Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions
of
students and parents.
- What is the 2011 - 2012 grading policy?
- How do Challenges work?
- What about Practice Logs?
- When does Jazz Band meet and who can be in it?
- What if I miss a sectional rehearsal?
- What is the band uniform?
- Where can I find a list of private instructors?
- What band books do I need?
- What are playing tests?
- How can you contact me?
What is the 2011 - 2012 grading policy?
Please see ANNOUNCEMENTS page for Grading Policies. Also, see
individual Announcements for additional information that may
impact grading.
How do Challenges work?
Anybody can challenge the chair ahead of them.
STUDENTS WILL HAVE ADVANCE NOTICE (AT
LEAST A WEEK) OF CHALLENGE WEEKS BUT MAY NOT HAVE ADVANCE NOTICE
THAT SOMEONE IS CHALLENGING THEM. SO.....ALWAYS BE PREPARED
DURING CHALLENGES TO BE CHALLENGED!!!!!
If somebody challenges you, you can not refuse the challenge.
Challenges will take place on a few selected weeks only.
Students will be notified in advance of Challenge dates.
If you challenge someone, then miss the sectional rehearsal, you
WILL lose your opportunity to challenge.
If you skip sectionals the week of Challenges, you MAY lose your
seat as a result of it.
REMEMBER, if you do not show up for a sectionals during a
challenge week, and someone challenges you, you MAY lose your
seat.
Finally, you MUST have a Practice Log filled out with 90 minutes
or practice on it (or more) to Challenge someone AND it MUST have
a parent/legal guardian signature.
What about Practice Logs?
Practice Logs are no longer being used at LKMS.
The ONLY time a student needs to fill out a Practice Log is if a
student wishes to Challenge another student. Please see
Announcements page (or the Practice Log) about Challenge
procedures/requirements.
When does Jazz Band meet and who can be in it?
Jazz Band details are up in the air right now...we are working out the schedule right now and I will have the details posted ASAP..
What if I miss a sectional rehearsal?
First, remember 15% of your grade is attendance.
Second, if you are IN SCHOOL and SKIP a sectional rehearsal, you
may lose your chair if somebody challenges you.
If missing sectionals becomes a repeated offense, you may lose
your chair because of it.
If a playing test occurs during a sectional that you miss,
you may receive a zero for your grade, depending on the reason
for missing sectionals.
If you forget to come to sectionals, you may lose points under
the ATTENDANCE/PARTICIPATION?PLAYING portions of your grade.
What is the band uniform?
The band uniform consists of the WHITE LKMS MUSIC POLO shirt and
black pants/skirt for ALL concerts the entire year EXCEPT Hershey
Park...that uniform consists of the WHITE LKMS MUSIC POLO shirt
and khaki
pants/capris. NO SHORTS. The logo for the White LKMS Music Polo
can be found on the IMPORTANT
FORMS page.
Where can I find a list of private instructors?
HCPSS supplies a list of private instructors...
Here is the web address:
http://sites.google.com/site/hcparents4schoolmusic/
Look on the RIGHT side of the page for PRIVATE INSTRUCTORS.
What band books do I need?
ALL CONCERT BAND AND WIND ENSEMBLE MEMBERS need to purchase
Foundations for Superior Performance
What are playing tests?
Please see PLAYING TESTS on the Announcements page.
How can you contact me?
Either call the school 410-880-5988 or email me
john_jackowski@hcpss.org