Students who take part in a Theatrical Society production are making the serious personal commitment that their participation in the production is a priority in their lives.
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Parental consent is required for student participation in Theatrical Society productions.
When a student commits to a Theatrical Society production and parents/guardians consents to their child's participation, both parties understand and agree to the following:
Student must be academically eligible to participate in a production.
Members must attain a passing grade in five major subjects by the closing of each marking period to participate. A major subject is defined as a class that meets five times within a rotation.
Any student receiving services under an IEP may be declared academically eligible by the Principal provided that all other eligibility policies are met, and the student is passing four subjects.
Any student passing four major subjects but not five may be declared academically eligible by the Principal provided that they enter into an academic/behavioral contract.
Production events take place after school, in the evenings, and on weekends. Students must be present in school on the day of an event in order to participate in after-school activities.
Students are expected to arrive on time and stay for the entire event. Arriving 10 or more minutes late or leaving early will be considered an unexcused absence.
All scheduling conflicts must be documented by both the student and a parent/guardian before position assignments are made. Trips, medical or dental appointments, college visits, lessons (such as music or driving), and other activities are not considered excused conflicts unless approved by the director. After assignments are made, any newly scheduled activities may jeopardize a student’s participation.
Scheduling conflicts are not permitted during Technical Rehearsals, Dress Rehearsals, Performances, or Strike.
If a student misses a rehearsal due to an undocumented conflict or because they were absent or dismissed from school for any reason (including illness), they will receive a warning and be placed on probation. A second absence may result in removal from their position at the director’s discretion.
Students who miss Strike without permission from the advisor will automatically lose their membership and will be placed on probation for the next production.
Students must email the advisor if they will be absent, including for documented absences.
Students should use X-Block or time before school to make up work or get extra help from teachers. If this is not possible, a late arrival to rehearsal may be excused at the director’s discretion.
Students are required to give their best to always make the production a success and act with integrity and professionally.
Students are expected to maintain good health and be well-rested throughout the production process.
Students are expected to abide by the rules as defined in the AHS Student Handbook.
All members of a production will be called upon to help in the construction of the set and provide help in acquiring costumes and props.