• Describe, interpret and make judgments about works of art.
• Describe how works of art communicate information or emotion.
• Describe how works of art can be realistic, abstract, or non-objective.
• Identify the difference between original artwork and visual reproductions.

In Skills and Techniques, your student:

• Creates artwork using various materials and techniques
• demonstrates safe practices with art tools
• recognizes and uses the elements of art and principles of design (e.g., line, shape, color, pattern, texture, and form) to create works of art.
• exhibits good craftsmanship when creating a work of art.

In Creation and Communication, your student:

• creates art with personal meaning.
• communicates about works of art with appropriate vocabulary (e.g., landscape, sculpture, weaving).
• creates artwork with a variety of themes and subjects.
• puts thought into placement of artistic elements (e.g., lines, shapes, and colors).

In Cultural and Historical Connections, your student:

• views and discusses art from other cultures (e.g., Native American blankets, Japanese fans, African masks).
• uses art products to extend classroom learning (e.g., Art/Literature with stories and pictures; Art/Social Studies with Music and Native American Rattles).
• reproduces cultural symbols and understands their meaning within that culture (e.g., Native American symbols on blanket weaving).

In Aesthetic and Critical Analysis, your student:

• makes personal responses to works of art.
• creates works of art that show information and emotion.
• can distinguish "realistic" works of art from those that are not realistic.
• recognizes the difference between an original work of art and a reproduction.

In Applications to Life, your student:

• understands that art ideas are used to design everyday objects.
• recognizes and describes various art careers (e.g., artists make art, design buildings, illustrate books, and design computer graphics).
• demonstrates appropriate behavior when visiting art museums and galleries.

Helpful Hints to Use at Home

• Display your student's art work around the home.
• Set up an "art place" and keep a variety of art materials readily available. o Create with your student!
• Set up an "art place" and keep a variety of art materials readilyavailable. o Create with your student!
• Encourage safe use of materials and clean- up practices.
• Talk about the art work in your home.
• Sign, date and save some artwork in a folder or portfolio.
• Make art work with your student.

GRADUATION EXPECTATIONS

The Graduation Expectations reflect the district, state, community, and workplace requirements. The expectations are in all subjects and focus on broad life-related skills and characteristics that make students quality producers. They incorporate future trends that will influence the lives of students and will help them make responsible, ethical, financial, and civic decisions. The graduation expectations are listed in bold below followed by selected descriptors created by educators, parents, business representatives, and the community.

A Second Grade Graduate is a Problem Solver who:

• identifies problems and challenges of a rapidly changing world.
• demonstrates creative and critical thinking skills in order to solve real-life problems.
• recognizes and proposes nonviolent solutions to local, national, and world issues.
• makes decisions by researching, collecting, recording, and analyzing pertinent data from a variety of sources using diverse thinking processes and applying effective strategies.

A Second Grade Graduate is a Responsible Individual who:

• is accountable for his or her actions.
• adapts to changes in order to live a physically, mentally, and emotionally balanced life.
• recognizes the contribution of diversity to society.
• displays a commitment to family.
• contributes to the community.
• demonstrates respect for the environment.

A Second Grade is a Self-directed Learner who:

• creates a positive vision with multiple options for his or her own future.
• sets aims and goals and takes responsibility for executing a success plan.
• is a lifelong learner who monitors and evaluates his or her own progress.

A Second Grade Graduate is an Effective Communicator who:

• receives and presents information in a variety of forms and ways.
• interacts effectively with a variety of audiences by demonstrating effective skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
• interprets human experiences through media, literature, and the arts.
• uses technology as a communication tool.

A Second Grade Graduate is a Knowledgeable Individual who:

• acquires essential knowledge in the areas of language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, related arts, world languages, health, human movement and fitness, and technology.
• is diversely educated and informed of the geographies, histories, and cultures of the community, state, nation, and world.

A Second Grade Graduate is a Collaborative Team Worker who:

• shows appreciation and consideration for others when negotiating solutions and resolving conflicts.
• works well with men and women from diverse backgrounds and ages.
• uses effective leadership skills to define and delegate tasks and achieve goals.
• shares the responsibility of the team personally and as a team member.