SIXTH GRADE BAND CONTRACT
This contract will let you know what is expected from you as a student
and what you can expect from the band program. The student is
responsible for having the following items in class every day:
1. Their band instrument
2. Their band book – Essential Elements 2000 Book One
($7.00) I will supply a notebook for other sheet music that will be
given during the year.
3. A good attitude
I will have music books and other instrument supplies for sale that
might be needed for each individual instrument or they can be bought
directly from the music stores. All students should have their
instrument and book by the third week of school. I require 80% band
class attendance for students to be eligible for field trips.
Performances scheduled for 2007-08 school year are:
1. Fall Concert – Tuesday; November 13, 7:00 pm (on
school stage)
2. Concert at Eden Springs – Thursday; November 15,
10:00 am
3. Concert at Crawfordville Spring Festival –
Saturday; April 26
4. Spring Concert – Monday; May 19, 7:00 pm (on
school stage)
5. Concert at WEC preschool / eat at CiCi’s –
Thursday; May 21, 10:00 am
I realize that a performance may have to be missed due to illness or
family emergency. All performances count toward the student’s grade and
I must have a written note from a parent or guardian for any missed
performance. There may also be occasional daytime performances for the
student body.
Six week grades will be determined by the following:
1. A playing test on a predetermined song in the student book
2. A written test on instrument fingerings or musical terms
3. Music worksheets done in class
4. Class participation
5. Scheduled performances – unexcused absences may result in missing
the next scheduled field trip.
Every two times a students does not have their instrument in
class during a six week period, their grade will be lowered by one
letter grade. I will send a note home if this occurs. Students having
no demerits during a six week period will have a free “no instrument”
day during the following six week period. There are also weekly
drawings for students having no demerits during that week.
Citizenship grades will determined by the following school expectations:
1. Be Prepared – Have your instrument every day in
class
2. Be Respectful – Be courteous to other students,
teachers, and staff
3. Be Involved – Be a positive participant in class
and performances
4. Be Dependable – Come to class on time and be
ready to play
5. Exercise Self Control – Keep hands, feet, and objects to self. Keep
gum and
unauthorized food out of the band room.
Consequences for Inappropriate
Behavior
Citizenship Grades
1. Demerit – remind student of
rule
E = 0-2 demerits
2. Demerit – student-teacher
conference
S = 3-4 demerits
3. Demerit – written assignment or lunch detention
N = 5-6 demerits
4. Demerit – parent contact / office
referral
U = 7 or more demerits
Students having “N” or “U” in citizenship or a band grade below 85 will
not be allowed to attend field trips. Students receiving “U” two times
in citizenship will be dismissed from band. Severe behavior problems
may result in a student’s immediate dismissal from band. Parents would
be notified immediately in this event.
There will be one band fundraiser per year, which takes place in the
fall. The money raised goes to purchase new music, supplies, and
instruments and also helps keep field trip costs as low as possible.
Please support the band program by allowing and encouraging your child
to participate in this fundraiser.
Students will need to purchase a red band t-shirt for performances.
These will be available through the school for $10. Students will need
khaki (light tan) colored pants to wear with their band shirt. Please
sign and return the form printed below. Feel free to contact me if you
have any questions.
Laura Hudson hudsonl@wakulla.k12.fl.us
Band Director phone: 926-7143 fax: 926-3752
Check our band web page through the school home page:
http://www.wakullaschooldistrict.org/WMS/index.html
I understand the conditions of performance requirements and the grading
policy for the sixth grade band and agree to abide by them.
Student Signature __________________________________________________
Parent / Guardian Signature __________________________________________
Email Address ________________________________ Cell phone
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Home Phone __________________________ Work Phone
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