PERFORMING GIRLS CHOIR (ADVANCED SSA)
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT 2016-17
Mrs. Bement or 476-5260
OBJECTIVE Advance SSA choir is an auditioned group of 8th and 9th grade girls
voices that focuses on developing vocal quality, range, and proper
use of the voice. Students perform SSA music, and sometimes songs with choreography.
This group participates in the District Choir Festival, and Solo and Ensemble Festival.
State Core Standards of creating a beautiful tone, demonstrating productive rehearsal
habits, performing varied repertoire, analyzing and evaluating musical examples, and
experiencing how music connects us to history, culture, heritage, and community are
taught in this class.
FEEs = $30.00A $15 music fee is required. This may or may not have been
collected at registration, andshould be paid in the office. A receipt needs to be taken to Mrs. Bementby the end of the first term. Fee waiver students must send a note that they are exempt from this fee. A uniform rental fee, not covered by fee waivers, of $15.00 is due for this class, as well.
CONCERTConcert performances are part of the class curriculum. They are
ATTENDANCE not considered extra-curricular events. For this reason, attendance
POLICY at all concerts is required. Students who do not participate in a
performance will not receive points for that event. Only extreme emergencies will be considered as excuses for missing concerts. Concert absences must be pre-approved. All Concerts will be held at Roy High School, except the District choir festival in February.
Oct 18 6:30 pm Roy High large auditorium
Dec. 14 6:30 pm Roy High large auditorium
Feb. 15 7:00 pm WSU Austad auditorium District Choir Festival
March 21 4:30-7:00 pm Orion Junior High Solo/ensemble Festival
May 16 6:30 pm Roy Junior High gym
Please arrive ½ an hour early for all of these performances.
CONCERT Dress for all concerts is the performing girls dress, black shoes, and
DRESS pantyhose.
Classroom 1) FOLLOW DIRECTIONS (This includes all school rules & dress code)
Rules2) BE IN YOUR SEAT BEFORE THE BELL RINGS
3) BRING PENCIL EVERY DAY
4) USE OF EQUIPMENT IS BY PERMISSION ONLY. THIS
INCLUDES PIANO, CHALK BOARD, MARKER BOARD,
COMPUTER AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT.
5) NO GUM, POP, CANDY, ETC. WATER BOTTLES ARE
ALLOWED AND ENCOURAGED.
6) NO PUT DOWNS, NAME CALLING, BULLYING, HARASSMENT
7) CELL PHONES AND IPADS WILL BE USED FOR QUIZZES AND
TESTS DURING CLASS. THIS IS THE ONLY USE ALLOWED
DURING CLASS FOR THESE DEVICES. ELECTRONIC DEVICES
ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE PLUGGED INTO WALL OUTLETS.
Grading91-100 A71-80 C 0-60F
81-90 B 61-70 D
CONCERTS = 50 points. Perfect attendance in class will give you a “B” grade. In order to earn an “A”, you must attend the concert.
Points will be subtracted for:
- Absence from regular rehearsal -10 points
- Tardy to regular rehearsal -5 point
- Absence from concert -50 points
- Negative contribution to the group up to -10 points
Music not prepared or memorized; continual talking
In rehearsals, bad posture, lost music, gum chewing,
Not marking music as directed.
Make up work:
We encourage all Razorbacks to be responsible in completing assignments and projects on time. When students are not able to finish their assignments by the designated date, the opportunity will remain for them to complete and submit their work within one week of the original due date for a maximum of 70% of the points.
*Concerning late work, teachers reserve the right to work with students on an individual basis that may be less limiting, but not more restrictive than the policy.
If a concert is missed, please see Mrs. Bement for details on making up the points.
Citizenship These grades will be determined by the guidelines set forth in Roy Jr.
High’s Student handbook. All students enter the classroom with an “S” in
citizenship. Extraordinary behavior must be maintained to receive an “H”. An “N” will be assigned to students who exhibit inappropriate behavior in the classroom (including back-talk or sass) or who receive4 tardies. “U” will be assigned to students who continually exhibit extreme unacceptable behavior, or after 6 tardies.
NOTIFICATION Updating of both letter and citizenship grades is done daily on the
OF FAILURE OR district “My Weber the Portal” website. Checking your personal
LOSS OF CREDIT progress on a regular basis is encouraged.
MUSIC USE Music is expensive and must be returned in good condition. Students may
mark the music with pencil ONLY and erase marks before the music is returned. A fee will be assessed for lost or damaged music. Folders will be shared by individuals as needed. In this case, all who use a shared folder will share equal responsibility for the care of the music and folder.
VIDEOS The Weber district policy on video usage prohibits films to be shown for
IN CLASS reasons other than instructional purposes. Films shown in junior high
schools must be “G” rated. “PG” rated videos can be shown with parent and building administrator approval. Please sign the accompanying permission slip if you are willing to allow your child to view a PG rated video at some time during the school year. All films shown inclass will be used to augment instruction and correlated to instructional objectives. Students will be accountable for their participation and the accompanying activities and assignments (worksheets, discussions, etc.). The use of videos during class will be very limited and applied only when it will make a positive impact to achieve instructional objectives.
BUS TRAVEL A permission slip is included in this disclosure concerning travel
PERMISSION occurring during the school day such as district solo and ensemble
SLIP festival, district choir festival, and concert tours to the elementary
School. This is a blanket permission slip covering events listed on the calendar. If an activity is planned which does not appear on the calendar, a separate permission slip will be sent home with your student. This permission slip does not take away your right to contact the teacher at any time to withdraw permission for a specific event.
Bement’s BLOG You are encouraged to visit Mrs. Bement’s blog at
or visit the district web page, click on
“Blogs”, and find missing assignments, concert dates,forms,
pictures, and other fun stuff to keep you informed on our class activities. Roy Junior High’s Web page also contains a school calendar. Class information, scores, grades, and attendance may be found on wsdinfo.net. Pictures of students may appear on these web spaces, without names attached to them, unless I am notified otherwise.
BIRTHDAYSBirthdays will be celebrated every month on our early out days.
Students with birthdays in August & September will be recognized on the September schedule; birthdays in June & July will be celebrated on the May early out day. The class presidency will organize and lead the recognition of birthdays.
PERFORMING GIRLS DISCLOSURE SIGNATURES
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(PRINT STUDENT’S NAME) (Class period) (Date)
I have viewed the full disclosure document either online or during class and accept the
terms set forth therein.
“My Weber the Portal” is the source for checking grades online.
I give permission for my child’s picture to appear on posters or the choir blog. (Names
will not be attached to these pictures.)
I will dress appropriately for every concert.
I am allowed to view a “PG” rated video during class time.
I understand there is a choir fee of $15.00, that needs to be paid in the office. A uniform
rental fee of $15.00 is also due. This fee is not covered by a fee waiver. The
receipt needs to be handed in to Mrs. Bement.
I have received the concert dates for this school year. They are:
Oct 18 6:30 pm Roy High large auditorium
Dec. 14 6:30 pm Roy High large auditorium
Feb 15 7:00 pm WSU Austad auditorium District Choir Festival
March 21 4:40-7:00 pm Orion Jr. High Solo/Ensemble Festival
May 16 6:30 pm Roy Junior High gym
Please arrive ½ an hour early for all of these performances.
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(Student signature) (Parent/guardian signature)
Email address______(Parent)
Email address______(student)
Do you play the piano? ______yes ______no
Could you accompany the choir during a concert? ______yes ______no
Could you play parts for a sectional rehearsal in class ______yes ______no