- Peekskill Middle School
- Important Information
Carney, Norah
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Grading Policy:55% Rehearsals/Lessons: -Having all required supploes, attending all rehearsals, participating in performing-Attending all scheduled lessons (or making up missed ones) and being prepared to show the work practiced35% Concerts/Literacy Projects: -Literacy Based Projects (LBPs) Quarters 1 & 3-Concerts Quarters 2 & 4 (optional quarter 3 concert could replace LBP for grades 7 and 8)10% Citizenship: Showing good behavior and respect toward others during rehearsals and lessonsConcert Dress:
· White shirt (No spaghetti straps, halter tops or tube tops.)
· Black slacks/dress/pants skirt (Skirts must be below the knee.)
· Dark shoes (No more than a 1 inch heel for safety)
· Tie is optional but preferred
No sweatshirt/sweatpants
If you show up out of uniform, you will not be allowed to perform and will not receive a grade for that event and an integral part of our ensemble will be missing.
Rules:- Follow student handbook/PBIS rules and practice general good behavior and good manners at all times.
- Take care of your instrument and music and do the same for others.
- Come to class prepared with your instrument, music, and a pencil (no pens).
- You’re expected to be in the band room on time – if you’re not, you will be marked tardy. After being tardy 3 times in one marking period, a call will be placed home. You will get a detention for every tardy after the third as well.
- You will stay inside the band room doors until dismissal time – you will not be let out early.
- No food, drinks, or gum are allowed in the band area. Water is allowed.
- Keep your instrument in its case (fully closed) and in your band locker when not in use.
- Practice rooms are for band work only.
- Keep the band room, lockers, and practice rooms clean. If you move or uncover equipment replace it when you’re done.
- DO NOT TOUCH THE PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS if you're not a percussionist. You will receive an automatic detention if you do.
Respect others, respect equipment, respect yourself.