Overview
It is an honor to receive a letter for your participation in an ABHS Music Program. A letter signifies that you have gone above and beyond the expectations for class and have put in extra time and effort both as an individual and as an ensemble member. For these reasons, there may be students who show incredible talent, but do not receive a letter. A letter will be awarded to students who meet the expectations listed below.
Participate in a band ensemble for a full academic year. If you withdraw or are dismissed from an ensemble at any time, you lose all points you have earned.
Maintain an “A” average in band for a full academic year.
Have no outstanding debts to the band program.
Participate in ALL required performances (including pep band, marching band, solo & ensemble, and concerts).
Have no discipline issues that result in administrative intervention.
Earn at least 100 points in an academic year using the points system below. (Only one letter may be awarded per academic year. Points start over each year).
Points
It is the responsibility of each student to keep record of the points they earn per academic year. At the end of the school year, students will fill out this form to be reviewed by Mr. Van Camp. Students who successfully meet the criteria above and earn at least 100 points based on the system below, will receive a letter in music.
Attend all Lessons for a Year
Pep Band (attend every performance)
Nomination for All-Star Band/Choir
Participation in All-Star Band/Choir
Participation at District Solo & Ensemble
Qualify for State Solo & Ensemble
Participation in State Solo & Ensemble
Participation in Music Fundraisers
Approved Community Performance
Participation in the School Musical
75 points
25 points
25 points
50 points
50 points (25 points extra/additional event)
25 points (25 points extra/additional event)
50 points (25 points extra/additional event)
10 points per instance
10 points per performance
50 points
Demerits
Mr. Van Camp reserves the right to demerit points from students based on the criteria below.
Excessive Talking in Rehearsal
Cell Phone Violation in Rehearsal
Tardiness
Missing Class Materials
Unexcused Absence at Pep/Marching Band
Unexcused Absence at Concert Performance
Out of Dress Code at Concert
-5 points per instance
-5 points per instance
-1 point every 10 minutes
-5 points per instance
-10 points per unexcused absence
-50 points per unexcused absence
-15 points