Art: Junior High (Cypress)

Class Year:  2024-2025
Time:  Mon 02:30 pm - 04:00 pm;
Teacher:  Josh Ransom
Tuition:  $600 ($620 by PayPal) / Year or $60 ($62 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 Middle School Art program, students will explore creativity, self-expression, art processes and mediums. This course is designed to be rigorous, engaging, and relevant. It will challenge students to think critically and creatively. Students will engage in creative problem-solving and critical thinking.

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 complete art projects with different art materials, such as paints, charcoal, 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. Attention to detail and fine motor skills will be strengthened and expanded upon throughout the duration of this course. In the creation of art, individual expression will be given a greater emphasis due to their age level, abilities, and critical thinking skills.

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 will 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 learn about a limited amount of famous artists, art movements, and historical contexts. Students will learn the cultural significance of art throughout history from a Biblical worldview.

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 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 maximum is 15. Class minimum is 6 and 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. You may pay for the whole year if you would like.

Tuition is due the first day of class each month. The first month’s $60 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.

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.