Canyon Vista Middle School Electives - Orchestra

Grading

Grading Procedures

1. Daily Participation (30% of grade)

Each student will receive 100 points on Monday of each week. Points will be deducted during the week for the following:

Forgetting instrument (10 points) or music binder (5 points)
Lack of participation in class activities.

2. Practice Records (30% of grade)

The importance of regular, daily practice cannot be overemphasized. Every Canyon Vista Orchestra student will be given a practice record for the six weeks grading period. These are to be turned in on a weekly basis at the beginning of class every Friday. If a practice record is not received by Tuesday of the week after it was due, it will not be accepted and a grade of “0” will be recorded. A parent or guardian must sign practice records.

The following will determine weekly practice grades:

6th Grade

150 and above = 100
120-145 =90-98
90-115 =80-88
60-85 =70-78
0-55 = 0-68

7th/8th Grade

180 and above = 100
150-175 =90-98
120-145 =80-88
90-115 =70-78
0-85 = 0-68

3. Performances, Playing, and Written Exams (40% of grade)

Attendance to all co-curricular performances is mandatory. If a student is on time with instrument, all other required materials, and in the correct uniform, a 100 will be given as a grade for the performance. A medical emergency or extreme crisis will be excused with a note from a parent. Playing and written tests will be announced ahead of time and will be out of 100 points.

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