Grading Policy

• Grades will be based on rehearsal technique, home practice, playing quizzes, improvement and attendance at lessons and performances.

• All playing quizzes can be retaken at lunch if a student is unhappy with their grade.

• Grade Categories in PowerSchool: Lessons, Class Participation, Playing Quiz, Concert

• Winter Concert will now make up most of your second marking period grade

• Final Exam: Spring Concert preparedness and performance

Student Expectations

• Practice all music and scales at home when needed

• Attend lessons regularly and be on time and prepared for all rehearsals

• Attend any extra rehearsals, performing field trips and all concerts

• Play with proper technique and good posture

• Work together as a team, be positive and always try to improve

• Keep cell phones in backpacks

Lessons

• Small group lessons will be a pull-out of class rotation through every period and/or at lunch.

• Students can miss two lessons per marking period. Their third absence must be made up during lunch. (Private lessons-only exception)

(Lesson Schedules will be posted on google classroom)

Home Practice

• Please practice any bow technique, scales and vibrato basics taught during class.

• Concert music and any other additional lesson material should be practiced as needed.

Governor Livingston High School

Kathryn Connolly,