Grading

GRADING
35% Class participation
15% Homework/ practice
30% Tests (playing/ written)
20% Concert attendance/ dress

Class Participation:
Students should bring instruments, music/method book, accessories, agenda and a pencil to class everyday. Each student starts the day with 100 points. Improper conduct = 20 points, No instrument or music = 20 points, No accessories/pencil etc. = 5 points.

Students are to participate everyday, even if they do not have a playable reed, an instrument or music. They are expected to follow along, listen and remain in their seat. They will NOT be allowed to do other homework. If you have an illness that will hinder you from playing, the only way to be excused from playing is through a note from a parent/guardian. You should still bring your instrument and music to class so you can finger along. In addition, students must have a note if their instrument is in the repair shop. Under no circumstances should a student borrow another person's instrument or reeds.

Practice and Homework Expectations:
Students are expected to practice 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week. Students are expected to complete written work on time.

Tests:
Playing and written tests will be given to review material from class work. All students must score at least 90% on all tests. It you do not score as well as you should on a test, you must retake the exam until you score at least 90%. A baseball player who bats .500 is exceptional; a professional musician who plays with 50% accuracy would be fired immediately. Musicians must strive for as close to perfection as we can achieve. The material must be learned and mastered, since each concept builds on another. In music we strive for constant improvement and high quality. Preparedness and improvement will be the criteria for all playing exams.

It is the student's responsibility to make up missed tests or do retakes within two days.

Concerts:
Students attendance at all concerts is MANDATORY. This is a performance elective and concerts are an important part of the curriculum. Transportation problems should be discussed with the director ahead of time. Emergency situations will be handled at the director's discretion. The concert grade is based on behavior and overall performance. Failure to attend and participate in a concert will result in the quarter grade being dropped one letter grade.

Concert attire:
Sixth Grade Band - Khaki slacks, Band T Shirt and dark shoes
Seventh and Eight Grade Band - Khaki slacks, Band Polo shirt (navy with emblem) and dark shoes



Home of the Hornets	Director of Instrumental Music: Mrs. Kathern Caves
	GRADING 35% Class participation 15% Homework/ practice 30% Tests (playing/ written) 20% Concert attendance/ dress Class Participation: Students should bring instruments, music/method book, accessories, agenda and a pencil to class everyday. Each student starts the day with 100 points. Improper conduct = 20 points, No instrument or music = 20 points, No accessories/pencil etc. = 5 points. Students are to participate everyday, even if they do not have a playable reed, an instrument or music. They are expected to follow along, listen and remain in their seat. They will NOT be allowed to do other homework. If you have an illness that will hinder you from playing, the only way to be excused from playing is through a note from a parent/guardian. You should still bring your instrument and music to class so you can finger along. In addition, students must have a note if their instrument is in the repair shop. Under no circumstances should a student borrow another person's instrument or reeds. Practice and Homework Expectations: Students are expected to practice 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week. Students are expected to complete written work on time. Tests: Playing and written tests will be given to review material from class work. All students must score at least 90% on all tests. It you do not score as well as you should on a test, you must retake the exam until you score at least 90%. A baseball player who bats .500 is exceptional; a professional musician who plays with 50% accuracy would be fired immediately. Musicians must strive for as close to perfection as we can achieve. The material must be learned and mastered, since each concept builds on another. In music we strive for constant improvement and high quality. Preparedness and improvement will be the criteria for all playing exams. It is the student's responsibility to make up missed tests or do retakes within two days. Concerts: Students attendance at all concerts is MANDATORY. This is a performance elective and concerts are an important part of the curriculum. Transportation problems should be discussed with the director ahead of time. Emergency situations will be handled at the director's discretion. The concert grade is based on behavior and overall performance. Failure to attend and participate in a concert will result in the quarter grade being dropped one letter grade. Concert attire: Sixth Grade Band - Khaki slacks, Band T Shirt and dark shoes Seventh and Eight Grade Band - Khaki slacks, Band Polo shirt (navy with emblem) and dark shoes












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