Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
How often does my child have Music?
Music classes in grades one through five meet for thirty minutes twice a week. Kindergartners attend Music Class once a week for thirty minutes. Back to Top
Music classes in grades one through five meet for thirty minutes twice a week. Kindergartners attend Music Class once a week for thirty minutes.
Are there opportunities for performances?
Third graders perform in November and First graders in the end of February. Chorus performs about 2 times per year. (See the calendar for dates.) Back to Top
Third graders perform in November and First graders in the end of February. Chorus performs about 2 times per year. (See the calendar for dates.)
How often does my child receive grades for Music?
In Music, Art, and PE, the students receive report card grades Quarter 2 and Quarter 4. Back to Top
In Music, Art, and PE, the students receive report card grades Quarter 2 and Quarter 4.
What are the grades my child will receive?
Music and Art have 3 State Standards grades. - Know the elements and expressive qualities of the art/music. - Understand how works of art/music are produced through creating and performing. - Recognize the role of art/music in everyday life, past and present For each category, a student receives one of the following numbers: 4 = Exceeds expectations 3 = Meets expectations 2 = Approaching expectations 1 = Area of concern (not meeting expectations) Back to Top
Music and Art have 3 State Standards grades. - Know the elements and expressive qualities of the art/music. - Understand how works of art/music are produced through creating and performing. - Recognize the role of art/music in everyday life, past and present For each category, a student receives one of the following numbers: 4 = Exceeds expectations 3 = Meets expectations 2 = Approaching expectations 1 = Area of concern (not meeting expectations)
What are the effort grades?
E = Excellent S = Satisfactory N = Needs Improvement Most students participate at a Satisfactory level. That means they are doing well! Back to Top
E = Excellent S = Satisfactory N = Needs Improvement Most students participate at a Satisfactory level. That means they are doing well!
What is my child learning in Music class?
Look at MUSIC CURRICULUM. Each grade level has a document that explains what they're learning! Back to Top
Look at MUSIC CURRICULUM. Each grade level has a document that explains what they're learning!
When can my child join Chorus?
Chorus is available for fourth and fifth graders for children who want to learn how to develop their singing voices. Click on CHORUS to get more information. Back to Top
Chorus is available for fourth and fifth graders for children who want to learn how to develop their singing voices. Click on CHORUS to get more information.
When can my child join Band?
Band is available to fifth graders and is taught by Mr. Hengesh, the Band teacher. He can be e-mailed at mhengesh@esd.org. Back to Top
Band is available to fifth graders and is taught by Mr. Hengesh, the Band teacher. He can be e-mailed at mhengesh@esd.org.