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Daily Requirements: (for a "10" Participation grade...)
Always bring a pen, sharpened pencil, and paper
Reserve space in a 3-ringed binder to keep class notes, handouts and returned work.
Any assignment due for the day. I  DO  NOT  RECORD   SCORES   FOR   LATE   WORK!!
Students must pay a $5.00 class fee to the bookkeeper before they are allowed to play the school-owned guitars.
Guidelines and Rehearsal Procedures:
I will treat you with respect so you will know how to treat me.
You may do anything that does not cause problems for anyone (including yourself).  If you choose to cause problems, I will ask you to solve them.  If you choose not to or can't solve the problems you cause, I will do something (please grant me the flexibility to deal with each special circumstance and each unique student specifically).
If you feel that I have treated you unfairly, quietly let me know and we will talk later.
I will gladly exchange the gum you chew in the music wing for a 2-point 101.
I will provide a school-owned guitar, music, a music folder and space in the classroom to keep them.  I charge students who lose, damage or destroy any of these items for the cost of repair and/or replacement.  Music folders cost 50 cents.
Final Grade Breakdown:

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               Participation         40%

               Playing Tests      20%

               Written Tests     20%

                Class Work            20%

Grading Scale:

 93         A

90          A-

87          B+

83          B

80           B-

77           C+

73           C

70            C-

67            D+

60            D

0                F (yes, it is possible!)

 

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