Concert and Class Attendance Policy
The prompt, punctual, and consistent attendance of each member at all rehearsals and performances is essential to the overall success of the choral ensemble. Absenteeism or a detracting attitude from any individual may negatively impact the performing standard of the group. With this in mind, all choral classes will adhere to the EMS attendance policy, as well as the following:
Rehearsals
Performances
**** Please be sure to inform Mrs. Martinez of any conflicts with concerts, dress rehearsals, or daily rehearsals as soon as conflict is known. Don’t forget to check your sports schedules and other after-school commitments! ****
Rehearsals
- Students are expected to bring their iPad, music, and pencil to class every day. Students are also welcome to keep a water bottle at their seat.
- If a student misses any written or performance work, it is his/her responsibility to make it up within two school days.
- Warm-ups at the beginning of class are crucial to good vocal health. Therefore, unexcused tardiness will result in a deduction of daily points. Three unexcused tardies will be counted as one unexcused absence.
- Excused vs. Unexcused absences and tardies will be determined by school policy.
Performances
- Concerts are a direct reflection of the values of Erie Middle School, and as such, students will be expected to behave appropriately at all times. Poor behavior, including disrespect to teachers, chaperones, audience members, or performers, will result in a grade deduction.
- Missing a concert is comparable to missing a final exam; all concerts are a culmination of many hours of hard work and preparation. Students will be expected to attend ALL concerts. Any unexcused performance absence will result in a major grade deduction.
- A live performance experience cannot be made-up, but excused absences will be given the opportunity to make up point loss for up to 100% point replacement through a performance assessment given by Mrs. Martinez, as per school policy. Unexcused absences will be given an opportunity to make up their assessment up to 75% point replacement.
- Excused vs. Unexcused absences will be determined by school policy; student must inform Mrs. Martinez of foreseen absences as soon as possible, but AT LEAST TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE CONCERT DATE.
**** Please be sure to inform Mrs. Martinez of any conflicts with concerts, dress rehearsals, or daily rehearsals as soon as conflict is known. Don’t forget to check your sports schedules and other after-school commitments! ****