ALL STUDENTS ARE ASKED TO BRING THIER FOLDER TO CLASS BY 9/2/08. THESE FOLDERS WILL REMAIN IN THE CLASSROOM.
ONLY DANCE COMPANY NEEDS TO WORRY ABOUT DRESSING OUT THE FIRST WEEK!
OTHER CLASSES WE WILL BEGIN WITH DANCE HISTORY.
Here is a sample of the classroom syllabus so you know what to expect and what is expected of you. Can not wait to start a new year- See you Monday!
Mrs. Casterline
INTRODUCTION TO DANCE, DANCE I, & DANCE II
Mrs. Cary W. Casterline
Introduction to Dance, Dance I, and Dance II
ccasterline@wcpss.net
(wk) 919-870-4294
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Grading Scale¡K
A = 93 ¡V 100 Excellent Achievement
B = 85 ¡V 92 Good Achievement
C = 77 ¡V 84 Satisfactory Achievement
D = 70 ¡V 76 Minimal Achievement
F = below 70 Unsatisfactory
Participation
Everyone will begin with a 100% in participation. Points will be deducted for the following each day.
-2 = not participating in any one part of the class at any time
-2 = not dressing out (dance pants, t-shirts, tank tops, pajama pants, hair up (no pants dragging on the floor for safety reasons - no shorts/jeans/skirts ect¡K)
-1 = chewing gum/candy
Classwork
There are 2 components of your classwork grade
1. Journal / Notebook
2. Classwork Assignments
Journal/Notebook
You are required to have by no later than Tuesday September 2nd 2008 a pocketed folder with a clasp for loose-leaf paper that will remain in the classroom. This folder may be any color. Upon entering the classroom you will be given a quote of the day. You are expected to write for 5 minutes on what that quote means to you. The writing assignment is purely to get your brains thinking. Your response will not be counted if during the 5 minutes you choose to not participate or do things unrelated Twice during the semester I will collect your journal for an easy 100-classwork grade. Keep in mind if you are absent that you are still responsible for completing missed journal entries.
Classroom
Numerous times throughout the semester you will be asked to complete an in-class project and present it to the class for a classwork grade. You also may be asked to choreograph specific 8 counts to present the next day in class.
Homework
Whenever a homework assignment is given it is due in the clear bin near the CD player by 3:00 that day. There is a 5-point deduction for each day that the assignment is late.
Quizzes
There is the chance of an occasional pop quiz (but very rarely). Quizzes consist of material covered in class whether written or performance oriented.
Tests (ect¡K)
All assignments counted as a test grade will be averaged in together as 20% of your final grade. Assignments will consist of a possible research paper, dance critiques, concert attendance and more.
Extra Credit is up to the student and will be added to their lowest assignment grade at the end of the semester! I will not approach a child about extra credit; it is completely up to them to take advantage of! Some extra credit ideas are posted in the studio .
We will have two nights of dance concerts this semester. The dance company is the only class that will perform both nights. Every other class will perform either Wednesday or Thursday night. All ticket prices will be $5.00 for students, parents, grandparents ect¡K children 6 and under are FREE! ƒº
On Wednesday, January 14th the following classes will perform¡K
„X 1st period
„X 2nd period
„X 6th period
On Thursday, Jnuary 15th the following classes will perform¡K
„X 2nd period
„X 3rd period
„X 4th period
CONCERT DATES & TIMES:
Dress Rehearsals (mandatory): PLEASE FIND THE DAY OF YOUR CONCERT AND MAKE PLANS TO BE AT THE COORDINATING DRESS REHEARSAL!
Wednesday January 14th concert has dress rehearsal on
Monday, January 12th¡K 3:15 ¡V 4:45p.m.
Thursday January 15th concert has dress rehearsal on
Tuesday January 13th¡K3:15-4:45 p.m.
o Students should meet me in the black box in your classes section
o If you need to ride the activity bus home I will be handing out passes during class each day
o The dress rehearsal will be closed unless you are a parent that can not attend the concert or you would like to come take pictures.
Concert Nights (mandatory):
Wednesday, January 14th 2008¡K
1st, 2nd, and 6th period
Students should be in the black box no later than 6:15/6:30 p.m. to warm-up and prepare for the show.
The show will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 15th 2008¡K
2nd, 3rd, and 4th period
Students should be in the black box no later than 6:00/6:30 p.m. to warm-up and prepare for the show.
The show will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m.
Thank you and I am looking forward to a wonderful and exciting semester!
Cary W. Casterline
Please ask your child occasionally about papers being sent home concerning concert and costume information.
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