Dunlap Middle School Chorus
Just some reminders as our first two vocal performances are next Thursday, Oct 15th, 2009, in the DHS Auditorium. Due to our increasing numbers in the choral program and the wonderfully large crowds that attend our show, the Fall Choral Concert will have two performances this year. First will be a 1:45 PM matinee. This is primarily a learning opportunity for the chorus students, grades 6-12, to see the whole concert; to see where they are going in the future and where they have come from. However, all parents and community members are welcome to attend. The second performance will begin at 7:00 PM. Dress for the evening is as follows:
6th, 7th, & 8th Girls and Boys – No exceptions
Khaki (tan) pants or longer khaki (tan) skirt w/ their blue
DMS Chorus shirt (tucked in)
THE ONLY COLOR FOR PANTS AND SKIRTS IS THE BROWN KHAKI (TAN)
(The type of fabric and darkness/lightness of the khaki brown color may vary.)
NO CAPRI PANTS, NO SHORTS, NO MINI SKIRTS
The students have known the dress code for several months and were
instructed to inform you in time to make suitable arrangements.
This was also a discussion at Back To School Night.
Students will be released from class for the afternoon performance in time to change and travel to the HS. For the evening performance, students need to be at DHS and seated in the auditorium by 6:45 PM. The concert should be over around 8:00 PM and students will then be allowed to leave. If you have any questions, please call me at 243-5329 Ext. 1340. This is a required concert listed on your DMS Music Calendar.
A $2 donation will be taken at the door by the DHS Music Boosters and students are required be at both performances, staying for the entire concert.
Thank you for your continued support,
Ms. Reece
CHORUS AT DUNLAP MIDDLE SCHOOL
Welcome to the music department at Dunlap Middle School! I look forward to this being another truly outstanding year for all of our music ensembles. The classroom management policies for my class are as follows:
* All students must maintain a C- average in chorus to remain in the program.
Assessments will be conducted at quarter and semester.
* Grading is based on attendance, performances, conduct, attitude, and performance
quizzes.
* Deadline for Chorus add or drop is September 4th - 1st semester and Jan. 12th - 2nd
semester.
* Grades will be lowered according to the following scale:
2% for not having all required materials-book, pencil, folder, etc.
3% for chewing gum or eating candy
3% for a skipped lesson or rehearsal
25% for an unexcused absence from a required performance
* No student should miss chorus to take a test or use the library. Those activities
should be planned for before/after school or during advisory.
* If a student must miss a required performance, parents should send a note notifying
their director at least one week prior to the performance. This will excuse the student from that performance. An alternate assignment may be assigned. Notes must state a reason for the absence to be accepted.
* Demerit Policy: Your student will receive one verbal warning for poor
behavior/performance in class. If the student has to be spoken to again they will receive a demerit. Further disruption will result in a trip to the office and parents will receive a phone call. On the fourth cumulative demerit the student will receive an office referral. Continued disruption could result in removal from the program.
If you have any questions, please give us a call so that we may avoid any confusion. Let’s make this the best year ever at Dunlap Middle School!
Ms. Reece