Rules
This item is forbidden in choir
Gum
Required daily materials
Binder and a pencil
Unpreparedness
No pencil, no binder OR binder in poor condition
Hard Copies of Music
RMS - On the smaller shelf above the binder shelf; look for your class' column
RHS - To the right of the folders on the choir shelf
Total Point Value
300
Only beverage allowed
Water
Cell Phones
RMS - Off and in your locker - If Mrs. Hayden sees it, she will confiscate it.
RHS - No Cell, Bell to Bell. One warning, and I confiscate and write a discipline referral.
2 Examples of Disruptive Behavior
Excessive talking without permission
Shouting across the room
Making noises or singing inappropriately (screaming, squealing, growling, or any other vocally damaging act)
Inappropriate comments
Causing outbursts
Any other action that derails the productivity of the rehearsal and prevents you or your peers from learning and modeling proper rehearsal skills.
Fire/Tornado/Lockdown Drills
Answers vary
How many for your choir?
6th Grade - 2 (Winter/Spring)
7th/8th - 3 (Winter/Spring/Recognition)
RHS - Minimum 4 (Winter/Spaghetti Dinner/Spring/Graduation)
Drinking fountain
First 5/Last 5 - Bring a water bottle
If my section isn't rehearsing, I...
Stand/sit quietly and review music
Tardiness Policy
Do not stop at the restroom, or your locker, to talk to friends in the hallway, etc.—come to class, get out your music, and get ready to sing
Contacting Mrs. Hayden
Email is best - hayden@roversk12.org
Dress Code
RMS - Music Department Polo, Black pants/Long black skirt, black shoes
RHS - RHS Uniform, black dress shoes
Restroom Policy
First/Last 5 minutes of class.
Define "active participation"
Singing to the best of your ability at an audible level and not mumbling or lip syncing
Disrespect - 3 Examples
Arguing, rude/hurtful comments, bullying, fighting, intentionally undermining the instructional processes of the course, or any other generally unethical behaviors towards Mrs. Hayden or your ensemble.
Section Quizzes - Define and Explain Purpose
Group tests promoting cooperation, participation, and musical competency amongst all members
Makeup Assignment
Perform the concert music alone for Mrs. Hayden
Name all Daily 5 categories
On task, Prepared, On time, Attitude, Musical Participation
Define "respecting others"
You do not have to be best friends with everyone, but you do not get to treat others badly.
Lack of Participation
You are expected to actively participate, and use your music appropriately when asked to do so.
Substitute Teacher - What to do
1. Check Google Classroom
2. Do the assignment
3. Follow directions
Purpose Of Performances
Final product that shows the performance skills that are reinforced in daily rehearsals.