Guitar Class Expectations and Syllabus

WELCOME TO THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR For GUITAR

I AM MRS. MCCORKLE

WHAT IS EXPECTED OF ME IN CLASS? TO HAVE FUN WHILE YOU ARE LEARN ABOUT GUITAR AND PERFORMANCE TECHNIQUES. DON T BE A GRUMP! MAINTAIN A POSITIVE ATTITUDE AND PARTICIPATE IN CLASS ACTIVITIES. WE NEED YOUR VOICE! UNDERSTAND PRACTICING THE STANDARD IS ESSENTIAL TO YOUR SUCCESS. SHOW RESPECT FOR ALL PEOPLE, INSTRUMENTS AND MATERIALS IN THE CLASSROOM.

EXPECTATIONS CONTINUED - THERE IS NO NEED TO BE MEAN TO OTHERS. INTERRUPTIONS AND RUDENESS ARE NOT TOLERATED. COME TO CLASS ON TIME, READY TO LEARN AND WITH ALL NECESSARY MATERIALS.

SUPPLY LIST YOU WILL NEED THESE SUPPLIES EACH CLASS! BLACK INK PEN AND PENCIL (EVERY CLASS) BINDER OR FOLDER WITH NOTEBOOK PAPER YOU DO NOT NEED A SEPARATE NOTEBOOK FOR MY CLASS. YOU MAY COMBINE MY SUBJECT WITH OTHER SUBJECTS. A PAIR OF INEXPENSIVE HEADPHONES OR EARBUDS TO BE USED WITH YOUR LAPTOP OR PHONE

THE SYLLABUS COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students will be taught how to play chords and melodies on the guitar. We will also cover the elements of music and performance. This includes but is not limited to the following concepts. Music theory This includes learning to read music. Performing techniques for solo and group performances Rehearsal etiquette for class Performance etiquette for concerts and performances Music history Sight-reading Strumming Finger Picking

ALL ABSENCES All attendance policies set forth by the Richmond County Board of Education will be observed. You may check Canvas when you are out for your missed assignments, but please see me as soon as you return to class to see what additional information you missed while you were absent.

GRADING MINOR GRADES Examples of minor grades include daily performance based classroom practice, checks for mastery of the standards, quizzes and other graded assignments. 60%

MAJOR GRADES Major grades in the form of pass-offs, unit tests, performance based projects such as a playing project (formal and informal) will be given to access understanding of the standards. A pass-off grade will often be in the form of teacher observation of a student presentation and not a written assignment. A rubric will be provided to explain how you will be graded. You are in a performance based class therefore many times you will be asked to demonstrate your mastery of a standard. 40%

FINAL EXAM 20% Yes, we have a final exam in Guitar. The final exam traditionally is a culminating project to show mastery of the standards covered for the semester. This is usually in the form of a performance based project such as a major project playing test. A rubric will be given to explain what elements the student will be graded on.

OBSERVATION RUBRIC SAMPLE ASSIGNMENT STANDARD: HSBG.PR.1 Perform on guitar through a varied repertoire of music, alone and/or with others. C. demonstrate correct playing posture (e.g. classical, folk, standing, crossed leg), hand position, and finger placement. Grading Rubric 5 points The student consistently develops and demonstrates correct playing posture, hand position and finger placement. 4 points hand position and finger placement. The student almost always develops and demonstrates correct playing posture, 3 points demonstrating correct playing posture, hand position, and finger placement. The student sometimes develops and demonstrates (but is not consistent) when 1 point position, and finger placement. The student rarely develops and demonstrates correct playing posture, hand 0 points hand position, and finger placement. Student would not attempt to develop or demonstrate correct playing posture,

BEHAVIOR MEETING THE STANDARDS IN A PERFORMANCE BASED CLASS IS DIFFERENT FROM TRADITIONAL CLASSES. AS YOU CAN SEE FROM THE SYLLABUS, MANY TIMES YOU ARE GRADED BY DEMONSTRATING YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE STANDARDS. IF YOU CHOOSE BEHAVIOR THAT PREVENTS YOU FROM SHOWING MASTERY THE STANDARDS YOU WILL RECEIVE A CHANGE OF BEHAVIOR REQUEST FORM AS DOCUMENTATION.

CHANGE OF BEHAVIOR REQUEST Name_________________________________ DATE________ CHANGE OF BEHAVIOR REQUEST! You are hereby notified that your behavior has been documented and will not be tolerated! If your behavior does not change it may result in detention, discipline referral, or negatively affect your grade. A copy of this this documentation will be available to your parent/guardian upon request. STUDENT BEHAVIOR (S) _____ Tardy to class TEACHER RESPONSE (S) _____ Warning _____ Food/drink in class _____ Redirection _____ Technology infraction (virtual or in class) _____ Change of seat and/or group _____ Cell phone violation _____ Private conference _____ Socializing instead of working _____ Referred to Guidance Dept. _____ Disrupting class Other: _______________________ _____ Defacing school property _____ Sleeping/not participating ____ Detention: Date Assigned__________ Completed_______________ _____ Disrespectful to teacher/student _____ Inappropriate language _____ Parent Contacted: Date_______________________________________ _____ Other_____________________ _____ Parent Conference: Date:_____________________________________ Student Signature____________________________________________________ Date__________________________________________

MY CONTACT INFORMATION PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT ME! My email address is mccorpa@boe.Richmond.k12.ga.us My phone number at A. R. Johnson is (706)823-6933

IT IS GOING TO BE A GREAT YEAR! I CAN NOT WAIT TO MAKE MUSIC AND CREATE WITH YOU! HAPPY SINGING!