2009-10
MCHS Choral Music Grading System [Students
& Parents Please read carefully]
This
point system for grading choral students is based on Skill Development, Effort,
Attitude, Behavior, Participation, Attendance, and Pre-Concert and Event
Evaluation. Talent is not a
consideration. Points are accumulated
over time. Interim grades at mid term
usually fall in the C to B range. In
this grading system, point accumulation is a work in progress. Students have not had enough time to earn
all potential points by midterm. A
grade of C or B at midterm represents above average to well above average
progress. Merely showing up each day
will not guarantee a passing grade in choir.
Please read the following point information carefully.
Grading
Scale
93-100
A
85-92
B
77-84
C
70-76 D
below
70 F
All
Students begin with base grade of 40 points.
Students may earn added points to their beginning base grade in each of
the following categories:
Skill
Development
...
...
..Up to 15 points
The following is expected from each student
daily: interest, concentration, focus,
attention to detail, energy, mastery of choral fundamentals, concept
development, good posture, bringing assigned sheet music to class, a pencil,
music memorization, participation in class discussions, turning in assignments,
concert preparation, development of self-confidence, punctuality, eagerness to
learn, vocal growth, growth in musicianship, deportment, evidence of
excellence as a standard.
The
Big FIVE POINT Any Time Contributions to the choir
.
...
Up to 20
points total
EFFORT (try hard all of the time),
ATTITUDE (Be ready to learn, contribute, and
support your classmates daily), BEHAVIOR (display
control at all times), PARTICIPATION (Every day is expected to be a productive
day for the class. Participation is
mandatory)
Attendance
.
Up
to 20 points
ATTENDANCE (We are a performance-based organization.
We develop strength in our dependency on each other. I expect all students to
attend all rehearsals, concerts, and required choral functions. You will be hard-pressed
to do well in this class if you miss required events). Honors
III and IV students are required to attend the following Fine Arts
events: Dramas Fall Production, Bands
Holiday Concert, Dramas Spring Production, Bands Spring Concert. Each event will require a critique. Each event is valued @ 2 attendance pts.
Pre-Concert
and Event Evaluations
...
Up to 5 points
Student will be tested in small ensembles, quartets,
or individually. These evaluations may
be announced or unannounced. Students
are expected to master and memorize all concert music. Good concert preparation
is easily evident.
Attendance
Policy:
All
chorus students are expected to attend all choral functions. Scheduled performances and rehearsals are mandatory.
If
a student is sick or has an emergency I require a written explanation from a
doctor, parent, or guardian on the first day back to school after the absence. I will not ask the student for the
explanation. The student is responsible
for bringing it to me that first day back.
No note will warrant an unexcused absence.
If a student misses a
concert, it is impossible to recreate that exact grading opportunity. Therefore, concert make-up work will be
research-based pertaining to the missed performance or may include required
attendance at an area secondary or professional concert of the directors choosing.
Written work will be assigned pertaining to this event. Research assignments
will be made as soon as possible after the absence. All research will be due 10
school days from day the assignment is made.
This assignment is at the discretion of the director.
Choir
social functions like the Welcome Party is not required, however, most students
choose to participate in this kind of event.
I will let students know in advance which events are required and which
ones are not. If youre not sure, ask.