MFL MarMac Jr.

High
Band Handbook
(2015-16 School Year)

Table of Contents
- Classroom Policies
o Classroom Rules and Procedures
o Absentee Policy
o Dress Code
- Grading System
- Mandatory Performance Schedule
- Summer Performances
- Contract

Classroom Rules
1. Miss Harbaugh is in charge.
2. Be on time.
3. Respect everyone in this ensemble.
4. Respect all of the equipment in this room.
5. Represent our school well.
6. Come to class prepared to learn
7. Do your part to make this ensemble successful
(PRACTICE)
8. Gum, (non water) Drinks, and Food need to be left at
the front door or on the front table. NO EXCEPTIONS.
9. Phones should not be seen OR heard.
10.
If in doubt, refer to rule number one.

Classroom Procedures
1.

The 3 strike rule may be used through out the school

year. Strikes 1 and 2 are warnings. Strike 3 is a
detention. Any further offense will result in a trip to the
principals office. Strikes 1, 2, and 3 may be skipped at
the instructors discretion.

Absentee Policy
1) Rehearsal
Rehearsal attendance is a significant part of the learning
process. Your part is an essential one and we need to have it
whenever possible. That being said, I understand that you may
occasionally need to miss a rehearsal. When this occurs I ask
that you follow the procedure outlined below, as soon as you
know that you will be absent.
1) Attain an absentee slip from the table outside my office.
(If there is not one there, ASK!)
2) Fill out the slip, including your name, the dates when
you will be gone, and the reason for your absence.
3) Bring the slip to me. I will record the dates that you will
be gone and fill in the Assignment portion of the slip.
4) (Assignments will vary, based on teachers discretion,
but will usually include a practice log to make up for
missed playing time).
5) When the absentee slip is returned to you complete
your assignment to the best of your abilities.
6) Have a guardian sign the slip signifying that they are
aware of your absence as well as your completion of the
assignment.
2) Performances

DO NOT MISS PERFORMANCES!

Credit for missed performance attendance of any kind
(marching band, pep band, concert band, etc.) will only be
given under extreme circumstances (i.e. personal illness or
family emergency), and only if the teacher is notified PRIOR to
the absence.
3) Credit

Credit for absentee slips will be given at the teachers discretion

based on several factors including; reason for absence and
quality of work. Maximum credit for missed rehearsals may
range from 50% to 100% and credit for missed performances
may range from 25% to 100% depending on the circumstances
leading to the absence. The maximum credit available will be
indicated on the absentee slip.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ASSIGNMENTS THAT ARE NOT
ACCOMPANIED BY A SIGNED ABSENTEE SLIP WILL NOT BE

DRESS CODE
Marching Band
Street clothes and an MFL MarMac T-Shirt
Concert Band
Men black socks, black shoes, black pants, white shirt.
Ties are optional.
Women Also have the option of black skirts and black
and/or white dresses. Women should not war ties.

Grading System
Performances 30%
Be there. Be on time. Do your best. Be positive and
constructive.
Performance grades are based on concert etiquette;
which includes but is not limited to, being on time,
being respectful, taking the stage appropriately, being
attentive, doing your best, staying quiet before, after,
and between songs, and being a good audience
member.
Assessments 30%
Assessments will include assignments, exams, and
playing tests.
Content of playing exams will include music from
private lessons, performance repertoire, scales,
technical studies, and sight-reading. Windows for
playing tests will be announced in advance and you will
be allowed to retake the tests until the testing window
closes.
Lessons 20%
Attending weekly lessons and demonstration of good
practice habits.
Rehearsal 20%
Be there. Be punctual. Be prepared (supplies and
practice). Do your best. Be positive. Participation points
will be lost if any of these criteria are not met.
FINAL 10%
Finals will be 10% of the total semester grade. (This is
factored in separately, which is why these percentages
total 110%.)

Mandatory Performance Schedule

***Performance Schedule is subject to change. The student is responsible for
attending all performances listed below as well as any rescheduled or added
performances***

Save the Date!

MFL MarMac Band 2015-2016
The events listed in BOLD are mandatory performances!
1st Semester
Semester 1
October 16th Mass Band Show Monona Band Room Call Time 7:05
Show @ half time of Varsity Football game.
October
29th MS
Fall Concert
7pm Events, and Band Camp
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going into their 9 grade year can earn letter points).

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Contract
I, ____________________, (Student Name) understand that I have an important role in the
band and in the constructive learning environment with in this classroom.
I am responsible for my own behavior and I agree to meet the behavioral
expectations outline in this handbook.
Since I play an important role in the band I agree to be present for all rehearsals
and performances, and understand that I am responsible for notifying the
instructor of any anticipated absences as soon as possible. I also understand
that I am responsible for attaining and completing an absentee slip for every
absence.
Since I play an important role in my own learning as well as the learning of my
classmates I agree to work hard to learn my parts and complete my
assignments. I also understand that absentee assignments are highly important,
as I am responsible for making up missed content.
Signed ____________________________________

(student signature)

I, ______________________ (parent name), understand that my student plays an important

role in the band, as well as in their own leaning and the learning of the
classmates.
I agree that my student needs to be present for all performances and rehearsals
and have marked all performance on my calendar. I will also make any additional
performances, or changes to the given schedule, on my calendar as they are
announced.
Since my student is responsible for making up any missed content I will verify
that their assignments are completed and that I am aware of the absence by
signing an absentee slip for each absence.
Since I also play an important role in my students learning I agree to contact the
teacher (Miss Harbaugh) with any questions or concerns I may have, and to
notify her of any performances that my student will not be able to attend in my
student is unable to do so themselves.
Signed _________________________________________________ (parent signature)
Email Address __________________________________ Home Phone _____________ Cell
Phone________________
I, Miss Harbaugh, understand that you as a parent have a large investment in
your students learning. As a result I wish to foster as much communication with
you as possible through various methods including but not limited to Band
articles in the School News Letters, and email, and phone calls as needed.
However, your student is ultimately responsible for communicating dates and