Just what is optional homework???

On the fourth week of a homework rotation, students have the opportunity to take a break from doing homework and relax - no grade penalty will be incurred. 
BUT if the student elects to, he or she may create any two or three dimensional artwork. 


Often students elect to bake their creations and an example of a minion cupcake is featured here.  We enjoy "grading" visually and via taste as a class. 


The only exception to the "optional" homework is that students taking Art 2 or higher levels for honors credit are required to complete a homework assignment on that 4th week.