THEATRE I COURSE SYLLABUS
Contact Information
No phone available – use e-mail
aaron.cox @ectorcountyisd.org
Conference Period: 5th period
Tutoring: 4:30-7:30 Thursday
ODESSA HIGH SCHOOL MISSION: It is our mission to provide the opportunity for all students to learn at
high levels so they are prepared for success in life including college, career, and achieving their dreams.
THEATRE DEPARTMENT MISSION: My mission is to introduce you to theatre in a supportive way that will
educate you, inspire you, and push you a little outside of your comfort zone to help you to find hidden talents that
you can use in school as well as “real life.”
GOALS:
To improve your creativity, your knowledge of theatre, and your self-confidence.
To study and implement the basic principals, practices, and vocabulary of acting, directing, theatre history, and
technical theatre.
To practice good manners, and good theatre etiquette.
GRADING:
 Major grades (projects, tests) 50%
 Minor Grades (participation, etiquette, warm ups, class work, quizzes, current events) 45%
 Planner (planner, notes, journal) 5%
Please understand that this class requires some memorization, rehearsal, and PERFORMANCE! Don’t
worry. You can do it!!
ASSIGNMENTS:
This is a theatre 1 class you will be expected to do classroom performances.
You will be expected to do some writing (scripts, essay, journal prompts).
TARDIES:
When a student enters late they will need to sign the tardy log. Once a student has received 5 tardies they will have
a 15 minutes before school or after school detention. Before school may be done any day within 5 days of their 5th
tardy, the after school one may only be done on Thursdays.
ABSENCES:
It is very important for you to be here for class! You will often have classmates that are counting on you to rehearse
scenes or work on other group projects. Performance days are extra-important and students will know in advance
which days these are. If you already have conflicts scheduled during the performance week, it is up to you to
inform me and your team members well in advance and work with us to schedule the performance on a day that
you will all be in class. If there is an emergency and you absolutely cannot attend class on the scheduled
performance day, in order for you to be excused, your parent/guardian or you must call or email me before your
class starts, and the absence must be excused by the attendance office. My email address is
aaron.cox@ectorcountyisd.org. If you miss class on a performance day without meeting the aforementioned
requirements, you will lose a letter grade from your performance.
If you plan to be absent, get a copy of the assignment from the Schoolwires website. If you have an unplanned
absence, get a copy of the assignment from the Schoolwires website, a friend, or see me during tutoring
hours. Follow these steps to access Schoolwires:
On a computer:
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www.ectorcountyisd.org
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“Odessa High”
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“Teachers”
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“Aaron Cox”
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Click on the information link that you need
On a cell phone
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www.ectorcountyisd.org
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“Menu”
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“Select a School”
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“Odessa High”
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“Menu”
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“Site Navigation”
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“Teachers”
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“Carmen Haynes”
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Click on the Menu stripes icon
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Click on the information link that you need
CLASS EXPECTATIONS:
A. Be on time with materials. (pen/paper)
B. Be attentive. Avoid causing distraction…Listen in class
C. Grooming will not be done during the class period
D. Be sensitive to the artistic endeavors of others. Allow each person the opportunity to succeed at his/her own
individual pace and level of understanding.
E. Be responsible. Display constructive use of time during all activities. Help to make sure the classroom is kept
neat and free of paper on the floor.
F. Be ready and willing to participate and learn!
DRESS CODE:
See code of conduct.
YOU AND YOUR PARENT/GUARDIAN NEED TO SIGN THE BACK OF THIS FORM
AND RETURN THIS SHEET TO ME BY TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2015. THANK
YOU!
THEATRE I
STUDENT
STUDENT’S NAME: (please print)_____________________________________________________________
I have read and understand the attached syllabus, including grading and class expectations.
STUDENT’S SIGNATURE:__________________________________________________ DATE:__________
PARENT
PARENT / GUARDIAN’S NAME: (please print)__________________________________________________
I have read and understand the attached syllabus, including grading and class expectations.
PARENT / GUARDIAN’S SIGNITURE:_________________________________________DATE:__________
PARENT / GUARDIAN’S PHONE NUMBER: ___________________________________________________
PARENT / GUARDIAN’S EMAIL ADDRESS: __________________________________________________