Classroom Procedures

1. Place your personal belongings where I have instructed.
2. Take your folder with a pencil to your assigned seat.
3. Be in your assigned seat & ready to rehearse 1 minute after the bell rings.

Classroom Rules & Guidelines

1. No gum, food, or candy in the room at ANY time (Only bottled water is permitted.)
2. Raise your hand & wait to be recognized when asking a question.
3. Keep your hands, feet & all other objects to yourself.
4. Respect each other.
5. Remain focused & on-task at all times.

• Illness will require you to complete a “Rehearsal Observation Form.”

General Conduct

• Never insult, argue, be discourteous, or use profanity in the presence of faculty, parents, sponsors, hosts, or guests.
• Physical or argumentative fighting will not be tolerated.
• Falsification of signatures, assignments, or records will not be tolerated.
• Possessing, using, transmitting or being under the influence of any unauthorized drug, narcotic, alcohol, or illegal substance is a violation of the Greensburg School Corporation student code of conduct.
• Respect and do not damage school property.
• All standards set by the Student Handbook apply, in & out of the building.

 Discipline Procedures

• 1st Offense:         Point Deduction
• 2nd Offense:       Point Deduction & Guardian Contact
• 3rd Offense:        Disciplinary Report

Vocal Music Grading Policy 

Vocal music students have many goals when it comes to assessment.  These goals include teamwork, responsibility, healthy singing, music reading, creativity, and interpretation.

Participation in Class (40%)

Students are required to come to class prepared and ready to work.  Each day, points will be given for daily participation in class accounting for 40% of the student’s overall grade.  Any infraction of Classroom Rules, Guidelines, and Procedures may result in a deduction from the daily participation grade.  Behavior is the student’s choice.

Performances(35%)

Students are required to attend all scheduled performances throughout the year.  Exceptions will be made for certain school activities or family emergencies with prior approval of the director. 

Work or not having a ride is NOT an excused absence. 

Tests (25%)

Students will be assessed throughout the school year in various ways including sight-singing tests, part-singing tests, or written exams.  Tests can be made-up with an excused absence from school and must be arranged by the director.

Grading Scale

Grades will follow the set grading scale in the school handbook.

1. to develop proper breathing and vocal production
2. to develop the ability to identify and read note & rhythm values
3. to develop the ability to sing multiple parts in harmony
4. to develop the ability to sight read
5. to develop the ability to follow the directions of a conductor
6. to develop good stage presence