Johnson Traditional Middle School

Jaguar Band Course Outline

2019-2020
André Wilson, Instructor
Students will demonstrate responsibility in maintenance and care for their instrument and any equipment.
Objectives

Students will perform independently with the posture, breath control and tone quality that is appropriate for each
instrument.
Students will perform with expression on a variety of musical genres.
Students will perform in a group blending instrumental timbres, matching dynamic levels and performing in tempo,
while responding to the conductor.
Students will be expected to read, perform and comprehend music notation and theory at a minimum of the
proficiency level.
3-subject notebook Essential Elements* Suitable instrument
Materials

Agenda Fussell Book* Appropriate accessories

Mechanical Pencils Foundations for Superior Folding music stand**
Colored Pencils (opt.) Performance* Smart Music**
The Simple Rhythmatician* Rhythms and Beyond*
* Provided to all students (Must be returned at the end of the year) ** Recommended for practice
Grading Scale

A 90% - 100% Above Standards

B 80% - 89% Meets Standards
C 70% - 79% Approaching Standards
D 60% - 69% Below Standards
U 0% - 59% Substantially Below Standards
I Incomplete work due to absence must be completed within two weeks of the next grading period. If
the work is not completed within that time, the student's grade is recorded as Unsatisfactory (U).
Engagement

Participation Students are expected to have ALL Materials for each class.
Student

(20%)

Students are expected to maintain a Music Folder, which consists of

Journals/Logs/Folder band music, book, handouts and graded papers. A Notebook will be
used for DBA's and Practice Journals.
Grading Categories

Students are expected to bring home communications from the teacher,

Homework
Student Progress

get signed and return forms. Students are expected to practice weekly.
(30%)

Students are expected to complete brief assignments (Daily Band

Class Assignment
Assignments, referred to as "DBA") at the beginning of most classes.
Students are expected to take playing and written quizzes that review
Quizzes
material from previous classes. Quizzes may not be announced.
Student Mastery

Students are expected to take playing and written tests that review
Tests
material from previous classes.
(50%)

Each member is an integral part of the ensemble and is therefore

Performance
expected to attend all concerts. A written or playing assessment may
Assessment
also be assigned.
 Johnson Traditional Middle School
Jaguar Band Discipline Plan
2019-2020
André Wilson, Instructor

RULES

All students should...

1. be on time and prepared.

2. respect people and equipment.

3. speak or play instrument at the appropriate time

4. leave things BETTER than you find them.

5. not chew gum (or anything), eat food or drink.

CONSEQUENCES

If a student chooses to break a rule...

Pre-Intervention: Verbal Reminder through Student Redirection

Intervention 1: Verbal Reminder, Written Plan, Student Complies & Parent Contact
Intervention 2: Verbal Reminder, Review Written Plan, Student Complies & Parent Contact
Intervention 3: NI in conduct, Parent Conference
Intervention 4: Parent Contact, Lunch Detention & Before/After School Detention
Post-Intervention: U in Conduct & Referral to Grade Level Assistant Principal

Severe Disruption: sent immediately to office, a referral is issued and parents are contacted.

Note : All infractions carry through each grading period.

REWARDS

For exhibiting SATISFACTORY CONDUCT:

• Student(s) of the Grading Period • Band Awards Program
• Recommendations for Honors Bands • Various other positive perks
• Field Trips throughout the school year