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2017-18 Instrumental Music Student Handbook Concert / Marching Band ~ Percussion Studies ~ Orchestra ~ Jazz Band Ryan Carle-Ogren, Instrumental Music Director 520.625.3502 x1842 ~ [email protected] http://wginstrumentalmusic.weebly.com ~ http://www.facebook.com/wghsmusic The WGHS Instrumental Music Program has continued to achieve new levels of excellence every year. The 2017-18 school year will continue to build upon those successes as we work to build a stronger community by making music every day. Students will receive the highest quality music education through The performance and challenges of a variety of music Developing an appreciation for different styles and genres of music Challenging students on a musical and academic level Developing skills necessary to succeed in and outside of the music classroom All of this is possible through ensuring that a positive, challenging, constructive, and inclusive learning and musical environment is created. After reviewing the entire handbook, please complete the following forms and turn in by Friday, August 11 th . Parent/Guardian – Student Agreement Form Medical Release Form Travel Permission Form Parent/Guardian Volunteer Form Online Contact Form If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. E-mail is the best and quickest form of communication for me. I look very forward to working with all of you and making this year the best yet! Music Department walden grove high school

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2017-18 Ins t rumen ta l Mus i c S tuden t Handbook

Concer t / March ing Band ~ Percuss ion S tud i e s ~ Orches t ra ~ Jazz Band Ryan Carle-Ogren, Instrumental Music Director 520.625.3502 x1842 ~ [email protected]

http://wginstrumentalmusic.weebly.com ~ http://www.facebook.com/wghsmusic TheWGHSInstrumentalMusicProgramhascontinuedtoachievenewlevelsofexcellenceeveryyear.The2017-18schoolyearwillcontinuetobuilduponthosesuccessesasweworktobuildastrongercommunitybymakingmusiceveryday.Studentswillreceivethehighestqualitymusiceducationthrough

• Theperformanceandchallengesofavarietyofmusic• Developinganappreciationfordifferentstylesandgenresofmusic• Challengingstudentsonamusicalandacademiclevel• Developingskillsnecessarytosucceedinandoutsideofthemusicclassroom

Allofthisispossiblethroughensuringthatapositive,challenging,constructive,andinclusivelearningandmusicalenvironmentiscreated.Afterreviewingtheentirehandbook,pleasecompletethefollowingformsandturninbyFriday,August11th.

• Parent/Guardian–StudentAgreementForm• MedicalReleaseForm• TravelPermissionForm• Parent/GuardianVolunteerForm• OnlineContactForm

Ifyouhaveanyquestions,comments,orconcerns,pleasedonothesitatetocontactme.E-mailisthebestandquickestformofcommunicationforme.Ilookveryforwardtoworkingwithallofyouandmakingthisyearthebestyet!

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WGHSINSTRUMENTALMUSICCOURSEDESCRIPTIONS

MarchingandConcertBand–Grades9-12Prerequisite:SuccessfulcompletionofanauditionorstrongrecommendationwithDirector’ssignature.(WindInstruments)Thiscoursefocusesontheperformancepracticesofqualityconcertbandandmarchingbandliterature.Avarietyofliteraturewillbestudied,withemphasisondevelopingproperplayingtechniques,thestudyofmusictheoryandhistory,andbuildingindividualandensembleplayingandleadershipskills.Individualpracticeisrequiredaspartofthiscourse.Thisisaperformanceclass,withrequiredconcerts,rehearsals,andtravelpossibleoutsideofthescheduledclasstime.Studentsareresponsibleforsupplyinghis/herowninstrumentormakingarrangementswiththedirectortouseschoolequipment,ifavailable.

WindEnsemble–Grade9-12Prerequisite:AuditionorBandDirectorApprovalWindInstrumentsOnly(Flute,Clarinet,Saxophone,Trumpet,Horn,Trombone,Euphonium,Tuba,Oboe,Bassoon)TheWGHSWindEnsembleisthepremierconcertband.Thiscoursewillfocusonhigherlevelpieces,challengingthestudentsasmusicianstoexpandtheirmusicalknowledgeandability.Avarietyofliteraturewillbestudied,withemphasisonlargeandsmallensembleplayingandleadershipskills.Individualpracticeisrequiredaspartofthiscourse.Thisisaperformanceclass,withrequiredconcerts,rehearsals,andtravelpossibleoutsideofthescheduledclasstime.Studentsareresponsibleforsupplyinghis/herowninstrumentormakingarrangementswiththedirectortouseschoolequipment,ifavailable.

StringOrchestra–Grades9-12Prerequisite:SuccessfulcompletionofanauditionorstrongrecommendationwithDirector’ssignature.(StringInstruments).Thiscoursefocusesontheperformancepracticesofqualityorchestralliterature.Avarietyofliteraturewillbestudied,withemphasisondevelopingproperplayingtechniques,thestudyofmusictheoryandhistory,andbuildingindividualandensembleplayingskills.Individualpracticeisrequiredaspartofthiscourse.Thisisaperformanceclass,withconcerts,rehearsals,andtravelpossibleoutsideofthescheduledclasstime.Studentsareresponsibleforsupplyinghis/herowninstrumentormakingarrangementswiththedirectortouseschoolequipment,ifavailable.

JazzBand–Grades9-12Prerequisite:SuccessfulcompletionofanauditionorstrongrecommendationwithDirector’ssignature.StudentmustalsobeenrolledinMarchingandConcertBandorPercussionEnsembleClass.(JazzInstruments)Thiscoursefocusesontheperformancepracticesofjazzbandliterature.Avarietyofliteraturewillbestudied,withemphasisondevelopingproperplayingtechniques,thestudyofjazzhistoryandtheory,andbuildingindividualandensembleplayingskills.Individualpracticeisrequiredaspartofthiscourse.Thisisaperformanceclass,withrequiredconcerts,rehearsals,andtravelpossibleoutsideofthescheduledclasstime.Studentsareresponsibleforsupplyinghis/herowninstrumentormakingarrangementswiththedirectortouseschoolequipment,ifavailable.CourseFee:

Percussion–Grades9-12Prerequisite:SuccessfulcompletionofanauditionorstrongrecommendationwithDirector’ssignature.(PercussionInstruments)Thiscoursefocusesonstudyingpercussionensembleliterature,whilealsoactingasandrehearsingthepercussionliteraturestudiedinMarchingandConcertBand.Avarietyofliteraturewillbestudied,withemphasisondevelopingproperplayingtechniquesonallpercussioninstruments,buildingindividualandensembleplayingskills,andthroughthestudyofmusichistoryandtheory.Individualpracticeisrequiredaspartofthiscourse.Thisisaperformanceclass,withrequiredconcerts,rehearsals,andtravelpossibleoutsideofthescheduledclasstime.Studentsareresponsibleforsupplyingmallets,sticks,astickbag,andothermaterialstosupplementtheinstrumentsprovidedbyWaldenGroveHighSchool.CourseFee:$60.00PleasenotethattheCourseFeeforeachclasscoversthecostofthemusicperformedthroughouttheentireschoolyear,alongwithcompetitionfees,transportationcosts,andotherexpensesincurredbytheentireensemble.Studentsmayberequiredtopurchasesuppliesforhis/herinstrument,uniformpieces,orothersuppliesnecessaryfortheclassinadditiontothecoursefee.Ifatanytimethereisanissueincoveringthecostofanyofthesematerials,[email protected].

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WGHSINSTRUMENTALMUSICPROGRAMPOLICIES Expectations

AsaparticipantoftheWGHSInstrumentalMusicProgram,eachstudentisexpectedtoworktogethertohelpcreateandupholdaPositive,Challenging,Constructive,andInclusivelearningenvironment.Inordertoensurethatthistakesplacestudentswill:

• RespectAll–RespectallparticipantsoftheWGHSInstrumentalMusicProgramandWGHS,thematerialsintheclassroom,allinstruments,etc.

• TryHisorHerBest–Goaboveandbeyondwhatisaskedofyou–worktosurpassone’sownpotential

• BeonTime–Remember“Tobeearlyistobeontime,tobeontimeistobelate,andtobelateisunacceptable.”

Withintheseguidelines,allstudentsareexpectedtobepreparedforallclasses,rehearsals,andeventsby:

• Havingallnecessarymaterials(workinginstrument,music,pencil,etc.)• Followingalldirectionsgivenbyleadersofthegroup• FollowingallrulesandpoliciessetbytheWGHSInstrumentalMusicDepartment,

WaldenGroveHighSchool,theWGHSStudentHandbook,WGHSAdministration,SUSD,andtheperformanceandtravelvenues.

• Settingpositiveexamplesforallmembersofthegroup,andthoseobservingthegroup,astorepresentWGHSandSUSDextremelywell

• HavingfunTheoverallatmospherewithinthemusicrehearsalroomisalwaysexpectedtobepositive.Bullying,name-calling,derogatoryterms,horsingaround,trashingtheroom,andotherbehaviorsthattakeawayfromapositiveatmosphereWILLNOTbetolerated.Anystudentorstudentspartakinginthesebehaviorswillbeaskedtoleaveimmediatelyandfacenecessarydisciplinaryaction.Studentsnotadheringtothepoliciesdescribedinthishandbookwillfacethefollowingconsequences:

• Warning• LunchDetention• PhoneCallHome• OfficeReferral

Anyadditionalinappropriatebehaviorsorextremeinappropriatebehaviorsandactionswillresultinpossibleoff-campussuspensionorotherdisciplinaryactions.Ifastudentmisseslunchdetention,theywillthenreceiveanofficereferral.

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ByadheringtoallofthepoliciesinthishandbookandatWGHS,studentscanensureapositiveenvironmentforalltolearn,resultinginabetterexperienceandstrongeroutcome(performance,testingresults,etc.).Studentsseengoingaboveandbeyondallrequirementswillbeacknowledgedthroughphonecallshome,recognitionsawards,andotheracknowledgementsthroughouttheyear.

AssignmentsandGrading

GradingScale A–90%-100% B–80%-89% C–70%-79% D–60%-69% F–59%andBelowEachsemesterfinalgradeismadeupofthreeparts: FirstSemester: SecondSemester:

40%FirstQuarter 40%ThirdQuarter40%SecondQuarter 40%FourthQuarter20%FinalExam 20%FinalExam

LateWorkPolicy

Forallassignments,studentsarerequiredtomeetthesetdeadlines.Lateassignmentswillbeacceptedforfullcreditonlyintheeventofanexcusedabsence.Allotherlateassignmentsmaybeturnedinuptotwodaysafterthedeadlineforpartialcredit(50%onthefollowingday,25%forthesecondday).Aftertwodays,assignmentswillstillbeaccepted,butnotforcredit.

ExtraCredit

Allstudentsareencouragedtocompleteextracreditassignments.Extracreditassignmentsinclude,butarenotlimitedtothefollowing:

MusicEvents–attendapre-approvedmusicevent,andsubmitaprogram/ticketstubandaonepagewriteupwithinoneweekoftheeventArticleReview–findacurrent,pre-approvednewsarticlerelatingtomusicandwriteaonepagecritiqueofthearticlewithinoneweekofthearticlebeingpublishedRecordReview–listentoafullpre-approvedalbum,andsubmitawriteupdescribingandcritiquingeachtrack(minimumonepage)

Pleasenotethatinordertoreceiveextracreditpoints,studentsmustcompleteallnecessaryassignments.ExtracreditassignmentsmustbesubmittedbythesecondtolastFridayofeachquarter.

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AcademicEligibilityandM.Y.P.

Forperformancesoutsideofeachendofquarterconcert,studentsmustmaintainacademiceligibilitybymaintainingatleasta“C”(70%)inALLclasses.Ifastudenthasagradebelowa“C,”theywillnotbeeligibletoperform,butwillstillberequiredtoattendtheperformanceunlesstheperformancetakesplaceduringtheregularscheduledschoolday.Mr.Carlewillmonitorstudents’gradesonaweeklybasis.Ifastudentisnotacademicallyeligibletwoweeksinarow,thestudentmayberequiredtoattendafterschooltutoring,meetwiththeteachertocreateaplanofaction,orholdaparent-teacherconference.PleaseseetheAcademicEligibilitycontractformoreinformation.NewthisschoolyearistheMaximizeYourPotential(MYP)period.Thisisatimeforstudentstomakeupassignments,getextratutoring,andgetaheadinclasses.AttendanceisrequiredforallstudentswithanForasassignedbyateacher.Inadditiontoutilizingthistimeforclasses,wewillalsousethistimeforrequiredsectionals.Thespecificdayandtimeofthiswillbedeterminedduringthefirstweeksofschoolandwillvarybysection.TheofficialMYPsectionforMr.CarleisSession1.

DailyClasses

DailyPointsEachclassisworth10points.Inordertoreceivethedailypoints,thestudentmust:

• Haveallnecessarymaterials(workinginstrument,music,pencil,etc.)• Participatethroughouttheentireclassperiod• Completeallnecessarytasksduringtheclass

Ifastudentdoesnotmeetalloftheserequirements,theywillreceive0outof10points.BellWork

BellWorkforallperformingensembleclassesconsistsofreadingthedailyagendaontheboard,settingupchairsandstands,assemblinginstruments,andwarming-upuntilfurtherinstructionsaregiven.

Tardies

Studentsmustbeintheinstrumentalmusicroomandcompletingthedailybellworkwhenthebellrings.Ifastudentisnotfollowingtheseinstructionswhenthelastbellrings,theywillbemarkedtardy,andwillonlybeeligiblefor5ofthe10dailypoints.(Astudentwithanexcusedtardywillstillbeeligibleforthefullamountofdailypoints.)PertheWGHSTardypolicy,studentswillreceiveawarningforthefirsttardy,withfuturetardiesresultinginparentnotification,lunchdetention,andofficereferrals.

Excused/UnexcusedAbsences

Inorderforanabsencetobeexcused,thestudentmustfilloutthe“DailyClassAbsenceForm”onthemusicwebsiteBEFOREthestartofclass.Thestudentwillthenbeeligibletomakeupthemissingpoints.Iftheformissubmittedafterthestartofthe

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missedclass,thestudentwillNOTbeeligibletomakeupthemissingpoints.Tomakeupthepoints,studentshouldseethe“MakeUpAssignmentInformation”documentonthewebsite.

BathroomPasses

Studentswillreceivefourbathroompassestouseeachsemester.

Food/DrinkPerWGHSPolicy,thereistobenofood(thisincludesgumandcandy)ordrinksintheclassroom,exceptbottledwater,withoutpriorpermission.Thiswillhelptoensurethatourmusicrehearsalroomsstaycleanandenjoyable!Anystudentwithfood,drinks,gum,orcandywithoutpriorpermissionwillreceiveanofficereferral.

ElectronicDevicesCellphones,tablets,andotherdevicesmayONLYbeusedinclassasaneducationaltool(e.g.fortheuseofatuner,metronome,drillsetting,etc.).Ifadeviceinterruptsclassroominstructionorensemblerehearsal,orifyouarefoundtobeusingitinanotherway,youwillbeaskedtogodirectlytotheoffice.

Rehearsals

Eachgroupmayhaveadditionalrehearsalsoutsideofclass.Eachrehearsalwillbeworth50points,andwillfollowthesameguidelinesasDailyClasses(seeabove).Ifyouwillmissarehearsal,youmustcompletetheonlineRehearsalAbsenceFormatleast48hoursinadvance.Mr.Carlewilldeterminewhetherornotthereasonwillbeconsideredexcusedorunexcused.Ifthereasonfortheabsenceisconsideredexcused,studentswillbeeligibletomakeupthepoints.Ifthereasonfortheabsenceisconsideredunexcused,studentswillnotbeeligibletomakeupthepoints.PLEASENOTETHATALLREHEARSALSWILLBEGINPROMPTLYATTHETIMEGIVENANDWILLNOTENDUNTILTHEGIVENTIME.Forexample,iftherehearsaltimeisfrom6:00pmuntil8:30pm,studentsareexpectedtobereadytorehearsewithallnecessarymaterialsby6:00pm.Therehearsalwillcontinueuntil8:30pm.At8:30pmstudentswillbedismissedtoputtheirinstrumentsaway,ensuretherehearsalareaiscleaned,andthenallowedtoleave.

Performances

Withallensembles,concertsandperformancesareapartoftheentiremusicalprocess.Forallperformingensembles,thefollowingisexpectedfromallstudents:

• Theannouncedcall-timeiswhenthedownbeatwilloccur.Allstudentsneedtobeinuniform,instrumentsready,warmedup,andreadytoperformatthistime.Failuretodosomayresultinlostpoints,asexplainedintheAttendancesection.

• Studentsarenottoplayunlessinstructed.• Studentsaretobeonhis/herbestbehavioruponarrival.Anystudentnotfollowing

therulesandpoliciesasdescribedinthishandbook,mayfacedisciplinaryaction.

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• Iftheperformancehasmorethanoneensembleperforming,allstudentsare

requiredtostayfortheentireperformance,unlessotherwisenoted.Supportingone’speersandlisteningtomusicisanimportantaspectofeverystudent’smusiceducation.

• Attheendoftheperformance,allstudentsareexpectedtostaytohelpteardowntheperformanceareaandreturnthemusicroomstotheirproperstate.

Eachperformanceisworth100to500points.Inordertobeeligibleforthefullamountofpoints,eachstudentmust:

• Beontime• Haveallnecessarymaterials(workinginstrument,music,etc.)• Beinappropriateperformanceattire(e.g.concertdress,marchinguniform,etc.)• Followallinstructions• Remainattheperformancevenueuntildismissed

Tardies

BeinglatetoaperformanceisUNACCEPTABLE.Ifastudentislatetoaperformance,theywilllosepointsasfollows

• 0-4MinutesLate:Studentiseligiblefor90%ofthepoints• 5-9MinutesLate:Studentiseligiblefor70%ofthepoints• 10MinutesormoreLate:Studentiseligiblefor50%ofthepoints

ExcusedAbsences

Absencesfromconcertsarenotacceptable,exceptinextremesituations.Intheeventofextremeillnessorfamilydeath,thestudentmuste-mail,text,orcallthedirectorPRIORtothecalltimefortheperformance.Inordertomakeupthepoints,thestudentwillcompleteanassignmentdecideduponbythedirector,andmustbesubmittedbytheagreedupondeadline.Pleasenoteintheeventofabsence,documentationfromthenecessarysourcewillneedtobeprovidedinordertobeeligibletomakeuppoints.Intheeventofaconflictingevent,studentsmustcompletetheonlinePerformanceAbsenceFormatleasttwoweeksinadvance.Mr.Carlewillreviewthescenarioandwilldeterminewhethertheabsencefromtheperformancewillbeexcusedorunexcused.Iftheabsenceisconsideredexcused,thestudentwillreceiveanalternateassignmenttomakeupthemissedpoints.

UnexcusedAbsences

Ifastudentmissesaperformancebecauseofareasonotherthanextremeillness,familydeath,orextremecircumstance,he/shewillnotreceivecreditfortheperformance,andwillnotbeallowedtomakeupthepoints.

PerformanceAttire

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Allstudentsinaperformingensemblearerequiredtowearallblack,withblacksocksanddressshoes.Forladiesthismayeitherbeamoderateblackdresssuitordress.Pleasenotethatladies’sleevesmustgopasttheshoulder,andthelengthofthedressorskirtmustreachtheground/ankleswhensittingdown.Menarerequiredtowearblackdresspants,withalongsleeve,buttoneddown,blackdressshirt,andablackdresstie.AllconcertattiremustfollowtheWGHSDressCodepolicy.Blackjeans,leggings,andTOMSareNOTacceptableperformanceuniforms.Studentswhoshowupinattirethatdoesnotmeettheabovedresscodewillnotbeallowedtoperformandwillnotreceivepointsfortheperformance.PleasenotethatWGHSdoesnotprovidetheseoutfits.Ifastudentisunabletoprovidehisorherownconcertoutfit,theymustspeakwithMr.Carlebytheendofthefirstweekofclasses.Ifastudenthasaquestionaboutwhetherornothisorheroutfitadherestotheabovestandards,theymaybringinhisorheroutfittothedirector.Ifastudentshowsuptoaperformance,wearingsomethingotherthanwhatisacceptable,pointsmaybelost,andthestudentmaybeaskedtonotperform.

InstrumentsandSupplies

Eachstudentisrequiredtoprovidehis/herowninstrument.Insomecases,aschoolinstrumentmaybeavailableforastudenttocheckout.Eachstudentisalsoresponsibletoensurehis/herinstrumentisinperformingcondition,withallnecessaryaccessories.Ifastudentneedstorentaninstrument,pleasetalkwithMr.Carlefirst.BelowisalistofmusicstoresintheTucsonarea. ChicagoMusicStore GuitarCenter MusicandArts InstrumentalMusicCenterSuppliesNeeded:

• Reedinstrumentsmusthaveatleast3PERFORMANCEqualityreeds.• Brassinstrumentsmusthavehis/herownvalveoil.• Percussionstudentsmusthaveapairofsnaresticks,onepairoftimpanimallets,

onepairofyarnmallets,andonepairofxylophonemalletsallstoredinamalletbag.

• OrchestrastudentsmusthaverosinandafullextrasetofstringsatALLtimesStudentsmustalsohavethefollowingatalltimes:

• BLACK1”(Minimum)3RingBinderfortheirmusic• Paper• Pencils• Sheetprotectorsformusic(requiredforalloutsideperformances)• Metronome/Tuner(RecommendKorgTM-40orTonalEnergyApp)

InstrumentLockerRoom

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Studentsininstrumentalclasseswillhavetheopportunitytocheckoutalockertostoretheirinstrumentduringtheschoolday.Thelockersareforthestorageofinstrumentsandmaterialsformusicclassesonly.Thelockersarenottobeusedforthestorageofotherclassmaterialsasstudentsshouldnotbeaccessingtheirlockerbetweeneachclass.Allstudentbelongingsmustbeplacedinsidehis/herlocker.Noitemsshouldbestoredoutsideofthelockersorontop.Nofoodordrinkshouldbestoredinlockers.ItistheresponsibilityofeachstudenttoensuretheInstrumentLockerRoomstayscleanandneatduringtheentireschoolyear.Pleasenotethatonceaweek,thecustodialstaffwillbecleaningthisroom,andthrowingawayanythingNOTinalocker.

Tours/Trips

Overthecourseoftheyear,differentgroupswithintheWGHSMusicProgrammaytraveltocompetitionsorperformancesinandoutsideofthestate.Intheeventofthesetrips,parentsandstudentswillbegivenspecificinformation,expectations,rules,andguidelinesfortheevent.

CalendarofEvents

TheCalendarofEventsisavailableonthemusicwebsiteusingtheGoogleCalendar.Eachcalendarisavailabletosyncwithyourownelectroniccalendar.Pleasemakesurethatyoustayuptodatewithallevents,rehearsals,andperformances.

AdditionalContactInformationThebestwaytogetintouchwithMr.Carleisbye-mailatrcarle@sahuarita.netOfficehourswillbeheldonmostTuesdaysafterschoolbetween3:30pmand4:00pmorbyappointment.

RemindText/E-mailReminders

Remindisafreeserviceprovidedtoteacherstoeasilycommunicateviae-mailortextmessagetostudentsandparents.Pleasefollowthefollowinginstructionstosignupfore-mailortextalerts.Thesealertswillincluderemindersofneededmaterials,performanceupdates,andtravelupdatesthroughouttheyear.Pleasenotethatthesearenewlists.Ifyouweresigneduplastyear,pleasere-signupusingthefollowinginstructions.ForTextUpdates,texttheappropriatecodebelowto81010 JazzBandStudents: @wgjazz JazzBandParents: @wgjazzp Concert/MarchingBandStudents: @wgband Concert/MarchingBandParents: @wgbandp OrchestraStudents: @wgorch OrchestraParents: @wgorchp

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StudentContractAsaWaldenGrovemusicianwhoisparticipatingintheInstrumentalMusicProgram,Iunderstandthatmyparticipatingintheprogramasanelectiveisaprivilegeandisdependentonmyacceptanceofandadherencetothefollowingrulesandexpectations:

1. Iwillnotuseorbeinpossessionofalcohol,tobacco,oranyotherillegalsubstances,includingbutnotlimitedtoimproperuseofprescriptionoroverthecounterdrugs.

2. Iwillmaintainsatisfactoryacademiceligibilityasdefinedintheperformanceeligibilitycontract.Iunderstandthatfailuretomeettheserequirementswillexcludemefromperformances,trips,andotheractivities.

3. Iwillattendallofmyclassesandbeontimeeveryday.Iwillnothaveany

unexcusedabsencesfromclassesorrehearsals.

4. IwillbeagoodcitizenandconductmyselfinanexemplarymannerastonotbringdiscreditorembarrassmenttotheWGHSInstrumentalMusicProgram,WaldenGroveHighSchool,theSahuaritaUnifiedSchoolDistrict,mycommunity,ormyself.

5. Iwillberesponsibleforallofthemusicandmaterialsneededtosucceedinclasses,

rehearsal,andperformances.IunderstandthatIamresponsibleforthereplacementcostofanythingthatislostordamaged.

6. IwillcontinuallycheckallformsofcommunicationmadeavailabletometoensureI

knowaboutallrehearsals,requirements,events,andperformances.Theseresourcesinclude,butarenotlimitedto,theWGHSMusicDepartmentwebsiteandFacebookpage,theWGHSMusicDepartmentGoogleCalendar,theRemindtextande-mailservice,thein-classroomcalendar;andhandoutsandposters.

7. Iwillmaintainapositiveattitudeatalltimesthroughallrehearsalstoensurethat

myactionstonotdistractordeterfromtherehearsalenvironment.Iwillcometorehearsalspreparedtothebestofmyability.IwillaskquestionswhenIdonotknowwhatisgoingon,howtopracticesomething,orneedhelptobecomeabetterpersonormusician.

8. Iunderstandthatfailuretomeettheaboveitems,thosementionedintheWGHS

MusicDepartmentHandbook,andthosediscussedinclass,mayjeopardizemyparticipationinanypartoftheWGHSInstrumentalMusicProgram.

StudentName(PleasePrint):______________________________________________________StudentSignature:_____________________________________________Date:____________

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PerformanceEligibilityContract

AsmembersoftheWGHSInstrumentalMusicProgram,studentsmustfollowallpolicieslistedbelowinadditiontothepoliciessetintheWGHSInstrumentalMusicHandbookandbyWGHSandSUSD.AcademicEligibilityInordertoperformallstudentsmustmaintainacademiceligibility.Inordertomaintaineligibility,eachstudentmustnothaveagradebelowa“C”(70%).GradeswillbecheckedeveryMondaymorning.Thefirstweekastudentreceivesagradebelowa“C”(70%)theywillreceiveawarning,andwillhaveoneweektobringthegradeuptoatleasta70%.Thesecondweekastudentreceivesagradebelowa”C”(70%),theywillbeineligibletoperformuntilthegradeisbroughttoorabovea70%.Pleasenotethatstudentswhoareacademicallyineligiblewillstillberequiredtoattendallpracticesandperformanceswiththerestofthestudents,unlessitconflictswiththenormal,dailyschoolschedule.Theonlyexceptiontothisiswhenastudenthasbeenconsistentlyineligible.Atthistime,aconferencewillbeheldwiththestudent,thestudent’sparent/guardian(s),andMr.Carletoformacontractanddeterminefurtheractionsandexpectations.AbsencesandPerformancesStudentsareexpectedtobeatallrehearsalsandreadytobeingpracticeontime.Ifastudenthasanunexcusedabsencefromarehearsaltheweekofaperformance(concert,footballgame,competition,parade,etc.)theymaybeineligibletoperform.However,studentsarestillexpectedtoattendtheperformanceinordertoreceivecredit.PleaserefertotheWGHSInstrumentalHandbookfordefinitionsofexcusedandunexcusedabsences.DressRehearsalsStudentsmustbeinattendancefordressrehearsals.Ifastudentisabsentfromadressrehearsal,theywillnotbeeligibletoperform.Dressrehearsaldatesaretypicallyanyrehearsaltheweekofaperformance.Mr.Carlewillconfirmthedateoftheserehearsalseachquarter.

WGHSINSTRUMENTALMUSICPERFORMANCEELIGIBILITYBysigningbelowweagreetotheadditionalrequirementsofbeingamemberoftheWGHSInstrumentalMusicProgram.StudentName:________________________________________________________________________StudentSignature:________________________________________________Date:________________Parent/GuardianName:_________________________________________________________________Parent/GuardianSignature:________________________________________Date:_________________

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Parent/Guardian–StudentAgreement

We,thestudentandparent/guardian(s),havereadthroughtheWGHSMusicDepartmentStudentHandbookandareawareofallexpectations,policies,guidelines,andstipulationsforWGHSMusicDepartmentstudents.Bysigningbelow,eachstudentandparent/guardianunderstandsandacknowledgesthecontentofthishandbook.Ifthereareanyquestions,comments,orconcerns,eachstudentandparent/guardianshouldcontactMr.Carleimmediatelyviathecontactinformationlocatedatthebeginningofthehandbook.

Pleasefilloutallformsinthispacketandtheonlineformfoundatwginstrumentalmusic.weebly.com

byFriday,August11th!StudentName:_________________________________________________________________

Grade:__________ Class(es):_____________________________ShirtSize:______________

HomePhoneNumber:(______)______-_________

Parent/GuardianE-Mail:_________________________________________________________*Thise-mailwillbeusedtocommunicatewithonaregularbasis.StudentE-mail:_________________________________________________________________

HomeAddress:_________________________________________________________________

City:_________________________________________ ST:_______ Zip:______________

Parent/GuardianNames:________________________________________________________

StudentSignature:__________________________________________ Date:_____________

Parent/GuardianSignature:__________________________________ Date:_____________

Comments/Questions/Concerns:_________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

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MedicalReleaseForm

Name:____________________________________________ Date:___________________

HomeAddress:_________________________________________________________________

City:_________________________________________ ST:_______ Zip:______________

Age:___________ BirthDate:____/____/____ HomePhone:(______)______-__________

Allergies:______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

Medications:___________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

MedicalConditions(asthma,diabetes,etc.):_________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

Parent/GuardianName:___________________________Phone:(______)______-__________

Parent/GuardianName:__________________________Phone:(______)______-__________

EmergencyContactName(NotParent/Guardian):_____________________________________

Relationship:__________________________ Phone:(______)______-__________

EmergencyContactName(NotParent/Guardian):_____________________________________

Relationship:__________________________ Phone:(______)______-__________

HeathInsuranceCo./Medical:____________________________________________________

PolicyNumber:_________________________________________________________________

Iunderstandthatbysigningthisform,intheeventofamedicalemergency,everyeffortwillbemadetocontacttheindividualslistedabove.However,intheeventthattheaboveindividualscannotbereached,IherbyauthorizetheWGHSFacultyandStafforchaperonespresent,toselectsuchphysicians,nurses,medicalauthorities,and/orhospitalstoadministerpropertreatmentformychildand/ortoorderandadministertohim/hersuchinjection,medication,anesthesia,surgery,hospitalizationorsuchothermedicalpracticesastheydeemnecessary.Ifurtherhavenotedanyandallconditionsthatmayaffectmychild’sparticipationonthisform.IdoherbyassumeallrisksandagreetoreleaseandholdharmlessallWGHSFacultyandStaff,chaperones,andotherrelatedthirdpartiesfromanyandallliability,lossordamageactions,claimsanddemands,whichmystudentnowhasorwhichmayarisefromhis/herparticipationintheWGHSMusicProgram.Parent/GuardianSignature:__________________________________ Date:_____________

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TravelPermissionFormAllstudentsMUSTfilloutthisforminordertogoonanytrip(competition,concert,etc.)withtheWGHSMusicDepartment.(Additionalinformationincludingschedules,additionalrules,anddetailswillbeprovidedforeachtrip.)I,_________________________________________________(student’sname),agreetofollowallpoliciesandexpectationsstipulatedbytheWGHSMusicDepartment,WGHS,andSUSD.IntheeventthatIdonotfollowtheaforementionedpoliciesandexpectations,Iwillbesenthomeimmediatelyatthecostofmyparent/guardian(s)andfaceanydisciplinaryactions.StudentSignature:__________________________________________ Date:_____________Igivemyson/daughter,__________________________________________________________(child’sfirstandlastname),permissiontogoonallWGHSMusicProgramtripsduringthe2017-2018schoolyear.IalsounderstandthatifmychilddoesnotfollowallofthepoliciesandexpectationsstipulatedbytheWGHSMusicDepartment,WGHS,andSUSD,Iwillberesponsibleforthecostsinimmediatelytransportingmystudenthome.Parent/GuardianSignature:__________________________________ Date:_____________