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    Lawrence D Varela-Halbert Jr.

    Band Grading Policies


    Grading Criteria
    Examinations and Performance 50%
    Performances
    The band calendar is published 3 months before the start of the school year, should a parent
    have a verifiable conflict with a performance, an Absence Request Form should be turned-in
    at least 2 weeks prior to the performance date. Students who are absent from performances
    without an approved Absence Request Form may receive:
    Zero for that performance grade with no make-up.
    Formal parent conference
    Expulsion from the band program.
    Students who are involved with a family or medical emergency will be subject to a written
    performance review of the performance recording as arranged with the director. This
    review will serve as replacement of the performance grade.
    Students are expected to attend the entire performance for each band unless a published
    band trip itinerary would cut said performance short.
    Examinations
    In-class performances
    Music pass-offs
    Written Exams
    Scale and Sight-readings
    Playing Tests/Chair Tests
    Chair tests will not affect a students grade in any way.
    Musical selections will be selected by the director per section and performed in-class for a
    grade every month.
    These selections will be announced prior to the playing test.
    Class Participation 30%
    Participation is averaged in one category as one grade.
    Each student begins a week with a possible 100 points in this category and will have points
    deducted if they do not have the following:
    pencil
    music/missing page
    equipment necessary for
    rehearsals
    Mouthpieces, reeds, ligatures, lyres, etc.
    instrument
    Complete uniform (Hat, coat, shoes, pants, etc.)

    Attendance is required at all rehearsals, sectionals, and summer band camps.
    Lawrence D Varela-Halbert Jr.

    Excused absences from sectionals and outside rehearsals will be granted only in cases of an
    Approved Absence Request form or in the case of medical or family emergencies.
    These forms must be signed by parents and turned-in at least 1 week in advance of a
    rehearsal or sectional.
    Forms for summer camps must be filled out by parents and turned-in at least 4 weeks
    before the beginning of summer band camp.
    Excessive absences from sectionals or outside rehearsals may result in
    o Grade Reduction
    o Parent Conference
    o Loss of good-standing in band program or expulsion from the Band Program
    Practice Focus Cards/Practice Journals 20%
    Practice Focus Cards
    Practice focus cards are assigned by directors to facilitate a foundation of goal orientated
    practice and a focused practice regimen.
    Students will be assigned a practice focus card with several goals that students are expected
    to completed and turned in on the first day of classes in the next calendar week.
    Practice Journal
    The Practice Journal is a binder that will hold all Practice Focus Cards and associated
    practice materials such as scales, long tones, practice techniques, etc.
    Extra-Credit
    Extra credit opportunities will be available in the form of:
    o Band-related work (Library, Concert Setup, Rehearsal Setup, etc.)
    o Attendance of appropriate Wind Band/Orchestral concerts verified by program.
    o Submission of written suggested listening assignments
    o Other director approved events.
    These opportunities will allow for students to gain points onto a category above.
    o Performance and playing test grades cannot be augmented by extra credit.
    Written Assignments Late Submission Policy
    Assignments may be turned in late with a 10% penalty for every day past the due date.
    The instructor reserves the right to raise a students grade in exceptional circumstances.

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