H. FRANK CAREY HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Grade Expectation Sheet – Beginning Orchestra
Teacher: Mr. Krajci
Music Department Phone: (516) 539-9427
Email: gkrajci@sewanhaka.k12.ny.us
Student Name:_____________________________________________
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Class Goal: Beginning Orchestra at H. Frank Carey High School is designed to teach
students the fundamentals of playing a string instrument and basic musicianship.
The class serves as a foundation for the higher-level orchestra classes in the school.
Classroom Rules:
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Be on time to class every day
Come prepared to class every day with the required materials.
Respect one another, your stand partner, and yourself
Take proper care of your instrument, music, and other equipment.
Raise your hand when you have a question
Only write in music with pencil
Required Materials:
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Instrument and bow
Shoulder rest of the appropriate brand (for violinists and violists)
All for Strings, Book 1 method book
Folder (which is given to you and is kept in the classroom)
Pencil
Course Requirements:
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Students are required to come to class and participate actively. A lack of
participation will result in a lower Class Participation grade.
Students must perform in the Beginning Strings Recital, which takes place in
June. Families will be notified with more information as the event
approaches. Failure to perform in the recital will result in a failing grade for
that marking period.
Students are required to attend sectionals, which take place during the
school day. Failure to attend these sections will result in a lower Sectional
Attendance grade. If the students cannot attend the assigned sectional, a
make-up is scheduled and must be attended in lieu of the regular sectional.
Students are required to complete Practice Logs to show their home practice.
Failure to complete the required amount by the end of the marking period
will result in a lower Practice Logs grade. Practicing at home is important
and must be done at least 4 days a week for a minimum of 15 minutes.
Grading Policy: The following sections are averaged together to come up with a
marking period grade:
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Class Participation: 20%
Playing Tests/Homework: 40%
Practice Logs: 30%
Sectional Attendance: 10%
Extra Help: Extra help is offered by appointment. I am available almost every
morning from 7:20 – 7:55 and after school from 3:00 – 3:30. I may also be available
during other periods of the day depending upon each student’s schedule.
I HAVE READ THE ABOVE AND KNOW WHAT IS EXPECTED OF MY CHILD AND
ME IN THIS CLASS.
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Student Signature
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Parent Signature
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Home Phone #
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