7th and 8th Gr CHOIR HOMEROOM GRADING:

Daily Participation

- Students will be given a daily class participation grade. Throughout the course of daily instruction, students will be required to:

-Have all necessary materials

-Demonstrate appropriate effort to maintain healthy singing posture and breathing techniques

-Demonstrate appropriate listening skills

-Produce appropriate tone as required by the literature and/or teacher’s interpretation

-Maintain a positive attitude of respect and commitment to excellence by following all school rules

-Classwork will consist of written work and/or projects

***Performances - Attendance at performances is absolutely mandatory.  There are few reasons that can be considered valid for missing a required performance. Students are graded on each performance. That grade will be a 0 if a student does not participate in a required performance without proper notification and an acceptable excuse.  Proper notification is a written note from a parent/guardian or a phone call from a parent/guardian. It is up to the discretion of Mrs. Manzano whether or not an alternate assignment will be given. 

7th & 8th Gr CHOIR CLASS GRADING:

*Students receive grades for our class as Choir is an elective for 8th Graders and takes the place of General Music for 7th Graders. Where applicable, rubrics will be provided. As a general rule for my class, I don’t like to give out homework besides our practice logs, however, if there is misuse of time, students will still be responsible for their work to be turned in to receive an appropriate grade/credit. In addition, all policies from Homeroom Choir carry over into this class as it is an extension of our ensemble to expand our musical knowledge and musicianship. Students in these classes will have extra performance opportunities including, but not limited to Latinx Heritage, Black Culture & Music Celebration, Multicultural Night, and Veterans Day. 

8th Gr Roots of Pop Music & All the World's a Stage GRADING:

*Roots of Pop Music is not only a music class, but a history class as well. While homework will be given infrequently, it is important for students to practice good time management during our class times to allow for proper completion of the projects and assignments that are given.

*All the World’s a Stage  is not only a theatre class, but a history class as well. While homework will be given infrequently, it is important for students to practice good time management during our class times to allow for proper completion of the projects and assignments that are given. Students will be expected to use time, outside of class, to memorize their monologues and/or scenes.

7th Gr General Music GRADING:

*7th Grade music combines what you have previously learned in 5th and 6th grade music.  While homework will be given infrequently, it is important for students to practice good time management during our class times to allow for proper completion of the projects and assignments that are given.

5th Gr General Music GRADING:                                

*5th Grade music is a passport to all aspects of Music Appreciation. While homework will be given infrequently, it is important for students to practice good time management during our class times to allow for proper completion of the projects and assignments that are given.

7th/8th Grading:

45% - Major Assessments - Projects and/or performances

40% - Minor Assessments - Small Projects, Viewing Guides, Classwork

15% - Supportive Assessments - Engagement, Guided Practice, Question of the Day

5th Grading:

40% - Major Assessments - Projects and/or performances

35% - Minor Assessments - Small Projects, Viewing Guides, Classwork

25% - Supportive Assessments - Engagement, Guided Practice, Bell Ringers  

Homeroom - 7th & 8th Grade Choir - LGI

1st Period - A Days: Choir 8 - 15A/LGI

2nd Period - Music 5 - 15A

3rd Period - Music 7 - 15A

4th Period - A Days: Music 7 - 15A

7th Period - A Days: Choir 7 - 15A/LGI, B Days: Music 7 - 15A

8th Period - A Days: Roots of Pop Music - 15A, B Days: All theWorld's a Stage - 15A

EAGLETONES - Tuesdays 2:30pm-3:30pm - 15A/LGI

Grove Road Players - Wednesdays & Thursdays - 2:30pm-3:30pm - LGI & Cafeteria

WDMS CONCERT SCHEDULE 

DECEMBER CONCERTS

5th & 6th Grade Choir - Thursday, December 11th @ 6:00pm in the WDMS Gymnasium

7th & 8th Grade Choir - Thursday, December 11th @ 7:30pm in the WDMS Gymnasium

6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Band - Wednesday, December 17th @ 7pm in the WDMS Cafeteria

5th Grade Band - Thursday, January 29th @ 7pm in the WDMS Cafeteria 

CONCERT ATTIRE - What do I wear?

7th and 8th graders wear "CONCERT BLACK". This is your best dressed black outfit in alignment with the WDMS Dress Code Standards. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Manzano, Mrs. Graff, or Mr. Gloster. (Eagletones wear a pop of green and/or white)