MUSICAL THEATER
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT 2017-18
SEMESTER 1
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ObjectiveThis is a class comprised of 8th and 9th grade students that focuses on State Core Standards for Theatre Foundations creating, performing, responding,
and connecting to music. Students will define roles, participate in group decision
making, create and sustain a believable character in scripted or improvised scenes. They
will learn technical theater skills of stage movement, and formulate a deeper
understanding and appreciation of theaterby considering its specific purpose or intended
audience.
Classroom 1) FOLLOW DIRECTIONS (This includes all school rules & dress code)
Rules2) BE IN YOUR SEAT BEFORE THE BELL RINGS
3) BRING PENCIL, PEN, JOURNAL EVERY DAY
4) USE OF EQUIPMENT IS BY PERMISSION ONLY. THIS
INCLUDES PIANO, CHALK BOARD, MARKER BOARD,
COMPUTER, AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT.
5) NO GUM, POP, CANDY, ETC. WATER BOTTLES ARE
ALLOWED AND ENCOURAGED.
6)BE POSITIVE: NO PUT DOWNS, NAME CALLING, BULLYING,
HARASSMENT
7) CELL PHONES WILL BE ALLOWED WHEN WE TAKE QUIZZES
OR EXAMS WITH KAHOOT, ANY OTHER USE IS NOT
ALLOWED. ELECTRONIC DEVICES ARE NOT ALLOWED TO
BE PLUGGED IN TO WALL OUTLETS. Please keep toys in
backpacks. Fidget spinners fall into this category unless accompanied
by a doctor’s note.
Grading1) Written work/journal entries 50%
2) Class preparation, participation, and project completion 50%
Class preparation, participation, and project: Students must have a notebook and pencil
for class every day. Daily journal writing is worth 10 points per day. These points cannot be made up. The journal entries will be used for creative script writing and as basis for a stand-up comedy monologue project towards the end of the semester. Other projects during the semester will include memorization of monologues and parts to plays, skits, reading of a play, attendance at a play, and other written assignments pertaining to lesson plans. All assignments are due at the beginning of the class period.
Attendance at a play: Each student is required to see 1 live stage production and read 1 approved play script over the course of the semester. We will go as a class to the Fall performance of Roy High School’s production. If students miss this performance, they will have to see another production on their own to fulfill this assignment.
Make-up Work : We encourage all Razorbacks to be responsible in completing assignments and projects on time. When students are not able to finish their assignments by the designated date, the opportunity will remain for them to complete and submit their work within one week of the original due date for a maximum of 70% of the points.
*Concerning late work, teachers reserve the right to work with students on an individual basis that may be less limiting, but not more restrictive than the policy.
Grades will be issued based on the percentage of total points earned in a semester, according to the following scale:
94-100%=A84-86%=B74-76%=C64-66%=D
90-93% =A-80-83%=B-70-73%=C-60-63%=D-
87-89% =B+77-79%=C+67-69%=D+ 0-50% =F
Student progress is accessible online via the district webpage. Students need to check their grades online. It is the responsibility of the student and parent to keep track of their personal progress in class. If at any time you have questions concerning your grade, please feel free to contact me by phone or email, or make an appointment to see me.
DRAMA FEE Students are required to pay a $15.00 participation fee. Please pay the
secretary in the office and bring the receipt to Mrs. Bement. This is due the FIRST WEEK of school. It is a fee that may or may not have been collected during registration.
VIDEOS The Weber district policy on video usage prohibits films to be shown for
IN CLASS reasons other than instructional purposes. Films shown in junior high schools must be “G” rated. “PG” rated videos can be shown with parent and building administrator approval. Please sign the accompanying permission slip if you are willing to allow your child to view a PG rated video at some time during the school year. All films shown inclass will be used to augment instruction and correlated to instructional objectives. Students will be accountable for their participation and the accompanying activities and assignments (worksheets, discussions, etc.). The use of videos during class will be very limited and applied only when it will make a positive impact to achieve instructional objectives.
Bement’s BLOG You are encouraged to visit Mrs. Bement’s blog at
or visit the district web page, click on
“Blogs”, and find missing assignments, concert dates,forms,pictures, and other fun stuff to keep you informed on our class activities. Roy Junior High’s Web page also contains a school calendar. Class information, scores, grades, and attendance may be found on wsdinfo.net. Pictures of students may appear on these web spaces, without names attached to them, unless I am notified otherwise.
SCHOOL PLAYThe school play is scheduled for performance on March 7-9.
Auditions are held December 12-14 after school in the choir room.
A mandatory tryout meeting will be held December 5 to give important information concerning the play. We hope you tryout.
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