WELCOME TO MUSIC

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WELCOME TO MUSIC
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AGENDA

• CLASS VISION
• CLASS RULES
• GRADING
• CLASS TOPICS
• COMPUTERS

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CLASS VISION

• It is the vision in this music class that all
  students will be engaged learners and take an
  active part in their own education.

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CLASS VISION

• It is also the vision that all students work in a
  manner in which everyone participates toward a
  common goal and result.

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CLASS RULES

• Follow the directions the first time they are
  given, we must use our time wisely.
• Be respectful to yourself and others in this room.

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CLASS RULES

• Tell the truth at all times.
• Be on time class starts as soon as you enter.
  Remember you are the engaged learner and a
  responsible student.

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CLASS RULES

• Go directly to your seat.
• Central Junior High Handbook applies here too.
• Keep your hands to yourself.

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CLASS RULES

• No talking during class, unless directed as part
  of the lesson you are working on.
• Keep your desk area clean.

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CLASS RULES

• Other classes homework may not be done in here.
  Ms. Derry does not know the answers.
• Push your chair in when you leave. It is part of
  you GIP grade.

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CLASS RULES

• Remember the key to OUR success is working
  together.

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GRADING SCALE

• 100 A 76-78 C-
• 96-99 A 74-75 D
• 92-95 A- 72-73 D
• 90-91 B 70-71 D-
• 87-89 B 60-69 F
• 85-86 B- 30-59 F-
• 82-84 C
• 79-81 C

EXTRA CREDIT IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE! NO ONE SHOULD
NOT HAVE EXTRA CREDIT POINTS IN THE GRADE BOOK.
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GIP GRADES

• What are those grades you ask?
• Grades that are taken daily for classroom
  participation and proper work ethics.

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GRADES

• Grades will come from
• Class Participation
  Written Assignments Binder Management
  Computer Assignments Projects
  Individual Effort

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GOALS

• Copied down daily in your Student Planner. These
  help you and your parents know what is being done
  in Music Class.

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QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK

• Is the second activity you do upon entering the
  room
• A new question is posted each day which is to be
  entered into your binder, this will be graded.

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QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK

• For each question correctly answered during the
  week a ticket is received to put in the weekly
  drawing for prizes. Questions close on Friday and
  tickets drawn on Monday.

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QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK

• SAMPLE The King of Rock
  and Roll is?
• Elvis Presley
• To be eligible for a prize all work must be
  current

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LESSONS

• Class will be divided into four rotating groups.
• Each student will mark their calendar with the
  rotation schedule.

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LESSONS

• Two groups will be at the computers, two groups
  will be working at desks.
• Each student is responsible for knowing what is
  scheduled for them on a particular day and be
  prepared to work on that project.

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PROJECTS

• Computer Midi Lab
• Pop Culture Quest
• Folk Music Quest

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MIDI LAB/COMPUTERS

• Music Ace 1
• Music Ace 2 (7 8th. Grade)
• Freestyle (7 8th. Grade)
• Research
• Keyboard Playing

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POP CULTURE

• Study music of the 1900s to present
• Identify musicians of each decade or period
• Identify styles of music during each decade or
  period

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FOLK MUSIC

• Study the history of American Folk Music
• Study the importance of Folk Music on our culture
• Create a project to be announced at a later date

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COMPUTER RULES

• Computers will be used only when instructed to do
  so.
• Computers will be used for research, lesson
  reinforcement, music drills, engaged and
  cooperative learning.

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COMPUTER RULES

• Students will work on assigned materials only or
  be removed from computer.
• All saved materials will be done to a 3.5 floppy
  to be graded it is your piece of paper.

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COMPUTER RULES

• To work on the internet you must have turned in
  your Acceptable Usage Form and remember your
  PASSWORD. I will not know your passwords.

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DREAM TEAM

• Demonstrates a positive attitude
• Respects others and their belongings
• Expresses positive thoughts
• Attends school regularly
• Manages time well

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DREAM TEAM

• Takes school rules seriously
• Exhibits good citizenship qualities
• Aims for excellence
• Makes sure work is completed on
• time

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CLASS MOTTOS

• IF I PLAN TO LEARN I MUST
  LEARN TO PLAN
• LEARN TO LISTEN LISTEN TO LEARN

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CLASS MOTTOS

• I CAN SEE MY FUTURE, BUT IF I DONT LEARN TO
  LISTEN MY FUTURE WONT SEE ME
• JOHNA ANDERSON

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