Work Habits and Cooperation

The grading policy has been updated. These new policies and changes will take effect Spring Semester 2020.

Grading Policy – Work Habits: 

The work habits grade is cumulative and does not reset every grade reporting period or 5 weeks. If there are missing assignments, you have up to the 18th to 19th week before the 20 week grade reporting period to submit work. Please check your Schoology or halebands.org for the last day to submit any work. 

E - Excellent, Exemplary, Exceptional, Above and Beyond: One of the following, or any combination of the following descriptions below will earn you an E in Work Habits. 

·       Typically for A students. However an E in work habits can also be awarded to B students.

·       Student has earned or has an average overall grade of 100% - 85% on all Written Classwork/Homework assignments and Practice Records, Written or Playing Tests, and Ear Training.

·       Despite any evaluation grade on homework or tests, the student makes an effort to improve their grade on all assignments. 

·       Comes to class every day prepared with their own sheet music and supplies, as well as their working and properly functioning instrument.

·       Forgets materials zero up to 2 times.

·       Requests to go to the restroom, water fountain, and or locker do not exceed 8 for the entire semester. Save your passes for true emergencies. Passes are not transferrable, and cannot be saved into future semesters. 

·       Demonstrates exceptional effort and determination in accomplishing tasks and mastering standards.

·       Accepts complete responsibility for personal actions and demonstrates honesty, fairness, and integrity.

·       Maintains excellent attendance record by consistently avoiding unnecessary absences or tardies. 

·       Makes explicit effort to examine work using both teacher-generated and self-generated criteria.

·       No tardy markings in any grading period.

S - Satisfactory, Expectation Met, Just Fine: One of the following or any combination of the following descriptions below will earn you an S in Work Habits. 

·       Typically B and C students. It is still possible to earn an S in Work Habits with an academic grade of A through D. Please read all the details below.

·       Student has earned or has an average overall grade of 84.99% to 70% on all Written Classwork/Homework assignments and Practice Records, Written or Playing Tests, and Ear Training.

·       Despite any evaluation grade on homework or tests, the student makes an effort to improve their grade on specific assignments which lower their overall grade. 

·       Student may forget to bring all materials to class, however the behavior is not habitual.

·       Forgets materials 3 up to 5 times 

·       Requests to go to the restroom, water fountain, and or locker exceed 8 but are less than 12 for the entire semester. A phone call may be made home concerning the loss of instructional time.

·       Demonstrates determination in accomplishing tasks and mastering standards.

·       Accepts responsibility for personal actions and frequently demonstrates honesty, fairness, and integrity.

·       Maintains a satisfactory attendance record by avoiding unnecessary absences or tardies.

·       Makes effort to examine work using teacher-generated criteria.

·       One tardy up to 3 unexcused tardies for the semester

U - Unsatisfactory: One of the following or any combination of the following descriptions below will earn you a U in Work Habits. 

·       Typically D and F students. It is still possible to receive a U with an academic grade of B or C. 

·       Student has earned or has an average overall grade of 69.99% or lower on all Written Classwork/Homework assignments and Practice Records, Written or Playing Tests, and Ear Training.

·       Despite any evaluation grade on homework or tests, the student makes zero effort to improve their grade.

·       Student is reminded frequently to bring all their materials to class. Student frequently leaves instrument at home. Student frequently forgets to bring materials to class. Student always needs to borrow their partner’s or neighbor's music or ask for supplies. 

·       Forgets materials 6 or more times

·       Requests to go to the restroom, water fountain, or locker 13 or more times for the entire semester. A phone call may be made home concerning the loss of instructional time.

·       Demonstrates little to no determination in accomplishing tasks and mastering standards.

·       Accepts little responsibility for personal actions. 

·       Makes little effort to maintain a satisfactory attendance record; is frequently absent or tardy without excuses.

·       Makes use only of teacher-generated criteria to examine work on an inconsistent basis.

·       Tardy more than 4 times throughout the semester.

Grading Policy – Cooperation / Citizenship:

Cooperation and Citizenship is crucial for success in any ensemble class. Two rights must be fulfilled during instructional time for achievement: 1) It is Mr. Cruz's right to teach. 2) It is your right to learn. Anything else is unacceptable. 

E - Excellent, Exemplary, Exceptional, Above and Beyond: 

·       Maintains courteous relations with the teacher and other students and consistently works without disturbing others. 

·       Student is never reminded to obey rules, respects public and personal property, and supports the general welfare. 

·       Assumes responsibility for personal improvement and rarely needs correction. 

·       Demonstrates leadership ability to work with others in a variety of situations to set and achieve goals. 

S - Satisfactory, Expectation Met, Just Fine:

·       Student is seldomly reminded to follow classroom expectations. Negative behavior is not habitual.

·       Student is warned 1 time and is reminded once up to 3 reminders every 5 weeks regarding classroom expectations. 

·       Demonstrates overall courteous relations with the teacher and other students and generally works without disturbing others. 

·       Obeys rules, respects public and personal property and supports the general welfare. 

·       Tries to improve and usually accepts corrections in an objective manner. 

·       Demonstrates ability to work with others in a variety of situations to set and achieve goals. 

U - Unsatisfactory

·       Student is frequently reminded to follow and adhere to classroom expectations.

·       Student has already been warned and is reminded 4 or more times every 5 weeks regarding classroom expectations. 

·       Parent contact has been made via Blackboard Connect, over the phone, or written via letters or tear-offs sent home.

·       Demonstrates discourteous behavior towards the teacher and other students and consistently lacks consideration for others. 

·       Shows disregard for rules; has little respect for public and personal property and often opposes the general welfare. 

·       Makes little attempt to improve and shows indifference or resistance to corrections. 

·       Demonstrates little ability to work with others in a variety of situations to set and achieve goals.