Eighth Grade General Music, taught by Mrs. Marie Coppola and Mrs. Jessica Seifel

Course meets:

Non-Band Students - 20 Weeks every other day
Band Students - 5 weeks every day

Goal:

To give students an appreciation of different kinds of music and to develop musical skills through hands-on participation.

Textbook:

Share The Music, by McGraw Hill

Supplies:

Notebook, pocket folder & pencil

Classroom Expectation:

We ask that all students follow five rules in our classroom every day:
1. Be prepared for class.
2. Be on time.
3. Be courteous to everyone.
4. Be careful of classroom equipment.
5. Keep an open mind.

Failure to follow these rules will result in one or all of the following: detention, referral to principal, and/or parental notification.

Evaluation Methods:

Students will earn a number grade based on participation, tests, homework/classwork, quizzes, and the final exam.

• Participation: (30%) This grade is based on attitude, effort, and behavior.

• Tests: (25%) This grade includes all tests or long term projects done in and out of class. This also includes keyboard quizzes that will occur frequentlyduring class.

• Homework/Classwork: (20%) This grade is based on all work assigned and completed for class and any assignments given for homework.

Final Exam: (25%) The final will take place in class at the end of the year

Absences/Missed Work:

Because most of the work done in general music is hands-on using classroom instruments, it is imperative that students be present for class. In the event of an absence, students must make up any work missed as quickly as possible. They may have time during class to catch up or may have to come in during home base or after school to make up missed work.

Extra Help:

I will be available Wednesday and Thursday after school for extra help.

Contact the teacher

Mrs. Marie Coppola: 765-3314, ext. 378
Mrs. Jessica Seifel 765-3314, ext. 751