.. Portfolio is organized and customized.  Every project is complete and presented with additional attempts, extra work and reflections. The portfolio contains evidence of growth in technique and the programs used in class. The portfolio demonstrates the student’s strong understanding of the 3 criteria statements and refers to them when reflecting on their work and areas of strength/weaknesses.
B	The completed portfolio demonstrates an effort to do what is required for the course. The portfolio contains evidence of all assigned work and matches the checklist provided by the instructor. Portfolio documents evidence of learning all programs used in class and participation in assignments, reflections and critiques. The portfolio demonstrates the student’s understanding of the 3 criteria statements and refers to them when reflecting on their work and areas of strength/weaknesses.
C	The incomplete portfolio demonstrates some incomplete assignments &/or reflections. The portfolio demonstrates participation in class, but student may not have used time wisely resulting in incorrect or unrevised work. The portfolio contains some evidence of growth within the programs presented in class, but work could be improved with revisions. The portfolio shows unclear evidence that the student is familiar with the 3 criteria statements and does not use them to reflect on their work and areas of strength/weaknesses.
D	The incomplete portfolio demonstrates incomplete and/or missing work and is lacking evidence of growth and learning. Portfolio is disorganized. The student often does not participate in class and/or does not use time wisely resulting in work that needs to be revised and/or completed.  The portfolio shows minimal evidence that the student is familiar with the 3 Criteria statements and does not use them to reflect on their work and areas of strength/weaknesses.
Not There Yet	The incomplete portfolio demonstrates little to no effort to participate in the class as it is missing many assignments, reflections and classwork. The portfolio shows little to no growth in techniques & programs because there is not enough work to judge. To earn a passing grade the portfolio needs to be reworked and resubmitted.

Grading for formative assessments: 30%

Major and Minor Assignments

Submitted assignments will show up on your online grade book as a check mark. This check mark indicates that you have turned in the assignment. A zero will indicate that the assignment was not submitted and therefore has received no credit. Turning in assignments demonstrates your participation in the art-making process. While you will not be Graded on each individual assignment, you will receive feedback for each assignment from peers and the instructor.

Reworking/Resubmitting Assignments

After receiving feedback, you will have the opportunity to revise any assignment in an attempt to improve your skills. Revising past work allows you to grow and learn more. The evidence of your growth will result in a stronger portfolio, and possibly a better grade.

Extra Practice Assignments

Practice will improve your skills. We do not have a lot of time in class to practice. However, you may choose to create your own opportunities to practice during study halls, lunch or after school.

Evidence of extra practice should be included in your portfolio. Extra practice will improve your skills and potentially improve your grade.

Verbal and Written Reflections

You will be asked to participate in several evaluations of your artistic development via written reflections, and/or verbal conferences. Each quarter, the student and teacher 
will have a conference in which they examine the student’s artwork in visual portfolio, and discuss evidence of growth and achievement. During these conferences the student will be asked to reflect upon their artistic growth 

Grade distribution

30% formative - daily work and assignments

70%summative - Portfolio 

Online Gradebook/Skyward

You and your parents can access your grades at all times online.

Please know your login and check your progress regularly.