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Welcome to 7th Grade Music with Mr. Schaefer!
Welcome to 7th Grade Music with Mr. Schaefer!
This year, 7th grade students will be learning about music in America, music in film and television, and beginning guitar. This is the website we'll be using for most of our lessons and projects.
Most homework assignments and projects can be found on this website, but additional links are posted on the parent/student portal.
Requirements for Class:
Requirements for Class:
You will be required to bring these items to class every day. Failure to bring these to class will lower your preparation score.
- Folder for music papers & planner
- Pencil or pen
- Laptop & headphones
- Guitar pick (after you receive one)
Grading Policy:
Grading Policy:
Grades will be determined using a point system. Every assignment will be worth a certain number of points:
- Homework & classwork assignments: 3 points each
- Projects: 10 - 20 points each
- Quiz: 10 points
- Preparation: 10 points
- Daily guitar effort/participation: 2 points
You are responsible for the work you missed!
You are responsible for the work you missed!
- If you are absent, ask Mr. Schaefer the next day what work you need to make up.
General Class Rules:
General Class Rules:
As a student in music class, you are expected to be respectful to your teacher, classmates, and school property. Here are some general rules to follow:
- If you have a question or comment, raise your hand and wait to be called on
- Do not talk when someone is speaking; teacher or called-on student
- Treat your guitar with respect; handle it as if you owned it
- Never laugh at a wrong answer or incorrectly played guitar
- Be respectful to other kinds of music; just because you're not familiar with it doesn't mean it's "bad"
- Only visit the websites you are instructed to; your computer will be taken away if I see games or anything other than your assigned work
Behavior Policy:
Behavior Policy:
If you are causing a disruption during class, the following actions will be taken:
1. Verbal warning
if the problem continues:
2. Parent contact
if the problem continues:
3. Lunch detention, behavioral write-up
Class Overview:
Class Overview:
- Music in America
- Creating music on computers
- Music in film & TV
- Beginning guitar
Today's Assignment:
Today's Assignment:
Click the link below and answer the questions. Make sure to write in complete sentences. For the last few questions, don't write anything you don't want shared with the entire class! At the end of class, Mr. Schaefer will read a few responses. Try to guess which person in belongs to!
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