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S.C. Lee JH Cougar Band. “Demand Excellence”. Handbook overview. Eligibility All classes must be passed (70) in order to participate in extra-curricular activities Concerts are considered curricular and not subject to eligibility requirements Attendance
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S.C. Lee JHCougar Band “Demand Excellence”
Handbook overview • Eligibility • All classes must be passed (70) in order to participate in extra-curricular activities • Concerts are considered curricular and not subject to eligibility requirements • Attendance • An unexcused absence from a rehearsal or performance will result in a grade deduction. Excuses are only accepted in the event of absence from school or family emergency. Not having a ride is not an acceptable excuse for missing a rehearsal/performance. Schedules are given far enough in advance for arrangements to be made. • School Owned Instruments • If, in the opinion of a CCISD director, a school-owned instrument is not being properly maintained or cared for at anytime of the school year, it is the director’s prerogative to remove the instrument from the student’s care. • Concert Etiquette • 1. Remove all hats upon entering the performance hall. • 2. No food or drink is permitted at any time. • 3. Turn off all cell phones, pagers, and watch alarms. • 4. Audience members are asked to remain quiet during the performance. Remember that the acoustics that allow you to enjoy the performance also enhance extraneous noise in the theatre. • 5. Recordings are made of most performances, so if bringing small children, please sit near an exit or on the aisle in case you have to leave suddenly. • 6. Remain seated. Do not leave or enter the auditorium while a group is performing. If you absolutely must leave before a group is finished, please wait and do so only between selections. • 7. Applaud the performers on stage after a selection but not between movements of a song. In a formal concert setting, whistling and shouting are inappropriate
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Objective tests Students must receive a in all 5 categories to pass an objective OUR GOAL IS FOR YOU STUDENT TO MASTER EACH TESTED SKILL Objective Sheets- 1 per six weeks Students will keep in the binder Usually tested every Thursday Objectives are graded on mastery (100 or 0) Grade raised to 50 after first make-up attempt May be attempted as many times as needed during grading period Evelyn Binkard 1 Mrs. Binkard would need to come before or after school to make-up this objective.
Practice records • Due each Tuesday • Each day practiced should be initialed • Must contain a Parent Signature • Will be accepted one day late for 10 • points off • 6 Quality Practice Sessions = 100
Concert uniform • Beginning Band T-Shirt • Blue Jeans
Important beginning Band Dates • Week of October 28th – Beginner concerts throughout the week • December 16th – Concert • March 3rd – Beginner Solo Contest • May 16th – Beginner Trip to Waco (during school) • May 19th – Beginner Spring Concert
Fundraising • Profits from fundraisers are used to fund student activities throughout the school year. • Fall Fundraiser – September 4 – September 18 • Catalog • Spring Fundraiser – January 8 – January 22 • Worlds Finest Chocolate - $1 Bars
Communication – Remind101 Text message reminders No real #’s exchanged Students cannot text back Permanent record of all sent messages Beginning Band- Text @LeeBand to (515) 393-2908
Communication - charms www.charmsoffice.com Update contact information Check your students account balance. Steps to Log In- Click green ENTER/LOGIN link Parent/Student/Member Login School Code: SCLeeJHBand Password: Your students school ID #(password can be changed once you’ve logged in) There is also a CHARMS App available for iPhone
Social media • We currently working on multiple social media outlets to keep in touch with parents
Our commitment • To provide your child with a meaningful musical experience every day • To provide a safe environment for students to learn • To challenge students to become better citizens • Always Demand Excellence from each and every student
Thank you Please always feel to contact us with any questions, concerns or suggestions Paul Fellows – Director paulf@ccisd.com Jason Crump – Associate Director crumpj@ccisd.com Evelyn Binkard – Assistant Director binkarde@ccisd.com