Secondary

Middle School
Mr. John Doe
Email: johnd@sms.org
Phone: (555)555-5555

IMPORTANCE OF MUSIC IN EDUCATION
I strongly believe that music in education is important for young
students for a number of reasons. Students involved in music classes are
given the opportunity to enhance their educational experience, receive
hands-on learning, learn to stay engaged in tasks, learn memorization
skills, work individually and collectively, and develop a different form of
language. Music Education is unique, due to the fact that it allows each
student to combine material from other courses, and apply it to music.

CLASSROOM RULES AND CONSEQUENCES
1) Always listen to the teacher, and follow instructions the first time.
2) If you have a question, RAISE your hand. Be mindful to me, and
your fellow classmates.
3) Make sure you are keeping your hands to yourself
4) Respect your classmates, teacher, instruments, and all other
belongings in the classroom.

CONSEQUENCES
1a) IF you fail to follow directions after the teacher has repeated it for the
third time, you will be asked to put your stuff away, and will receive a zero
for the day.

2a) Failure to RAISE your hand to ask a question will result with a
reprimand. IF the situation occurs after the third time, you will be asked
to put your stuff away, and will receive a zero for the day.

3a) DO NOT TOUCH ANYHTHING THAT DOES NOT BELONG TO YOU
(Unless granted permission by the teacher). Failure to do so will result
with you receiving a zero for the day, and a trip to the principle’s office.

4a) The instruments and materials in the classroom are expensive. Each
student will be held accountable for any damage to any object in the
room. Each student involved will be given a zero for the day, and will be
sent to the principle’s office.

CLASS/ENSEMBLE OFFERED
Secondary Middle School offers Concert Band/Marching Band, and Jazz
Band. ALL 6th,7th, and 8th grade enrolled in the concert band will be
required to be in the marching band. The JAZZ BAND is offered to any
interested 7th and 8th grade students via auditions. Interested jazz band
students MUST also be enrolled in their prospective concert
band/marching band class. NO EXCEPTIONS.

STUDENT MATERIALS
ALL BANDS: All students need…
Instrument(s) in working condition
Working, instrument accessories (reeds, valve oil, etc.)
Pencils
Binders
Athletic Shoes, Athletic clothing for marching band
Methods Book

PORTFOLIO/BINDER:
All students are required to have a binder for this class. Each binder
should be divided into categories which are: MUSIC, PRACTICE
RECORDS, JOURNALS, NOTES, Miscellaneous. Each student should keep
their portfolios organized throughout the semester, as each student will
turn the portfolio in for a grade.

Practice Record (each sheet will include THREE WEEKS worth of
practice). Practice Records are due EVERY MONDAY at the BEGINNING
of class. They will be considered late after 5 minutes, and will be
penalized.

Mon 1/1/20 Scales, Concert Band music 60 minutes
Tues 1/2 Scales Major/Minor, music 30 minutes
Wed 1/3 N/A 0 minutes
Thurs 1/4 Concert Band music, 30 minutes
sightreading
Fri 1/5 Sightreading, scales 40 minutes
Sat 1/6 Scales, Concert Band music 60 minutes
Sun 1/7 Sclaes, Concert Band music 60 minutes
PARENT SIGNATURE: Joanna Doe

JOURNAL
Each student is required to write a journal every week. The content of
the material can vary from the music, scales, school concerts (other
schools’ too), and any festivals that we attended that week. The journal
should be written, and half of a page. Students are encouraged to hand
write their journals, but may print them (and may be asked to if their
handwriting is difficult to read). Students are also encouraged to write
more than half a page! All students will be given the opportunity to
submit artwork at least one week before the concert. These can be
included in the journal, but DO NOT count for the overall length of the
journal.

Journals are due EVERY FRIDAY at the BEGINNING of class. They will be
considered late after 5 minutes, and will be penalized.

CONCERT DATES
For each concert: Doors open at 6pm, Concerts start at 6:30pm
October 17th, SMS Auditorium.
December 6th, SMS Auditorium
March 8th, SMS Auditorium
April 30th, SMS Auditorium


CONCERT DRESS

CONCERT BLACK
Men: Black Dress Shirt, Black Slacks, Black Belt, Black Socks, Black Dress
Shoes

Women: ATTIRE MUST BE FLOOR LENGTH
Black Skirt/Dress/Formal Pants, No Necklaces, Black Shoes

FAILURE TO WEAR ANY APPROPRIATE CONCERT ATTIRE ITEMS WILL
RESULT IN THE STUDENT RECEIVING A ZERO FOR THE CONCERT, AND
MAY BE ASKED TO LEAVE.

If any student has any doubts about Concert Dress clothing, please bring
the item(s) to class BEFORE the concert day so that the teacher can
approve/deny said item(s).

CONCERT PARTICIPATION IMPORTANCE
ALL band students are required to attend, and perform, in all SMS
concerts. Not only does their attendance count for a grade, it is also
important for them to experience being in an ensemble, and making
music with their fellow classmates.

GRADING POLICY/PERCENTAGE BREAKDOWN

A= 90 and up
B= 80-89
C= 70-79
D= 60-69
F= 0-59

Class Attendance 10 pts
Practice Record 10 pts
Journal 10pts
Concert Attendance 50 pts
Portfolio 20 pts.
TOTAL 100 POINTS















HANDBOOK CONTRACT


I,___________________________________, have read through this handbook, and
agree to all terms and conditions listed in the handbook. As a student, I
will do my part to represent myself, the school, classmates, and the
teacher in a respectful manner at all times. I also promise to take care of
my personal belongings, and treat others around me with respect. I also
understand the rules/consequences listed in the handbook, and will do
my part to make sure that all rules are followed.




Parent Signature: ______________________________ Date:_________________


Parent Print Name: _______________________________________


Student Signature: ______________________________________ Date:________________



Student Print Name: ________________________________________