TEACHER
Genevieve Tejeda
Printed Student Name ___________________________________
Class Period _______________
Principal Signature _______________________________
Dear Parents and Students:
Welcome to SRMS Beginning Piano. The following information will outline
expectations for all students participating in the piano lab. These policies are necessary
both for the growth and for the future improvement of the piano lab.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Students are expected to follow all class rules:
1. Enter class with a positive attitude ready to learn and practice
2. Listen when the instructor is speaking
3. Listen when other students are sharing information
4. NO GUM, FOOD, OR DRINKS- if you deliberately use these items during class
you will be given detention- these items can damage the keyboards
5. Be prepared everyday with all materials pencil, eraser, highlighter, binder
6. Keep hands, feet, objects to self
7. All purses, book bags and cell phones are to be put in an area away from the piano
lab/behind the risers
8. Be respectful of others in feelings, in thought, in actions, and in words
9. Raise hand for permission to speak or leave seat
10. Refrain from using profanity or inappropriate gestures
11. No make-up/hair spray/ or brushes to be used in class
12. RESPECT ALL EQUIPMENT- no leaning on, writing on, banging on the
keyboards
13. Return all borrowed equipment daily- headphones/headphone adaptors/piano
books
14.Follow the guidelines set by the students on why they chose to be in
piano and how to be successful in piano class
Not following the rules will result in the following consequences:
1. Verbal warning
2. Conference with teacher/parent phone call and detention after/before school or
during lunch
3. Office Referral
4. If equipment is broken due to breaking the rules or
through mistreatment student may be subject to paying
for the replacement of damaged equipment
MATERIALS
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Piano Lesson Book 1 Older Beginner- Faber
Favorite Classic Melodies Level 1- Bastien
Headphones quarter inch male adaptor
3 ring binder
pencil with eraser
highlighter
notebook paper
paper keyboard (class will provide)
manuscript paper (class will provide)
*A piano shirt must be purchased. This shirt can be used as part of the
school uniform.
The piano shirt will be worn for all performances, contests, and field trips.
GRADING POLICIES
Daily Participation is a major part of the student’s grade as it is listed under Rehearsal
Technique in the TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills). This Participation grade
includes:
1. Practicing in class silently
2. Completing all daily dittos/assignments
3. Asking/Answering questions
4. Having all materials
5. Adhering to all rules
If a student fails to participate in class and/or is unprepared
with the materials the following consequences will occur:
1. Student will call home and inform parents and a written
letter confirming that both parent and student were told
will be sent home
2. Student will receive lunch detention
3. Student will receive a referral
Students will also receive a grade each nine weeks for writing and performing their own
musical composition.
Students will complete written and performance quizzes and tests.
Students will complete a written and performance based nine weeks exam.
RECITALS
Students will perform in evening recitals as part of the class curriculum. Students will be
informed of recital dates in advance. Recitals are an essential part to student growth and a
requirement listed in the TEKS. If students miss a recital they will be required to play the
following school day during lunch time, or classes will be pulled in for them to have an
audience.
FUNDRAISING
The piano lab will have fundraising events throughout the year. It is optional for students
to participate. However, the more participation the more monies can be earned and put to
good use for the music program. Fundraisers are used to fund for:
1. Field trips
2. Awards
3. Music
4. Sound Equipment
5. Technology Equipment
6. Uniforms
7. Instruments
8. And so much more- the list is never ending :)
COMPETITIONS
Piano lab students will perform a piano solo for SISD Solo Contest in the Spring. This
contest will demonstrate the skills each student has mastered.
Through hard work students will be successful in the piano lab. We realize that
purchasing a keyboard is expensive and most students will not be able to do this. It is for
this reason that class time be taken seriously to ensure the maximum practice!!!!
LETTER OF DOCUMENTATION
I have read and understand the following policies outlined in this SRMS Beginning Piano
Handbook. I agree to follow these guidelines for the good of the entire program.
Student Name (PRINT) and ID #
Student Signature
My child and I have read and understand the policies outlined in this SRMS Beginning
Piano Handbook. I agree to all policies.
Parent/Guardian Printed Name
Parent/Guardian Signature
Home Number
Work Number
Cell Number for Parent & Student
Email Address