Class Rules & Expectations

Band Expectations:

• Please follow all safety expectations in the classroom

• Be responsible for your actions and be respectful of others.

• Practice at least 3 days a week 15 minutes each session (you pick which days)

• Please be seated on time with your instrument, music notebook, and a pencil. 

• Set your instrument up and begin tuning and warming up

• NO FOOD, DRINKS OR GUM, AIRPODS or PHONES!!!!!!!

• Only play your own instrument.  Do not play percussion equipment if you are not a percussionist.

• Anytime your section is not being worked with during a rehearsal, look ahead on your part without talking.  Be sure to raise your hand if you have a question.  You must stay in your seat unless you have asked to get up.

• Chromebooks should be used only for band class-appropriate activities.  

• Instruments go home on nights you practice and every Friday. Instruments DO NOT stay in school over the weekend or during breaks

• In addition to daily band class, all band members are required to attend 1 before-school band rehearsal a week from 7:30 am- 8:10 am

Consequences:

If rules are not adhered to in the Band classroom a system of consequences has been set and will be enforced. 

1st: Verbal warning (Depending on the severity, parent contact/referral might be made for a first offense.)

2nd: Communication with Parent

3rd: Written Referral (Possible loss of Six Flags Trip)