|
OHS Band Point SystemAll Osbourn band members have the opportunity to earn a band letter. To do this, the student needs to accumulate a total of 50 points during the school year. The activities for which a student may earn points are listed below. Also listed are the infractions for which points will be deducted. The band letter is awarded to the students at our annual spring awards banquet. Procedure:* When you have earned points, please THOROUGHLY fill out andreturn a point request form. These forms can be found on the wooden shelf. * You may return point forms to either the wooden shelf or to Audra. * Every month there will be an updated list posted on
the bulletin Point Catalog:5 Points Execution of marching fundamentals throughout the season (Your section leader will check you off only if you demonstrate correct marching fundamentals throughout the entire season.) Participation in all-state band Band Council officer Drum Major Attend a band camp outside of band responsibilities Being a member of an ensemble outside of band (for every semester of active participation – ex. Jazz band, church choir, flute choir, etc.). These 5 pts include EVERYTHING involved w/ the ensemble (ex. Performances, practices, solos, etc.) Participate in a musical (in any form) Member of Winter Guard Member of Tri-M Music Honor Society Director or leader of a small ensemble (flute choir, jazz band, brass quartet) Grade of “A” in band class (each nine weeks) (NOTE – a point form MUST be turned in for you to receive your points!) Participation in all-district band Creating a special music project and getting it approved by Mr. Johnson (compose your own music, write a summary of a music-related article, research a composer, etc.) Attend Maryland Band Day Grade of “B” in band class (each nine weeks) (NOTE – a point form MUST be turned in for you to receive your points!) Try out for all-district band Week of no absences during marching band season -- starting at the beginning of school (perfect attendance – no excused or unexcused absences allowed; tardy policy for school applies – every 3 tardies or early departures is one absence) A single performance in an ensemble or by yourself (doing a solo for church, playing in a concert with the orchestra or chorus, playing once with a jazz band) Every 2 hours of sewing for marching band uniforms and guard flags Every 2 hours of student/parent work at car wash Every 2 hours of student/parent work at Fair Parking Every 2 hours of student/parent work at Tag Day Every 2 hours of student/parent/sibling work at wrapping booth NOTE – To receive the proper points for fundraisers, students and parents MUST sign in and sign out!! Tagging homecoming flowers3 boxes of citrus sold Attending a concert outside of band responsibilities (Metz concert, plays, chorus/orchestra concerts, secular concerts, fine arts concerts, etc.) Doing extra work in the band room – every 2 hours is one point (filing music, cleaning the band room, etc.) (NOTE – requires Mr. Johnson’s signature & the time you worked on the point form!) Parent (maximum or 1 point per meeting) or student attendance at a 2-B Band Boosters meeting (each month points are possible!)
Point deductions will be given when one:
|
|||||||||||
