School District of Black River Falls

Mission Statement

• The Black River Falls Art Department is dedicated to the belief that art and life are inseparable.
• Art is, perhaps, humanity’s essential and most universal language.
• Art education is fundamental in fostering a balanced individual and society.
• It is the vehicle for continuous intellectual and creative development.
• Art experiences encourage the development and application of all academic curriculum standards.
• A cohesive art education program encourages divergent and creative solutions to design problems.
• The ability to think, increased skills in communication, production of quality work, connecting with and using design as a universal developmental skill all give the individual opportunities for reflection on past experiences and a strong knowledge base for future problem solving. 

REPORT CARD ASSESSMENT: Elementary Art

Kindergarten: Students are given an evaluation by the art teacher at the end of the second quarter and at the end of the fourth quarter.

Grades 1-2-3: Students are evaluated on the report card each quarter. No letter grades are given.

Grades 4-5: Students are evaluated on the report card every quarter. Criteria are listed on attached report card. Students in Grades 4 and 5 are also given a letter grade each quarter.

	Class		Last Edited
Kindergarten
	Art		August 1, 2004
Grade 1
	Art		August 1, 2004
Grade 2
	Art		August 1, 2004
Grade 3
	Art		August 1, 2004
Grade 4
	Art		August 1, 2004
Grade 5
	Art		August 1, 2004
Grade 6
	Art		September 1, 2005
Grade 7
	Art		September 1, 2004
Grade 8
	Art		January 5, 2005
Grade 9-12
	2-D Design		August 1, 2004
	Painting		January 1, 2001
	Drawing		January 1, 2001
	3-D Design		January 1, 2001
	Sculpture		January 1, 2001
	Printmaking		January 1, 2001
	Ceramics		January 1, 2001
	Art Technology		December 31, 1999
	Multicultural Art		July 12, 1999