You are here to: 

● Develop your photography skills to make meaningful art

● Express ideas using your camera
● Observe and reflect on the work of your peers as well as photographers we will study
● Learn basic photography vocabulary
● Understand and be able to explain why photography matters in our culture
● Create art that you are proud of!

 
 
Art Room Procedures: 
1.Entering the Classroom:​ Class begins as soon as you enter the 
room. Get out your sketchbook, go to your assigned area, and 
complete the Daily Warm Up. Wait for further instructions 
2.Asking Questions:​ Please raise your hand when you have a 
question. 
3.Clean Up:​ Clean up during the last five minutes of class unless 
you are instructed differently. Put supplies away where they belong 
(ask if you are not sure), wipe down tables and throw away any 
trash.  
4.Leaving the class:​ ​You may not use the rest room during the first 
and last 10 minutes of class.​ Use the sign out sheet and take a pass 
with you. When leaving at the end of class without cleaning up, be 
prepared to clean up after your classmates the next time you come 
to art. 
 You are responsible for coming to class on time and ready to learn: 

● If you are absent and a project is due, you are responsible for handing in a ​completed 
project the next time you are in my class.  
● Please bring a pencil or pen to class and write your name on all of your projects.  
● We will begin the year by creating a sketchbook. 
● If you would like, you can purchase your own sketchbook, usually for $5 or less.  
● There will never be a time where you have nothing to do in the class. If you are done 
early, you can work on a sketchbook assignment, or see me for an alternative 
assignment.  
I will post new assignments in the classroom. ​If you are having a tough time, please talk 
to me before a project is due.​ I am here to help and as 
long as you are willing to try, you will be successful! 
● Please know that we will use a variety of art materials 
in this class in addition to cameras.  

 
Consequences of Misbehavior:   
1. Student will be asked to stop the problematic 
behavior. This will be a warning. 
2. The student will be asked to move to a new area to 
help them focus 
3. The student may be asked to see me before or after 
school, or during lunch. 
4. The student will be given a detention 
5. Parents/ Guardians will be contacted 
6. Student will be referred to the office. 
 
Please know that my priority is to spend as much time as possible helping you make art, rather 
than handling discipline issues. I value and respect all my students and I expect that we will 
make the most of our time in this class! 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PHOTOGRAPHY CELL PHONE POLICY: 
 
As Naugatuck High School works to purchase professional cameras as soon as possible, in the 
meantime, students will use cell phone cameras in order to take photographs.  
This is a privilege that is given to you with the understanding that you will use your phone responsibly, 
and for academic purposes only. If you fail to follow the directions of propers cell phone use, your 
phone will be taken away and you will receive a call home. You will also be asked to complete a written 
assignment on photography that day that will be due the next time you come to class.  
 
 
I, ___________________________________ understand the rules of proper camera use in 
photography class, and agree to follow all guidelines as directed by Naugatuck High School Handbook 
and Ms. Fin.  
 
(please sign and return to Ms. Fin)