Dallas High School Chorus
Syllabus
Ms. Cassie Palfey
Room: 121 (Choral Room)
Email: c p a l f e y @ d s d h s . c o m
Objective: To develop freedom and flexibility in the use of the voice,cultivate listening skills, enhance music literacy, develop and enhance group participation, and expand vocal technique through learning and performingworks by composers of various eras and styles. Most importantly is to sing and have fun!
Required Materials:
Music folder containing music, handouts, syllabus, and assignments pencil
Holiday Concert Attire:
Ladies: Dallas HS Chorus Polo (info. will be forthcoming), khaki pants,casual dress shoes (with a back), (no open toe, sandals, or sneakers), if wearing socks, wear white.
Gentlemen: Dallas HS Chorus Polo (info. will be forthcoming), khaki pants,casual dress shoes, (no sandals, or sneakers), if wearing socks then wear white.
NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE ON CONCERT ATTIRE. PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY. (If you are not dressed appropriately for the concert you will be sent home and receive a failing grade for the quarter.)SCHOOL DRESS CODE APPLIES!!!
Grading:
1. Participation is the majority of the student's grade and will be determined by the following:arrival to class on time and in your seat ready to start demonstration of preparedness with the musical material by singing with the full chorus, singing in small groups, and singing individually overall effort, contribution to the group, and positive behavior and attitude music open to the correct place/spot checks following class policies attendance at required concerts
2. Written assignments and exams
Policies:
Concert attendance is mandatory! Failure to perform at a concert will result in a failing grade for the Quarter. An Act of God(death in the family, serious illness, written doctor's excuse) is the only acceptable excuse for missing a concert. (This excuse must be presented the day the student returns to school/class.)
There will be absolutely NO cell phones, iPods, MP3 players, cameras, or other electronic devices allowed in the class at any time. These items will be confiscated and will remain in the possession of school officials until claimed by the parent or guardian or until the final day of school. Any student who fails to comply with the teacher�s request to turn in such a device will be subject to the insubordination provision of the school�s discipline policy. Having any of these items will also negatively affect your participation grade.
NO food, gum, or drinks (except bottled water) are permitted in the classroom
Each student is expected to be in his/her seat with the required materials and ready to start immediately after the bell rings
Students are expected to remain in the rehearsal for the whole period; please take care of personal needs before/after rehearsal
Students will leave their purses and other belongings in a designated area during class time. It is NOT WISE to bring valuable items to class. Bring ONLY the required materials to your seat.
Students will be assigned a designated area and seat to sit in and must remain there at all times unless otherwise instructed by the teacher
Students will contribute to a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to learning by treating everyone and everything with respect. Teasing, taunting, or bullying of ANY kind will not be tolerated. NO FOUL LANGUAGE! Students will demonstrate positive behavior or attitude.
Students will refrain from talking or causing other disruptions during rehearsal
Students who are ill, but are in school, are not excused from rehearsal. Such students are expected to follow along in their music for the duration of the rehearsal. If you are too sick to participate in chorus, you are too sick to be in school.
Make-up/Absentee: Multiple absences will affect the student's grade through participation and loss of instruction. It is very important to be in class and actively participate. It is the responsibility of the student to obtain all announcements/work which has been missed due to absence from class for any reason. This may mean that the student will need to come for tutoring during flex.
Mark Your Calendar. These dates may be changed due to conflicts in the school calendar such as snow days, other school activities, unforeseen events/circumstances, etc.
SPRING--Required
Concerts Date Time
Other Important Dates
First Week of 1st Semester Checklist
Turn in the portion of the syllabus with the parent/guardian signature. (This will be counted as the first test/exam grade and will count as either a 100 for turning it in or a 0 for not turning it in.)
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Student Name (please print):_______________________________________________________________________
The signatures below indicate that the student AND parent/guardian have read and understood all of the information contained in this syllabus and will abide by the contents found within it. The student is aware that in order to receive a passing grade in the DHS Choral Program, he/she is required to perform in ALL concerts/performances.
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Student Signature Date
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Parent/Guardian Signature Date