Music Grading Policy 

Music Grading Policy

In music, students receive participation grades as well as skill grades which are evaluated throughout the semester.  These skills include an age-appropriate level of proficiency in the elements of music:  melodic and rhythmic understanding, form, expression, timbre and texture. 

In our thirty minute weekly time, we perform a variety of musical activities.  Participation is 75% of the student’s semester grade.  

Participation includes: 

* coming to class prepared (bringing any materials needed)

* participating in singing, playing instruments, movement, and all music activities

*using Klondike’s Golden Rules:  

We are responsible.  We are cooperative.  We are respectful.  We do what’s right (show integrity).  We do our best (perseverance).

The other 25% of the semester grade comes from periodic evaluations based on the Indiana Standards for Music Education.    Assessments may be written, aural, or performance-based.   Mastery or appropriate progress will be the criteria used for assessment.