classroom expectations
Mrs. Perosi- Dance 1S/R, Dance 2S/R, Dance 3R
Mrs. Perosi- Dance 1S/R, Dance 2S/R, Dance 3R
DANCE I S/R TRACK
EXPECTATIONS AND GUIDELINES FOR SUCCESS
MRS. PEROSI
Email Address: michelle.perosi@wtsdnj.com
JFK Memorial High School phone number: 732-602-8654
Room: 132
Google Classroom Codes:
Dance 1S Block 1: pvsnphov, Dance 1R Block 2: gzwk4an Dance 1R Block 3: 2jy5rmgc
**Embrace the unfamiliar, get uncomfortable, that’s when growth happens**
Expectations:
Respect others and your teacher at all times.
Be prepared, on time, and ready to work/move every day.
MAKE AN EFFORT! S TRack- You are being graded daily on your effort and your behavior not your ability! “Just dance and don’t fool around!” R-Track- You are graded on both effort/behavior AND ability/skill.
Follow directions the first time they are given. If I have to repeat myself several times, your grade will reflect.
Review the Handbook and Rubrics, know the classroom rules and expectations.
Check Google Classroom for weekly schedule, posts and assignments.
Be open minded and have a positive attitude. EMBRACE THE UNFAMILIAR, Get uncomfortable, that is when growth happens.
Be aware of your body language. This means look at me when I am speaking and pay attention to how you are sitting or standing.
Differentiated Instruction will be used as needed- Understand what it is, respect it and don’t question it.
Be mature, professional, and respectful.
Daily Procedure:
Report to Room 132 for attendance. Put ALL belongings in cubbies including cell phone. R Track will go to locker room to change. S Track will go immediately to Do Now spots. Once back in 132 go directly to Do Now spots and perform Do Now Stretch sequence while waiting for Do Now Warm Up Music to begin. DO NOT HANG OUT BY CUBBIES! Failure to comply with Daily Procedure will affect your Daily Participation Grade.
Be Prepared:
Being prepared means you are following the dance dress code guidelines listed in the handbook and you have the proper footwear. (sneakers, jazz shoes, or rubber bottom socks). No Jewelry, No gum, Hair tied back. You have your dance notebook. You have something to write with at all times. You lose 10 points off of your Daily Participation Grade for each requirement that you are missing.
Weekly Schedule: The format of the weekly schedule will generally remain the same from week to week. The content/genres covered, movement activities, projects and assignments will change. The weekly schedule format is as follows: Mindful Monday (Yoga and Stretch), Tuesday-Thursday-Technique, Movement Combos, and Creation, Friday-FreeStyle Friday(Jazz and Freestyle)
Absences/Class Attendance:
If you miss class, it is your responsibility to check the Google Classroom Dance Prompt Book for what you missed and check in with the Company Manager for that week. You must complete a make up assignment from the Make Up Work Calendar. (Can be found in Google Classroom)(2 Days to make it up) If you are absent on the day of a quiz or test you must take it the day you return. You are responsible to remind me. I will not be chasing you. You will receive a “0” for missed work.
Late Policy: You are expected to be on time to class. If you are late more than two times, blue slip. Lateness affects daily participation grade.
Bathroom Use:
Use the bathroom before class! I limit the amount of bathroom visits during class. If you must use the bathroom and it truly cannot wait, then you always ask first! Please do not ever leave the classroom without asking.
Homework and Group Projects: You are responsible for all homework and group projects. You will be given significant time to complete assignments and projects. Most of the work will be done in class but may require some personal time. Class participation is vital during group projects and assignments. You need to be professional and on task during project work. Your grade will reflect your behavior. Do not tell me that you don’t work well in groups. It is a life skill to learn how to work with others.
Dance Handbook :
Everything you could possibly want or need to know about Dance class is in the Dance Handbook on Google Classroom. READ IT! You will be tested on the Handbook. You are required to check Google Classroom every Sunday night to check the schedule for the week. DO NOT come into class and ask “What are we doing today?” You need to know! I will take participation points off of your daily grade if you ask that question.
Grading System:
You are graded every single day based on your preparedness, attitude, effort and professionalism/etiquette. This is called your Daily Participation Grade. (All grading rubrics for dance can be found in the Google Classroom) You will be graded throughout the marking period in the following manner:
Minor Assessments (50%)
Daily Participation Grade S Track (100% Professionalism/Etiquette/Participation/Effort)
Daily Participation Grade R Track (50% Professionalism/Etiquette/Participation Effort, 50% Skill,Technique, Ability to pick up and perform phrase work)
Academic Work -Written Assignments/Homework Assignments, Company Manager Duties.
Major Assessments (5 Major Assessments) (50%)
Academic Work- Projects, Presentations,- DH Presentation, Peer Critiques , Written Tests
Performance Tests ( Practical Assessments and Original Movement Compositions)
Food, Drinks, Phones, Ipods/Earbuds: NO cell phones,no airpods/headphones,no food, candy, or drinks permitted in class.(Water only) Bring bottled water to class if activity makes you thirsty. Put your name on your water bottle! I do not allow you to go to fill up a bottle or purchase one. Consider this your warning for use of cell phones, you will be written up. Bottom line- cell phone is a HARD NO with me!