Welcome to the Art page of:
Hi, my name is Michael Freitag,
I am one of three art teachers at Plainfield South High School, in Plainfield,
Illinois. I currently teach Advanced Drawing, Painting, AP Art, 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@psd202.org
Voice-Mail: (815) 439-5555 ext. 5814
2009/10 schedule is the same for 1st
and 2nd semester:
1st period- 8:10-9:06: Art Foundations
2nd period-
9:12-10:11: Art Foundations
3rd period- 10:17-11:13:
Advanced Drawing & AP Studio
4th period- 11:19-12:15:
Lunch
5th period- 12:21-1:17: Painting
6th period-
1:23-2:19: Advanced Drawing & AP Studio
7th 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
10% - Participation/Homework
20% - Tests and Quizes
20% - Final Exam/ Project
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. A general rubric is discussed in depth in class.
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.
MISSED WORK:
. Late work will receive
a 2% deduction per day, up to 3 days. After the 5th day, you may earn a maximum of 50% credit.
Missing work will be made up in a timely manner and may result in homework clinic during,
after, or before school. Zeros are a last resort and students will make every effort to complete
all work done in and out of class.
Electronic devices: as per the handbook, one warning then a dean referral if seen out. Your time is valuable, spending it texting or looking through your music is not a good use of it.
TARDIES: You will be
given a 2 tardy cushion, upon receiving the third tardy you will be issued a before or after school detention.
All additional tardies will result in referrals to your dean..