School Rules
Classroom Rules
Why is Music/Art Important
What are we doing this year?
Other Stuff
100
Shorts and skirts must go to your finger tips and and shorts must have a 3 inch inseam
How long must shorts and skirts be?
100
Happily = "Ok or Yes Ma'm" Quickly = Do it right away Completely= Do all of the instruction - including what is already implied. Do what you know is expected.
What is Happily, Quickly, Completely?
100
These "roadways" help you learn better and faster in all subjects.
What do "pathways between the sides of your brain" do for you?
100
Singing/boomwhackers, Dulicmers, Guitars, Art *hint* it has something to do with the list being in a certain way
What is the order of things/instruments/art we are doing this year?
100
Starts in October From 1:50-2:30 (last period of the day after 7th)
When does I-time start? What time of the day will it be offered?
200
I-pods, Mp3 players, game-boys, computer games, digital cameras and other recreational items are not allowed in the classrooms.
What is the rule for electronic devices in school?
200
All music-making or talking must stop when the teacher gives the hand signal.
What is the rule for when the teacher gives a hand-signal?
200
Using these instruments helps you use both sides of your brain, which in turn helps with coordination and also making your brain learn faster.
What does learning about dulcimers, guitars, or piano help with?
200
No. Our performances are only in class
Will we have performances in front of the school this year?
200
You can choose almost anything..... choir, band, orchestra, games, science experiments, guitar etc
What can I choose to do during I-time?
300
1-day suspension (not related to guns, knives, drugs, alcohol or violence)
How many days suspension do you get for an inexcused absence (skipping school)
300
You should never touch any instrument that is not yours and that you have not been given permission to use.
What is the rule for the instruments in our classroom?
300
It can help you express things you would be afraid to do with just words.
What can Music/Art do for you emotionally?
300
We will have a final at the end of each quarter and this is what we will do: Perform a short song of your choice with your instrument; Perform a melody you and your group create with your instrument; Write out the rhythms and notes to your songs.
Will we have a final at the end of each quarter? What will we have to do for our final project for each quarter/instrument?
300
No. you will not get to choose I-time. You will get help during this time on any subject you need help with.
If I'm behind in any subject, will I get to do I-time?
400
What you must get from the office if you are late to any class.
What is a late slip?
400
There is no talking while the teacher is working.
What is rule for talking while the teacher is working?
400
Most music is expressed using sounds of all kinds but art is expressed using the sense of sight.
What is the difference between music and art?
400
Watercolor drawing writing (about our art)
What will we do in art?
400
You should not wait to get help. Get help now so that you won't get too far behind.
Should I wait to see if I will understand a problem or subject as we go through the year?
500
No. According to the Student Handbook, "Clothing is to fit. Sagging pants, or extremely oversized clothing are not to be worn. Pants must be worn at the waist line and cover underwear.
Can you wear clothes that are too big for you?
500
It will not be tolerated......ever.
What is rule for bullying in my classroom.
500
Music is everywhere. There is no place music is not played.
Where is music NOT ever played?
500
Yes. There will be writing about your music final project and telling me what you liked/didn't like and how the performance can help you in your real life.
Will we do any writing in our class?
500
No, you cannot wear hats. No, you cannot wear fish net stockings
Can I wear hats to school? Can I wear fish net stockings?