Classroom Rules and Information
CLASSROOM RULES
1. Be Prompt – Be in assigned seat when class begins.
2. Be Prepared – Bring all equipment needed for class.
3. Be Polite – Demonstrate for all members of the class.
4. Participate and follow directions the first time they are given.
REWARDS
1. Special recognition and verbal praise
2. Notes and calls home
3. Happy Notes
4. Additional privileges and responsibilities
GRADING PROCEDURE
We will again use the same grading system as last year in music this year. Students will receive an A, B, C, D, or F again in music this year. Conduct grades will also be given. Every student starts each class period with an A. There will be 9 total grades each nine weeks.
It is up to the student to keep their A.
A = 93 – 100
B = 85 – 92
C = 75 – 84
D = 70 – 74
F = 69 or below
The student can lose their A for the day in music in several ways.
-20 points for being disrespectful
-20 points for being late to class
-20 points for not participating
-20 points for not having their assignments
-20 points for not being prepared
The student can gain extra points on their grade in several ways. Students can gain from 5 to 10 pints each class period for outstanding work, attending special programs or concerts, or for extra hours of practice. (students need to turn in a note and place it in the box)
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CONDUCT GRADES:
Students will be given conduct grades in music. Conduct grades will be given according to how many marks they accumulate during the nine weeks. 0 – 1 mark equals an E, 2 to 3 marks equals an S, 4 to 5 marks equals an N and 6 or more marks equals a U.
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MUSIC PROJECTS:
Each nine weeks a music project will be offered to the general music class students. The students have the option to do a project. The grade given on the project will take the place of another grade of the student’s choice during the nine weeks in general music.
MUSIC FOLDERS:
All General Music Class Members will need a music folder with brads and pockets. In their folder they will need paper and a pencil. These folders will be used for music notes and music. The first half of the class will be discussion of music history, music theory, etc. while the second half of the class will be singing.
All general music members, grades 6, 7, and 8 will need to bring their supplies with them to music the second full week of school beginning Monday, August 14th as their schedule states.
TALENT SHOW:
There will be a GMS Talent Show this year. More information will be coming at a later date.
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EMAIL ADDRESSES:
If you have an email address, please fill out the student information sheet at the end of this packet and return it to Mr. Lane as soon as possible if you did not do so at registration. Each week Mr. Lane will send out a general music information newsletter via email listing practices, upcoming events, awards, congratulations, etc. Also included in the email will be rehearsals and school activities.
INTERNET
Check the internet each week. Schedules, rehearsals, etc. are listed on the Internet.
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THE BOX
Any notes from parents, practice sheets, private lesson sheets, creative ideas, special student awards, etc., please place in THE BOX on Mr. Lane’s desk. Any money to be turned in should be sealed in an envelope and placed in THE BOX as well. On the outside of the envelope please write your child’s name and what the money is for. Also, please put your child’s name on the check when a check is sent.
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