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Wednesday 10/14
- Picture Day
- Early Release Day
Thursday 10/15 - Pre-ACT - Modified Schedule Link

AP Art History Calendar - Cards Submission Template - R.W 250 Sheet

Cards Due This week: 61-70
Mon 10/12: Edit Workshop Essays (resubmit via link to doc sent via email)
Wed 10/14: Unit 3 Medieval Islam
Fri 10/16: Unit 3 Early Medieval European Art
Next week: Unit 3 Late Medieval European Art AND study for End of Quarter 1 Exams (MCQ and FRQ's)

Ceramics IPA - Unit 2 Basics - Other

Mon 10/12 (B): Coil Project work day 2/5
Tues/Wed 10/13-14: Coil Project workday 3/5
Thurs/Fri 10/15-16: Coil Project work day 4/5
Next Week: Last Coil Project workday, Glazing, Ceramics Basics Planning 3-4

Sculpture IPA- Unit - Paper Sculpting Basics Sculpting Page - make something cool

Mon 10/12 (B): Basic Paper PLANNING 2 Due by end of class - start working on Final version of project asap.
Tues/Wed 10/13-14: Basic Paper Project Work day 1/4
Thurs/Fri 10/15-16: Basic Paper Project Work Day 2/4
Next Week: Finish Basic Paper Project, Start Planning for Into-the Woods Prj.

Homeroom/SEL-

This Week's Focus: See me for your Student ID card ;-)

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Announcments

Classwork

AP Art History Calendar - Cards Submission Template - R.W 250 Sheet

Cards Due This week: 91-100
Tues: Text
Thurs: Text

Ceramics IPA - Unit - Other

Mon/Tues: text
Wed/Thur.: Text
Fri/Mon: Text

Sculpture IPA- Unit 2 Paper Sculpting Basics - Paper Sculpting Page - Pop-up YouTube Channel

Mon/Tues: Finish Pop-up Bases and Start Basic Paper Project Moquette -
Wed/Thus: Continue Pop up Moquette/practices - here's a design guide you can use (it's optional but intended to help you through the process if you don't know where to start or continue forward)
Fri/Mon: Continue Moquette - Recommend focusing on deciding what you want to do for you final version of your Basic Project by the end of class - be ready to start Basic Project at the beginning of next class. Complete Action Plan By End of Class - Link for 3D-set moquette to scale paper patterns.

Homeroom/SEL-

This Week's Focus: text

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Announcements

No School on Friday 10/2 (teacher workday)

Classwork

AP Art History Calendar - Cards Submission Template - R.W 250 Sheet

Cards Due This week: 41-50
Tues: Unit 2 Ancient Med. - Ancient Rome Lecture 1 (finish) and Lecture 2, John Oliver's Rant on Museums
Thurs: FRQ - Writing Workshop 1

Ceramics IPA - Unit 2 Basics (Project/Assignment Checklist in link) - Project 2 due date in Canvas

Mon/Tues: Submit Unit 2 Basics Planning 1 AND Unit 2 Basics Project 1 assignment on Canvas. If project in the kiln you can submit when it gets out later this week. Start "Coil" planning for Unit 2 (due end of week- can start project as soon as you're done with planning)
Wed/Thur.: Submit Week 6 Prepare assign. in Canvas. Continue instructions from Mon/Tues.
Next week: Complete the Coil Project - due by end of week

Sculpture IPA- Unit 2 Paper Sculpting Basics One-Pager Cheat Sheet - Media/Artist Exploration Guide (Paper Sculpting one will be submitted with Unit 3 planning)

Mon/Tues: Submit Unit 2 Paper Sculpting Basics using this SUMBISSION TEMPLATE ; Paper Sculpting Basics Project 1 - instructions and "how to's"
Wed/Thur.: Work day 1 of 4 on Unit 2 Paper Sculpting Basics Project (due week 7-8)
Next Week: Work on Basics Project (due for A-Day by end of next week)

Homeroom/SEL-

This Week's Focus: 7 mindsets Unit 2 lesson 1

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Announcements

Tuesday/Thurs are A-Days - Wednesday/Friday are B-Days
Assignment/Project Check lists - will be in Unit doc and updated as we go through the unit, will also be posted on the board in class. Keep all of theses items, they will be used to fill out a Submission Template at the end of the Unit. You can use the images from your daily Portfolio HOWEVER you may need to retake images which is why you need to keep them.
Tips for working smarter and with less effort

Classwork

AP Art History Calendar - Cards Submission Template - R.W 250 Sheet

Cards Due This week: 31-40 - Make sure your Deep Dive Proposal is submitted
Wed: Ancient Etruria/pre-Rome Lecture 1/1
Friday: Quiz 3 (MCQ's on APclassroom.com and FRQB Here- share with me and make me editor) and Ancient Rome Lecture 1
Next Week: Continue Ancient Rome and Comparison Writing Workshop

Ceramics IPA - Unit 2 Basics (Project/Assignment Checklist in link) - Other

Tue-Wed: 1. Warm-up-Link 1 Procedures (read directions carefully- do physically turn in when done). 2. Read announcements above. 3. Work Time: last day for Pinch Pot Rattle. Take pictures before putting in Kiln Room.
Thus-Fri: Warm-up Link-2 Clay Properties Intro (read directions carefully- do physically turn in when done). 2. Read announcements above. Slab Container
Next Week: Continue Slab Container (have 2 days next week to complete)

Sculpture IPA - Unit (Project/Assignment Checklist in link) - Other

Tue/Wed: 1. Sculpture Warm-up Link (read directions carefully - do physically turn in when done). 2. Read announcements above. 3. Worktime: Watch Demo Xacto Cutting 4. Label each attempt as you go and complete Practice worksheet given in class. 5. Use cutting practice self evaluation doc as you go, and list 1-3 specific things you will work on improving with the next shape on worksheet and next practice sheet. -Repeat steps 4 and 5 till time is up. Hint if you complete more than 2 times, have Ms. Schmit check your work. 6. Complete Daily Portfolio Entry.
Thurs-Friday: 1. Warm-up tbd or on board 2. check announcements for updates. 3. Continue xacto practice - due at end of class. 4. Complete Daily Portfolio Entry and submit this weeks slide to Week 5 Canvas assignment.
Next Week: Practice Project (putting cutting, gluing, and sculpting techniques together to create a project that demonstrates all the basic sculpting techniques using construction paper)

Homeroom/SEL-

This Week's Focus: text

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Announcments

Warm-up 9/15-16: Reading for Understanding
Last call for completing these links (only 11 people have filled it out) - it will only let you fill it out once so it's easy to check if you've completed it or not ;-)
- - Syllabus
- -Sharps Permission and Signing Form (won't be able to use sharp tools till this is filled out)
Virtual Visual Art Orientation - here is the info from our meeting last Thursday. Unfortunately the video didn't work but here are the links to all of the information we presented. If you have questions let me know:
- -Virtual V.A. Orentation Agenda
- -Presentation
- -Materials Cost Information and Directions
  - If you need more time, set up a payment plan, or would like to request a scholarship just message me on Parent Square or via email.

Classwork

AP Art History - Curriculum Calendar - ArtHistorySchmit.weebly.com - Mx Fleet Unit 2

Tues 9/8: Unit 2 Lecture 1- Ancient Mesopotamia
Thurs 9/10: Unit 2 Lecture 2- Ancient Egypt pt. 1
Mon 9/14: QUIZ 2 (short essay - FRQB) and Unit 2 Lecture 3- Ancient Egypt pt. 2
Wed 9/16: Unit 2 Lecture 4- Ancient Greece pt. 1
Fri 9/18: Unit 2 Lecture 5- Ancient Greece pt. 2

AP 3D Studio Art -

Fri-Mon 9/11-14: Check-in meeting #1
Tue-Wed 9/15-16: Work on Goals from meeting #1
Thru-Fri 9/17-18: Work on Goals from Meeting #1 (be ready for Check-in #2 next week)

Ceramics IPA - Unit 1 Basics Bootcamp

Fri-Tues 9/4-8: Last workday for Who I Am unit - Submit by end of class ; Also submit Week 1-2 Prepare (Read assignment descriptions and follow the instructions left there ;-) -
Wed-Thurs 9/9-10: Unit 1 - Basics Bootcamp - start Project 1: make something that's, wider than it is tall, uses exactly 1 lb. of clay, and completed by end of next workday.
- Keep in mind... Project and notes 1-6 will submitted together as "Unit 1 Practice. At the end of the unit you'll submit your best glazed project of the group for "Unit 1 Main Project"
Fri-Mon 9/11-14: complete Unit 1 Project 1, add image to template and put in Kiln Room by end of class (name and block number on bottom, must be fire able); Note: "rejected" project will be on cart and can be modified (if possible) to meet firing requirements; otherwise can recycle IF you have pictures first.
Tue-Wed 9/15-16: Unit 1, Project 2: Wedging and Team Recycling Relay
Thru-Fri 9/17-18: Unit 1, Project 3: Pinch-Pot Building

Sculpture IPA - Unit 1 Paper Sculpting Basics One-Pager Cheat Sheet - Media/Artist Exploration Guide

Fri-Tues 9/4-8: Last workday for Who I Am unit - Submit by end of class ; Also submit Week 1-2 Prepare (Read assignment descriptions and follow the instructions left there ;-) -
- Self Evaluation Document
Wed-Thurs 9/9-10: Introduced Sculpture and Musical Theater Collaboration (will be Unit 2)
- Work time Unit 1: Paper Sculpting Basics- Assignment 1: Scissors Cutting Notes and Practice (all assignments will be submitted together for Unit 1 Planning on Canvas once all assignments are done).
Fri-Mon 9/11-14: Complete Unit 1, Assignment 1 and submit Week 3's Prepare Assignment; bonus challengefor people who pass assessment early.
Tue-Wed 9/15-16: Unit 1, Assignment 2: X-acto cutting notes and 1-Pager, Quiz (must pas with 100% to use blade), practice ; Demo then work time, Start official Practice sheet, due end of next class
Thru-Fri 9/17-18: Unit 1, Assignment 2 due at end of class; bonus challenge for people who pass assessment early.

Homeroom

Weekly Check In Document

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Announcements

Monday is Last day we start with Homeroom for 1 Hour - Regular Bell Schedule starts Tuesday.
No School Monday 8/31 for Labor Day
Ms. Schmit's Syllabus - Signing form is link is on 2nd to last slides

Classwork

AP Art History - Curriculum Calendar - ArtHistorySchmit.weebly.com

Cards 1-10 Due (1-11 are all part of Unit 1)
Unit 1 Notes - Unit 1 Cards - Cards Submission Template
Quiz 1 on Thursday (Unit 1 notes and Intro to Art History Assignment - only MCQ's)
- Test corrections due by week from when Quiz is given.

AP 3D Studio Art, Ceramics IPA, & Sculpture IPA

Complete Who I Am Project. Reminder this is a pre-assessment, the only 2 requirements to earn 100/100 is to 1st Use ALL class time given. 2nd. Submit work on time.
- A-Day Classes Due Date: Friday 9/4 - B-Day Classes Due Date: Tuesday 9/8
Wed/Thurs - We'll go over Daily Classwork Portfolio and submission process.
Fri: READ INSTRUCTIONS and ASSINGMENT DESRIPTIONS ON CANVAS CAREFULLY .
- 1. Submit this weeks Slides from your Daily Classwork Portfolio to the Week 1-2 Prepare assignment on Canvas.
- 2. Also Fill out and Complete the "Who I Am Submission Template" and turn that in on Canvas as well. Plan on it taking about 15 minutes to compete. If you have trouble with it - just do your best and Ms. Schmit can help you with it next week.

Homeroom

Friday 9/4 - Have everything on checklist completed - check canvas for courses for Title IX
Go to Homeroom for Dragon Time. We'll start the rotating Homeroom Schedule starting after the holiday weekend (Check Announcements for Specifics).

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Beginning of Year Class Documents

Image Citations Document - 1

First 5 days Bell Schedule

All Ms. Schmit's Visual Arts Classes

Digital Class Syllabus Slides (ALL classes and signing form linked at end of slides)
AP 3D Studio Art Syllabus (additional)
Printable Syllabus and Curriculum
Class SEL Questionnaire

AP Art History - Syllabus (additional)

Curriculum Calendar
Intro Assign. & Notes Due: Fri. Aug. 28
Cards Submission Template
Cards 1-10 Due Fri. Sep 4th

Who Am I Today Project

Why: A getting to know you activity and pre-assessment. If you've completed this more than 2x and want a way to change it up click here.
What: Make a project about yourself, that uses all time given (~2-3 hrs.) and submit on time. Click here for full unit instructions, requirements, and expectations
When: Due by end of class the 2nd week (Sep 3rd-4th)

Dragon Time Stuff

Checklist - with links imbedded

Title 9 - complete by Sep. 5th
Have optout form completed on I.C. or Canvas course completed by then ;-)

Week 1 Warm-Journal Entries

Day 1 - What is Art
Day 2 - Classroom Map
Day 3 - "R.A.F.T.-ing"

Week 1 Class Work

A-Day Classes

Tuesday 8/25: Basic class expectations and start Who I Am Today Project (maquette due by end of class)
Thursday 8/27: Go over Class syllabus, work day for Who I Am Project - Due at end of class next Wednesday.

AP Art History - Curriculum Calendar - First 10 Cards due end of next week.

Complete this form ASAP
Wednesday 8/26: Class Basic Expectations, complete Intro to Art History Assignment - Digital Version of Text Digital Worksheet
Friday 8/28 - Go over Syllabus and Intro to Art History Due by end of class (no late penalties if submitted by beginning of next class. We'll Start Unit 1.2 notes on Monday

B-Day Classes

Wednesday 8/26: Basic class expectations and start Who I Am Today Project (maquette due by end of class)
Friday 8/28: Go over Class syllabus, work day for Who I Am Project - Due at end of class next Thursday .

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End of Year Post 5/18-EoY - Almost there!

5/17/2026

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Exam Schedule

All Teacher-Made A/B Day finals will be held from May 28 - June 3. This week is NORMAL full bell schedule.

May 28 – 1B and 3B Teacher-made finals
May 29 – 1A and 3A Teacher-made finals
June 1 – 2B and 4B Teacher-made finals
June 2 – 2A and 4A Teacher-made finals
June 3 – Teacher-made make ups
ALL 4x4 EOC Subject tests will be administered on June 4 and 5.

Bell Schedule for ALL EOC Test Days (June 4 - 5)

6:45 - 7:15 Students Report to EOC Testing locations
7:15 - 12:30 EOC testing
12:30 Dismissal and grab-and-go lunch

Announcements

Grades- have been updated today (May 18th) and will update again Thursday/Friday during class and will go help create catch-up plan for people who need it.
Last Day for Glazing - Friday May 22 (must be in kiln room or it won't get fired)
Last day to take home artwork Friday May 29th (any work left will be considered abandoned and be recycled or clamed as examples)
Last day for Late/Regrade work - Friday may 29th
Schmit's "Final Exam" will be making a Portfolio and it can be turned in early if you want ;-) The template is the same for all my classes but content should match the course you're taking. If taking more than one - can make one file but make sure you include full expected content for both classes and get it submitted in both canvas course ;-)

Classwork

AP Art History - (B Day)

End of Year Deep Dive: Link to Directions/Expectations/Examples

Sculpture and Ceramics IPA (A Day)

Sculpture/Ceramics Final Project: Planning 1-Pager Requirements- Due Friday May 22nd looking for applying what you've learned this year (including demonstrating the Creative Design Process, and material/design mastery, with the time given. You can use any materials we've used this year (but not water-based clay) and could even make something to add to your Bust Project if you want ;-)
End of Year "Exam" Portfolio: Template/Requirements Link - Portfolio Due May 29th - but can turn in earlier;-)

Photography IPA (B Day)

Pinhole Camera Handout (explains loading, exposing, and developing)
Photography Final Project: Text
End of Year "Exam" Portfolio: Template/Requirements Link - Portfolio Due May 29th - but can turn in earlier;-)

Printmaking IPA (B Day)

Printmaking Final Project: Text
End of Year "Exam" Portfolio: Template/Requirements Link - Portfolio Due May 29th - but can turn in earlier;-)

Homeroom/SEL-

Monday: Ms. S Check's Folders and gives feedback - everyone in assigned homeroom - no exceptions
Tuesday-Thursday: "Pull Outs", School Work, or Silent Reading (make sure your name is on a list otherwise you'll be marked absent if not in the room.
Friday: "Empowerment Hub" and fill out Folder Sheet - everyone in assigned homeroom - exceptions

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NWSA Awards for Q2-Q3 Announcment

5/8/2026

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Thank you to everyone who helped students navigate the Google Form! We still have about 200 awards waiting to be claimed. To ensure every student receives their recognition, please note the following:
Action Items

Google Form: Teachers please display the attached QR code/image in your room or on-screen for students who missed last week's pickup.
Deadline: Students must complete the form by next Thursday May 14th. After this date, unclaimed awards will unfortunately be recycled.
Final Follow-up: I will send one last reminder next week.

Distribution Process: Students do not need to go anywhere to collect their awards. To keep things simple:

I will sort all remaining awards by homeroom, based on the Google Form linked below.
Awards will be placed in Homeroom Teachers' boxes in the copy room next Friday Morning.

Quick Links

It will also be posted on CreativeSchmit.com
Link to List of Students who earned awards (use ctr+f and search for your last name)
Link to Google Form (remind them to check the requirements before filling out)
Link to Image/QR Code (requirements and instructions for how to get to google form)]

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Week 33 4/27-30

4/27/2026

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Announcments

End of Year Schedule (Schmit) Keep in mind EoY testing still not finalized for our school yet.
ALL Students - Complete this School Climate survey (even if you think you got it done). We can't improve things if we don't know what's working well or what needs to be fixed.

Classwork

AP Art History Calendar - Cards Submission Template - R.W 250 Sheet unit Cheat Sheets

Cards Due This week: 241-250 Q3 Feedback from Quizzes/Exams ; Kahoot! (Vocabulary)
Mon 4/27: Class Check-in Google Form - Complete "MCQ Check-In (Just your brain)" on APclassroom.com . Use just your brain! everyone is getting 100% just for completing it. I need to know what you guys really need help reviewing and this data will help me do that.
Wed 4/29: Essay Workshop - Essay Questions Notes Short Form Worksheet - .
Friday 5/1: Complete the Full 2020 B Practice exam - Complete both parts in AP Classroom for this one. Use only your brain! You can take notes for what you need to review- but be mindful of time! The exam will lock you out when timer runs out so be mindful of that!
Mon 5/5- Crash Course Kahoot-it 1/4 Kahoot-it 2/4 Kahoot-it 3/4 Kahoot-it 4/4
AP Art History In a Nutshell

Ceramics and Sculpture IPA - Bust Sculpting Video

Tue 4/14: Check end of year calendar - any changes will be announced here ;-)
3D Studio (Sculpture and Ceramics) Final Project Requirements

Photography IPA

Mon 4/13: Research Pinhole Unit
Check end of year calendar - any changes will be announced here ;-)
Final Photography Project Requirements and Worksheet
End of Year (EoY) Portfolio

Printmaking IPA

Check end of year calendar - any changes will be announced here ;-)
Due End of Class 5/11: 1-Pager Screen Printing Intro Requirements for (1-Pager Cheat-Sheet)
Due asap but no later than end of class 5/13: Screen Printing Practice Requirements
Printing - we'll see how fare we get with week 5/11-5/15 and see where we end up before finalizing dates and what the main project will look like then. For now the goal is to at least end up with a few prints and fully understand both types of screen printing process (UV and Paint-in).

Homeroom/SEL-

Monday: Ms. S Check's Folders and gives feedback - everyone in assigned homeroom - no exceptions
Tuesday-Thursday: "Pull Outs", School Work, or Silent Reading (make sure your name is on a list otherwise you'll be marked absent if not in the room.
Friday: "Empowerment Hub" and fill out Folder Sheet - everyone in assigned homeroom - exceptions

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