hopefully they aren't grading on talent. most art teachers (have a friend who is one) grade on participation

they have LOTS of kids who slack off, then parents PISSED when they get a bad grade in an easy class

comment section she wrote Shows effort and interest. He HATES art. His last teacher would put the kids down if they didn't have talent.

kinda soured him for life. She would make comments to me about his lack of talent.

in the "subjective" areas like the arts, we have guidelines that we use - I'm sure the art teacher will share those with you if you ask