UDHS+Orchestra+grading+policies

Students will receive orchestra grades based upon the grading system outlined below for each individual quarter. __** 1st quarter **__ class participation **20%** class performance **20%** work habits **20%** performance quiz **10%** performance exam **30%** TOTAL **100%**
 * __ GRADING POLICIES FOR UDHS ORCHESTRA __**

__** 2nd & 4th quarters **__ class participation **10%** class performance **10%** work habits **10%** terms exam **10%** evening rehearsal (1) 11/21/17 & 3/20/18 **10%** evening rehearsal (2) 11/29/17 & 4/30/18 **10%** evening rehearsal (3) 12/5/17 & 5/8/18 **10%** Concerts (winter 12/7/17 & spring 5/10/18) **30%** TOTAL **100%**

__** 3rd quarter **__ class participation **15%** class performance **15%** work habits **15%** SOFA concert 3/6/18 **10%** performance quiz **10%** performance exam **30%** TOTAL **100%**

There will be some orchestra enhancement classes which will be pre-assigned to orchestra students by Mrs. Herrmann for the purpose of rehearsals for concerts.

The performance exam for the 1st quarter will occur individually for students during the classes from October 16th to October 31st 2017. See calendar for performance quiz in class.

The terms exam for the 2nd quarter will occur in classes the week of January 8th 2018.

The performance exam for the 3rd quarter will occur individually for students during the classes from March 5th to March 23rd 2018. See calendar for performance quiz in class.

The terms exam for the 4th quarter will occur in classes on May 18th to 25th 2018.

Extra credit points can be awarded for participation in MCHSO, PMEA Orchestras, and attendance at specially scheduled after school orchestra events.

**All evening rehearsals and the concerts are listed on the UDHS Orchestra calendar of events for 2017-18**. An excused absence from an evening rehearsal or concert is only one of the following: extreme illness, serious family crisis, or UDHS sports match that has been rescheduled for that evening. The student and/or parent are to notify Mrs. Herrmann via voice-mail at least four hours in advance of the rehearsal or concert, when illness or an unfortunate family event adversely affects the student’s attendance. A written and signed note from the parent verifying this excused absence is to be sent to Mrs. Herrmann by the next meeting of orchestra class. As for a sport match, a written and signed note from the coach is required three days prior to the date of the excused absence--AND this is only for rehearsals, not concerts.
 * **If you have any questions/concerns, please contact Mrs. Herrmann at UDHS**
 * Voicemail—215-643-8900 ext. 2061 or email** **vherrman@udsd.org**