Welcome to Mr. Freitag’s Page

Hi, my name is Michael Freitag, I am one of three art teachers at Plainfield South High School, in Plainfield, Illinois. I currently teach Drawing, Painting, Senior Studio, and Art Foundations. I also coach boys soccer. Feel free to contact me via e-mail or voice-mail anytime, and I will try to respond as quickly as I can.

E-mail: mfreitag@learningcommunity202.org

Voice-Mail: (815) 439-5555 ext. 5814

2007/08 schedule is the same for 1^st and 2^nd semester:

1^st period- 8:10-9:06: Art Foundations

2^nd period- 9:12-10:11: Art Foundations

3^rd period- 10:17-11:13: Drawing and Senior Studio

4^th period- 11:19-12:15: none

5^th period- 12:21-1:17: Drawing and Senior Studio

6^th period- 1:23-2:19: Painting

7^th period- 2:25-3:21: prep

Below are some important information regarding grading, class policies, and expectations.

GRADING

Your grade will be based on the following:

50% - Studio Work/Research Projects

15% - Participation/project plans

15% - Homework and tests

20% - Final Exam/ Project (15% final Exam, 5% Midterm)

All work will be graded according to a point system based on the requirements of the assignment. You will receive points based on your demonstration of understanding, effort, creativity, craftsmanship, and professional presentation. The student should consider all assignments and studies of equal importance.

Work can generally be defined as follows:

A (100-90%) = OUTSTANDING WORK:

Directions were followed, most objectives were clearly illustrated, excellent craftsmanship, original ideas/product, mastery of techniques, shares knowledge and ideas in class discussion.

B (89-80%) = GOOD WORK:

Followed directions, many objectives were clearly illustrated, good craftsmanship, originality evident, mastery of techniques shares some ideas in discussions.

C (79-70%) = AVERAGE WORK:

Followed directions, concept/goal/objectives are not clearly illustrated, shares very little discussion, little originality used.

D (69-60%) = BELOW AVERAGE:

Did not follow directions, concepts/goals, etc. are not illustrated, projects may be unfinished, does not share ideas, shoddy work.

F (59 and below) = did not do work or did very little to complete goals and criteria.

GENERAL CLASSROOM GUIDELINES

IN CLASS: You are expected to operate in a safe manner. Horseplay is prohibited. Stay in your general work area, and do not linger around the classroom or in storage areas.

ABSOLUTELY no food or drink in class. Throw these things away in the trashcan in the hall before you enter.

CLEAN UP: You are expected to clean-up after yourself after each class. This includes , tools, and work area(s). This also includes any duties that you are assigned for the week. This will be discussed in class.

PASSES: My pass use policy is as follows: To use a pass you must: 1. Have a current passbook that is YOURS; 2. Have passes to use in class (you only get three from me per semester); 3. Have a valid reason to use a pass. I will not give passes to use the phone, see another teacher, or go to your car. You will only use passes to go to the restroom or to the nurse.

RESPECT FOR OTHERS: Do not touch other people’s work or materials. Treat all classmates and peers as you would like to be treated. Taunting, teasing, and name calling will not be tolerated.

ABSENCES AND MISSED WORK: SEE TARDY AND ATTENDANCE POLICY. An Unexcused Absence is one that has not been verified by your parent. If your guardian has done that, obviously the absence is excused. After 2 unexcused absences, credit for a project that may have been started will be at the teacher’s discretion. After 3 or more, no credit will be given for missed work. It does not matter if you are passing or not. Many variables such as future attendance, class behavior, or quantity of work completed will factor in the ultimate grade decision for the teacher.

DISMISSAL: You will be dismissed as a class. When you are finished with your clean up and duties, find a seat to let me know you are finished, and I will dismiss you.