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Grading  Scale

Concert Grade                 25% of Semester Grade  
                                  A                                                            E (zero points)
                        Arrive on time                         or                       No Show
                        Dress properly                                         Unexcused Absence
            Do your best performance                     Unprepared / Not in Full Uniform
Concerts both during and after school are graded, but after school concerts get double credit.
 
Test and Quiz Grade       
 25% of Semester Grade All tests and quizzes are averaged to make the test and quiz grade.
 
Classwork Grades          
20% of Semester Grade All written daily classwork is averaged to make the classwork grade.
 
Participation Grade        
20% of Semester Grade Students begin with 30 points, and lose points for non-participation, disruptive behavior, or not sitting in their assigned seat. Students can lose more than one point in a day.
 
Final Exam       
10% of Semester Grade  The post-test final is the last 10% of your grade.
 
Semester Final Grades
25% Concert + 20% Classwork + 25% Test + 20% Participation + 10% Exam = 100% 
 
Citizenship
Citizenship is reported each Semester and excellent scores grant a variety of benefits. Citizenship is determined by participation grades: 
  • “1” = 29-30 participation points. 
  • “2” = 26-28 participation points.
  • “3” = 23-27 participation points
  • “4” = 22 or less participation points
EXTRA CREDITUp to 2% of extra credit can be added to your grade by logging on to your class page on WESTCHORUS.COM, signing in, and practicing your music. 


Expectations
  • Uniform purchase is mandatory 
    • Uniform fee is $30 ($20 for 6thgraders).  This includes uniform shirt, class folder, music purchase and festival medals. If you own a shirt already, the fee is $15.
    • Every student must own ALL black shoes, ALL black socks, and ALL black “school uniform” dress pants.  NO JEANS OR YOGA PANTS, NO COLOR BUT BLACK SHOWING FROM THE WAIST DOWN.  A black belt is recommended but not required.
    • If financial hardship is an issue in uniform purchase, please bring this to Mr. Martin’s attention immediately – don’t wait until the day before the concert – scholarship and deferred payment is available when needed. 
    • Students not in full uniform will not be allowed to perform and will be given a zero for the concert grade. 
  • Bring a pencil to class every day
  • Turn in missed work within one week of the absenceor no credit will be given.
  • All scheduled evening concerts are required.  A grade is given for attendance and participation at each event. 
  • Scheduled concerts WILL be excused for these reasons, with appropriate documentation:
    • Death in the family
    • Urgent medical emergency
  • Scheduled concerts MAY be excused for these reasons, please notify Mr. Martin as soon as a conflict is known: 
    • Conflicting sports team game (West teams work with the Chorus to avoid conflicts)
    • Dance recital
    • Other artistic or athletic competitions or concerts
  • Scheduled concerts will NOT be excused for these reasons, because they can be planned for and resolved ahead of time. They will result in a grade of zero for the concert:
    • Not having a ride to a concert 
    • Not being properly dressed in uniform
    • Behavior unbecoming of an artist during a performance, such as: 
      • Disruptive behavior
      • Excessive talking
      • Chewing gum on the risers
      • Violating the student code of conduct
  • Students who are suspended “out of school” are not allowed to attend school events, including concerts.  A grade of zero will be given to students in this situation. 
  • In extreme circumstances, students may be suspended from a concert for improper behavior or lack of preparation.