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Dear Parents, Families and Students of Bond Academy,

My name is Joey Herbison and I am thrilled to be joining the wonderful team at Bond Academy for my fourth year! I am excited to announce that this year I will be offering a Performing Arts Program that will cover curriculum expectations for Music, Drama and Dance. Each period, students will explore various elements of the listed subjects in a cross-curricular model.

Please note, that due to current restrictions and uncertainties, the inclusion of Vocal Music will be limited at the beginning of the year. As health and safety regulations evolve, Vocal Music will gradually be reintroduced.

As a teacher I believe that every student has the ability and right to learn. I strive to create a positive, safe, interactive, friendly and creative classroom. My experiences as both an educator and professional performer allow me to deliver relevant and quality training, while also exploring the life skills that are acquired through the Arts.

Most of the work we do will be completed in class, but there may be some assignments and tests throughout the year that students will need to work on for homework. Assignments and their due dates will be posted on each grade's link.

NEW! COVID-19 Procedures

• Students will be assigned to a 2m x 2m box marked out on the floor known as their, "Personal Performance Space". They are asked to bring a yoga mat to set up within their space for the duration of class.

• Entering and exiting of the Performing Arts space will be scattered and closely monitored.

• Students are required to sanitize when entering and exiting the Performing Arts space.

• Students must wear masks throughout the duration of class.

• Students cannot share or borrow materials under any circumstance.

• All high-touch surfaces will be fully sanitized before each class.

• Computers and other electronics will not be permitted in class. If there is a research project requiring the aid of such devices, the teacher will give notice to the students (Grades 5-8).


NEW! Materials

• A mask

• Personal sanitizer (if desired)

• A light-weight binder/duo-tang for class materials- students must bring this to each class. Please note that all handouts will be posted online so students can leave their binders/duo-tangs at school at all times.

• A yoga mat (these can be purchased at the Dollar Store)

• Pencil case- please note that materials cannot be borrowed or shared under any circumstance.