Grading Policy

Grading Policy: Each marking period’s grade will be based on the following:

Rehearsal Participation (30%)

Students can receive up to 10 points per rehearsal. The “Participation” grade is divided into three different categories: effort, preparedness & punctuality.

Effort (5pts) - 5-Point scale will generally follow but is not limited to the following: Think about each of these poor habits being worth a point. Everyone starts with a 5.

5=Satisfactory Rehearsal Conduct, Positive Participation

4=Low Energy and Interest Level 

3=Poor Posture with Low Energy and Interest Level

2=Distracting Conduct as in Gum Chewing, Eating Food in Class, and/or Talking

1=Lack of energy, Poor Posture and Excessive talking, Gum Chewing, 

*0= Unsolicited Cell Phone Usage

*The use of cell phones is strictly prohibited during class time. Students will utilize a wall mounted storage system upon entering class to prevent distractions. Any use of unsolicited cell phone usage will result in an automatic zero for participation for the day.

Preparedness (4pts.)- Students are responsible for bringing their materials at the start and duration of every rehearsal. Students may receive a materials deduction if they come to class without any of the following materials. The following are examples of day to day things and are not limited to: 

1. Music folder & sheet music

2. Foundations Book

3. Pencils

4. Concert dress (for concerts only)

Punctuality (1pt.) - Students are expected to be in their seats ready to play at the bell.  “Ready to play” is defined as having all required materials, sitting in your assigned seat and fully assembled by the designated time.  Due to first period attendance, all unexcused tardies will also result in discipline action outlined in the district attendance policy. 

Lesson Attendance and Participation (35%)

All students will attend one lesson each six-day cycle scheduled on a rotating basis.  Students are expected to come to lessons prepared and showing evidence of practice/improvement. This is where more personal focus on individual technique and performance takes place. A student’s lesson grade is divided into three different categories: effort, preparedness & punctuality.

Concerts (20%)

Musical performances and concerts are considered to be an integral part of the music program.  It is mandatory that students attend and perform in all scheduled concerts and performances involving organizations to which they belong. The complete concert attendance and dress policy can be found on our school’s website.

Playing Assessments & Written Assignments (15%)

Band members will have periodic playing assessments in order to evaluate their individual progress throughout the year.

Band members will occasionally be assigned reading and/or written assignments via google docs classroom.  These will be collected and graded. Work must be turned in on time to receive credit. 

Grading Policy: Each marking period’s grade will be based on the following:

Rehearsal Participation (30%)

Students can receive up to 10 points per rehearsal. The “Participation” grade is divided into three different categories: effort, preparedness & punctuality.

Effort (5pts) - 5-Point scale will generally follow but is not limited to the following: Think about each of these poor habits being worth a point. Everyone starts with a 5.

5=Satisfactory Rehearsal Conduct, Positive Participation

4=Low Energy and Interest Level 

3=Poor Posture with Low Energy and Interest Level

2=Distracting Conduct as in Gum Chewing, Eating Food in Class, and/or Talking

1=Lack of energy, Poor Posture and Excessive talking, Gum Chewing, 

*0= Unsolicited Cell Phone Usage

*The use of cell phones is strictly prohibited during class time. Students will utilize a wall mounted storage system upon entering class to prevent distractions. Any use of unsolicited cell phone usage will result in an automatic zero for participation for the day.

Preparedness (4pts.)- Students are responsible for bringing their materials at the start and duration of every rehearsal. Students may receive a materials deduction if they come to class without any of the following materials. The following are examples of day to day things and are not limited to: 

1. Music folder & sheet music

2. Foundations Book

3. Pencils

4. Concert dress (for concerts only)

Punctuality (1pt.) - Students are expected to be in their seats ready to play at the bell.  “Ready to play” is defined as having all required materials, sitting in your assigned seat and fully assembled by the designated time.  Due to first period attendance, all unexcused tardies will also result in discipline action outlined in the district attendance policy. 

Lesson Attendance and Participation (35%)

All students will attend one lesson each six-day cycle scheduled on a rotating basis.  Students are expected to come to lessons prepared and showing evidence of practice/improvement. This is where more personal focus on individual technique and performance takes place. A student’s lesson grade is divided into three different categories: effort, preparedness & punctuality.

Concerts (20%)

Musical performances and concerts are considered to be an integral part of the music program.  It is mandatory that students attend and perform in all scheduled concerts and performances involving organizations to which they belong. The complete concert attendance and dress policy can be found on our school’s website.

Playing Assessments & Written Assignments (15%)

Band members will have periodic playing assessments in order to evaluate their individual progress throughout the year.

Band members will occasionally be assigned reading and/or written assignments via google docs classroom.  These will be collected and graded. Work must be turned in on time to receive credit.

Please click on the link to the left in order to view our school's Concert Attendance & Concert Dress Policies.

Grading Policy: Each marking period’s grade will be based on the following:

Participation/In-Class Assignments: 60% (daily participation grade out of 5 pts.)

  Guidelines: 5 daily participation points

• 2 Points for being Responsible

  • • being on time (in assigned seat when tardy bell rings)

    • being prepared (music, pencil, homework, etc.)

• 3 Points for doing your Personal Best and being an active participant

• being engaged and focused appropriately on instruction/class activities and has required materials

• contributing to class discussions and/or asks questions and/or is prepared when called on

Assessments: 20%

Tests, Projects, and Quizzes are all examples of assessments that will be assigned/administered during the semester.

Homework: 20%

Students are expected to complete all homework. If students are absent they should speak with Mrs. Carbone about any missing work. To receive full credit, homework must be completed on time. I do accept late work but take off 1 point (out of 10) each day until it is turned for a maximum of 5 points. Once work is 5 days past due, the highest grade you may receive is a 5 out of 10 or a 50%.