Photo credit: Metrfit As part of our school's evaluation process we are asked to create a yearly Student Learning Goal. My goal this year is Growth Mindset. I set the goal that by April 2023, at least 75% of my students in will demonstrate a growth mindset in in one of the following components of their art-making.: Observational Skills Design-Thinking (Process / Planning / Problem-Solving) Creative Thinking Expression Aesthetics -- Terms and Concepts - Elements and Principles; Composition Skill-Building (Craft) -- Media and Techniques   In demonstrating a growth mindset, they wil ..read more

This year the sophomore English Curriculum expanded to include the book "When the Emperor Was Divine" by Julie Otsuka. After the students read this book they had the chance to hear David Sakura share about his experience at Minadoka during WWII incarceration as a Japanese American child. The Students for Asian Cultural Awareness spent the day together. The students discussed David Sakura and what they learned from his story.  After David Sakura spoke to all of the sophomores the Students for Asian Cultural Awareness met for a day of "Activism". The Day incl ..read more

The students have been quite busy creating a wide variety of artwork. Here are some drawings, paintings and digital pieces ..read more

Students in the Computer Graphics course use the fall class time to learn and discover how to create original and thoughtful works of art using Adobe Photoshop. It is great to see how quickly the students become adept at the program!  Here is some of the great art that they have created so far ..read more

The Art and Italian Classes had a delightful trip to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum! For many of the students it was the first time visiting the museum. Check out the photos of our trip and the art that we saw.  ..read more

The Art and Photo students had a delightful day photographing and sketching in Rockport, MA. The students sketched and photographed the famous Motif #1. ​They visited art galleries and had time to enjoy Rockport.  Students had an art lesson on perspective drawing from Boston Artist Arnie Casavant.  Check out the great work that the students created: Watercolor painting by Afsa, Grade 9 Drawing by Julia, Grade 12 Watercolor painting by Dino, Grade 9 Watercolor painting by Marissa, Grade 11 ..read more

The Studio Art and Drawing and Painting classes will be going on a field trip to Rockport, MA. Watch this video to learn more about Motif#1 Here is the information about the trip: ​Field Trip to Rockport, MA Date: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 Details: Leave at 8:45am Return at 1:30pm to Art room and complete drawings Cost- $10 in cash  Permission form and cash due by Friday, October 14 To Do: Get permission slip signed by parents, teachers and school nurse Pack a lunch and snacks for the day Pack art supplies Wear comfortable clothes appropriate for the weather Bring spending money if ..read more

The Students for Asian Cultural Awareness club took on a wonderful community service project this year. After discussing how they wanted and need more Asian American content and their curriculum that decided to create book packs of Asian American children's books and donate them to each elementary school. The students went to Barnes and Noble and read through many books! They looked for stories that they felt were accurate and represented them. ​Here is the list of books and reviews of the books that they picked. Students were asked to share why they want more Asian American Pacific Isla ..read more

The Design Challenge for the Web Design students was to create an app that is helpful with solving a problem. The students spent lots of time learning and applying Design Thinking skills. Before designing the app the students had to write a problem statement, create an empathy map, a user journey and persona for the user. They then sketched ideas for their app design and then created a prototype of the app using Adobe XD. ​Check out these great student app designs: Celeste's App Design Case Study Celeste created an app to help students manage their time efficiently. Emelie's App Case S ..read more

Drawing and Painting students apply their knowledge of the art element of line to a variety of assignments including drawing a storm, Inktober challenge and one line drawings ..read more