|
Band » Band Grading
 |
Band Grading
|
|
Student grades are based on percentage. A percent is calculated by dividing the points earned by the total possible points. Students will earn percentages in the categories listed below. Each category’s percentage is then averaged to determine the final grade: Practice: It is based on number of minutes practice per week as outlined on practice card. Lesson Attendance: 5 points possible each lesson; students lose points by not coming on time, forgetting their instrument or music, and not having their practice card filled out and/or signed. Lesson Progress: The number of lines of music correctly played in their lesson. (5 lines of music is considered an A.) Rehearsal Participation: 2 points possible each rehearsal; students lose points by being late for rehearsal, not having their instrument or music, not having a pencil, or misbehaving in rehearsal. Written Assignments: Grading Scale is: A = 94-100%; A- = 90-93% B+ = 88-89%; B = 84-87%; B- = 80-83% C+ = 78-79%; C = 74-77%; C- = 70-73% D+ = 68-69%; D = 64-67%; D- = 60-63% F = 0-59% Homework policy: 1. All work is due at the beginning of each class period. 2. 6th Grade late work follows their classroom policy for late work. 3. Any late work in 7th & 8th grade will be docked 25% the first day and 50% if it is more than one day late. 4. For missing work due to absences, students will be given two school days in which to complete their missing work. Performance of Band Music: Students will be tested on their performance of the band pieces for each concert. Band music is assessed in the student’s lesson during the week prior to the concert. End of the Quarter Written Test/Project: 1st Quarter is the music history test/project. 2nd Quarter is the music theory test/project. 3rd Quarter is the improvisation assessment. 4th Quarter is the composition project, as well as, end of the year music theory/terminology project.
St. Mary's Junior High
St. Mary's School
| 
