s.c. lee jh cougar band “demand excellence”. handbook overview eligibility all classes must be...
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S.C. LEE JHCOUGAR BAND“Demand Excellence”
HANDBOOK OVERVIEW
Eligibility All classes must be passed (70) in order to
participate in extra-curricular activities Concerts are considered curricular and not
subject to eligibility requirements
Attendance An unexcused absence from a rehearsal or
performance will result in a grade deduction. Excuses are only accepted in the event of absence from school or family emergency. Not having a ride is not an acceptable excuse for missing a rehearsal/performance. Schedules are given far enough in advance for arrangements to be made.
School Owned Instruments If, in the opinion of a CCISD director, a school-
owned instrument is not being properly maintained or cared for at anytime of the school year, it is the director’s prerogative to remove the instrument from the student’s care.
Concert Etiquette 1. Remove all hats upon entering the performance
hall. 2. No food or drink is permitted at any time. 3. Turn off all cell phones, pagers, and watch
alarms. 4. Audience members are asked to remain quiet
during the performance. Remember that the acoustics that allow you to enjoy the performance also enhance extraneous noise in the theatre.
5. Recordings are made of most performances, so if bringing small children, please sit near an exit or on the aisle in case you have to leave suddenly.
6. Remain seated. Do not leave or enter the auditorium while a group is performing. If you absolutely must leave before a group is finished, please wait and do so only between selections.
7. Applaud the performers on stage after a selection but not between movements of a song. In a formal concert setting, whistling and shouting are inappropriate
OUR WEBSITE
The easiest/best place to find:
• Calendars
• Upcoming Events
• Handbook/Important Forms
• Director Contact Information
• Replacement Notebook Materials
• Links to recordings
• CHARMS
• Most General Band Info
OBJECTIVE TESTS
OUR GOAL IS FOR YOU STUDENT TO MASTER EACH TESTED SKILL
Objective Sheets- 1 per six weeks
Students will keep in the binder
Usually tested every Thursday
Objectives are graded on mastery (100 or 0)
Grade raised to 50 after first make-up attempt
May be attempted as many times as needed during grading period
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Students must receive a in all 5 categories to pass an objective
Mrs. Binkard would need to come before or after school
to make-up this objective.
PRACTICE RECORDS
• Due each Tuesday
• Each day practiced should be initialed
• Must contain a Parent Signature
• Will be accepted one day late for 10 points off
• 6 Quality Practice Sessions = 100
CONCERT UNIFORM
Beginning Band T-Shirt Blue Jeans
IMPORTANT BEGINNING BAND DATES
Week of October 28th – Beginner concerts throughout the week
December 16th – ConcertMarch 3rd – Beginner Solo ContestMay 16th – Beginner Trip to Waco (during school)
May 19th – Beginner Spring Concert
FUNDRAISING
Profits from fundraisers are used to fund student activities throughout the school year.
Fall Fundraiser – September 4 – September 18 Catalog
Spring Fundraiser – January 8 – January 22 Worlds Finest Chocolate - $1 Bars
COMMUNICATION – REMIND101
• Text message reminders
• No real #’s exchanged
• Students cannot text back
• Permanent record of all sent messages
• Beginning Band-
Text @LeeBand
to (515) 393-2908
COMMUNICATION - CHARMS
• Update contact information
• Check your students account balance.
Steps to Log In-
1. Click green ENTER/LOGIN link
2. Parent/Student/Member Login
3. School Code: SCLeeJHBand
4. Password: Your students school ID # (password can be changed once you’ve logged in)
www.charmsoffice.com
There is also a CHARMS App available for iPhone
SOCIAL MEDIA
We currently working on multiple social media outlets to keep in touch with parents
OUR COMMITMENT
To provide your child with a meaningful musical experience every day
To provide a safe environment for students to learn
To challenge students to become better citizens
Always Demand Excellence from each and every student
THANK YOU
Please always feel to contact us with any questions, concerns or suggestions
Paul Fellows – Director
Jason Crump – Associate Director
Evelyn Binkard – Assistant Director