1. S.C. LEE JH COUGAR BAND “Demand Excellence”

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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

6. CONCERT UNIFORM  Beginning Band T-Shirt  Blue Jeans

7. 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

8. 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

9. COMMUNICATION – REMIND101 Text message reminders No real #’s exchanged Students cannot text back Permanent record of all sent messages Beginning Band- Text @LeeBand to (515) 393-2908

10. 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) www.charmsoffice.com There is also a CHARMS App available for iPhone

11. SOCIAL MEDIA  We currently working on multiple social media outlets to keep in touch with parents

12. 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

13. THANK YOU Please always feel to contact us with any questions, concerns or suggestions Paul Fellows – Director paulf@ccisd.com Jason Crump – Associate Director crumpj@ccisd.com Evelyn Binkard – Assistant Director binkarde@ccisd.com