Art: Elementary (Cypress)

Class Year:  2024-2025
Time:  Mon 10:00 am - 11:00 am;
Teacher:  Josh Ransom
Tuition:  $500 ($520 by PayPal) / Year or $50 ($52 by PayPal) / Month for 10 Months
Supply Fee:  $80 / Year ($83 by PayPal) - Due Upon Registration (Non-Refundable after August 1)
Location:  Northwest (Cypress)

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In the Elementary Art program, students will explore creativity, self-expression, art processes and mediums. Students will engage in creative problem-solving and critical thinking. They will be challenged to express their ideas visually. Heavy emphasis will be placed on the artistic processes and techniques through various mediums.

The curriculum aims to achieve the following objectives:

1. Hands-On Creation: Through hands-on activities, students will experiment with different art materials, such as paints, pastels, clay, as well as other 3-D materials. They’ll create their own artworks, developing skills in drawing, painting, mixed media, and other techniques. Process as well as completion will be emphasized.

2. Christian Values: The curriculum will emphasize Christian values, encouraging students to express their faith and reflect on biblical themes through their art.

3. Appreciation of God’s Creation: Students will explore the beauty of God’s creation and learn to see the world through an artistic lens.4. Critical Thinking and Creativity: Students engage in creative problem-solving, learn to think outside the box, and express their ideas visually.

5. Art Appreciation: Students will learn to appreciate various forms of art, including paintings, sculptures, and other types of art. They’ll briefly explore different artistic styles and techniques.

6. Art History: Students will be introduced to famous artists, art movements, and historical contexts. Students will learn the cultural significance of art throughout history from a Biblical worldview. A very small amount of time will be given to Art Appreciation and Art History for the Elementary grades.

7. Discovery, Exploration, Observation, Thinking, Creating, Rigor, Fun!: These are not just words. It is my aim to guide students to discover, explore, think deeply, observe, create, and to work hard. It is my hope that these God-given abilities would be strengthened in a loving, caring, structured, fun, and supportive environment where the students are not afraid to take risks and ask questions.

Payment(s):

Your yearly $80 supply fee covers all the in-class items like painting paper, paint, clay, pastels, sharpies, special art supplies, consumables, paint trays, crafting supplies, etc.

Class minimum is 6. Class maximum is 18. Class minimum must be reached by August 14 for this class to be considered to make. Please register early and pay your first month’s tuition and supply fee to hold your spot. Should this class not make, families will have the option to shift their enrollment to the other elementary art section. This class has 2 sections. Should the numbers be low, I will combine them into one section. The past year had 2 solid sections.

Tuition is due the first day of class each month. The first month’s $50 tuition (for August) plus $80 supply fee is due upon registration and is refundable up until August 14. NOTE: This means your first real payment after school starts is due the first class in September. The last payment will be in May.

There are 10 months of tuition payments. You may also pay one time for the entire year.

Late fee is $10 for EVERY week the payment is late. If you bounce a tuition check, you are responsible for the bank fee. You may pay by:

1) Check made out to Josh Ransom.

2) Paypal to @abigailransom1. If you choose to pay via PayPal please add $2 per month. PLEASE put your child’s name in the memo field.

3) Venmo to @abigailransom1. The last four digits of the phone number for verification are: 8674

Fees for dropping this course after the beginning of the year are as follows:

After October 1: You owe for the rest of the semester (until Christmas break).

After March 1: You owe for the remainder of the school year.

Please note: Should there be major life changes such as job loss, the need to move, major health concerns, etc., please let me know. My policies are firm, but I do understand that life happens, so please communicate with me. If you choose to withdraw your child mid-semester or mid-year for non-emergency reasons, the drop fee holds firm.