Wapahani High School and Selma Middle School

Music Department- Performing Arts Classes

Mr. Geisler, Director

Discipline Plan

While in a performing arts class, students must comply with the following rules:

 

1. You must be respectful at all times. You must treat the staff and other students with respect. Do not roll your eyes, sigh loudly, or exhibit other behaviors that are disrespectful. Dress in class MUST fit the school dress code. No bullying will be tolerated at any time.

  
 

2. Band students must be in your seat with your instrument, music, and a pencil 2

minutes after the bell rings. Choir students must be in your seat when the bell

rings.

  
 

3. Candy, gum, or beverages are not allowed in the classroom at any time.

  
 

4. You must raise your hand and wait to be recognized before speaking.

  
 

5. You must keep your hands, feet, and other objects to yourself.

  

If a student breaks a rule you will be told you have a “Check.” The following consequences will occur:
 

            1. First check:      Name of the student is written down, warning

            2. Second check:  Student stays after class for 45 seconds, conference w/ teacher

            3. Third check:     30 minute detention after school (plus 45 sec. After class)

            4. Fourth check:   Referral to the office, 30 min. after school detention

            5. Severe Clause/Repeat offenses – student will be sent to the office and parents

                will be notified.

  

Checks do NOT accumulate from one day to another; students begin each day with a “clean slate.”

  Tardies to Class: You must be on time! If you are late, you are required to have a pass. Three tardies will result in an after school detention in the Music Department.
 

Grading Policy
Grading in performing arts classes will be as follows:
 

 

1. Playing/ Singing Tests will be given to each student. Students will be tested on material covered in class which will include accuracy of notes, rhythm, dynamics, tone quality, etc. SPOT playing tests (may be unannounced) will be given during grading periods with no performance. Impomptu playing/singing tests will be worth 2 points and can be given at any time.

  
 

 

 2. Written/Unit Work will be done each grading period. These worksheets, tests, etc. will cover a variety of musical concepts such as note and rest values, rhythm, counting, dynamics, musical terms, rubric assessment, etc.  
 

 

 3. Rehearsal grades will be determined each grading period by students having music, pencils, instrument, etc. in class EACH day.  
 

 

 4. Performance dates for all performances will be distributed early in the school year. Students are expected to attend ALL performances.  
 

 

 5. Practice Notes will be collected each grading period as a record of individual practice time outside of class. A parent signature is REQUIRED for full credit on the practice note.  
ATTENDANCE AT ALL PERFORMANCES AND EXTRA REHEARSALS IS REQUIRED!!! Make-up work for a missed performance will be granted for a percentage of the total points given for a performance. Some performances will be worth more than others. Successful performances are DEPENDANT upon full student participation. Participation points for a performance cannot be made up. Students missing a performance due to an illness should contact Mr. Geisler for make-up information.

 
All students and parents are reminded that regular, consistent practice is CRUCIAL to becoming a successful musician. Students should practice a MINIMUM of 4 days a week.

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