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

SOCIAL MEDIA We currently working on multiple social media outlets to keep in

touch with parents

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

Evelyn Binkard 1Students 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.

CONCERT UNIFORM

Solid Black Pants White Button Up Men's Dress Shirt

Black Dress Socks

Solid Black Dress Shoes (NO Tennis Shoes)

*A bow tie and vest will provided for each concert.

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

FUNDRAISING Profits from each fundraiser will be put into each child's account

These funds will go towards the Spring Trip to San Antonio

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

Honor Winds (Mr. Fellows)

• Text @honorwin to (832)786-5746

Wind Symphony (Mr. Crump)

• Text @crumpband to (515)393-2908

Symphonic Band (Mrs. Binkard)

• Text @mrsbinkar to (469)275-9679

COMMUNICATION - CHARMS

• Update contact information

• Check your students account balance.

Steps to Log In-1. Click green ENTER/LOGIN

link2. Parent/Student/Member

Login3. School Code: SCLeeJHBand4. 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

SECTIONALS

For Wind Symphony/Honor Winds Students Only

Make-Ups on Friday Morning

Allow us to give more individualized instruction to students

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

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