STUDENT PROCEDURE,
GENERAL POLICIES, AND INSTRUCTIONS
Procedure to enter classroom
1) Rinse out mouth/Wash hands before entering, especially if you were eating prior to class.
2) Set up your chair and stand
3) Get your instrument and supplies
4) When instructor steps onto podium, class has begun (students stand)
5) Remain attentive and cooperative
Procedure to leave classroom
1) Wait to be excused by the instructor.
2) Put instrument and supplies away
3) Put stands away
4) Students in the last class of the day will need to put chairs away; or if there is a rehearsal, then please put chairs away at the end of rehearsal.
5) Leave the music building only after the school bell rings.
Procedure to hand in materials/assignments
1) Please follow directions of the instructors on turning in forms or assignments.
2) Please observe due dates.
3) Students are expected to give permission forms or any other informational flyer to their parent/guardian on the day it is distributed. Permission forms are due minimum 5 business days after it is passed out to the students.
4) In cases of mandatory activities, students who choose to turn in permission forms on time will not be assessed a deduction of points.
5) In cases of non-mandatory activities, such as social activities, trips or banquets, only students who choose to turn in their permission forms by the due date will be allowed to participate.
Rehearsals (see also "Course Content and Grading Policy" for more detailed information)
1) All rehearsals and performances are mandatory.
2) Points given are in place of increased practice sheet time.
3) Absences and tardies from rehearsals will result in less or no points given, which will increase practice sheet time. Students who miss numerous rehearsals may be assigned an alternate assignment rather than performing in the concert.
4) Any absences and tardies that result from prior commitments will be excused, IF the student brings in an excuse note written by parent or guardian PRIOR to rehearsal. Full points will be given in this case. Notes may be brought in the day the student returns to school after the rehearsal only in cases of emergencies or absences.
5) Absences and tardies from rehearsals marked as "MANDATORY" will result in fewer or no points given.
Activities outside of school hours (includes performances):
1) Students must sign in. Some activities may require parents/guardians to sign in the students. Please refer to the itinerary of the activity.
2) Please be respectful to all chaperones and adults present.
3) All school rules apply including chapter 19 and the restriction of contraband items. The school, music program, boosters or any affiliated organizations will not be held responsible for any personal items.
4) At the conclusion of the activity, parents/guardians must sign students out on “sign-out” sheet.
Performances (see also "Course Content and Grading Policy" for more detailed information)
1) Performances are considered special projects and are MANDATORY.
2) Students who have any conflicts with performance dates must notify the directors with a parent/guardian note prior to the performance.
3) An alternate project that is approved by the teacher will be assigned in cases of excused absences.
Optional Activities (including off-island trips)
1) All students are welcomed to participate in any optional activity.
2) Participants must maintain a GPA of 2.0 and have received grades D and above only.
3) Participants must be free of In-School or Out-of-School suspension.
4) Participants must be cleared of an A or B offense as stated in DOE’s Chapter 19.
5) Participants must be in good standing for music class grade and behavior.
ADDITIONAL NOTES ABOUT PERFORMANCE
AND OTHER EXCURSIONS:
All school rules will be in effect for all excursions
and performances, including chapter 19 and the restriction of contraband
items. We do not recommend bringing large sums of money or contraband
items.
Off Limit Areas
Students are not permitted in these areas without permission from teachers.
1) Instructors’ Office
2) Band/Orchestra Library
3) Storage/Repair/Wardrobe/Percussion rooms
4) Podium