Course Expectations: Music Shikellamy Middle School 7th Grade Music August 2015 Dear Parents/Guardians: Welcome back to school! I hope the new school year finds you and your family well-rested and ready to resume learning. There are many new adventures awaiting your 7th graders at the Shikellamy Middle School. My name is Eileen Fangmann, and I will be teaching middle school music. Attached to this letter please find Grading Policies and a Student Contract. Please review all of the policies with your child. So that I know you have received this packet, I am asking that you and your child read and sign the student contract page and return it to me by Friday, September 11, 2015. Middle school music meets for one period, once every 6-day cycle. I am looking forward to exploring music with your child this year. Together, I am hoping that we can make music an important and fun part of his or her life. I am also anxious to meet you in the near future as well. If you have any questions about our music program or your child’s progress, please contact me at the middle school at 570-286-3736. Sincerely, Eileen L. Fangmann Music Teacher . Shikellamy Middle School 7th Grade Music 2015—2016 Grading Policy Classroom grades will be weighted as follows and are more fully explained below: Classroom BAP (Behavior, Attitude, Preparedness): 55% of the grade Group Projects: 15% of the grade Written Quizzes/Tests: 15% of the grade Homework Assignments: 15% of the grade Classroom BAP (Behavior, Attitude, Preparedness) Music students are scheduled one period during the 6-day cycle. This grade will account for 55% of each marking period grade and will be based on the following criteria:
This grade will be based on the student’s behavior during each class, including attentiveness and focus, general attitude, and active participation as required. The student will be expected to be prepared for every class, which includes arriving on time, along with a pencil for taking notes. Group Projects Students will be required to participate in group projects. Students will be expected to contribute equally to the group dynamic. This grade will account for 15% of each marking period grade. Written Quizzes/Tests During each marking period, students will be administered written quizzes or tests to determine progress made in music theory and general music concepts. Written assessments will account for 15% of the music grade on the student’s report card each marking period. Homework Assignments While there will not be many homework assignments, students will be expected to fulfill all homework requirements. These assignments will account for 15% of the music grade on the student’s report card each marking period. Shikellamy Middle School 7th Grade Music 2015—2016 Music Student Contract As a student in this music class, I understand that there are expectations to meet and rules to follow in order to make this class an educational and enjoyable musical experience for all involved. The rules and expectations that I agree to meet and follow are listed below:
I understand that acting in an inappropriate way in the classroom setting will have its consequences. They are as follows:
Shikellamy Middle School 7th Grade Music 2015—2016 Music Student Contract RETURN THIS PAGE ONLY Student’s Name____________________________________________________________________Class_________________________ Parents/Guardians’ Names_______________________________________________________________________________________ I have read and understand the student contract for music class. By signing below, I am agreeing to fulfill the expectations to the best of my abilities. Student Signature__________________________________________________________________Date__________________________ Parents/Guardians: Please review this information with your child and sign below indicating that you have read the contract. The contract should be kept at home. Please return this page only to me at school by Friday, September 11, 2015. Parent/Guardian Signature________________________________________________________Date_________________________ If you should have any questions, please contact me at school (570-286-3736). Thank you for your cooperation and support of the middle school music programs in the Shikellamy School District! Sincerely, Eileen L. Fangmann Music Teacher |
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