GRADING POLICY-EVHS Choirs
Choir is a
curricular class and will require homework and written assignments. Most of the homework will be in the form of
self rehearsal. CD’s and digital music will be given out or posted on the Choir
website to help students rehearse at home.
Additional work is done in class by participating and being a
responsible member of the choral ensemble.
You are not graded on how well you sing. You are graded on how hard
you try.
The student’s grade
is based on the following:
1. Class
Participation (20%)
Students are expected to be on time, prepared with all
materials, assignments, and note books, be on task, be respectful, have proper
posture and singing. Show Choir students
are expected to have the proper attire for all dance days.
Daily Grade: (1 grade each day) The
effort you put forth in this class is very important. Each time you enter the
choir room and follow the classroom procedures you will receive 100 pts. A grade will be given every day for every
student.
The daily grade system is as follows:
- Enter class quietly, put book bag in cubby, get folder,
go to assigned seat and participate in class: 100 pts
-Tardy to class (unexcused): -10 points***
-Failure to
participate in class- -20pts
-Failure to
not dress out for show choir -10pts
- No music, folder -10pts
- Folders not put away in the proper slot or
music-5pts
- Gum, candy, etc. In class: -10 points
- Gum, candy, etc. In class: -10 points
-Disrupting class: -20 pts
-disrespectful to teacher/accompanist/choreographer-
50pts
-points may be taken off at the choral director’s
discretion
**Show Choir students will have 5 minutes to change into
their practice uniform. A timer will be
set as soon as the bell rings. Students
who are not out of the floor dressed will have 10 points deducted from their
daily grade.
Daily Grades are based on :
~short quizzes and classwork
assignments
~daily
participation grades
2.Homework
(10%)- This category include all take home assignment.
3.
Written Test (20%)
Includes all material covered in class or projects assigned
by the choral director.
4. Performance Grade
(50%)
Singing Test
Sight reading (1-2 grades each nine weeks) (taped or in
class)
Score Testing –
announce and unannounced score testing will be administrated at least on two occasions
during the 9 weeks
Dance Tests- Show
Choir – announced and unannounced testing will be administered at least two times a 9 weeks.
Required Rehearsals for Innovation Show Choir
Show
Choir members will have extra rehearsal every toward competition season. Most of these rehearsals will be held at
6:45am to 7:30am. The rehearsals may go longer when we are closer to
competition dates and may take place after school. Communication or rehearsals will be posted on
the EVHS choir blog/website and placed
on the board in the choir room. All Show
Choir members are required to attend these rehearsals. A grade will be given for each rehearsal.
Concert
All members must be present at all
public performances except in the case of personal sickness or other
extenuating circumstances approved by the director or principal. Students must fill out Reason for Absence form and turn it in to Mrs. R at least two weeks
for a concert.
When we
perform we need to look our best. Outfits need to be pressed for
performances. Students will receive an
outfit grade at every concert and competition. Students are to come to the
concert dressed and ready at the meeting time.
Every
student will be responsible for a clean-up job and will be given a clean-up
grade for each concert.
Any student who misses a concert must fill out Reason for Absence Form and complete
the concert make up assignment within three weeks. After three weeks the absence becomes
unexcused and the student will receive a failing grade for the concert.
Full Choir After
School Rehearsals- Those students that have conflicts with the after
school rehearsals must notify the director as soon as possible (preferably two
weeks in advance) with a Reason for
Absence Form filled out. If a student has a solo and has an unexcused
absence from an after school rehearsal, that student may lose the solo. Unexcused absences will result as a zero in
the grade book. Students who leave rehearsal early unexcused will have their grade
lowered five points for every 10 minutes of rehearsal time missed.
Concert Make- Up
Requirements: Must have a written Excuse from a parent or
a doctor with a completed Reason for Absence Form to Mrs. R two weeks prior to
the event
Must have
excuse and Reason for Absence form approved by Mrs. R
Assignment:
Prepare to sing any part of each musical piece performed at the concert in
front of the class. Mrs. R will choose the part of each song you will be
required to sing. Students will be
required to sing your part alone. Students will be graded using the VMEA Honors
choir adjudication sheet. (Same sheet
that will be used for Score Testing)
Assignments are due no
later than three weeks after a concert or a predetermined date chosen by Mrs.
R.
Choir Competitions
All Choir
members will be expected to participate in Choir competitions (Show Choir). Students will receive a grade for
participation in each competition. Any student who misses a competition must
fill out Reason for Absence Form and
complete the concert make up assignment within three weeks. After three weeks the absence becomes
unexcused and the student will receive a failing grade for the concert.
Graduation
All second
semester choir students will be required to participate during graduation on June
5th, 2015. All Students will
be required to wear a very dressy “Sunday best” outfit that meets the CCPS
dress code. The Choir director reserves
the option to require all choir students to wear school appointed uniforms for
the event. Students will need to stay in these uniforms the entire
ceremony. Students are to stay for the
entire ceremony.
1. Show an
interest in the music study of your child.
2.
Encourage your child to perform for others when the opportunity arises,
whether at home, school, church, or the community.
3.
Keep a record of the student's various music activities.
4.
Notify the teacher if your child is to be absent or tardy at rehearsals
or performances.
5.
Teach your child to be punctual at rehearsals and performances.
6.
See to it that your child keeps up with classroom studies and makes up missed
work.
7.
Discuss with the director anything that will help him to understand
your child.
8.
Attend concerts and other events involving your child. Show
your support !!!