Classroom Policies

BAND HALL EXPECTATIONS - The following expectations will also be posted in the band room. Failure to follow these expectations will result in appropriate consequences.

  1. Always follow EMMS student handbook expectations and practice general good behavior and good manners.

  2. Be Respectful to yourself, others and all equipment in the band room.

  3. Come to class prepared with your instrument, music, and needed supplies.

  4. No one will be excused to go to the bathroom or get a drink during the first or last 10 minutes of class.

  5. Students who are not in band are not allowed in the band hall.

  6. No food, candy, drinks, or gum are allowed in the band hall. Bottled water is allowed.

  7. Always keep your instrument clean and in proper playing condition.

  8. Keep your instrument in its case (fully closed) and in the band storage room when not in use during the school day.

  9. Keep the band room, storage room and practice rooms clean.

  10. IF NOT YOURS, DO NOT TOUCH

  11. Most importantly - HAVE FUN! ☺


Consequences

  1. Verbal Warning

  2. Chair Demotion and/or parent contact

  3. Putting instruments away. Student will do an alternate written assignment for a grade of 70

  4. Teacher/Student conference and/or lunch detention

  5. Teacher/Student/Parent conference and lunch detention

  6. Visit to the counselor

  7. Office referral

*Defiance, profanities, or violence will not be tolerated and will result in an immediate office referral.


Rewards

  • Praise

  • Earned rewards (Ex. Written music, candy, PBIS points etc.)

  • Positive phone call or letter sent home

  • Halloween Party or Candy Bags

  • Winter Party

  • End of Year Party

  • Prizes/Trinkets


Awards

At the end of the year I will be passing out awards to those students who have improved musically and academically, students who show great musicianship skills, character and citizenship. Students must attend ALL rehearsals and performances and have all music prepared for every event.


  • Most Improved

  • Outstanding Musician

  • Section of the Year

  • EMMS Academic Awards

  • Rattler Directors Award This is the highest award for our program. This award will be given to only one student from the top bands.


Chair Placement/Challenges - During the year the students will be ranked in chair order throughout his/her section.

  • There will be frequent chair tests so the chair order could change often.

  • The more you practice, the better you will sound. It is expected for students to practice at least 30 min a day.

  • Anyone involved in a challenge must show good sports-man ship. Challenges are not meant to be intense emotional battles! They are not permanent.

  • A student may lose a chair due to grades, behavior, or absence.

  • Chair order will not be changed 2-4 weeks before a concert or contest.