Teaching and Learning Form created August 2015

COURSE SYLLABUS COURSE NAME: Chorale, Chorale Honors

COURSE NUMBERS: 561112, 561222 School: Indian Trail High School and Academy Teacher’s name: John Choi Room number: 1825 Best time to contact: 2:00 pm Phone number: 262-359-8374 E-mail address: jchoi@kusd.edu Prerequisites: Auditioned Men and Women, Teacher Permission Required Number of credits: 1 Course Description This course is the most advanced Mixed Group of the choral music program. Students can expect to receive in-depth instruction in the development of their talent through the continuing process of vocal training, ear training, presentation of information regarding the historical periods of music compositions and composers, and through the preparation and performance of the most challenging and highest quality choral music. Performance responsibilities include participation at all concerts, rehearsals, and sectionals; a positive attitude toward development of talents and skills; and responsible preparation of the music. Time outside the normal school day may be required. Concert Choir Honors: You must fill out the google form below to be enrolled. https://docs.google.com/a/teachers.kusd.edu/forms/d/1_q-O2r6fWzb8Rbe5oBsNOJO-tTB-HciZnjCX1XiNedc/viewform?usp=send_form Any Choir student has the option of receiving honors credit for their performance group. Students and parents should carefully read all the information and requirements prior to signing up for the honors credit option. The honors credit option is a self-paced, independent study for the student that will require a significant amount of work outside the regular school day. Once enrolled in the honors option and the list of students is turned in, there is no withdrawal from this option until the semester break. Any student who registers for the honors option must meet all classroom requirements as well as all the additional requirements for the honors option to receive credit. Due dates for the honors credit option supporting documentation will be: FALL SEMESTER – FRIDAY BEFORE SEMESTER FINALS SPRING SEMESTER – FRIDAY PRIOR TO MEMORIAL DAY BREAK. A typed page must be written for completion of each project. All Documentation must be put in a single binder or folder.

Course Standards This course is aligned with and builds upon the Wisconsin Model Academic Standards. They are available at this web site: http://dpi.wi.gov/standards Lifelong Learning Standards School Board Policy 6418 outlines the following standards for lifelong learning: knowledgeable learner, complex thinker, effective communicator, self-directed learner, quality producer, and contributing citizen. Essential Questions/Big Ideas I live by the philosophy of giving the students the best experience possible. It is with this goal in mind that I use different strategies for the emotional, physical and intellectual growth of students. Music in itself is amazing. To perform it at it highest level possible is to gain a true aesthetic experience. This is done by learning the elements of music and having multiple performance opportunities while providing a safe place to express and share music Kenosha Unified School District School Board-Approved Instructional Materials Robes will be provided for this choir. A $20 Cleaning and repair fee will be assessed. Women will also need to purchase ballet slippers for the concert if they do not already own them. That cost is $14. Men will Need Black Dress Pants, Black Dress Socks, and Black Dress Shoes. Please do not allow for a financial burden to hinder your participation in this course. All issues regarding this will be handled on a one on one basis. Please contact the teacher to address these issues.

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Methods of Assessment Multiple assessments—both formative and summative—will be used to help students achieve course standards. Formative assessment is a process used by teachers and students during instruction that provides feedback to adjust ongoing teaching and learning to improve a student’s achievement of intended instructional outcomes. Formative assessments are seldom used as part of a final grade calculation. Summative assessment is designed to provide information regarding the level of mastery of the course standards.* Examples of formative assessment used in this course: Daily Singing, Reflecting and Immediate Assessment during rehearsals. Written quizzes, journal entries, self assessments and singing tests. Examples of summative assessment used in this course: Final Written Exams, Final Singing Exams, Concert Attendance, Final Concert attendance evaluations, Kenosha Unified School District School Board-Approved Grading Scale A+=98% to 100% B+=86% to 89% C+=76% to 79% D+=66% to 69% A =93% to 97% B =83% to 85% C =73% to 75% D =63% to 65% A- =90% to 92% B- =80% to 82% C- =70% to 72% D- =60% to 62% KUSD School Board Policy on Make-Up Work Students submitting work up to ten school days late without prior approval may receive up to two grades lower on the work than they would have received if the work had been submitted on time (i.e., B+ lowered to a D+). Student work submitted after ten school days without prior approval shall not be accepted for credit, and shall be recorded with a score of zero.

Upon returning to school after an absence, a student has the responsibility, within the number of days equal to the length of the absence or suspension, to meet with the teacher to develop a plan for making up missed work, quizzes, and examinations. A truant student has the responsibility, on the first day he or she returns to the course/class, to meet with the teacher to develop a plan for making up missed work, quizzes, and examinations. Lower grades may not be given for late work due to excused absences, suspension, or truancy unless the work is submitted later than agreed-upon deadlines. Student and Parent Resources Please Join the Indian Trail Choir Facebook Group Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/11296467204/ Please go to the link below and fill out the parent information https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1jlHoJZ-g_yO6cOxte7B-0HV-iXUbaVlzCNJ59AdM_bo/viewform?usp=send_form Teacher/Parent Communication Please Join the Indian Trail Choir Facebook Group Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/11296467204/ We will be using Remind 101 to text information out to all parents and students. Please put your number in the appropriate box on the google form Every effort will be made by the teacher to respond to inquiries from pupils and from parents or guardians of pupils by the end of the first school day following the day upon which the inquiry is received (developed as a parallel to State Statute 118.40(8)(d)3). Posting of Grades

                                                                                                               *  Excerpts  taken  from  “Distinguishing  Formative  Assessment  from  Other  Educational  Assessment  Labels”  by  the  Council  of  Chief  State  School  Officers                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                The  article  can  be  viewed  at:    http://www.ccsso.org/Documents/FASTLabels.pdf.    

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Every effort will be made by the teacher to post grades on the student information system for review by parents and students within five to seven school days. (Long-range major projects may require additional time for evaluation.) Missing work should be indicated within two school days of the due date.