Art II Course Description

I would like to welcome you to Art II at Williams Middle School. At WMS we take great care and have great pride in our art department and are very excited that you have become a part of this great program. This will be my 9th year here at WMS and I can honestly say that I have loved every year of it.

Please remember that art class is not only about creating a great project, but also about the process it takes to get there. The process of art teaches problem-solving skills, patience, responsibility, creativity, and critical thinking. Therefore, do not worry about this class if you feel that you are not the best artist; with dedication you will do great. Another great thing about Art II is that you will have many opportunities to explore your own artist style and learn how to think like a true artist, so get ready to be challenged and to create great master pieces that will be unique to you.

I have sent an information sheet home to update your contact information and to collect art fees, please make sure you fill these out and return them to me as soon as possible. I would also like to post student art work on the school web page. I need your written permission to be able to do this, so please fill out the paper completely. If you would prefer that you child’s name, picture and/or artwork not appear on the site please indicate so on the same sheet. Also, this year I will allow students to listen to their MP3 players during class on workdays only, please see rules and procedures for detailed rules on this. I would like you to speak to your child about choosing music which is appropriate for school, please stress the importance of this to your child. If your child chooses to use his/her player in class they are fully responsible for it, school administrators (or myself) will not look for misplaced or stolen players.

Please let me now if you have any questions and feel free to contact me at any time.