Intro and Theatre I

Intro to Theatre

This is a semester long 6th grade class that aims to give students a taste of what theatre arts is like. Students will act, design and discover the world of theatre.

Theatre I

This semester class is designed to give students a more challenging taste of theatre aspect of theatre. Students in this course will produce a class play, in addition to covering acting and technical theatre basics.

Google Classroom Codes

All theatre students are required to bring their computers (charged) to every class. Scripts, assignments, and reminders are posted and graded through Google Classroom. Our class is virtually paperless. To access this information, simply enter the code for the correct class in google classroom. 

Grading Policy

50% Rehearsal and Daily Work

50% Performances and Projects

Rehearsal and Daily Work 

We work daily towards achieving a greater goal, whether that is a performance or a different type of project.  In a theatre class, one must participate fully to learn.  Points can be deducted from this daily grade for being unprepared, making the decision to not participate in an activity, not following directions, and otherwise not adhering to set classroom expectations. Rehearsal grades are NOT affected by absences and grading will adhere to all IEPs, BIPs, and 504 plans and paperwork on a student by student basis.

Performances and Projects

"Tablework" is a theatre concept referring to the behind the scenes work done to prepare for a performance.  Translated into the classroom, this category includes all research work done for a project and all written work in class.  Quizzes are included in this category as well.  Areas that may affect grades include professionalism, quality of content, adherence to standards, and organization

Performances and projects are graded on rubrics that vary based on the end educational goal of the work.  Rubrics typically include, but are not limited to, theatrical concepts such as characterization, enunciation and diction, neatness, memorization, accuracy of information, and technical aspects. 

Late Work

Late written work will be accepted without penalty by 5:00 PM on the due date. After the due date, the grade is capped at a 70 until after five school days. After five school days, the work will no longer be accepted, and the grade will become a 0.  If a student consistently presents late work, he or she will meet with faculty to make a plan for success. 

 

Make-up Work

Per school policy, students will have one day per each day missed to complete missed work.  Students are urged to contact the teacher as soon as possible to discuss any extenuating circumstances and develop a plan for successful learning.  If a student is absent on a performance day, he or she may be able to perform on the first day they return. 

If you'd like to help contribute to supplies, the best way is to make a donation through the LISD webstore. You can also check out our running amazon list if you prefer to donate a specific material good. This is for all theatre classes and productions after school. Our students thank you!