GMS MISSED LESSON POLICY

The band directors at Greenville Middle school feel that it is very important for every band student to receive one lesson per week.  A weekly lesson allows all students to have an opportunity to receive one-on-one attention from a teacher, to practice and prepare their music for feedback, and to further their own understanding of the music in an effort to improve the overall sound of the band.

When a student misses a lesson, our educational objectives are not met.  First, the missing student is not receiving individual attention; second, that student is not receiving any feedback on his music; and finally, that student is not improving his playing.  The end result is that the missing student is not learning and is not being a positive, contributing member of the group.

For the reasons stated above, the GMS Band Department has adopted the following Missed Lesson Policy:

Absences for the following reasons are considered EXCUSED and will be allowed to be made-up with a grade penalty:

Any excused absence from school (illness, doctor appointment, etc.)

School-sponsored field trip or early dismissal for co-curricular activity

Early Release, Teacher In-Service Days, School Vacations, etc...

The band director is absent and there is no substitute teacher

Any other reason which has been Pre-Approved by the instructor.  (Class exams and class projects fall under this rule.)

Absences for any other reason will be considered UNEXCUSED.  Students will be allowed to make-up ONE lesson per quarter due to unexcused absence.  Any other unexcused absences will be considered "no shows" and a grade of 0 will be earned.

Being in band means that the student is willing and able to handle the extra responsibility band requires!