Welcome to Dance at Lebanon Trail!

Dance is an art form, a sport, a hobby, a fun way to stay fit,

and even a career path. In this class, we will explore
different types of dance including (but not limited to) ballet,
modern, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, musical theatre,
improvisation, and world dance. We will also learn about
kinesiology, fitness, nutrition, choreography, and production.
As a dance student, you will also get the opportunity to
perform in the LTHS Fine Arts Winter Showcase!
Please read the following procedures and guidelines with a
parent or guardian, and contact me with any questions you
may have.
In order to stay in the loop, subscribe to our dance class
Remind101 group! Text @lthsdc to the number 81010 to
receive reminders and updates about class. Parents and
dancers are welcome to join! We also have a class website:
www.lthsmason.weebly.com
I look forward to a fun-filled year with you!
Lilian Mason
Lebanon Trail High School
Dance I
Emerald Elite Dance Team Director
MasonL@friscoisd.org
469-633-6635

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Dance Class Guidelines and Procedures
2016-2017
Class Supplies
Black athletic pants or leggings (see-through leggings or shorts are
not allowed!)
LTHS Dance t-shirt (see order form)
Black t-shirt or school-appropriate tank top
Black jazz shoes
One subject spiral notebook
Pencils/pens
Hair ties, bobby pins, headbands, etc.
Deodorant
Daily Procedures
You will report to the dance room and sit in your attendance lines
before dressing out. Grab your dance journal and write about the
daily prompt.
After being dismissed from your attendance lines, you will report to
the PE locker room to dress out for class. You have 5 minutes to
change at the beginning of class and 10 minutes to change at the
end of class.
After dressing out for class, report back to your attendance lines and
begin stretching on your own.
Grading Procedures
Major grades
o Skills tests- Performance tests over a piece of choreography
we have been working on in class
o Unit tests- Written tests over history, vocabulary, and concepts
discussed in class
o Creative projects- Group choreography, individual artistic
assignments, music videos, etc.
o LTHS Fine Arts Winter Showcase- Dance classes will perform on
December 7, 2016 at 7:00pm. Friends and family are invited to
attend!
o Retest Policy

 Students earning an 84 or below on written tests or skills

tests are eligible to retest for the highest grade of an 85.
Students have 5 school days to retest after grades have
been disclosed.
Cheating resulting in a zero will not be eligible to retest.
Students showing a lack of legitimate effort will be
required to complete remediation determined by the
teacher before becoming eligible to retest.
Minor grades
o Journal checks- Completion, clarity, and organization of
dance class journal
o Stretch tests- Improvement in flexibility over the course of the
year
o Various assignments to be completed outside of the dance
studio
Daily grades
o Participation- Students begin each week with 100 points
towards participation. Each infraction they might incur will
result in a deduction of points.
o For example, if Lucy forgets to spit out her gum on Monday,
wears her hair down on Wednesday, and forgets her journal
on Friday, but she participates to the best of her ability, she will
earn an 80 that week.
Infraction
Tardy to class/attendance line
Unexcused absence
Failure to dress out, but participates in
class to the best of his/her ability
Failure to participate in class
Chewing gum
Wearing jewelry (except for sports
watches or stud earrings)
Hair in face
Disrupting class
No dance journal
Non-black dance attire

Point Deduction
-5 points
-20 points
-20 points
-40 points
-5 points
-5 points per item
-5 points
-10 points per incident and potential
disciplinary action
-10 points
-5 points per item

Late work policy

Major/Minor
o Next class period= -15 points

o Two class periods= -30 points (up to 4 days total)

o After 2 class periods late, major/minor grades will not be
accepted
Daily
o Since daily grades come from participation, there is not an
opportunity to make up these points.
o If a student incurs an excused absence, it is the responsibility of
the student to ask for notes, choreography, or writing prompts
from the day he or she missed.
Studio & Locker Room Expectations
The PE locker room is the only place to get dressed. Never change in
the dance studio or the dance team locker room.
Never touch someone elses belongings. Your locker should be shut
when not in use to keep your belongings safe and secure.
Cell phones must be put away before entering the dance studio or
the locker room. You will be notified if we are using our phones in
class. If you are caught using your cell phone inappropriately, it will
be confiscated and given to the front office.
No food or drinks are allowed in the dance studio or the locker
room. Water is encouraged!
Use the restroom during your dressing out time.
Be respectful and encouraging to others!
Willingly participate in classroom discussions and activities!
Tutorials
Students may request a pass to get help during his or her activity
period. If students have tutorials for an academic subject, they
should not attend dance tutorials.
All other times by appointment!
Stay Connected!
Remind101- Text @lthsdc to 81010
Website- www.lthsmason.weebly.com
Email (preferred)- MasonL@friscoisd.org
Phone- 469-633-6635