Grading
Procedure
Grades
in Middle School Music Program come mostly from PERFORMANCE-BASED ASSESMENT,
since Music is a Performing Art.
Grades
will be based upon:
Performance
Performances
are the most important thing we do. They make up the biggest part of your
grade. To make a grade of 100 in performance, you must be on time, with the
required materials, and must behave maturely. We will provide a calendar of
all performances at the beginning of the year as well as provide an
information sheet approximately one week before the event. It is your
responsibility to coordinate your schedule so there are no conflicts. If
there is a conflict, notify the band directors immediately so that we can help
arrange a solution.
Practice
Cards Practice
cards are used to monitor student practice outside of rehearsal. To be
effective, practice cards rely on the integrity of the teacher, student and
parent. Practice cards require organization and discipline.
Practice
Cards reflect a full week of homework assignments, and therefore infractions
will be written if you do not turn them in on time.
Late
practice cards will be accepted, however the infraction will remain in your
discipline log.
Playing
Tests
Playing
tests are used to assess the individual ability of each member of the
ensemble. They may be done in class, at home, with a computer, or in small
groups. We will usually announce playing tests in advance to allow for
practice time.
Inspections
The best musician in the world cannot make music without
all the required materials. Inspections may be announced in advance, or they
may be done in surprise fashion. Always have your instrument in working
order, choreography notes, and all of your music and all required accessories
including a pencil.
Written
Work Written
work will be used to evaluate a student’s ability in note reading, rhythm
comprehension, and music theory or music history.
Class
Participation We
expect you to work as hard as possible everyday, and contribute to an overall
positive atmosphere in the classroom. This preparation also includes having
all required materials everyday.