Art Classes within a Christian atmosphere based on the National K-12 Visual Arts Standards (This is not just a crafting class) Class Motto: “Students, go and create with all of your heart just as God created you!” At "Karen About Art," students learn the basic elements and principles of design according to the National Visual Arts Standards. Design concepts, drawing skills and some art history are placed into a wide variety of creative art projects using a wide variety of art material. All classes are teacher designed and are directed within a Christian atmosphere which embraces the student’s self-expression with an online children’s art museum and an end of the year art show. Classes are available at the Home School Building on Tuesdays. Each class is an hour and a half long with an approximate limit of 15 students per class. Studio classes are 2 1/4 hours long. A teacher assistant is available to help with younger classes. All classes are 2 semesters long starting in September and ending in May and contain a mid winter break through part of December and January. Grades are given upon request by the parent. Registration May 1 - July 14 - non-refundable $25 July 15 - August 25 - non-refundable $35 *registration fee is also part supply fee and also goes toward the end of the year art show. Classes Start Sept. 15th in room # 9 (click on the classes below for class descriptions) Drawing Studio 6-12th 10:30-12:30 Oil & Acrylic Painting Studio (7th – 12th) 1:15 - 3:30 *Prerequisite - Previous Drawing class or permission from the instructor. 2009-2010 Tuesdays that class will meet: September 15, 22,29 October 6, 13, 20, 27 November 3, 10, 17, 24 December 1, 8 January 5, 12, 19, 26 February 2, 9, 16, 23 March 2, 9, 16, 23 April 6, 13, 20, 27 May 4, 11 Possible make-up day May 18 Cost of Classes Drawing Studio Class - 2 hour class- 335.00 for the year $ 45.00 a month Painting Studio Class - 2 1/2 hour class $420 for the year - 2 1/4 hour class $54.00 month The 1/4 is added for set up and clean up so students may have a full 2 hours of instruction. Classes run for 31 weeks and are 2 semesters long. Payments can be made entirely upfront or in equal payments on the 1st of the month through April with a signed contract. Please read over the parent's information packet for more information. Check out our student artwork! To check out the class artwork at the online children’s art museum, click or paste this in the address bar http://www.artsonia.com/schools/school. asp?id=1237 or visit www.artsonia.com and put the zip code 49519 in the appropriate zip code space. Refund and Drop Policy If you drop before the first day of classes, you will get a full refund, less the registration fee. If a student drops a class before the end of the day of the third class meeting, half of the full year’s tuition cost for that course will be refunded. If a class is dropped after the third class meeting, no refund will be given and you will be required to pay any remaining balance. Rules Bad or disrespectful behavior to the teacher or other students will not be tolerated in class. Students should be picked up promptly after their classes are finished and should not be dropped off more than ten minutes before their first class. If a student is told by the person picking them up to meet in another room other than the classroom, the teacher is no longer responsible for him or her. Because this class is a Christian atmosphere the following conduct is expected... 1. Kindness 2. Truthfulness 3. Courtesy toward others and respect for their property 4. Respect for the classroom and building property 5. Respect for and obedience to those in authority 6. Diligence in effort and attention Bad Weather Policy Class cancellations due to snow will be posted on Channel 8 and possibly 13 under the Home School Building’s name. A generic e-mail may also be sent out to all families as long as cable is not down. Please do not expect a phone call. *Snow days will not be made up unless there are more than 2 that are missed. Since families come from all over West Michigan for classes, we realize that the weather may be worse for some families than others; therefore, each family will need to make its own decision regarding whether it is safe to come to class. Classes canceled due to teacher illness will be handled with a phone call to the families starting with the families that live furthest away. A posting may also be on the entry doors to the Home School Building. Class will be made up on the assigned make-up day. How to sign up: Fill out the registration page or mail it in along with your registration fee. May 1 - June 30 - non-refundable $25 July 1 - August 25 - non-refundable $40 Information I will need: 1. Parent and children’s names 2. Address 3. Phone number/Cell phone 4. E-mail address 5. Choice of class or classes 6. Send a non-refundable registration/supply fee of $25 per child in order to hold your spot or $40 after July 1st along with a signed parent agreement page. (If registering online your child’s spot will only be held for 1 week without a registration fee) 7. Mail in a signed parent agreement page from the back of the parent's information packet. (This is a PDF file that can be printed off online.) Checks payable to Karen Plas Send to: Karen About Art 2910 Boone Ave Wyoming, MI 49519 |
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