Rules
What is Ms. Nichols #1 Classroom rule?
Respect yourself and others
What does the word "materials" in the first procedure - Gather materials - mean?
Materials refers to anything you would need to complete the daily tasks in this class. For example a pencil and your music appreciation binder.
Are you expected to participate in this class?
Yes. Participation is vital. Ms. Nichols can only help you if you are attempting to do the activity. Modifications will be made as needed per student.
What are the two ways to contact Ms. Nichols?
Via her school email or her classroom phone. Send all emails to nichok@pcps.us NOT @student.pcps.us
Find and point the "__(color)__Zone" Sign in this classroom in 10 seconds or less.
Your time starts now.
Can you have food or drink (without a lid) in this classroom that was not provided by Ms. Nichols?
No. No food, and no drinks without lids unless Ms. Nichols gave it to us.
What is the bathroom pass procedure for this class?
- Raise your hand from your assigned seat
-Wait to be called on
- Ask to go to the restroom
- If a pass is available: take a pass and sign out on the kiosk and end your pass when you get back.
- If a pass isn't available: wait till a pass is available.
Should you put your name on everything you turn in?
Yes. Anything without a name will not be graded.
Are projects worth more in the grade book than tests and quizes?
Yes!
solo projects - 30%
team projects - 30%
test/quizzes - 20%
Make up a secret handshake with someone and perform the perfected version of it in 10 seconds or less.
Your time starts now!
Show me how to ask a question in this classroom.
- Sit in assigned seat.
- Raise your hand.
- Wait silently and patiently to be called on.
What does "Be ready" mean?
It means you have followed all the previous procedures and are now silently and patiently waiting for instruction.
Are you expected to LOVE every genre or project we do in this class?
How can you earn bonus points in this class?
By attending any PCPS band, choir, orchestra, or theatre concerts/performances AND providing proof.
-Proof: a playbill, program, or picture of the stage
email pictures to Ms. Nichols DO NOT BRING YOUR PHONE OUT.
High Five everyone in the classroom in 15 seconds or less
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Does the "you break it you buy it" rule apply to the instruments in Ms. Nichols classroom even though they are expensive?
Yes. If you intentionally break an instrument in Ms. Nichols classroom you will be held responsible for financially replacing it it.
How are rules and procedures different? I.E. What is a rule and what is a procedure?
- A rule tells us what is and is not allowed to keep us safe and organized in this class.
- A procedure is a step by step method to keep us prepared for every day in this class.
Are you expected to keep track of any paperwork given to you in this class? Will you be given an extra copy if you lose the original?
You are expected to keep track of all of your paper work in your binder. You will NOT be given an extra copy if you lose your original.
What time does class start?
2:21pm
Have a staring contest with someone at your table. If you win you get the points!
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What is the late work policy?
Ms. Nichols will accept ANY late work so long as it is turned in during the same month it was assigned.
What are the procedures in order?
1: Gather materials
2: Sit in assigned seat
3: Read the board
4: Be ready
Should you speak with Ms. Nichols if you are ever having any kind of trouble in this class?
Yes! If there is ever anything prohibiting you from completing your work in this class please speak to Ms. Nichols ASAP!
Will you pass this class if you don't do any of the listening activities? They are only 20% of your overall grade.
No! you must complete all your work to pass.
Teach someone your signature dance move in 15 seconds or less.
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