MS Performing Arts

The MS Performing Arts course (a.k.a. Music Wheel 7/8) continues students' learning from 6th Grade World Music. Students will continue to build the skills that will make them independent musicians, learn how to listen to music with intention, and explore more music history. This course will also introduce students to two other elements of the performing arts: acting and dancing.

To re-attempt a summative students must demonstrate they have studied/practiced to improve upon the previous attempt. For most assessments, this will mean completing a Summative Corrections form and submitting for teacher review. For some performance tasks, this will mean attending office hours and working with the teacher on the related skills. After demonstrating adequate review work, the student may retake the assessment.

Students are expected to log into Zoom and Nearpod on time for class with their cameras on for the duration of the Do Now. Student presence and engagement are required at all times throughout the class. Students who are not responsive and/or consistently not engaging in class activities may be marked as non-participatory for the day's attendance.

As a Performing Arts class, student performance is central to the nature of the course and is required. Given the "new normal" we are developing this will look different in other years. Performances over distance learning will include self-recorded video and audio submissions and Zoom recorded ensemble performances. When we return to in-person learning the feasibility of other forms of performance will be assessed, with a priority for performer and audience safety.

In this class, we work with the goal of creating an ensemble. An ensemble is a group of performers, using their individual strengths cooperatively and responsibly for the betterment of a group, wherein the group becomes just as important as the individual. Our ensemble’s goal is to respect and value one another’s offerings, and to use our strengths to create the best theatrical work we can make.

While not anticipated, students whose behavior is not conducive towards achievement of this goal will receive tiered corrective action from the instructor:

1 - Private chat message reminder of Zoom rules/class norms

2 - Private chat or general class verbal reminder

3 - Student moved to breakout room for private teacher conference and parent contact

4 - Administrative referral, possible removal from Zoom call

Severe infractions of school policies or Ed Code may result in immediate referral and/or removal from Zoom call.