S.C. LEE JH COUGAR BAND “Demand Excellence”
HANDBOOK OVERVIEW Eligibility All classes must be passed (70) in order to participate in extra-curricular activities Concerts are considered curricular and not subject to eligibility requirements Attendance An unexcused absence from a rehearsal or performance will result in a grade deduction. Excuses are only accepted in the event of absence from school or family emergency. Not having a ride is not an acceptable excuse for missing a rehearsal/performance. Schedules are given far enough in advance for arrangements to be made. School Owned Instruments If, in the opinion of a CCISD director, a school-owned instrument is not being properly maintained or cared for at anytime of the school year, it is the director’s prerogative to remove the instrument from the student’s care. Concert Etiquette 1. Remove all hats upon entering the performance hall. 2. No food or drink is permitted at any time. 3. Turn off all cell phones, pagers, and watch alarms. 4. Audience members are asked to remain quiet during the performance. Remember that the acoustics that allow you to enjoy the performance also enhance extraneous noise in the theatre. 5. Recordings are made of most performances, so if bringing small children, please sit near an exit or on the aisle in case you have to leave suddenly. 6. Remain seated. Do not leave or enter the auditorium while a group is performing. If you absolutely must leave before a group is finished, please wait and do so only between selections. 7. Applaud the performers on stage after a selection but not between movements of a song. In a formal concert setting, whistling and shouting are inappropriate
OUR WEBSITE The easiest/best place to find: Calendars Upcoming Events Handbook/Important Forms Director Contact Information Replacement Notebook Materials Links to recordings CHARMS Most General Band Info
OBJECTIVE TESTS OUR GOAL IS FOR YOU STUDENT TO MASTER EACH TESTED SKILL Objective Sheets- 1 per six weeks Students will keep in the binder Usually tested every Thursday Objectives are graded on mastery (100 or 0) Grade raised to 50 after first make-up attempt May be attempted as many times as needed during grading period Evelyn Binkard1 Students must receive a in all 5 categories to pass an objective Mrs. Binkard would need to come before or after school to make-up this objective.
PRACTICE RECORDS Due each Tuesday Each day practiced should be initialed Must contain a Parent Signature Will be accepted one day late for 10 points off 6 Quality Practice Sessions = 100
CONCERT UNIFORM Beginning Band T-Shirt Blue Jeans
IMPORTANT BEGINNING BAND DATES Week of October 28 th – Beginner concerts throughout the week December 16 th – Concert March 3 rd – Beginner Solo Contest May 16 th – Beginner Trip to Waco (during school) May 19 th – Beginner Spring Concert
FUNDRAISING Profits from fundraisers are used to fund student activities throughout the school year. Fall Fundraiser – September 4 – September 18 Catalog Spring Fundraiser – January 8 – January 22 Worlds Finest Chocolate - $1 Bars
COMMUNICATION – REMIND101 Text message reminders No real #’s exchanged Students cannot text back Permanent record of all sent messages Beginning Band- to (515)
COMMUNICATION - CHARMS Update contact information Check your students account balance. Steps to Log In- 1.Click green ENTER/LOGIN link 2.Parent/Student/Member Login 3.School Code: SCLeeJHBand 4.Password: Your students school ID # (password can be changed once you’ve logged in) There is also a CHARMS App available for iPhone
SOCIAL MEDIA We currently working on multiple social media outlets to keep in touch with parents
OUR COMMITMENT To provide your child with a meaningful musical experience every day To provide a safe environment for students to learn To challenge students to become better citizens Always Demand Excellence from each and every student
THANK YOU Please always feel to contact us with any questions, concerns or suggestions Paul Fellows – Director Jason Crump – Associate Director Evelyn Binkard – Assistant Director