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Weeks 12-14 11/10-11/25

11/9/2025

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Announcements

  • No School 11/11 for Veterans Day Holliday
  • 11/19 is an early release day
  • Fall Break 11/26-11/30 (11/26 is a teacher work day)
  •  IF absent (especially if going on fall break early) I recommend working at home as much as possible!  Everything we're doing in class is listed below. If your class is working on a project, see me for materials before you go or you can work on them after the break but you will need to make up that time outside of class so you don't get further behind. 

Classwork

AP Art History  Calendar - Cards Submission Template - R.W 250 Sheet
  • Cards Due This week: 91-100
  • Wed 11/12: Text
  • Fri 11/14: Text
  • Tue 11/18: Text
  • Thru 11/20: Text
  • Mon 11/24: Text
Ceramics IPA - Plasteline Planning Worksheet
  • Mon 11/10: Sculpey Project Work Day 2/3 - Have main details massed and blended by end of class
  • Thru 11/13: Sculpey Project Work Day 3/3 - Have details sculpted by end of class
  • Mon 11/17: Complete the Plasteline Planning Worksheet linked above (read everything carefully! It's designed to guide you through the process). You can complete digitally or on printed copy of it ;-)
  • Wed 11/19 (ERD): Plasteline Project Work Day 1/3- similar process as Sculpey however no baking. Create Armature by end of class. Whoever get's their Sculpey Unit submitted properly 1st will get first dibs on color options.  
  • Fri 11/20: Plasteline Project Work Day 2/3 - Cover armature and mass-in main forms
  • Tue 11/25: Plasteline Project Work Day 3/3 - Details  (submit whatever you have by the end of class)
Photography IPA - Mood and Lighting Unit - Holidays Unit - Photo Tracking Sheet
  • Wed 11/12: Organize Mood and Lighting Digital Portfolio - M & L Submission Document
  • Fri 11/14: Intro to Holidays Unit  - Planning: Start Guided Research Deep Dive Day 1/2
  • Tue 11/18: Holidays Unit - Planning: Guided Research Deep Dive Day 2/2
  • Thru 11/20: Holidays Unit - Planning: Independent Work Day 1/2 (Independent Planning guide Link Here)
  • Mon 11/24: Holidays Unit - Planning: Independent Work Day 2/2 (Be ready to start photo shoot day 1/3 after Fall Break)
Printmaking IPA - Small Lino Unit  -  Large Lino Unit
  • Wed 11/12: Small Lino Printing and Research Dive for Large Project Day 2/3 
  • Fri 11/14: Small Lino Printing and Research Dive for Large Lino Day 3/3
  • Tue 11/18: Submit Small Lino Prints - Follow these instructions. Then Large Lino Independent Planning (Brainstorming, Research and Sketches-thumbnail AND full size design) work day 1/2.
  • Thru 11/20: Large Lino Independent Planning  Work Day 2/2
  • Mon 11/24: Transfer Image to Large Lino work day 1/1 (can start carving but 1st official carving day 1/3 will be after the break)
Sculpture IPA
  • Mon 11/10: Sculpey Project Work Day 2/3 - Have main details massed and blended by end of class
  • Thru 11/13: Sculpey Project Work Day 3/3 - Have details sculpted by end of class
  • Mon 11/17: Take pictures of project, organize digital portfolio for Sculpey Unit (aka 20 Questions Unit) and have submitted to Canvas by end of class.
  • Wed 11/19 (ERD): Plasteline Project Work Day 1/3- similar process as Sculpey however no baking. Create Armature by end of class. Whoever get's their Sculpey Unit submitted properly 1st will get first dibs on color options.  
  • Fri 11/20: Plasteline Project Work Day 2/3 - Cover armature and mass-in main forms
  • Tue 11/25: Plasteline Project Work Day 3/3 - Details  (submit whatever you have by the end of class)
Homeroom/SEL-
  • Monday: Ms. S Check's Folders and gives feedback - everyone in assigned homeroom - exceptions 
  • Tuesday-Thursday: "Academic Pull-Outs", School Work, or Silent Reading (make sure your name is on a list otherwise you'll be marked absent if not in homeroom).
  • Friday: "Empowerment Hub" and fill out Folder Sheet - everyone in assigned homeroom - exceptions 
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Week 10 11/3 - 11/7

11/3/2025

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AP Art History - Calendar - Cards Submission Template - R.W 250 Sheet
  • Cards Due This week: 71-80
  • Wed 11/5: Work on Cards, Take Learning Style Quiz, start Unit 4
  • Wed 11/7: text
Ceramics IPA - Robot 2 Peer Critique Document - 20 Questions Prj Handout
  • Mon 11/3: Make sure your Robot 2 images are added to the linked doc above (we'll do the critique on Thursday). Watch Video and take notes (process, vocabulary, tips/tricks, how our set up will be similar but different). Have Armature built by the end of class today.
  • Thur. 11/3: Peer Critique for Robot 2; Covering armature in Sculpey by end of class.
Photography IPA
  • Wed. 11/5: text
  • Fri. 11/7: Mood and Light Mini Lesson, Mood and Light Class -  sheet, Presentation - Critique-Template
Printmaking IPA
  • Wed. 11/5: Mini Lion plate should be carved by end of class. If not use Dragon Time next week to come and get caught up
  • Fri 11/7: Printing and Research Project Day 1/3 - Only 8 people can print at a time, you'll be working on the research project while waiting for your group to be called. IF you are still working on your plate during class, you will need to make up the missed time on your Research Project as homework!​
    • ​Printing Small Lino plate - Need to make 25 prints of your plate, prints should be numbered in order created, place them in your drawer to dry, use cart if you need extra space. 
    • 3 hour Research Project - READ everything! The Digital Worksheet is designed to guide you through everything including some Google Doc Features. This research is intended to inform your design you will be creating for your larger Lino print project. Also you will need to share your document with me. 
Sculpture IPA - Robot 2 Peer Critique Document - 20 Questions Prj Handout
  • Mon 11/3: Make sure your Robot 2 images are added to the linked doc above (we'll do the critique on Thursday). Watch Video and take notes (process, vocabulary, tips/tricks, how our set up will be similar but different). Have Armature built by the end of class today.
  • Thur. 11/3: Peer Critique for Robot 2; Covering armature in Sculpey by end of class.
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Week 10 10/27 - 10/31

10/26/2025

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Announcements 

  • Last week of Q1 - all classes will be working on "fixing grades" this week (mostly just Monday and Tuesday)
  • Student Art Show -
    • Art Show Opening even is Thursday 6:30-7:30
    • Entries are due no later than 10/27 to allow time for matting and hanging

Classwork

AP Art History - Calendar - Cards Submission Template - R.W 250 Sheet
  • Cards Due This week: 61-70
  • Mon 10/27: Finish Unit 3: Lecture 11 Lecture  12 and help edit R.W. 250 Sheet (#99-115) make sure: Date, Artist/Culture, Origin/Period, Size, and Themes are correct and in correct column; Then add image from SmartHistory.com (copy the "Image Location" into the image column/cell).
  • Wed 10/29: help edit R.W. 250 Sheet (#116-132) AND Fix your grade Day with remaining time.
  • Fri 10/31: Exploring some "Halloween" themed artwork - Gates of Hell, Rodin - Garden of Earthly Delights, Bosch; The Nightmare, Fuseli; 
  • November: Start Unit 4 (will complete before winter break, after winter break we'll review for Midterms)
Ceramics IPA
  • Tues 10/28: Fix grade day and take artwork to gallery
    • ​Upload images of project to: Robot 2 Peer Critique Document
  • Thur. 10/30: Peer Critique for Robot 2; Intro to "20 Questions" Sculpey unit (animal, mineral, Vegetable). Brainstorm and research; Planning (aka annotated journal) due by end of next class). Sculpture due before Fall Break. Handout with directions and information
Photography IPA
  • Mon 10/27: Fix your Grade day - make sure all grades are accurate and you have everything turned in
    • ​Photo's for Student art Show Folder -add file of your photo(s) you'd like to be in the show. Follow this format: title-name.jpg (ex: self_portrait-Schmit.jpg)
  • Wed. 10/29: Mood and Light Mini Lesson
  • Fri. 10/31: Mood and Light Class - Before starting photo Shoot complete this sheet
    • Presentation - Critique-Template
Printmaking IPA
  • Mon 10/27: Fix your Grade day - make sure all grades are accurate and you have everything turned in
  • Wed. 10/29: Intro to Lino prints, safety and planning for mini Lino plate due by end of class
  • Fri 10/31: Mini Lino Plate due by end of class - can start printing experiments when ready. 
Sculpture IPA
  • Tues 10/28: Fix grade day and take artwork to gallery
    • ​​Upload project to: Robot 2 Peer Critique Document
  • Thur. 10/30: Intro to "20 Questions" Sculpey unit (animal, mineral, Vegetable). Brainstorm and research; Planning (aka annotated journal) due by end of next class). Sculpture due before Fall Break.
Homeroom/SEL
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Week 9 10/20 - 10/24

10/19/2025

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Announcements

  • Last day for Late/Regrade work: This Friday 10/24!
    • ​All assignments posted on Canvas are going on Q1 (only exception is the Photography Deep Dive)
  • Ami Vitale Fieldtrip Tuesday 10/21
    • Permission slips and fee were due by end of day last Wed. 10/15 
    • Students not on trip:  instructions for Rehearse classwork listed under "classwork".
    • Students going on trip: 
      • @ 9:00am Meet in Bus lot under the awning (or Cafeteria if bad weather)
      • Leave personal belongings in  B106 - can take something to take notes with but everything else stays in at school.   
      • will have worksheet you need to complete and submit afterwards. 

Classwork

AP Art History - Calendar - Cards Submission Template - R.W 250 Sheet
  • Tues. 10/21: Fix your grade day - Priority list
    • ​Quiz and Exam test corrections - turn in on canvas assignment as pdf or jpg
      • ​Exam FRQ Feedback - recommend only focusing on the Simplified Feedback link
    • Cards Start with this weeks and work backwards! Drawing and identification information will at least get you 70%.  Can always resubmit when you get more done as you have time to do so. 
  • Thurs. 10/23: Continue Unit 3 notes
Ceramics IPA - 3D Design - "Robot" Unit 
  • Mon. 10/20: Continue "Robot 2" - work day 5/7 working on details
    • Ceramics- How to sculpt out details (pay attention to how the story behind his sculpture and requirements are driving his design choices)
    •  Sculpture- Painting basics Video - Painting 1 hr, 10hr, and 100hrs Video (Pay attention to how she uses the basics in each version)
  • Wed. 10/22: "Robot 2" work day  6/7 - Continue details
  • Fri. 10/25: "Robot 2" work day 7/7 - last day in class to work on robot - Be ready to submit images on this google doc (even if incomplete) last 15 minutes of class. We'll do more with google doc next class.
Photography IPA - Advanced Composition Unit
  • Tues. 10/21: Photography Artist Deep Dive Assignment - both for students on Field Trip or staying on campus - be sure to read and follow directions. Should take minimum of 45 minutes! if you take less - re read the directions or expect a very low score. This is will be the 1st Rehearse assignment for Q2​
  • Thur. 10/23: Adv. Comp - Prj 1: Self Reflection Doc - apply feedback given from last critique (check comment on Canvas Critique assignment)
Printmaking IPA - Zentangle Collagraph Project 
  • Tues. 10/21: Work on Texture rubbing of Main Collagraph Project - Video Example -  NO PRINTING TODAY (email me if you want to come in Wed or Thurs during dragon time to print).
  • Thur. 10/23: complete Peer Critique and submit your slide to Canvas Project and Critique Assignments
    • Read and follow instructions Class Critique Google Slides Doc -
    • You will be assigned a slide number to evaluate then use Critique Worksheet to evaluate and add link to the bottom of your peer's slide. If you're absent see, Ms. Schmit for further instructions
    • Example Critique
Sculpture IPA - 3D Design - Robot Unit 
  • Mon. 10/20: Continue "Robot 2" - work day 5/7 working on details
    • Ceramics- How to sculpt out details (pay attention to how the story behind his sculpture and requirements are driving his design choices)
    •  Sculpture- Painting basics Video - Painting 1 hr, 10hr, and 100hrs Video (Pay attention to how she uses the basics in each version)
  • Wed. 10/22: "Robot 2" work day  6/7 - Continue details
  • Fri. 10/25: "Robot 2" work day 7/7 - last day in class to work on robot - Be ready to submit images on this google doc (even if incomplete) last 15 minutes of class. We'll do more with google doc next class.
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Week 8 10/13 - 10/17

10/10/2025

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Announcements

  • Grades were current as of 2nd block last Friday. Check Parent/Student Square for information
  • Ami Vitale National Geographic Photographer Presentation Fieldtrip 10/21
    • Check parent square for information and digital version of permission slip. 
    • Photography students were given announcement on Friday 10/10
    • We'll but will open up to other Visual Arts Students starting 10/13- look for another Parent Square announcement then. 
    • Permission slips and fee due by end of day Wed. 10/15
  • Fall Student Art Showcase is coming up!
    • Submissions due Friday Oct. 24th - Must submit 1 item you’ve made in class
    • can submit up to 3 pieces (others can be anything made last 12 months that’s not been in the school art show)
    • Opening Event Thur. Oct 30th 6:30-7:30
  • ​MLK Contest Info - Start making entries now ;-) 

Classwork

AP Art History - Calendar - Cards Submission Template - R.W 250 Sheet
  • Mon. 10/13: Q1 Exam Review; Review worksheet, Essay Prompts. Everything up through Italian Renaissance is fair game for the exam. 
  • Wed. 10/5: Q1 Exam FRQ's (essays)
  • Fri. 10.17: Q1 Exam MCQ's (multiple choice)
Ceramics IPA - 3D Design - "Robot" Unit 
  • Tues 10/14: "Robot 2" Work day 3/7 (reminder just need to make something out of slabs and meet all of the requirements listed in the Robot Unit under planning 2)
  • Thurs. 10/16: "Robot 2" work day  4/7 - should have most of the basic shape of details blocked in by end of class. If you're getting close to "finished" or way behind check in with Ms. Schmit about how to adjust your project so you work within the time frame given for the project. 
  • Next week focus on adding smaller details and refining them more
Photography IPA - Advanced Composition Unit
  • Mon. 10/13: Adv. Comp Assignment Day 1/3 - make sure all images get uploaded before end of class
  • Wed. 10/15: work day 2/3
  • Fri. 10/17:  work day 3/3 submit assignment on canvas by end of class
Printmaking IPA - Zentangle Collagraph Project 
  • Mon. 10/13: Last day for prepping main Collagraph plat for printing
  • Wed. 10/15: Main Collagraph Printing day 1/2 - Sign up Form  Group/Rotation Lists
  • Fri 10/17: Main Collagraphy Printing Day 2/2
Sculpture IPA - 3D Design - Robot Unit 
  • Tues 10/14: "Robot 2" Work day 3/7 (reminder just need to make something out of slabs and meet all of the requirements listed in the Robot Unit under planning 2) be working on blocking in main details
  • Thurs. 10/16: "Robot 2" work day  4/7 - should have most of the basic shape of details blocked in by end of class. If you're getting close to "finished" or way behind check in with Ms. Schmit about how to adjust your project so you work within the time frame given for the project. 
  • Next week focus on adding smaller details and refining them more
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Weeks 6-7 9/29-10/10

9/30/2025

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Announcements

  • 10/1 is an early release day (schedule- check tabs)
  • 10/2 No school for students
  • Sun. 10/5 National Portfolio Day 10am-2pm @ NWSA in the Gym National Portfolio Day
    • ​Sign up by clicking here
    • Go to: nationalportfolioday.heydays.io/conventions for more info
    • Before you get overwhelmed - Click Here - for some of the ways to make the most of NPD. Remember Visual Arts Teachers are always happy to help!
  • Fall Student Art Showcase is coming up!
    • Submissions due Friday Oct. 24th - Must submit 1 item you’ve made in class
    • can submit up to 3 pieces (others can be anything made last 12 months that’s not been in the school art show)
    • Opening Event Thur. Oct 30th 6:30-7:30
  • ​MLK Contest Info - Start making entries now ;-) 

Classwork

AP Art History - Calendar - Cards Submission Template
  • Mon. 9/30: Romanesque and Gothic
  • Fri. 10/3: Early Renaissance, High Renaissance, and Mannerism
  • Tues. 10/7: Q1 Quiz 3; remaining time use to fix your grade.
  • Thur. 10/9: Unit 3 Early Italian Renaissance Lecture 7 (30 min), High Ren. & Mannerism Lecture 8 (40 min) - end of content for Q1 Exam
Ceramics IPA - 3D Design - Robot Unit 
  • Mon 9/29: Robot Planning 2 work day
  • Wed 10/1: Robot Planning 2 and Start building Robot
  • Mon 10/6: Robot 2 Work Day 1/7 (due October 22nd by end of class)-
    • Focus on Blocking/Massing-in: Have main body cut and assembled by end of class
  • Fri. 10/10: Robot 2 Workday 2/7 -
    • Continue Blocking/Massing-in: have legs and arms cut and assembled by end of class
Photography IPA - Advanced Composition Unit
  • Tues.9/30: Work on Composition Types Article and Worksheet
  • Friday 10/3: Complete Work on Composition Types Article (add to your Unit slides when done)
  • Tues. 10/7:  Mastering Light and Exposure - complete worksheet (day 1/2)
  • Thur. 10/9: Mastering Light and Exposure - Complete photography project (day 2/2)
Printmaking IPA - Zentangle Collagraph Project 
  • Mon. 9/30: Zentangle Collagraph Planning - have practice plate ready to print
  • Fri. 10/3: Zentangle Collagraph Planning (last day for printing practice during class, can come print during Dragon time if needed) due by end of class
  • Tues. 10/7: Main Zen Col. -Plate must be completed by end of class 10/13
    • today is plate carving day 1/3 - sketch and plan positive/negative space before end of class (otherwise it will be too complex for time given)
  • Thur. 10/9: Main Zen Col. -plate carving day 2/3 - start removing material from Focal Point moving outwards - Why? material will support it's self better and will avoid less issues with ripping/tearing; AND if you run out of time, you can always crop the plate if needed. 
Sculpture IPA - 3D Design - Robot Unit 
  • Mon 9/29: Robot Planning 2 work day
  • Wed 10/1: Robot Planning 2 and Start building Robot
  • Mon 10/6: Robot 2 Work Day 1/7 (due October 22nd by end of class)-
    • Focus on Blocking/Massing-in: Have main body cut and assembled by end of class
  • Fri. 10/10: Robot 2 Workday 2/7 -
    • Continue Blocking/Massing-in: have legs and arms cut and assembled by end of class
Homeroom/SEL
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Weeks 4-5 9/14-9/26

9/14/2025

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Announcements

  • Monday 9/15 5:20-7:30pm Curriculum Night Schedule​ Sign in Sheet
    • Visual Arts Orientation Presentation
    • Schmit's Curriculum Night Presentation
  • No school for Students: ​Tuesday September 23, 2025
  • Sun. October 5th 10am-2pm @ NWSA in the Gym National Portfolio Day
    • ​Sign up by clicking here
    • Go to: nationalportfolioday.heydays.io/conventions for more info
    • Before you get overwhelmed - Click Here - for some of the ways to make the most of NPD. Remember Visual Arts Teachers are always happy to help!
  • Safety Video for 9/19

Classwork

​AP Art History - Complete this Form
  • Mon 9/15: Unit 2 continue with Greece and Etruria: Lecture 5 (30 Min), Lecture 6 (20 min)
    • Sign up for AP Classroom - use join code: 6L4YYD
    • ​Intro to Art History Quarterly Project
  • Wed. 9/17: Unit 2 Continue with Rome Lecture 7 (30 min) Lecture 8 (30 min)
  • Fri 9/19: Quiz 1 in AP Classroom - then start Unit With Late antiquity and Byzantine Lecture 1 (25 mint), Lecture 2 (30 min) -
    • Quiz/Exam Corrections: reminder you can always submit test corrections to earn full points back on quizzes and exams for this class, Just need to explain why the answer was incorrect, what the correct answer is and explain why (at least a sentence or more to adequately respond to those prompts)
    • Just need to be done asap and no later than the Friday before end of Quarter.
  • Wed. 9/24: Unit 3 Medieval Islamic and Europe: Lecture 3 (30 min), Lecture 4 (30 min)
  • Fri. 9/26: Quiz 2 and: Unit 3 Romanesque, Lecture 5 (30 min)
Ceramics IPA - 3D Design - Robot Unit (link will be blue when ready)
  • Tue. 9/15: Last day to assemble Practice Robot (one with clay) 
  • Thurs 9/16: Sculpting Details Demo, Continue work on Practice Robot
  • Mon 9/22: Practice Robot due by end of class (if you want it fired and ready for glazing next class
  • Thurs 9/25: Project due (We'll walk it to the kiln room at end of class), Start Planning for Main Robot Project. - Warm up: Brainstorming techniques Read, anotate, and apply to developing idea for Big Robot Project
Photography IPA - Zentangle Photo Unit  Zentangle Photo Prj
  • Mon 9/15: Photo Zentangle Project Brief and Shoot
  • Wed. 9/17: Curation and Analysis of Photos - Use instructions in Zentangle Photo Project. Submit to Canvas Assignment by end of class (or at least before next class)
  • Fri. 9/19: Critique and Submit assignments on Canvas.com
    • ​Add your Image Slides Here: Zentangle Photo Class Slides
    • Link to Critique Doc: Zentangle Peer Critique Document (submit pdf of this doc to Canvas)
    • Example of High Scoring Peer Critique and Zentangle Critique Rubric
  • Wed 9/24: Zentangle Photo 2 planning and project
    • ​Read and annotate the planning document instructions, start on self guided project
    • Have today and next class to complete
  • Fri. 9/26: Last work day for Zentangle Photo 2 stuff. Make Sure things are submitted on Canvas. Google Form - try 
Printmaking IPA - Main Zentangle Project (MZP)
  • Mon 9/15: Warm-up in link above, also intro to Main Zentangle Project and expectations. 
  • Wed. 9/17: MZP Planning day 1/3
  • Fri. 9/19: MZP Planning day 2/3
  • Wed 9/24: MZP Planning day 3/3
  • Fri. 9/26: Project Work Day 1/3 (have 2 days to prepare plate, 1 day for printing) 
Sculpture IPA - 3D Design - Robot Unit (link will be blue when ready)
  • Tue. 9/15: Last day to assemble Practice Robot (one with nicer materials) 
  • Thurs 9/16: Finishing/Decoration Details Demo, Continue work on Practice Robot
  • Mon 9/22: Practice Robot Due by end of next class
  • Thurs 9/25: Practice Robot Due, Start Planning for Main Robot Project
Homeroom/SEL
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Week 2 9/1-9/5

9/1/2025

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Announcements

  • No School - Labor day Holliday
  • Everyone Required to Attend Homeroom on Tuesday 9/2
  • Visual Arts Virtual Orientation Thursday 6:30 via teams. Join info listed below:
    • Click here to join the meeting starting @ 6:20
      Meeting ID: 263 927 234 438 1
      Passcode: P9AN6bY2
    • Dial in by phone
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      Find a local number
      Phone conference ID: 815 985 256#

Classwork

AP Art History- Calendar - Cards Submission Template
  • Tuesday: Finish Unit 1  Lecture 1 (30 min) Start Unit 2 Lecture 1 (40 min)
  • Thursday: Unit 2 Lecture 2 (30 min) and catch up on any remaining content. Cards 1-10 Due.
AP 3D Design 
  • Wednesdays: Go Over AP Syllabus, Work on Sustained Investigation Worksheet (due end of next week but can start on 1st project sooner if completed sooner. Remember this is just a starting point, you can modify your Proposal at anytime!)
  • Friday: Continue Sustained Investigation Worksheet (due end of next week)
Ceramics IPA - 
  • Wednesday: Assign Art Shelves, Go over Set-up/Clean-up, Start Pinch Pot Project 1
  • Friday: Pinch Pot Project 1 (due by end of class)
Photography IPA - Zentangle Unit - Composition Basics
  • Tuesday: Go over Photo Equipment Contract must be signed and returned to use photography equipment. Flamingo Discussion Prompt. Start Unit 1: Zentangle and the Art of Composition 
  • Thursday: Text
Printmaking IPA - Zentangle Unit -- Composition Basics
  • Tuesday: Text
  • Thursday: Text
Sculpture IPA
  • Wednesdays: Text
  • Friday: Text
Homeroom/SEL
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Welcome Back!

8/21/2025

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Open House Info

August 21st 4pm-6pm
​Visual Arts Syllabus
AP Art History Syllabus

Ms. Schmit's Classroom Wish List
Request Schedule Change Form
Syllabus Signing Form Due Sep. 5th
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NWSA Student Policy and Accountability
​Checklist 2025-26
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The Basics for all Classes:

Supplies
  • Bring at least a pencil or pen for the first week. 
  • All Visual Arts classes need a 9x12 sketchbook
    • recommended Canson Mixed Media 9x12 pad or something similar.
  • ​AP Art history, something for Required Work "Cards" - we'll go over what this means during class. What you need will be unique to you but basically something to collect notes, handouts, and drawing in.
  • Class Fees
Materials Fee: The school can't require a class fee, but a strongly suggested donation to the Visual Arts Booster is appreciated. Click here To pay
  • $20 for each Visual Arts class
  • $50 for Photography classes. The higher amount for photography helps cover the high cost of chemicals and equipment.
  • Damage Fees: If any equipment is lost, damaged, or stolen, you will receive a school fee ranging from $5 up to the replacement cost. This fee must be paid in order to participate in graduation or other extracurricular activities.

Classwork this week

AP Art History
Tuesday: Syllabus, Calendar, How to "Read" Art
Thursday: Intro "Cards" and Unit 1. 
Visual Arts Classes 
Monday/Tuesday:
  • Syllabus
  • Setting up Studio Spaces
  • Intro and Start Who I Am 
​Wednesday/Thursday/Friday
  1. Complete/Sign Social Contract
  2. Go over submission process
  3. Continue Who I Am util due
  • A-Day classes: due Friday (10 minutes before end of class)
  • B-Day classes: due Thursday (10 minutes before end of class).
​Note: everyone must turn in by due date/time HOWEVER you may continue to work on over the weekend as much as you like and re-submit when "finished".
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Week 36-28 5/19-6/10 Final Blog Entry before Summer Break! Hang in there, we're almost done!

5/19/2025

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Announcements

  • Grades - Will be updated by the end of the Day Wednesday this week. Last day for late/regrade work is Friday 5/23 (only exception is for EoY assignment)
  • EVERYONE - complete this survey asap!
  • End of Year Exams (EoY)  - Testing Plan (teacher instructions)
    • Calendar of all Exams - starting Thursday 5/22
    • Locations for 8th Grade Science Wed. 5/28
    • Locations for Biology Testing Locations Wed. 5/28
      • ​If you don't have a review location, you need to go to the auditorium 
    • For all my classes: if you have your EoY assignment is your exam for my class. If it's turned in AND you're happy with the score: you only need to be present on exam day IF you have had more than 5 absences in my class or you'd like to help with deep cleaning the studio. 

Classwork

A1/A2 Ceramics Beginning- End of Year Review Assignment Final Critique;
  • Tuesday 5/20: Clean art shelves (Take all work home!), collect work from gallery, complete Final Critique; if time continue working on EoY Review assignment.
  • Thursday 5/21: ELA EOG's and EOC's; A1 Exam day (you have till 5/30 to submit End of Year Review assignment). See links in announcements for testing locations. A1 in F100 12:35-2:10.
  • Tuesday 5/27: A2 Exam Day - regular bell schedule, (A2 - End of Year Review due by end of class)
  • Thursday 5/29 : A3 Exam day - regular bell schedule (A3 - End of Year Review due by end of class)
  • Monday & Tuesday 6/2-3 and Friday 6/5: regular bell schedule, no exams
  • Wednesday 6/4 : A4 Exam day - regular bell schedule and Math Review sessions
  • Monday 6/9 : A Day Exams make up day (only need to be on campus IF you need to make up an exam)
A3 Sculpture IPA -  End of Year Review Assignment
  • Tuesday 5/6: Clean out art shortage boxes, collect work from the gallery. Complete Final Sculpture Critique.
  • Thursday 5/21: ELA EOG's and EOC's; A1 Exam day (you have till 5/30 to submit End of Year Review assignment). See links in announcements for testing locations. A1 in F100 12:35-2:10.
  • Tuesday 5/27: A2 Exam Day - regular bell schedule, (A2 - End of Year Review due by end of class)
  • Thursday 5/29 : A3 Exam day - regular bell schedule (A3 - End of Year Review due by end of class)
  • Monday & Tuesday 6/2-3 and Friday 6/5: regular bell schedule, no exams
  • Wednesday 6/4 : A4 Exam day - regular bell schedule and Math Review sessions
  • Monday 6/9 : A Day Exams make up day (only need to be on campus IF you need to make up an exam)
B1 AP Art History - May 15th is Exam Day! ($40 fee if late or miss it!)
  • Monday 5/19: End of Year Assignment - expect ~2hrs of work time. Last day to submit is the day of the B1 Exam day (Friday 5/23)
  • Wednesday 5/21: End of Year Assignment - expect ~2hrs of work time. Last day to submit is the day of the B1 Exam day (Friday 5/23)
  • Friday 5/23: B1 Exam Day - regular bell schedule (End of year Review assignment due by end of day)
  • Wednesday 5/28: Science/Biology EOG/EOC OR review sessions in morning; 2 Exam 12:35-2:00 EoY Review Assignment due by 2:00
  • Friday 5/30 : B3 Exam day - regular bell schedule
  • Monday & Tuesday 6/2-3 and Friday 6/5: regular bell schedule, no exams
  • Thursday 6/4: B4 Exam day - regular bell schedule and Math Review sessions.
  • Tuesday 6/10: B Day Exams make up day (only need to be on campus IF you need to make up an exam)
B2 8th Grade Art - Final Project Critique , End of Year Review Assignment
  • Monday 5/19: Continue working on EoY Review
  • Wednesday 5/21: LAST DAY OF REGULAR CLASSES; EoY Review assignment Due, collecting work from gallery, Take ALL your work home today ;-)
  • Friday 5/23: B1 Exam Day - regular bell schedule (End of year Review assignment due by end of day)
  • Wednesday 5/28: Science/Biology EOG/EOC OR review sessions in morning; 2 Exam 12:35-2:00 EoY Review Assignment due by 2:00
  • Friday 5/30 : B3 Exam day - regular bell schedule
  • Monday & Tuesday 6/2-3 and Friday 6/5: regular bell schedule, no exams
  • Thursday 6/4: B4 Exam day - regular bell schedule and Math Review sessions.
  • Tuesday 6/10: B Day Exams make up day (only need to be on campus IF you need to make up an exam)
B4 Ceramics IPA End of Year Review Assignment Final Critique;
  • Monday 5/19: Clean art shelves (Take all work home!), collect work from gallery, complete Final Critique; if time continue working on EoY Review assignment.
  • Monday 5/21: Collect work from the Gallery, complete Final Project Critique, Continue working on End of Year Review assignment (last day to submit will be day of your exam)
  • Friday 5/23: B1 Exam Day - regular bell schedule (End of year Review assignment due by end of day)
  • Wednesday 5/28: Science/Biology EOG/EOC OR review sessions in morning; 2 Exam 12:35-2:00 EoY Review Assignment due by 2:00
  • Friday 5/30: B3 Exam day - regular bell schedule
  • Monday & Tuesday 6/2-3 and Friday 6/5: regular bell schedule, no exams
  • Thursday 6/4: B4 Exam day - regular bell schedule and Math Review sessions- EoY Review assignment due by end of day.
  • Tuesday 6/10: B Day Exams make up day (only need to be on campus IF you need to make up an exam)
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