General Chorus (6th, 7th and 8th Grade)

Grading: based on effort and doing what is asked, rather than talent.

Grading Scale:

Classwork and Daily Participation 30%

Quizzes 30%

Performances 40%

*Daily classwork grade is based on behavior and participation – shows as weekly grade in PowerSchool.

*Daily or occasional written warmups graded as teacher time allows – usually graded for completion; occasionally graded for accuracy of information studied in class. There is an occasional “homework” grade for returning required paperwork or completing an activity begun in class.

*Performance grade is based on proper dress, participation, and behavior for concerts and/or competitions.

*Classwork grades for any projects completed during class time; accuracy of information and following directions are factors for these grades.

*All written work may be made up except performances. Performances are only excused in emergencies or due to sickness, which will require a phone call from your parent or guardian.

*Studies include singing, of course, also rhythm, playing instruments and other musical studies that do not require singing.

Materials required for everyday class:

Two pocket folder with prongs

One page protector

Some notebook paper

A sharpened pencil

A fine line dry erase marker

All gum, food, candy, drinks (other than water bottles) should be left in book bags.

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*We will sing a variety of music. Some of the music your student may enjoy and some he/she may not enjoy. There is always a reason for the music chosen, and students are expected to participate fully without complaint.

*School-wide behavior plan is followed, including that phones must be off and in the bookbag for the entire instructional day.

*Tentative performance opportunities so far:

*Mini Concerts – prepared and graded like evening concerts, but sung in class, perhaps with other classes/grade levels. Teachers/faculty are invited to attend/walk through as convenient.

*Concert dress for the mini concert during the school day is as follows: solid black short sleeve t-shirt or polo style shirt without screen print (tucked in), blue jeans without rips or holes, black belt, and sneakers. Please let me know right away if you foresee any of this being a problem for your family.

*Helpful supplies include tissues and dry erase markers if you would like to contribute to our class supplies.

Advanced Chorus (7th and 8th Grade)

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