1. 8th Grade Symphonic Band 7th Grade Concert Band Beginning Band
Welcome to Band!

2. Contact Information
Mrs. Jennifer Juarros
Office Hours:
Before & after school by appointment

3. Electives Mission Statement:
The mission of the Sossaman Middle School Electives is to inspire students to realize their full potential by providing the knowledge and skills for future success. Electives provide a comprehensive learning environment to develop essential life skills, complement and support core subjects, and enhance the overall learning experience.

4. Financial Responsibilities
Instrument
Supplies – see teacher page
Band Shirt – I will be sending out order forms in August
Black pants or skirt and black shoes. Think black from the waist down
Percussion pays a $75 instrument usage fee
If you would like to donate any items, I am always in need of tissue, Clorox wipes & 9 batteries

5. Performances
Must be on time, dressed in concert attire and remain for entire performance.
Sept Fall Concert – 7th Concert and 8th Symphonic SMS gym
Oct HHS Football Game HHS time TBA– 8th grade Symphonic Band
Dec. 14 Winter Concert – all SMS gym
Jan. 24 Band Bash Recruiting Concerts – 8th grade Symphonic HCPA time TBA
March 6 Spring Dinner/Dessert Concert – all bands SMS Courtyard
May End of the Year Concert – all SMS gym
8th grade Symphonic band performs at school pep assemblies and other events during school hours.
Other possible performances/activities:
8th grade Symphonic Band Disney Soundtrack Disneyland (dependent on school board approval)
Perform at Fine Arts Festival
Concert and Beginning Band to the MIM

6. A Typical Rehearsal… Warm-up – Long Tones and Technical Exercises
Scales
Sight-read Music
Rehearse Concert Music
Playing assessments on Fridays
Based on state music standards

7. Other Music Opportunities
Jazz Band
Winter Percussion

8. Grading Weekly Participation Assessment 35%
Coming to class prepared and rehearsing appropriately
Weekly Playing Assessments 35%
Weekly test is announced on Monday and it is something we work on in class
Performances 30%
Students must make up absences
Students may re-take playing quizzes

9. Class Expectations Respect Be prepared and ready to learn on time
Yourself
Others
Equipment
Be prepared and ready to learn on time
Instrument
Band Binder with all music
Pencil
Ready to learn
Never Give Up
Practice!

10. Classroom Management Plan
If a behavior problem arises, the following consequence plan will take place:
Verbal Warning
Parent Contacted
Office referral
If a single behavioral interaction is a serious violation, a student can expect to be immediately referred to Administration and/or removed from class.

11. ASD – After School Detention
Not prepared – instrument & binder
Tardy to class
Homework

12. TAX CREDIT
Please consider making a donation through tax credit to the Sossaman Middle School Band Program.
Up to $200 per individual OR $400 per couple.
THANK YOU
Thank you so much for sending me such wonderful kids to teach and share my love of music with! I believe that I have THE BEST students on campus!
Mrs. J

13. Thank You!
Thank you so much for sending me such wonderful kids to teach and share my love of music with! I believe that I have THE BEST students on campus!
Mrs. J