RULES AND CONSEQUENCES

RULES
1. Follow directions the first time given.
2. Bring instrument, pencil, and music to rehearsal.
3. Be ready to begin class on time.
4. When the conductor is on the podium, it is WORK TIME.
5. Raise your hand and wait to be called on before speaking.
6. Keep hands, feet, and instrument to yourself.
7. No blasting, honking, or pounding of instrument.

CONSEQUENCES (FOR BREAKING THE ABOVE RULES)
1. Warning = Name written down
2. Second Offense = Talk to the director after class; one- or three-point infraction given
3. Third Offense = Five-point infraction and student is sent out of the room

SEVERE CLAUSE
Swearing, bodily harm to others or fighting, vandalism, or insubordination (talking back or without respect to the teacher) = consquence #3 and possible administrative action.

FORGETTING INSTRUMENT, MUSIC, OR PENCIL
The first time a student forgets her materials, it is a warning.  The second time a student forgets in the same quarter, it is a one-point infraction.  The third time a student forgets in the same quarter, it is a three-point infraction.

CO-CURRICULAR BAND ACTIVITIES
A student's overall behavior and grades affect any co-curricular field trips that she may take with the band.   A student's honor level and/or name on the "in-eligible list" will cause that student to miss all co-curricular band activities including field trips, Solo & Ensemble Festival, and jazz band practices and performances.

CONCERTS
Students are required to attend all performances unless a written excuse from a parent is given to the director at least two weeks prior to the event.  The exception to this rule is a student who becomes ill the day of the concert.   If that student is too ill to attend school, we assume they will not be able to attend the concert.  Students are also required to follow the dress code.

Students receive points for concert attendence--it is the band equivalent of a final exam.  If a student misses a concert (for whatever reason), a make-up assignment will be given.