Henry School's Art Program: March 2020

Greetings Henry Students and Families! I hope you are staying safe and healthy. I have compiled answers to some basic questions, and as I gather more data I will update information here.

1) What platforms will Henry's Art department be using for lessons?
So far, I will be using this blog, Flipgrid, and google classroom to host most data. Families will have easy and free access to all sites I use, and will be notified of any site changes. Lessons will originate from one central source, but that source may depend on the grade level. I am using various sights because I will need access to videos, pictures, worksheets, and tutorials, and I want students to post images of their work for grades.

2) Will students be graded on work?
I will determine this answer based off of the district requirements, as they become more clear. I do not plan on any stringent grading, as I fully understand that many families have extenuating circumstances, and materials / time to complete work may be limited. However, if the district requires grading, I will grade base on effort.

3) When will you be available to talk / answer questions?
I will answer any emails within 24 hours. My school email is marajohnson@philasd.org. I will also set up "office hours", in which I will be in front of my computer, however I do not know which platform to have to students and families contact me on...yet.

4) Will families be required to buy materials in order to complete assignments?
Materials may become important in future assignments. I will design lessons around materials that many families may have already in the house. Common materials might include markers, pencils, paper, crayons, and maybe scissors or glue. If students can not complete these assignments based on lack of materials they MUST reach out to me for suggestions / alternatives. NO ONE will receive a low grade based solely on lack of materials to complete assignments, and effort grades will not be effected IF the student reaches out for suggestions. If the student does not inform me that they lack a material used in the assignment, and the assignment is incomplete, I will reduce their effort grade.

I hope this helps, and I will of course update and adjust this information as necessary.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Johnson