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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!
Music Department walden grove high school
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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.):_________________________________________
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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:_____________