• Understand that various criteria influence aesthetic judgments and evaluation of a work of art.
• Distinguish the aesthetic value of works of art and give specific criteria.
• Recognize different genres of art (fine art, folk art, commercial art).

In Skills and Techniques, your student:

• draws from personal experience, observation, and imagination to create two- and three- dimensional works of art using a variety of materials.
• handles tools and materials safely and takes care to minimize waste.
• recognizes and uses elements of art and principles of design (e.g., line, shape, color, and balance) when creating works of art.
• is able to recognize and duplicate qualities of good craftsmanship.

In Creation and Communication, your student:

• employs a variety of thinking skills when creating a work of art (e.g., planning, organizing, and solving problems).

In Cultural and Historical Connections, your student:

• views and discusses art from other cultures (e.g., Native American symbols, Japanese screens, African masks).
• creates art products to extend the learning experience (e.g., Art/Literature-story pictures; Art/Social Studies-Egyptian hieroglyphics).
• uses cultural symbols in artwork and understands their meaning within that culture (e.g., uses Native American symbols on blanket weaving).

In Aesthetic and Critical Analysis, your student:

• looks at and makes personal responses to works of art.
• creates expressive works of art (e.g., floral painting in the style of Georgia O'Keeffe, poster/advertisement).
• explores and experiments with creating different styles of art (e.g., fine art, folk art, commercial art).

In Applications to Life, your student:

• understands that art ideas appear in the design of everyday objects.
• recognizes and describes various art careers (e.g., artists make art, teach, illustrate books, design fashions).
• demonstrates appropriate behavior when visiting art museums and galleries.

Helpful Hints to Use at Home

• Display art work around the home and workspace.
• Keep a variety of art materials available.
• 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.
• Make art with your student.
• Talk about the art objects in your home.
• Sign, date, and save some artwork in a portfolio.

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 Third 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 Third 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 Third Grade Graduate 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 Third 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 Third 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 Third 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.