Dodgen Middle School Band

Class Expectations and Grading Scale

Dr. Charles R. Jackson, Director of Bands

John A. Jeffres, Assistant Director

Before Class

Bring instrument and music to the band room and place it in the appropriate storage area between 8:40 AM and 9:00 AM.  

During Class

1. Enter class quickly and quietly.  Do not talk or visit with friends on the way to your seat.

2. Go directly to the storage area to get your instrument before reporting to your assigned seat.

3. Assemble your instrument at your seat and place the case beside or underneath your chair.  (Exceptions: Tuba and other as directed)

4. Be prepared and seated on time.  Follow directions on the board to prepare for each rehearsal.

5. Be attentive during class.

6. Respect the right of others to learn.

7. Play only when directed to do so.

8. Raise your hand to be recognized if you must ask a question during class.  Due to the time needed for instrument assembly and pack-up, students are requested to not ask questions during the first  and last ten minutes of class unless it is an emergency (i.e. student is sick, cut, hurt or bleeding). Talking and conversation is not allowed during  rehearsals except to ask questions or during teacher-directed class discussions.

9. Have all assigned music prepared on schedule.

10. Follow all verbal and written instructions.

11. At the end of the rehearsal, quietly pack up instrument and music, return them to the storage areas, and return to your seat.  Do not visit with friends during pack up time.

12. Pick up any trash near your chair.  Straighten your chair and stand so that the room will be ready for the next class.

13. Write down homework assignment before leaving class.

14. Do not leave the room until you have been dismissed.

After Class

1. Return at the end of the day to pick up instrument and music so you may practice the daily assignments.

2. Practice as often as possible outside of school on all assigned music.

NOTE: The grading scale is listed at the bottom of  this packet.  The participation grade is based on the following areas:

1. Enter the room quietly and set up quickly so that you can begin rehearsal on time

2. Play on your instrument only when requested by the director.

3. Study music quietly while the conductor assists other students.  Quietly go through fingerings, in rhythm, for the exercise being addressed in class.

4. Raise your hand and be recognized by the teacher prior to speaking out and asking questions.

5. Respect other students by not distracting them while they are performing in class.

6. Have all needed supplies and material for each class rehearsal (oil, reeds, neck strap, sticks, mouthpiece, etc.)

7. Have instrument, music, pencil , and band book in class every day.

8. Play when the group is directed to play and stay on task.

9. Display proper rehearsal etiquette at all times.

Written Work- 10%

Scales - 10%

Tone Quality- 10%

Individual Performance Tests- 20%

Participation-50%

F=0-69   D=70-73   C=74-79   B=80-89   A= 90-100