Classroom Guidelines

Guidelines

Classroom guidelines

• Get to class on time (more than three unexcused tardy a month , parents/guardians will be notified as per Fieldston Handbook )
• Enter / Be quiet
• Listen to the teacher at all times
• Raise your hand and wait to be asked to speak
• Respect each other and your voices
• Bring your materials
• Pay attention / Participate
• Do your best
• Always ask when in need of help
• NO food or drink, gum, cellphones in classroom ((except water in closed container).
• Be prepared to perform/play for class at all times

Proper Care of Voice/Music:

• Keep your materials organized and secure in your folder so you always have them for class.
• It is HIGHLY recommended to have a water bottle with your name on it (NOT a cup) in chorus.
• Store your folder in a safe place at both school and home.
• Make sure your name is on (the inside cover) of your binder, solfege book and music.
• Wash your hands frequently and do not share water bottles. Your instrument is a part of you and susceptible to illness.
• Try to minimize yelling and loud speaking as it fatigues your voice.
• Notify the teacher if you are not feeling well and cannot sing.

Requirements

• Bring materials to each class
• Practice consistently
• Submit your homework on time (there will be worksheets or short written assignments).
• Attend at least 5 concerts a school year, bring a program/flyer from the performance and be ready to talk about your experience. (There are many free concerts you can attend. If there are no programs/flyers take a pic of yourself with the musicians in the back. :) I need proof!) https://nycfreeconcerts.com/
• Our concerts (2) are mandatory. Treat them as your "final" for chorus class. You are excused only if have a documented emergency. You'll have to pass a singing test in front of two or more music faculty to make up for your absence.

If you need clarification, email me!

Remember:

You are here for a common goal; to learn, improve AND contribute to the success of your ensemble as well as the program.

Consequences

Consequences

After the "First and final warning" the consequences will be followed in below order:

• 2 minute re-set outside the classroom
• 5 minute time-out outside the classroom (advisors will be notified)
• Pack up / done for the day (Student will be sent to office, parents and advisors will be notified).
• Call / Email advisors / parents / guardians

This is the order of consequences in each class time period. If a student is receiving these consequences on a regular basis it may result in low grade or "no credit" and it will be followed by the next set of consequences which are decided and executed by the school administration.

Specific Choral Expectations:

1. Posture: When singing sitting up. Both feet on the floor, back straight, holding music up off the lap, facing the conductor while rehearsing.

2. Bringing all materials to class: Binder, music, pencil, blue/pink book. Also bring your enthusiasm to learn and challenge yourself (Be open to changes, new ideas, repertoire and techniques).

3. Preparedness for class: Get to class on time with your blue/pink book solfege homework handed in on time. Practice regularly (20 mins/6th Grade, 25 mins/7th grade, 30 mins/8th grade as per Fieldston Student Handbook)

4. Proper focus/attention on music and teacher (not friends) during class.

5. Watching the conductor for entrances and cutoffs/following musical and classroom direction/instruction.

6. Silent practicing (not engaging other students with conversation, students should be actively listening and engaged with their music) in between instruction and between songs.

7. Silent transitions (not engaging other students with conversation, students should be actively listening and engaged with their music) in between instruction and between songs.

8. Having a positive and cooperative attitude while performing with the correct section and ensemble. Always sing to the best of your ability being respectful and understanding to one another. Use language that is constructive, supportive and kind.

9. Use the bathroom before class begins. If you need to use the bathroom, please let Dr. Hayes or Dr. Faiman quietly know in between songs.

10. No food or gum chewing.

11. Tissues – quietly take a tissue, face the door, blow your nose quickly, throwing tissue in the trash and sit down without interrupting rehearsal. Tissue boxes will be on both sides of the room.

12. When the teacher is speaking to another student, please refrain from interrupting.