Easy steps to an A in choir.

Being in choir does not mean that you will automatically get an A, but everyone can earn an A by simply doing the work, going to the performances and doing their best in class.

General Goals and Objectives of the Choir Program at North:
1. To motivate students by making music fun.
2. To expose students to a wide range of music literature
3. To create a positive environment that provides for group and individual success,
     while encouraging social, emotional and academic development.
4. To promote the Boise School District values of Respect, Dignity, Responsibility,
     Honesty and Teamwork.
5. To prepare students for in-depth instruction and participation in the elective high
     school program.

Daily notebook: Each choir student will keep a daily notebook for written work and for recording participation points. Your grade depends on this notebook!!! Please don’t take it out of the choir room.

GRADING SYSTEM
There are two areas which determine your grade in Choir
1. Participation (75% of total grade)
This includes daily participation points as well as participation in performances.
2. Written work (25% of total grade)
This includes daily notebook, quizzes and tests.

Participation
Our goal is 100% participation by 100% of the choir 100% of the time.
Daily participation: Every day you will receive 1 point for each of the following expectations

5 a Day
1. Be on time to class, in place with notebook and music folder.
2. Have a pencil ready at all times.
3. Give full attention to director during class.
4. Absolutely NO gum or candy.
5. Maintain good singing posture while sitting or standing.

Performances
Attendance and participation at scheduled performances is a class requirement. Each performance is worth between 50 and 100 points. Each student and family will be provided with a performance schedule.
***Written excuses***
Written excuses from parents/guardians are required no later than two days following a missed performance. Absences will be excused for reasons of illness or family emergency. Students who miss a concert or other performance will be expected to complete an alternate assignment.

Written Work (Theory)
This is where we learn the language of music and how to read it.
SOD stands for sign of the day. You will have a music term or symbol every day that you will copy into your class notebook. Quizzes and tests cover the SODs.

1st quarter units:
Music Symbols with quiz
Note Values and Time Signatures with quiz
2nd quarter units:
Dynamics with quiz
Note Names and Notes on the Keyboard with quiz
1st Semester Final Test covering 1st and 2nd quarters

3rd quarter:
Tempos with quiz
Intervals with quiz
4th quarter:
Key Signatures (Major Keys) with quiz
Articulation in Music with quiz
2nd Semester Final Test covering 3rd and 4th quarters

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