Music Classroom Rules and Policies

*ZAHNOW MUSIC ROOM RULES:

  1. Follow Directions
  2. Be kind and helpful to others
  3. Raise your hand to speak
  4. Enter and leave the room quietly

CONSEQUENCES:

Verbal Warning

Written Warning (student name on clipboard=loss of class reward sticker for the day)

One Checkmark=Lose a recess

Two Checkmarks=Lose a recess + Parents are notified

Three Checkmarks=Removal from music room to Office+ Parents Notified+ Loss of recess or other consequences to be determined by Principal and myself.

The teacher reserves the right to remove a student immediately from the classroom if the student behaves in a violent or extremely disrespectful manner.

*Please note that all of my classroom rules and consequences are aligned with our schoolwide rules known as the BULLDOG B'S:

Be Respectful

Be Responsible

Be Safe

MUSIC GRADING POLICY  

3= Successfully meets standards (Consistently grasps and applies musical concepts, processes, and skills.) 

2= Progressing (Beginning to understand and apply key musical concepts, processes, and skills) 

1=Needs Support (Not yet grasping key concepts, processes, and skills)

All students are evaluated in two categories:  classroom participation and music skills.  Students are tested at the end of each unit of study.  The music skills are assessed in a variety of ways, including (but not limited to) written tests, worksheets, classroom performances, audio and videotaping, and skill checklists.  Every student is expected to participate fully in music class by singing, moving to music, playing instruments, or completing assigned small group or individual tasks.  Each day I observe the students and note which ones are not participating.  At the end of the quarter, the number of checkmarks each student receives for non-participation determines the number grade on the report card.  0-3 checks=3, 4checks=2, 5 or more checks=1. 

ROGERS MUSIC RULES: (Please note that these rules are slightly different, but are consistent for 2nd and 3rd grade!)

1. Be Respectful

2. Be Responsible

3. Be Safe

4. Choose your attitude:  Try your best, stay positive, stay focused!

ROGERS CONSEQUENCES:

1st offense: Verbal Warning

2nd offense: YELLOW=student fills out behavior check sheet to be signed by parent and returned.

3rd offense: RED=student is removed from class and goes to principal's office.