2007-2008 Medical Release Form
LJI Choir supply order form
Objective
The goal of our choir program is to develop individual potential as far as possible in the use of music as a means of self-expression and communication. We will also strive to instill in our students a sense of responsibility and maturity. In order to achieve this, we will participate to the best of our abilities in all aspects of the school experience. We will give the best of ourselves individually so that we as a whole may help each other attain the highest level of performance. Even more importantly, we want to instill a lifelong love of music and of learning. We want our students to feel the joy and magic of making great music and sharing that with others.
Choir Room Expectations
1. Follow all directions immediately and without question or comment.
2. Be in your seat with all your materials when the tardy bell rings.
3. You must bring all classroom supplies everyday.
4. Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself.
5. Treat all people with respect and courtesy. No derogatory or rude language.
These things will be expected of every choir member every day. Those who do not meet these minimum behavior standards will be given consequences according to the choir’s discipline plan.
Consequences
These 6 steps start over every 6 weeks.
1. Verbal Warning
2. Written Responsibility Statements
3. Parent Contact
4. Written Responsibility Essay
5. Parent Conference
6. Office Referral
Grading Policy
I. Performance and Rehearsal Attendance - 75%
Performances are a key component of the TEKS and are a primary means of evaluation of the student’s progress. Section Rehearsals are required of every choir member. They are once a week before school. Failure to attend sectionals is recorded as a zero in the grade book. Two points will be deducted for every minute a student is late. Missed sectionals can be made up after school. Make-ups must take place before the next sceduled sectional. Extra Rehearsals may be called occasionally. Any rehearsal for which the students and parents are given at least one weeks advance written notice will be considered a required rehearsal for which a grade will be given.
II. Participation, Quizzes and Tests - 25%
Students will be given a grade based on their attitude and effort in class. Students will be tested over sight-reading, ear training, and music literacy, proficiency on their performance literature, and music theory.
Section Rehearsals
Section rehearsals are important to a quality choir program. Small group work with voice sections ensures adeuate individual attention and section development. All choir students are required to attend one section rehearsal per week. These will usually take place in the morning before school. During these section rehearsals, students will work on the fundamental vocal techniques, work difficult sections of the music, work the all-Region music and take pass-off tests. The schedule for section rehearsals will be distributed after school begins. Every attempt will be made to construct a schedule, which will avoid conflicts with school athletics and other school functions. Please schedule doctor's appointments at times that do not conflict with section rehearsals. If unavoidable conflicts occur, please communicate these conflicts to the directors promptly in writing. I thank you, in advance, for seeing to it that your student attends these invaluable rehearsal opportunities.
Eligibility
In order to be eligible to participate in extra-curricular events, students must earn a grade of 70 or above in all subjects. If a student receives a grade lower than a 70 in any class, he/she will not be allowed to participate in any extra-curricular events until:
1. Seven days after the progress reports are issued and the progress report verifies the student is no longer failing any classes
or
2. Seven days after the end of the current six weeks and the student has not received a grade lower than that of 70 in any classes.
Please note: progress reports were invented to allow students to regain eligibility earlier; without having to wait until the next six weeks report card. If a student passes on the six weeks report card, a failing grade on the progress report cannot make them ineligible. Please see explanation below.
Report card - Failing Ineligible
Report card - Failing, next Progress report – Passing Eligible
Report card - Passing, next Progress report – Failing Eligible
Progress report - Passing, next Report card – Failing Ineligible
Report card - Failing, next Progress report – Failing Ineligible
Extra-curricular events, such as Solo & Ensemble, Region Auditions, Region Clinic/Concert, UIL Choral Contest, Festival Competitions, off-campus performances and field trips are all instances where a student must be academically eligible in order to participate. Students who are inelgible may and are expected to perform in local concerts.
It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of their eligibility status. The director will check eligibility of all students prior to an event. Anyone found to be ineligible at that time will not be allowed to participate.
Transportation
By law and per district policy, students who participate in school-sponsored trips shall be required to ride in transportation provided by the district to and from the event. This may include busses, vans and sometimes passenger cars. If a parent wishes to have their child ride with another parent to or from an event they need to obtain an Alternate Transportation form in the Principal's office. This form must be notarized and signed by the principal prior to the event. Students are permitted to ride only with the parents or legal guardians of another student in these instances. They may not ride with older brothers or sisters etc.
Supplies
Studens should keep a pencil in their folder to mark their music. These folders may be taken home for extra study or may be left in the choir room. Students are responsible for keeping all necessary copies of music and or study sheets in their folder.
Fundraisers
We will be doing some fund-raising this year for a couple of important reasons. We would like to give the students an oportunity to attend a music festival in April of next year. The cost of such a trip would be determined and published at a later date. The second project si that of purchasing additional choir equipment, and additional uniforms for the future, etc. To do all of these projectswill require some hard work, but it will be well worth it.
The director and/or booster club treasurer will keep a record of all money earned by each individual student. All money for students shall be collected, receipted, counted and deposited to the appropriate choir account. This money is to be used for choir activities such as trips, banquets and other such events. Monies generated by students leaving the choir program revert back to the general choir fund. It may not (by state law), be given to students for other purposes.
Money
All money to be turned in for any purpose (whether it is for fund-raisers or contest entry fees, etc.) it must be given to the director in a sealed envelope. Please be sure to write the student's name, the amount, the date, students's class period and what the money is for, on the front of the envelope. A receipt will be given to the student as soon as processing is complete.
Monetary Requirements for Choir
This is intended to give you some advanced notice of costs that will be forthcoming this year. There may be others we don't know about as of yet.
Required
1. Choir T-Shirt is $6.35 for Youth and Adult sizes to Extra Large. They are $7.35 for 2X and $8.35 for 3X.
2. Uniform Maintenance fee is $15.00.
3. $1.50 for a 1" black 3-rign notebook
We will be having fundraisers this year to help us with our spring trip.
**Note: Replacement costs of the concert dress uniforms and garment bag = $85.00
Extras
ALL- REGION CHOIR AUDITIONS takes place on Saturday, October 13, 2007. All LJI choir students will earn the music for these auditions during class. Students are highly encouraged to participate in the auditions for All-Region. The cost is $8.00/person. Practice CD's will be available early in the fall semester. Students must pass the 3rd Six weeks to be eligible to audition and the 4th Six weeks to be eligible for the Clinic/Concert on Friday and Saturday, November 30th and December 1st.
SOLO AND ENSEMBLE COMPETITION takes place on Saturday, February 23, 2008. Members of advanced classes, the Honor Choir and the Treble Cleffs, will be required to partiipate. All other students are strongly encouraged to perform a solo event and participate in an ensemble. We will work on solos and ensembles during class (as time permits) as well as before and after school. The cost is $7.00/person/event and there will be a $10.00 accompanist fee. Students must pass all their classes to be eligible for S&E Contest.
Eligibility for Trips
The following is required for participation in the choir's Spring Trip.
The student . . . .
1. Must be a member in good standing
2. Must perform in every required concert and contest.
3. Must be academically eligible.
