General: When a student signs up for a before/after school music ensemble (with the permission of a parent/guardian), it is important for them to maintain their commitment to the ensemble. Signing up is not just for a semester or for however long the student wants-- it is for the entire school year. Students who maintain their commitment to the music ensemble(s) demonstrate a work ethic that can contribute to their success. Students should not be removed from the music ensemble(s) due to grades. The music ensemble(s) are a way of creating a positive experience for students within the school setting, which can help with promoting success within the school setting.

Attendance: Students are expected to arrive on time to rehearsals as well as concerts. Students who are consistently late/absent for rehearsals will be considered for removal from the concert cycle-- they will still be able to attend rehearsals. If a student is going to be absent, please notify the music teacher about the absence-- the music teacher will call home for the students who are absent if no reason/communication was given.

Drop-Off and Pick-Up: If the student is a walker/biker, it is expected that they come through the front gate. Due to safety, the back gate is not usable for the before/after school music ensembles. If the student is a car-rider, it is expected that they are dropped off and picked up at a reasonable time. If the car-rider is not picked up at least within thirty (30) minutes of the ensemble ending, they will be placed into after-care, which incurs a $25.00 Before/After School (BAS)Care Registration Fee as well as the $40.00 Drop-Off Fee. If the car-rider is consistently picked up late, they may be removed from the ensemble.

Attire: Students should wear school-appropriate clothing for rehearsals. During concerts, students will wear a white shirt, black pants, and black shoes. Uniformity with attire helps with the presentation of the performing groups and gives a better impression to the audience members. Jewelry should be kept to a minimum (it can be distracting for both the student and the audience).

Additional Fees: Orchestra is the only ensemble that has additional fees-- the instrument rental fee. The instrument rental fee is $25.00 per semester ($50.00 for the whole school year). With the instrument rental, students/parents/guardians will also sign an instrument rental agreement, which details how much money will be owed if the student fails to turn the instrument back in in the condition it was rented out as.

Cellphone: The music ensembles follow the same code as the district in terms of cellphones on school-- they should be off and stored away (in the backpack). They are a distraction from learning in the ensembles which require even more attention than in the general music classes. If you need to contact a student, please call my extension in the "contact the music teacher" section.

Atlantis Elementary

Music Department

Before/After School Music Ensembles (Dates and Times)

Before/After School Music Ensembles (Policies)

Character Assemblies

Contact the Music Teacher

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