CITIZENSHIP GRADING:
All students start each term with an "S" in citizenship
No one's citizenship is final until the end of the term.
CMMS has a school-wide rubric for determining Citizenship grades. We have defined the following as student behaviors that support learning: Participation, Missing and/or Late Assignments & Assessments, Following Class Rules & Procedures, and Tardiness. Some of these student behaviors are also included in the state standards that make up the letter grade in the Fine & Performing Arts (especially participating and working within classroom procedures to make ensemble and group work effective in addition to attending rehearsals on time). Good rehearsal procedure dictates that we do everything together or NOT AT ALL. Students will need to be ready to effectively work as an entire group and to be supportive of individuals as they perform by themselves or as part of a group. This supportive and accepting environment will help each individual to feel comfortable as they work to improve their skills.
Students who are disrespectful to other performers and have difficulty appropriately supporting their classmates will need to be removed, have their Citizenship grade dropped, and may be asked to find another class. Please be aware that gum is not allowed in the Choir room, during class, or during performance.
In Skyward I track absences & tardies as assignments with specific dates listed in the comments. Absences over 5 for the term MUST BE MADE UP - see Ms Swallow for details.
Quick Rehearsal Guidelines
No one's citizenship is final until the end of the term.
CMMS has a school-wide rubric for determining Citizenship grades. We have defined the following as student behaviors that support learning: Participation, Missing and/or Late Assignments & Assessments, Following Class Rules & Procedures, and Tardiness. Some of these student behaviors are also included in the state standards that make up the letter grade in the Fine & Performing Arts (especially participating and working within classroom procedures to make ensemble and group work effective in addition to attending rehearsals on time). Good rehearsal procedure dictates that we do everything together or NOT AT ALL. Students will need to be ready to effectively work as an entire group and to be supportive of individuals as they perform by themselves or as part of a group. This supportive and accepting environment will help each individual to feel comfortable as they work to improve their skills.
Students who are disrespectful to other performers and have difficulty appropriately supporting their classmates will need to be removed, have their Citizenship grade dropped, and may be asked to find another class. Please be aware that gum is not allowed in the Choir room, during class, or during performance.
In Skyward I track absences & tardies as assignments with specific dates listed in the comments. Absences over 5 for the term MUST BE MADE UP - see Ms Swallow for details.
Quick Rehearsal Guidelines
- No gum, food, or drink (except water in a sealable container)
- Ms Swallow does NOT give out hall passes -- bring everything you will need; use the bathroom during passing period; emergencies & medical concerns are handled on an individual student basis
- Students will be fined: $3.00 per piece for missing or damaged music; to repair or replace instruments &/or equipment they damage;