Expectations 

Expectations for Music Class

Take care of themselves by:

• Preparing for class

• Entering the room quietly with all necessary materials

• Moving around the room safely 

• Being comfortable to make mistakes

• Taking responsibility for their words and actions

• Using the washroom and water fountain between classes or at lunch, if possible

• Asking questions when they need help 

Act and interact with others in a kind, respectful way by:

• Listening actively

• Showing patience during group and partner work

• Speaking in a respectful tone of voice 

• Sharing instruments appropriately 

• Modeling excellent Warrior behavior to classmates

• Making eye contact during conversations

Keep their space clean, welcoming, and easy to move in by:

• Sitting in their assigned seats 

• Keeping all class materials underneath their seats or with them

• Moving furniture/instruments carefully

• Returning instruments and furniture to their correct places

• Dispose of all trash and recyclables 

• Cleaning up messes made

Show that they are willing to do their best work by:

• Following classroom procedures

• Listening to instructions

• Staying organized

• Coming to class with an open, curious mind

• Working with persistence

• Acting questions when they need help

• Keep up with their assignments 

• Contribute to their group projects

• Arriving to class on time

Classroom Procedures

Entering the classroom

1. Wait at the door until Ms. Durst opens it.

2. Walk directly to your assigned seat.

The bell rings

At the beginning of class, you should be seated and complete your bellringer. 

For an announcement, you should stop all conversation and listen to the message.

At the end of class, wait until you are dismissed. Once you are dismissed, walk calmly out of the classroom.

Using the washroom

1. Raise your hand or come up to Ms. Durst to ask if you can go to the washroom. Please do not ask while Ms. Durst is presenting a new activity unless it is an emergency.

2. Take Hall pass by the door.

Seeing the nurse

1. Raise your hand and ask Ms. Durst if you can see the nurse.

2. Ms. Durst will give you a pass.

Using the instruments

1. Wait until you are called upon to get an instrument.

2. Treat each instrument with care and respect. They are fragile and allow us to make great music!

3. Pay attention to the quiet signal to stop playing.

4. Do not begin playing your instrument until you are told to do so.

5. Carefully put your instrument back in its place when told to do so.

Seeing one of the quiet signals

Stop what you are doing and look at Ms. Durst and follow directions.

Music Class Tiered Consequences

Music Class Consequences:

These are the consequences for choosing not to follow music class expectations:

1. Redirect

2. Redirect

3. Classroom reflection sheet (to be completed during the school day, then scanned and sent to parents/guardians)

4. Classroom detention (parent/guardian notified) 

5. Office referral