Grading Policies
Beginning Band
1. Music Theory Worksheets: Music theory is done every Monday (or first day of the week) and done in class. One grade lower for every day late (excluding absences) 15% of Total Grade.
2. Playing Tests: Playing test assigned a week before the test. Volunteers may test on Thursday. Remainder of students test on Friday. 10% of Total Grade.
3. Performances: Performances are mandatory. We will perform one concert per semester. 50% of Total Grade
4. Practice Charts: Turned in every Friday. Larger instruments like Tuba and Baritone Saxophone will be graded differently due to size. 10 % of Total Grade.
5. Newsletters: Grade of “A” if returned with parent signature slip by due date. Grade of “F” if turned in after due date. Grade of “0” if not turned in. 5% of Total Grade.
6. Participation: Students are not to play their instrument unless given instruction to do so. Failure to comply with this rule will result in a loss of participation points for the day. 10% of Total Grade.
Concert Band/Jazz Ensemble
1. Playing Tests: Playing tests will be given monthly. Test is assigned at the beginning of the week. Volunteers may test on Thursday. Remainder of students test on Friday. 25% of Total Grade.
2. Performances: Performances are mandatory. 50% of Total Grade.
3. Practice Charts: Turned in every Friday. Larger instruments like Tuba and Baritone Saxophone will be graded differently due to instrument size. 10 % of Total Grade.
4. Newsletters: Grade of “A” if returned with parent signature slip by due date. Grade of “F” if turned in after due date. Grade of “0” if not turned in. 5% of Total Grade.
5. Participation: Students are not to play their instrument unless given instruction to do so. Failure to comply with this rule will result in a loss of participation points for the day. 10% of Total Grade.
Mixed Choir
1. Singing Tests: Singing tests will be given monthly. Test is assigned a week before the test. Volunteers may test on Thursday. Remainder of students test on Friday. 20% of Total Grade.
2. Concerts/Festivals: Performances are mandatory. We will be performing one concert per semester, and performing at two festivals in the spring. 50% of Total Grade.
4. Newsletters: Grade of “A” if returned with parent signature slip by due date. Grade of “F” if turned in after due date. Grade of “0” if not turned in. 5% of Total Grade.
5. Music Theory Worksheets: Music theory is done every Monday (or first day of the week) and done in class. One grade lower for every day late (excluding absences) 15% of Total Grade.
6. Participation: Students are to follow all classroom rules. Students are to raise their hand to ask a question or give a comment. Failure to comply with this rule will result in a loss of participation points for the day. 10% of Total Grade.