NORTH HIGH SCHOOL Dr.

Chad Gestson
1101 East Thomas Road Superintendent
Phoenix, Arizona 85014
www.NorthHS.com Vanessa Casillas
(602) 764-6500 Principal

Preparing Every Mr. Scott Black Digital Photo 3-4

Student for Success in Visual Arts Department Course Code: 4007000-4008000
College, Career and Life Room S-29 Credit: 1
(602) 764-6500 Ext 46769 Prerequisite: Instructor Approval
black@phoenixunion.org Grades 10, 11, & 12

P Course Description
Digital Photo 3-4 builds on the foundations of Digital Photo 1-2. This course allows more

L freedom to continue building on projects of person expression for art exhibits, contests and
senior portfolio shows.

A Course Materials

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There is a required course fee that pays for all necessary art materials and supplies. The fee for
Digital Photo 3-4 is $40 for the entire 2017-2018 school year. The due date for the first semester
fee of $20 is Friday, September 8, 2017. The second semester fee will be paid in January. The fee
provides for all consumable art supplies that the student will use over the course of the school
year. Occasionally students will be required to bring common household items to class to

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supplement their projects.

Grading System
O Coursework Grading Scale
60% - Projects: Art Projects with Self-Assessment and/or Art Criticism Responses

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40% - Classwork: All work completed in class including, but not limited to Visual
Artist Journal Entries, Critiques, etc.
Semester Grading Scale
90% - All coursework from the semester
10% - Final Exam

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Grading Scale
100 90%: A: Superior
89 80%: B: Above Average

U 79 70%: C: Average
69 60%: D: Below Average

C 59 0% F: Failing
Additional Grading Information

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All student accommodations and modifications will be followed per students IEP
and 504 Plans.
To stay up to date on students grades, you may access StudentVUE/ParentVUE at

E the following address: https://parentvue.phoenixunion.org/

My website may be accessed to obtain assignments missed due to absences or to

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reinforce students understanding of individual lessons at the following address:
http://phoenixunion.org/Page/18890

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Make-up Policy
Projects: All photography projects along with self-assessments will be evaluated for full credit
only if they are complete and turned in on time or before the grace period that will be posted on
the white board. After the posted grace period, projects may not be submitted for grading and
the student will earn a 0% on that project.
Class Work: All class work will be evaluated for full credit only when turned in on time. Make-
up work resulting from an excused absence will be accepted for full credit if the work is
submitted when returning to class.

Title I Program
Academic tutoring and test preparation is available to all students. Additional support for passing classes and
graduating on time is the intent of these services. Support through Title I funding is available in the areas of:
math, reading and English. If interested, please contact the Principal Vanessa Casillas or Assistant Principal
for Instruction Makayla Jackson for additional information at 602-764-6539.

Attendance
Absent is defined as nonattendance in an assigned class or activity for more than one-half of the period.
(PUHSD Governing Board Policy J-1561 JHR)
Students may fail the class for the semester in any course, when reaching a total of 12
excused/unexcused absences and after school-documented interventions have been exhausted
(Student Procedures Handbook, page 26).
Due to the nature of this course, the majority of work is completed in class. Therefore, daily
attendance is directly related to student success.
Tardy is defined as not being in the assigned class or activity when the tardy bell has finished ringing.
(PUHSD Governing Board Policy J-1561 JHR)
When a student is tardy, he/she must sign-in in the tardy book upon entering the room then the
student will silently go to his/her seat and get right to work.
Excessive truancy may result if after-school detention.

Classroom Policies
All district and school policies will be followed.
The following additional policies apply in the Digital Photo room:
Students will not eat or drink at the computer stations.
Students will follow instructions the first time they are given.
Students will correctly use only the art tools and materials they have permission to use.
Students will come to class prepared with the required supplies and will be ready to learn.
Students will not ask to use the restroom during instructional time. Restroom use is for emergencies
only and may occur only during student work time.

Additional Information
Tutoring is available every day during MAP, 4th period. In addition, tutoring times include every
morning from 7:30 - 8:00.
All North High School students are expected to bring and use their student planner every day to
record assignments, to be signed out for tutoring during MAP, and for using as a hall pass. This
includes days with a shortened class schedule, and exam dates.
 Digital Photography 3-4 Plan for Success
Student / Parent / Guardian Signature
The Plan for Success explains the emphasis and outcomes for the course, the grading policy, the attendance
policy, the tardy policy, the daily-required materials, and the classroom policies.

The plan for success explains that the course fee is $40 with $20 for the first semester due on Friday, September 8,
2017. The remaining $20 fee will be due in January. Payment is made to the bookstore. Students will receive two
receipts, one for the teacher and one for their records. If payment cannot be made by this date, please have your
student discuss payment options with Mr. Black.

I have read and understand the Digital Photo 3-4 Plan for Success.
Student name (printed) __________________________________________ID#_____________________
Student signature __________________________________________________ Date _______________

Parent/Guardian Acknowledgment: By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read and understood the Digital
Photo 3-4 Plan for Success. I will support my child in his/her pursuit of success and contact the teacher if I have
any concerns or questions. I will assist/support the teacher in helping my student to behave appropriately and
responsibly while in the Digital Photo classroom. I will also assure that the first semester course fee of $20 is paid
by Friday, September 8, 2017, unless I have made other arrangements with the teacher. I understand that the
remaining $30 will be paid in January.

Primary language spoken by parent/guardian: ____________________________________

The best time to call you:
at home ____________________ @ home number ____________________
at work ____________________ @ work number ____________________
E-mail address _____________________________________________________________
Please help me get to know your child by sharing your thoughts to the following prompt: What is something you
wish I already knew about your child as a student, as a photographer or artist, and as a person?
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Parent/Guardian name (printed) _____________________________________________ Date _______________

Parent/Guardian Signature _____________________________________________________________________

*Please detach and return this signature page to your teacher!