ASSIGNMENTS
Turning in your work when it's due shows this important habit that helps the whole group stay on track.
What is responsibility? (or What is turning assignments in on time?)
Stopping your instrument immediately when the director asks for attention and waiting quietly for the next instruction.
What is listening? (What is respect? or What is self control?)
Using your device or music app only for class-related tasks instead of scrolling or chatting.
What is responsibility?
You should use these two things every day in class along with your instrument.
What is a method book and a pencil?
You should arrive on time and go directly to this spot.
What is your assigned seat?
When you stay on task during assignments instead of wasting time, you're showing this skill.
What is using class time wisely?
Using kind, polite, and encouraging words towards classmates, even when someone makes a mistake.
What is being nice? (What is showing kindness? or What is being respectful?)
Respecting other's work by not copying their work or touching their instrument.
What is honesty and respect for intellectual property?
What is care?
You should stay in your seat unless you have this.
What is permission to move?
Listening carefully and doing what's asked the first time saves rehearsal time and helps everyone learn faster.
What is following directions the first time?
Listening carefully, playing only when it's your turn, and staying engaged throughout rehearsal.
What is following the directions? (or What is contributing to a productive rehearsal?)
Checking your submission before turning it in to make sure it meets expectations.
What is quality and accountability?
After class, your materials music books should be returned to this place.
What is the crate on the table?
Before class starts, or only if it's an emergency, you should take care of this so learning isn't interrupted.
What is getting a drink of water or using the restroom?
Thoughtfully completing your Weekly Check-In, including giving responses that are more than "no," "nuthin," or "idk" shows this quality.
What is effort? (or what is responsibility?)
Taking care of your own space, keeping it clean, putting your chair back, and handling instruments and materials responsibly.
What is respecting people and property?
Following directions for using technology without repeated reminders.
What is following directions the first time?
After class, your instrument should be stored here.
What is neatly in the cabinets or lockers?
When the timer on the board goes off, you should do this.
What is be ready to focus and learn?
When your eyes are on your music and your mind is on the task, you're showing this essential rehearsal habit.
What is being focused or engaged?
Contributing during class, focusing on ensemble success over individual attention.
What is team and pride in the group?
This is what you should do if you don't understand something that is being asked of you.
What is ask the teacher for help?
If something is broken or not working, you should do this right away.
What is tell Mrs. Record?
You should only use this device as directed, and put it under your chair when it is not needed for class.
What is your chromebook?