The JTMS band has instructional objectives that relate to the New Jersey Core Content Standards for grade level subjects or courses. These objectives are aligned to address the academic skills needed for successful performance in the next grade. Assignments, tests, projects, classroom activities, and other instructional activities are designed so that the student’s performance indicates the level of mastery of the instructional objectives. The student’s mastery level of these objectives is a major factor in determining the grade for a subject or course.
Grading Policy for the JTMS Band program
70% Summative Assessment
Concert Performance- Since a concert is what we are working towards, it is mandatory that all students be present at a concert. Only if the student is sick or there is a family emergency and after contacting Mrs. Kulick will a student be excused. *Students will NOT be excused for an athletic event of any sort.
Rhythm Exercises- There will be an assessment of rhythms that are worked on during the week.
Marking Period Assessment- At the end of the marking period, students will perform various scales, and musical selections which focus on the following skills:
· Scales/rudiments (for percussion)
· Rhythmic accuracy
· dynamics
· Articulation (slur, staccato, accents, etc.)
· intonation
· tone quality
· Musical phrasing
· blend/balance within the ensemble
· Percussionists will be expected to be proficient on all instruments, including snare, timpani, mallets, and accessories.
This will be done individually and privately, only in front of Mrs. Kulick.
Listening project- Various music of both the student and teacher’s choice will be used for projects and in-class assignments throughout the marking period.
30% Formative Assessment
Lesson Attendance- Students will be required to attend a certain amount of lessons per marking period. There will be more lessons scheduled than are required so that the students can successfully come to the required lessons.
Weekly Class participation- This grade is made up of up the following:
· Observing all class rules
· Having a positive attitude
· Coming to band with their instrument, music, pencil, and anything else particular to the instrument they play. (reeds, valve oil, drum sticks, cork grease)