STRING STUDENT EXPECTATIONS


1)                  Attend All-City Orchestra and school lessons every week – arrive on time and set up quickly.

2)                  Bring all necessary materials to class: instrument, music, pencil, etc.

3)                  Come to class even if you do not have your instrument.  Try to notify me ahead of time if you must miss a lesson.

4)                  Make up any class work or tests missed due to strings class (ahead of time if possible).

5)                  Practice at least 75 minutes a week (5 days a week, 15 minutes a day).

6)                  Have fun!!!


 

REWARDS / CONSEQUENCES


 

1)                  Students with a completed practice sheet showing at least 75 minutes for the week and a parent signature will receive a Jolly Rancher.

2)                  The school with the best overall attendance for All-City and lessons will get a surprise at the end of the year.

3)                  Students will sometimes be assigned songs to practice and perform in class in order to receive a Jolly Rancher, sticker, or other reward.  Songs and rewards    

                      are chosen by the teacher.

4)                  Parents will be called if a student has three or more unexcused absences within a grading period.   This includes both lessons and All-City practices.