Carmel Middle School Drama
Course Description 2015-2016
MS. KA’SHARA DAVIS
Carmel Middle School, Theatre Arts Teacher
Email: Kasharac.davis@cms.k12.nc.us
Office Hours: Tuesdays 4:30-5:00pm
Room: L125
Webpage: http://kasharadavis.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/
In this class, we will learn about acting, theatre history, improvisation, production roles, playwriting, film,
musicals, resumes, auditions, theatre etiquette, Shakespeare and other such information.
Team Goals
To understand, demonstrate, and appreciate the basic elements of theatre, while increasing reading and writing
skill and technique.
In addition to Carmel Middle School rules, I have one classroom
expectation: Always be S.T.A.R.S (Students That Are Really
Spectacular!).
Required Materials for Class
Rewards
Preferred Activity Time: rewards students for saving
time during instruction. Students earn the time they
save and can use it for a preferred activity.
-Drama Notebook-A spiral or composition for daily
journal entries.
Treasure Chest Fridays!
-Highlighters for play scripts.
-Pencils
Positive Call Home
Materials Due by September 3rd!
Student of the Week Display: Student recognized on
Cougar Callboard for outstanding work.
Wish List
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Tissues
Band-Aids
Spiral notebooks
Hand sanitizer
Reams of colored paper
Reams of white paper
Pencils
Candy for Rewards
Stage Directions (Discipline Policy)
If a student chooses to break a rule, I hold a
“Three
Strikes, You’re
Out”
policy.
On
the
third
strike, I will
ask the student to go to the refocus center and work on a reflection form quietly. The “Refocus” center allows
the teacher an opportunity to assist students in redirecting their behavior. The center also allows students the
opportunity to self-monitor their behavior by giving them a space to take a breather or clear their head. Other
consequences for behavior include detention and parent contact.
Examples of Behavior Warranting the student going
to the “Refocus” center
 Interfering with the learning environment, poor
audience etiquette
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Failure to have materials (pencil, paper, bathroom
pass, etc.)
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Breaking rules listed in the student code of
conduct (Tardy to class, having gum/food/drink
other than water*, unapproved cell phone use,
etc.)
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Consequences for disruptions/inappropriate
behavior:
------3 Strikes You’re Out! ---
1st offense – 3rd Verbal warning-“Refocus”
center to complete reflection form
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2nd offense – Conference with Ms. Davis after
class
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3rd offense –Parent contact/removal from class
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4th offense – Parent contact/Lunch Detention
Failure to comply with teacher requests
 5th offense – Office Referral/ISS
Disrespect of teachers, peers, property, etc.
*I have a very strict no food/gum/drinks policy*
Grading
Download Remind App
Search Class Code: @dramacats
OR
Text: 81010
With this message: @dramacats
Grades will formal & informal
Some grades will weigh more than others (ie.
Homework, notebook checks, quizzes, group
work, journals.)
Subject and theme between curriculum topics
will vary between grade levels.
Students will be given detailed rubrics describing
requirements and grading as assigned.
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If you are possibly interested in volunteering your time to the Theatre department this year, please let me know. Thank You! –Ms. D