Grading+Policy+and+Rubric

The Apple Valley High School Course Description includes the following statement: Students are required to participate in rehearsal and in some public performances during school and OUT-of-SCHOOL time. Ample notification of after school rehearsals and performances are printed on the handout the students receive when the members of the ensembles are determined. Parents and students are urged to cooperate with the schedule for the success of all rehearsals and concerts.
 * A.V. High School CHORAL DEPARTMENT **  **REQUIREMENTS and GRADING POLICY **
 * ONE STUDENTS ABSENCE DOES AFFECT THE ENSEMBLE **

In the event a student should have an EXCUSED absence from a performance or rehearsal. The student will be required to do the following within one week of the missed event.  1. Excused rehearsal Sing sections of the music independently for Mr. Schupner  2. Excused performance Sing ALL concert music independently for Mr. Schupner

Students must find other students of different voice parts to sing with them for either an excused absence from a rehearsal or concert. All voice parts of the particular choir must be included. Excused rehearsals or performances are accepted for the following reasons:  1. Illness  2. Family emergencies  3. Unavoidable conflicts, such as a pre-arranged absence.

PLEASE SCHEDULE DOCTORS APPOINTMENTS FOR TIMES OTHER THAN AFTER-SCHOOL REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES WORK IS NOT AN EXCUSED ABSENCE...PLAN AHEAD! Advance notice is required whenever possible. It must be in writing and signed by a parent/guardian.

__Grading Rubric __

1. Rehearsal (based on the idea that the student performs the task at hand to the best of their personal ability) <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 15.9pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"> a. 5 points: superior work in daily rehearsals <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 15.9pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"> b. 4 points: above average work in daily rehearsals <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 15.9pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"> c. 3 points: average work in daily rehearsals <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 15.9pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"> d. 2 points: below average work in daily rehearsals <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 15.9pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"> e. 1 point: poor work in daily rehearsals

<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 15.9pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">2. Teamwork <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 15.9pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"> a. 5 points: is able to work effectively with teacher and classmates and can work independently and as a leader <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 15.9pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"> b. 4 points: is able to work effectively with teacher and classmates and can work independently when needed <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 15.9pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"> c. 3 points: experiences a little difficulty working with teacher and classmates and has difficulty working in a section <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 15.9pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"> d. 2 points: experiences much difficulty working with the teacher and classmates and needs supervision often <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 15.9pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"> e. 1 point: is unable to work with the teacher and class and is unable to work independently or in a section

<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 15.9pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">3. Preparedness <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 15.9pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"> a. 5 points: has correct music and pencil at all times and is attentive and on time <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 15.9pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"> b. 4 points: has correct music and pencil regularly and is attentive and on time <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 15.9pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"> c. 3 points: is without correct music and pencil at times and is inattentive and late <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 15.9pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"> d. 2 points: is regularly without correct music and pencil and is inattentive and late <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 15.9pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"> e. 1 point: is consistently without correct music and pencil and is always inattentive and late

<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 15.9pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">4. Musical Skills and Sight Reading (in accordance to the National MENC standards) <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 15.9pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"> a. 5 points: demonstrates superior knowledge of music skills and sight-singing <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 15.9pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"> b. 4 points: demonstrates above average knowledge of music skills and sight-singing <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 15.9pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"> c. 3 points: demonstrates average knowledge of music skills and sight-singing <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 15.9pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"> d. 2 points: demonstrates below average knowledge of music skills and sight-singing <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 15.9pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"> e. 1 point: demonstrates little or no knowledge of music skills and sight-singing

<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 15.9pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">Each Section is graded on the following scale: <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 15.9pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"> 5 - 4.5 ………………………. A <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 15.9pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"> 4 - 3.5 .……………………… B+, B <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 15.9pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"> 3 – 2.5 ……………………... C+, C <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 15.9pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"> 2 – 1.5 .…………………….. D+, D <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 15.9pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"> 1 and below ……………….. F