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 three zeroes. 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 Links to recordings CHARMS Most General Band Info

OBJECTIVE TESTS OUR GOAL IS FOR YOUR STUDENT TO MASTER EACH TESTED SKILL  Objective Sheets- 1 per six weeks  Students will keep this in their 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 Paul Fellows1 Students must receive a in all 5 categories to pass an objective Mr. Fellows would need to come before or after school to make-up this objective.

PRACTICE RECORDS Due each Wednesday Each day practiced should be initialed Must contain a Parent Signature Will be accepted one day late(Thursday) for 10 points off 6 Quality Practice Sessions = 100 Some practice records will have specific items for students to work on

CONCERT UNIFORM  S.C. Lee Band Polo Shirt  Blue Jeans  Black Slacks  Black Shoes  Black Socks  White Button Up Shirt

IMPORTANT 7 TH & 8 TH GRADE DATES  September 11 th – Combined HS Football Game (8 th Only)  September 17 th – Spirit Spectacular (7 th and 8 th )  September 22 nd – 8 th Grade Football Game (7 th and 8 th )  September 28 th – 7 th Grade Football Game (7 th and 8 th )  November 1 st – Fall Concert (7 th and 8 th )  November 7 th – All-Region Band Auditions (HW & WS; SB opt.)  December 15 th Christmas Concert (All Bands)

FUNDRAISING Profits from fundraisers are used to fund student activities throughout the school year.  Fall Fundraiser – September 2 – September 16  Catalog  Spring Fundraiser – January 6 – January 20  Worlds Finest Chocolate

COMMUNICATION – REMIND MESSAGES Text message reminders No real #’s exchanged Students cannot text back Permanent record of all sent messages Beginning Band- Text to 81010

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 are 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 Lawrence Varela-Halbert Jr. – Assistant Director Adam Apolinar – Assistant Director