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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 as the music files are not big enough to hold these items in addition to all our music.
A "Music Journal" (single subject theme book).   In it we will record journal entries, s.q.u-i.l.t. entries, dictation, notes and practice records.
Any assignment due for the day.  I  DO  NOT  RECORD  SCORES  FOR  LATE  WORK!!
An ASB card.  All music students will need to purchase an ASB card.  The ASB pays for our league music fees and transportation for our large ensemble festival.  You may purchase this from Ms Beattie.
Guidelines & 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 room for an invitation to Private Dining.
 will assign each student music, a music folder and space in the classroom to keep them.  I charge students who lose or mutilate music $3.00 per piece.  Student who make un-erasable marks in the music will be charged $2.00 per piece.  Replacement folders are 50 cents each.
Feel free to bring WATER in a container with a sealable lid to drink during rehearsal.  Plan on using the restroom on your own time as I will not allow students to leave during class.
Final Grade Breakdown:

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Participation Points             40%

Concert Attendance              18%   

Concert Report                   13%

Vocal Tests                           11%

WrittenTests                         10%

Classwork                                8%

 

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!)

After you and your parents have reviewed this information, please print, fill out and return this form