LEE HIGH SCHOOL Creative And Performing Arts COURSE SYLLABUS

lee high school creative and performing arts course syllabus course title intro to piano 1 / 1 semester class time b3 (tr

LEE HIGH SCHOOL
Creative and Performing Arts
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE TITLE
Intro to Piano 1 / 1 semester
CLASS TIME
B3 (Traditional time: 11:50a.m.-2:00p.m. (Lunches will occur during 3rd
block) (Remote learning: 10:20a.m.-11:05a.m.)
CLASS LOCATION
Choir Room (Rm. 324)
PREREQUISITES
Students must be 10th-12th grade
MATERIALS
Students will need:
-a folder or binder -laptops -internet access
-pencil -mic access -access to webcam
Students will be provided:
-a keyboard (whether in the piano lab or the practice rms)
-piano practice sheets for each class
During remote/virtual learning students will use a virtual piano in
order to become familiar with the piano. If a student has a
piano/keyboard at home they are more than welcome to use it, but it is
not required.
INSTRUCTOR
Ms. Vineke Richardson
PHONE NUMBER
(256) 428-8150 (324/326)
EMAIL
[email protected]
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Piano 1 is meant as an intro to music and piano
performance. An emphasis is placed on developing the basics of music
reading, sight-reading, scales, chord identification, and learning
individual repertoire.
Students will…
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learn to read music and sight-read
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identify and play different chords.
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develop healthy practice skills.
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communicate with the instructor on selecting appropriate
repertoire.
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learn to prepare and perform piano repertoire.
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develop a productive and enjoyable environment in the piano lab.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: The goal of Piano 1 is to provide students the
opportunity to learn the basics of piano and music reading.
ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS:
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Students should complete assignments thoroughly and completely.
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All students are expected to participate and be engaged, as it is
a part of your grade. (Please see the attendance expectation to
see how this expectation is to be met during remote/virtual
learning)
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Assignments that are turned in late will be docked a letter grade
after the first day. Anything more than a day late will not be
accepted and will result in the grade of a zero.
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Plagiarism can be defined as “to steal and pass off (the ideas or
words of another) as one’s own” (Merriam-Webster). Students should
complete their own work with honesty. Plagiarism is an egregious
offense and will render any assignment null, receiving the grade
of zero, and subject to further disciplinary action.
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Assignments should be produced legibly and intact. Students are
expected to submit and complete all assignments. It is the
responsibility of the student to complete and submit any work they
have missed due to an absence.
ATTENDANCE EXPECTATIONS: Students are expected to attend all class
meetings. Any absences must be excused in order to make up any missed
assignments. Three times of being tardy will count as an absence and
will negatively impact your participation grade.
Remote/Virtual class meetings are expected to attend class meetings
during school hours. Students may choose to attend the actual class or
view the class video before 3:40p.m. on the day the class meets. It
is, however, preferred that each student attends class at the
scheduled time in order to receive in-depth, interactive, and
collaborative assistance.
2020-2021 Teaching Schedule (Remote)
Teacher will do live presentations in the mornings on the first A and
B day of each week.
8:30 – 9:15 First period (A1 or B1 depending on day)
9:25 – 10:10 Second period
10:20 – 11:05 Third period
11:15 – 12:00 Fourth period
2020-2021 Bell Schedule (Traditional)
1st Block 8:30-10:05 (Take Daily Attendance)
2nd Block 10:10-11:45
3rd Block 11:50-2:00 (Lunches will occur during 3rd block)
4th Block 2:05-3:40
CLASSROOM POLICY:
Behavior
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Students are expected to treat everyone in the classroom with
respect(whether face-to-face or remote learning).
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Profane or obscene language will not be tolerated.
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Students are to remain in the classroom for the duration of the
class block unless an authority figure has given permission to
leave (whether face-to-face or remote learning).
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Students are expected to be respectful and listen during
instructional time. If another student, teacher, administrator, is
addressing the class all students are expected to give their
undivided attention.
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Students are expected to adhere to all rules and regulations in
accordance with the student handbook and school’s policies.
Cell Phones
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Cell phones and other smart devices/technology are not to be made
a distraction during class time. Students can use devices to learn
to play songs during their individual practice time after they
have completed in class work.
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Students are not permitted to make or accept phone calls in class.
Devices are subject to being confiscated until the remainder of
class if students are unable to comply.
Housekeeping (face-to-face environment)
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There will be no food, drinks, chewing gum, or other edibles
substances permitted in class. Water in a contained bottle is
permitted.
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Students are expected to keep their workspace clean and tidy.
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Headphones and keyboards are to be wiped with a Clorox wipe.
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All music is to be kept in a folder in the proper cabinet space
provided.
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Students are expected to come to class dressed appropriately and
according to school policy/dress code. Hats or other head
coverings are not permitted unless there is a documented religious
reason.
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This syllabus serves as a general framework for the classroom.
Additional procedures and guidelines may be established by the
teacher as the year progresses.
Housekeeping (remote/virtual learning)
o Students are expected to be present during the scheduled class time.
o Students are expected to turn on their web cams during all virtual
class meetings.
o Students are expected to mute their microphones during class
meetings unless they have a question or observation.
o Students are expected to be engaged in remote/virtual learning.
o This syllabus serves as a general framework for the classroom.
Additional procedures and guidelines may be established by the teacher
as the year progresses.
GRADE DETERMINATION:
Assessments (60%)
-performance assessments
-written assessments
600pts
Class Assignments (40%)
-participation
-weekly assignments
400pts
POINT TOTAL
1000 PTS