Daily/Weekly Points:
*** Students can earn a maximum of 50 points per week. The way this breaks down is on regular days: Monday, Tuesday, and Friday a daily grade of 10 points will be awarded based on the following
factors: 1) Being on Time & in the student's assigned area, 2) participation. Participation includes but is not limited to being physically active, dressing out, and having a positive attitude. Individual class
contributions and/or any special talents will be acknowledged for class credit
and awarded points towards final grade as agreed upon between student &
teacher conferences. On Blocked Days, Wednesday & Thursdays point values are doubled due to the longer class period(s). Thus, students can earn up to 20 points on which ever days they are assigned to dance class. This totals 50 points per week.
Participation:
Students are expected to FULLY
participate in every aspect of the dance program. The only legitimate excuse for failure to
participate is illness or injury. In such case, I require a signed note from a
doctor, or parent/guardian. Dance is as much about Fitness as it is about Fun.
In this course, we will follow the Dept. of Health recommendation: 30-45
minutes per day of “vigorous, cardiovascular exercise to maintain a healthy
lifestyle.” You will be expected to participate 100 % to the best of your
ability with whatever clothes you have prepared.
Dressing Out
We
will practice a “relaxed” Dress Code for Dance class. However, Dress code is as
follows: Dancers are required to wear
comfortable, stretchable clothing that they can move freely in. Suggestions:
Yoga pants, Leggings, Sweats, loose shorts. Not having the appropriate clothes
for class is not an excuse to sit-out. With privilege comes responsibility, students
are expected to use their own judgement to determine if they need to prepare
extra clothes to “dress-out.” Students will be expected to Dance in whatever
clothes s/he has prepared. Acceptable
Shoes: dance sneakers, tennis-shoes, dress shoes and jazz shoes are all
okay. PLEASE, NO FLIP FLOPS. THIS
IS FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY. Points will be deducted from the daily grade
for not participating due to improper dance clothing, or shoes. Dress
code will be enforced beginning the 2nd week of school.
Positive Attitude
v Attitude
& Effort: As
part of their daily points, students will be evaluated on whether or not they
display a “positive attitude.” This will be based on:
ü Following directions & respectful
behavior
ü Commitment to completing tasks and
assignments
ü Effort and pride you put into the
class
If
students are not displaying proper behavior or dancing to their full potential,
they will lose their points from their daily grade. Many people may have the
ability and creativity to pursue excellence in dance; however, only those who
are determined and dedicated will successfully achieve their goals. Having a
positive attitude in dance will allow you to be open to try new things with new
people. Important: Because dance often involves partnering and working
on group projects, an atmosphere of cooperation and respect for others is
essential. When one student chooses not to follow directions and/or becomes
disruptive, it affects the whole class, not just them. Please remember, in
dance class we are a community. Establishing this kind of classroom environment
will ensure that everyone will have fun in the process of learning.
***
The teacher holds the right to add or subtract points at any time. ***
Performance Requirements
Dance is a “Performing Arts” class. Students are required to perform in
front of an audience at least once per qtr. Performances WILL BE a percentage of
your FINAL GRADE each quarter. Your ideas are always welcome. If you have
an idea for a performance, please talk to me. However, If you do not like
performing in front of people, you may want to consider another course. My
feelings will not be hurt. I will do everything I can to support you in finding
a course that makes you happy. That being stated, I am flexible and there are
several options for performing for a “live audience.” Just to name a few:
·
Flash
Mob during lunch (outside on Pueblo Plate form)
·
School
assembles
·
Dancing
for Teachers at Wednesday meetings
·
In-class
mini presentations for your class period (parents and family welcome)
·
Putting
on a show at school dances
·
Formal
Dance Recitals on big stage in Auditorium
·
“Dancing
With Our Pueblo Stars”
·
Leading/Teaching
an in-class workshop
If you would like to perform more
than once per quarter, you’re certainly welcome to do so. Any additional
performances will count as extra credit towards your final grade.
Performance
Dates:
(TBA) Every
effort will be made to inform families in advance, if when students plan to
perform in class, or at a school assembly. I anticipate our 1st
performance to be around Sept/Oct.
Test/Projects
The
Tests/Quizzes will have both Written & Physical Performance components and
will be based on class lessons. The exact date will generally be announced to
students in advance, however the teacher
reserves the right to administer pop-quizzes. Points will be awarded on any written
quizzes/exams which will contribute towards your final grade. However, the teacher reserves the right at any time
to change the point value of any exams. In
some cases, a project, research paper, or performance may serve in place of a
test. The teacher reserves the right to determine the assignment on a case by
case basis.
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Puntos del dia:
*** Un grado diario de 0-5 puntos sera otorgados basados en los siguientes factores: Participacion, vestimenta, actitud positiva. Las contribuciones individuales de clase y/o cualquier talento especial seran reconocidos por el credito de la clase y se otorgaran puntos hacia el grado final segun lo acordado entre las conferencias estudiantes y maestros.
Participacion:
Se espera que los estudiantes participen COMPLETAMENTE en todos los aspectos del programa de baile. La unica excusa legitima para no participar es una enfermedad o una lesion. En tal caso, necesito una nota firmada por el doctor, o padre / guardian. La danza es tanto como Fitness y Divercion. En este curso, seguiremos la recomendacion del departamento de salud: 30-45 minutos por dia de "Ejercicio Virgoroso y cardiovascular para mantener un estilo de vida saludable". Se espera que usted participle al 100% de lo mejor de su capacidad con culaquier ropa que usted haya preparado.
Vestimenta:
Vamos a practicar un "relajado" codigo de vestimenta para la clase de baile. Sin embargo, el codigo de vestimenta es el siguiente:Los bailarines estan obligados a usar ropa comoda y elastica para que puedan moverse con libertad. Sugerencias: pantalones de yoga, polainas, sueteres, pantalones cortos sueltos. No tener la ropa adecuada para la clase no es una excusa para no participar. Con el privilegio viene la responsabilidad, se espera que los estudiantes usen su propio juicio para determiner si necesitan preparar ropa extra "Vestimenta". Se espera que los estudiantes bailen en cualquier ropa que el/ella hayan preparado. Zapatos acceptables: zapatos de baile, tenis, zapatos de vestir y zapatos de jazz estan bien. POR FAVOR, NADA DE SANDALIAS.ESTO ES PARA SU PROPIA SEGURIDAD. Los puntos seran reducidos de los puntos diariios que se les da a los estudiantes si no traen la vestimenta correcta y/o zapatos correctos y tambien si no participan. El codigo de vestimenta sera aplicada apartir de la segunda semana de clases.
Actitud Positiva:
Actitud y esfuerzo: Como parte de sus puntos diarios, los estudiantes seran evaluados si muestran o no una "Actitud Positiva". Esto se basara en:
*direcciones y comportamientos respetuosos.
*Compromiso de completar tareas y asignasiones.
* esfuerzo y orgullo que ponene en la clase.
Si los estudiantes no muestran un comportamiento o bailan a su maximo potencial, perderan sus puntos de sus puntos diarios. Muchas personas pueden tener la capacidaad y creatividad para perseguir las excelencias en la danza; sin embargo, solo aquellos que estan determinados y dedicados a lograr sus metas con exito. Tener una actitud positiva en la danza les permitira estar abierto a probar cosas nuevas con gente nueva. Importante: debido a que la danza amenudo involucra la asosiacion y el trabajo en proyecto grupales, es encensial un ambiente, cooperacion y respeto por los demas. Cuando un estudiante elige no seguir instrucciiones y/o se comporte de una forma distractora, afecta a toda la clase, no solo a ellos. Por favor, recuerde que en la clase de danza somos una comunidad. El establecimiento de este tipo de ambiente de clase garantizara que todos se diviertan en el proceso de el aprendizaje.
***El maestro tiene el derecho de sumar o restar puntos en cualquier momento.***
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