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Week 20-21 1/19-1/29

1/22/2026

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Announcements 

School Canceled Monday January 26th, Remote learning days 1/27 and 1/28 
Remote Learning Plan read this because ATTENDANCE COUNTS!!!
  • To be counted as present you must meet one of the communication options by 2:30 the day of remote learning. If you have/didn't have power or internet access until after that, contact me as soon as it's restored.
    • Teams Link (will be active 8am-2pm)
    • Ms. Schmit's Google Voice (Call or Text any time): 980-263- 9876 (updated 1/29)
​​School Rule Reminders
  1. Late Arrival / Early Check-out:  requires a contract and that all students must sign out and when returning always go through the scanners.
  2. Nothing in/on ears! no earbuds, earphones, noise canceling devices, hoods, etc. The only people who have exception are those who have legal documentation and can only have them in place during class. No-one wearing them in hall between classes.
  3. No personal Electronic Devices (aka PED's): this is state law, not just a school rule. If seen they will be at risk of being confiscated.

Classwork

All Classes - New procedure! Click on this Link and follow directions on 1st slide -we'll go over this procedure when we're back in person- bonus points if you get it started remotely ;-)
 
AP Art History  Calendar - Cards Submission Template - R.W 250 Sheet
  • Cards Due This week: 151-60  note: 141-115 was moved to Q3 to give people a chance to get them submitted even though it was originally assigned for Q2.
  • Mon 1/26: Need to complete even on school canceled days as much as possible otherwise it will eat into our review and writing workshops for the AP Exam. Email Ms. Schmit when done. Remote Learning - watch Unit 6 video 1, video 2, make sure cards 141-150 are submitted, then submit notes on Canvas.
  • Wed 1/28: Complete Monday's work AND add Video 3
  • Fri 1/30: Review and Catchup day
  • Tues 2/3: School canceled however need to complete Unit 7 video 1
  • Thurs 2/5: Watch Video 2 for Unit 7 and Start crating your Chart of World Religions 1- Chart of World Religions 2 use this Image as a reference. 
Ceramics and Sculpture: Portrait or Bust Unit
  • Thurs 1/22: 1 Day cardboard project due by end of class, set up new daily work portfolio (linked above), then share document with Ms. Schmit asap.​
  • Tues 1/27: Remote learning day Assignment or if in person learn Scull anatomy and take Parts of the Face Anatomy Quiz on Canvas (remember you can retake as many times as you'd like but after the 3rd, time probably should ask for help). 
  • Thurs 1/29: Took Face Anatomy Quiz (remember you can retake at home with open notes after today. I'll keep your highest score. We went over New Class Procedure, Remote learning stuff, and got supplies ready for next week to take home incase we're full remote. 
  • Fri 1/30: Review remote learning stuff and do some Kazooist's for review of Required works.
  • Mon 2/2: School Canceled
  • Wed 2/4: Remote Learning: 1st Complete this Google Form for next year's classes (only fill out once if you have multiple art classes)Start sculpting your anatomically correct skull. Use the following resources to guide your work. Use the Skull Anatomy Worksheet (for reference) and Slide 7 (info and instructional videos). I will be hosting a live recorded demo on Teams starting at 9:00 AM. Join in if you want to work together or need a step-by-step walkthrough.
    • ​To be marked "Present" and stay on track, submit the following to Canvas: Photos of your progress: You don't need a finished skull today!
      • ​​Goal: Just complete the "blocking in" phase (getting the basic shape and proportions right) is the best way to ensure you finish the project on time! We'll work on details next time. 
Photography IPA
  • Mon 1/26: School Canceled 
  • Wed 1/28: complete remote learning assignment  Photo assignment link then submit on canvas- pay attention to tabs in doc! Note: if you got it done on Monday, just need to submit it on canvas ;-)
  • Thurs 1/30: Warm up Article (read and summarize), intro new daily procedure (instructions at top), go over next unit, take supplies home incase we're full remote next week. 
  • Tuesday 2/3: School Canceled
  • Thursday 2/3: Read through the Frottage/Texture Unit Document's first tab to get a better idea of where your project will need to end up at the end. THEN complete the Texture Hunt (aka swatching your textures and colors you'll you can find/may want to use for your project. Keep in mind textures may "read" differently with different colors and how you may layer them. Keep that in mind when working. Ms. Schmit will be doing a live recorded demo starting at 9am if you want to work together.
    • ​To be marked "Present" and stay on track, submit the following to Canvas: Photos of your progress.
Printmaking IPA
  • Mon 1/26: School Canceled
  • Wed 1/28: complete remote learning assignment Print assignment link then submit on canvas- pay attention to tabs in doc! Note: if you got it done on Monday, just need to submit it on canvas ;-)
  • Thurs 1/30: Warm up Article (read and summarize), intro new daily procedure (instructions at top), go over next unit, take supplies home incase we're full remote next week. 
  • Mon 2/3: you're following the same Remote learning assignment as Printmaking - if you have me for both classes you do need to use the time given for both classes. You can either make a bigger/more elaborate project OR make 2 different ones. 
Sculpture IPA - Same as Ceramics
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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Week 20-21 1/12-23 (End of Q2)

1/11/2026

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End of Q2 Testing

Take time to read the full End of Q2 testing schedule with testing locations for EOC's links
The TLDR -
  • All Teacher made exams will be given during 1/12-13  (regular bell schedule)
  • EOC's will happen 1/14-1/16 on Early Release Days and take priority over any other exams
  • Make-up Testing: 1/20-21 (no school on 1/19)
  • 1/14-1/21 Non-Testing Students: If you don't have an EOC exam, you’ll be in the Auditorium for study hall. If you choose to stay home on these days, your absence will not count against the 10-day rule.
  • Thursday 1/22 is regular school day and 1st day of Q3

Ms. Schmit's Midterm Exams

AP Art History: need to complete Q2 MCQ, FRQ-A, and FRQ-B posted on AP Classroom. Test Corrections will be due by the end of Monday 
ALL other Classes: exam will be an in-person demonstration of understanding of Elements of Art and Principles of Design. If you are absent -email me asap to coordinate make up. 
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Week 19 Welcome back from Break!

1/5/2026

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Announcments

  • New Room is G124 (all classes for now)
  • Grades: I think managed to get most if not all Classes grades updated as of 1/8 (I'm doing another round of checking/grading 1/9). If you have any questions about them, talk to me directly next time I see you in class (email me if you will be absent only)
    • AP Art History - the link to your essay results are linked in the Q2 Exam FRQ's Canvas Assignment Description
  • Midterms: with the craziness of moving to the new building and only having 2 days for teacher made exams this year, I'm thinking of doing them a little differently this time. Give me your input via this form no later than Thursday 1/8 - Midterm Exam Voting Form

Classwork

We're all working on getting the studio space organized and set up so we're ready to start fresh with the new quarter. I'll be announcing various things we're doing during class this week. If you're going to be out, just email me asap ;-)

If anyone is NOT taking EOC's on Jan 14 or 15th I could use some help with final setup of the Sculpture, Ceramics, and Photography Studios. You must email me  I'll reply to that email and that will be your pass to get to my room, you must be present in G124 by 7:15 - both those things need to be followed ​otherwise you'll likely get stuck int he Auditorium all day instead ;-)
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