Instructional Material/Assessments/Expectations
Instructional Materials/Required Texts/Resources
The music classroom at Bell’s Crossing is equipped with unpitched instruments for student use. It is also furnished with a classroom set of recorders and recorder music, a 4-octave set of Malmark choir chimes, a classroom set of ukuleles, Orff instruments, and a variety of drums.
Instructional aides purchased to enhance the curriculum include games, videos on the lives of great composers, and storybooks that coincide with songs and topics covered in the curriculum.
Teacher created visuals, bulletin boards and technology are used to further enhance and supplement the curriculum.
Additional resources may be obtained by applying for a PTA mini grant and other available grants for the arts.
Major Assessment and Evaluation of Student Progress
Music Assessment Rubric
Participation Portion of Grade (80%), Grades 2-5
Q Quality Achievement of the Standard Always (98)
Always on task.
Always follows directions.
Always works co-operatively with other students.
Always takes care of materials and instruments.
Always uses time wisely while working on projects.
M Meets the Standard Most of the Time (90)
On task most of the time.
Follows directions most of the time.
Works co-operatively with other students most of the time.
Takes care of materials and instruments most of the time.
Uses time wisely while working on projects most of the time.
P Progressing Towards the Standard (82)
On task some of the time.
Follows directions some of the time.
Works co-operatively with other students some of the time.
Takes care of materials and instruments some of the time.
Uses time wisely while working on projects some of the time.
L Little or No Progression Towards the Standard (74)
Rarely or never on task.
Rarely or never follows directions.
Rarely or never works co-operatively with other students.
Rarely or never takes care of materials and instruments.
Rarely or never uses time wisely while working on projects
**Two standards-based assessments will be given and recorded for each student in grades one through five. Kindergarten students will be given informal, authentic assessments on the concepts covered in each unit.
All assessments will cover the criteria given in the National and South Carolina Music Standards.
Grading Scale
· Grading will fall within these divisions:
Q=93-100
M= 85-92
P=77-84
L=70-76
Homework Policy:
Students may be given activities to do at home that correspond with activities that have been covered in class. Parental participation is encouraged.
Make-up Work:
Time will be allowed for students to make up any class work missed due to an absence. Written work may be made up within a two-week period.
Our Classroom Rules and Procedures
Expectations
Our school believes in a positive reinforcement approach with classroom rules and procedures. All of our rules and procedures follow this belief and align under our school’s three main expectations:
S tay Safe
O wn our actions
A nd
R espect Everyone
Rules for Student Behavior:
Follows directions the first time.
Raise your hand quietly and wait to be called on.
Always be prepared for class.
Keeps hands, feet, and all other objects to yourself.
Follow the Golden Rule.
Consequences
We discourage inappropriate behavior in our school and classrooms. The following guidelines will be followed for discouraging inappropriate behaviors:
o Time out, moved away from the rest of the class.
o Conference with the teacher.
o Fill out a “Think Time” sheet and a note/phone call to parent.
Communication with Parents:
Phone calls, personal contact, notes, and letters are among the various ways the music department communicates with parents.
Instructional Materials/Required Texts/Resources
The music classroom at Bell’s Crossing is equipped with unpitched instruments for student use. It is also furnished with a classroom set of recorders and recorder music, a 4-octave set of Malmark choir chimes, a classroom set of ukuleles, Orff instruments, and a variety of drums.
Instructional aides purchased to enhance the curriculum include games, videos on the lives of great composers, and storybooks that coincide with songs and topics covered in the curriculum.
Teacher created visuals, bulletin boards and technology are used to further enhance and supplement the curriculum.
Additional resources may be obtained by applying for a PTA mini grant and other available grants for the arts.
Major Assessment and Evaluation of Student Progress
Music Assessment Rubric
Participation Portion of Grade (80%), Grades 2-5
Q Quality Achievement of the Standard Always (98)
Always on task.
Always follows directions.
Always works co-operatively with other students.
Always takes care of materials and instruments.
Always uses time wisely while working on projects.
M Meets the Standard Most of the Time (90)
On task most of the time.
Follows directions most of the time.
Works co-operatively with other students most of the time.
Takes care of materials and instruments most of the time.
Uses time wisely while working on projects most of the time.
P Progressing Towards the Standard (82)
On task some of the time.
Follows directions some of the time.
Works co-operatively with other students some of the time.
Takes care of materials and instruments some of the time.
Uses time wisely while working on projects some of the time.
L Little or No Progression Towards the Standard (74)
Rarely or never on task.
Rarely or never follows directions.
Rarely or never works co-operatively with other students.
Rarely or never takes care of materials and instruments.
Rarely or never uses time wisely while working on projects
**Two standards-based assessments will be given and recorded for each student in grades one through five. Kindergarten students will be given informal, authentic assessments on the concepts covered in each unit.
All assessments will cover the criteria given in the National and South Carolina Music Standards.
Grading Scale
· Grading will fall within these divisions:
Q=93-100
M= 85-92
P=77-84
L=70-76
Homework Policy:
Students may be given activities to do at home that correspond with activities that have been covered in class. Parental participation is encouraged.
Make-up Work:
Time will be allowed for students to make up any class work missed due to an absence. Written work may be made up within a two-week period.
Our Classroom Rules and Procedures
Expectations
Our school believes in a positive reinforcement approach with classroom rules and procedures. All of our rules and procedures follow this belief and align under our school’s three main expectations:
S tay Safe
O wn our actions
A nd
R espect Everyone
Rules for Student Behavior:
Follows directions the first time.
Raise your hand quietly and wait to be called on.
Always be prepared for class.
Keeps hands, feet, and all other objects to yourself.
Follow the Golden Rule.
Consequences
We discourage inappropriate behavior in our school and classrooms. The following guidelines will be followed for discouraging inappropriate behaviors:
- If a student does not follow one of our school or classroom expectations, he/she will receive a verbal warning and will be re-taught the desired behavior.
- If the inappropriate behavior continues, the student will receive a reflection form. All reflection forms will be completed by the student and sent home to the parent. The consequences may be
o Time out, moved away from the rest of the class.
o Conference with the teacher.
o Fill out a “Think Time” sheet and a note/phone call to parent.
- Conference with the principal.
- Three reflection forms that occur over the course of a month or one severe offense will result in a major referral. All major referrals will be sent to the office to be seen by a principal and consequences will be administered by the principal.
Communication with Parents:
Phone calls, personal contact, notes, and letters are among the various ways the music department communicates with parents.