Grading

How am I graded in Band?
The following is an EXAMLPLE ONLY of a 1st quarter 2009 grading sheet
Symphonic Band	Grading System	Name:______________
1st Quarter September - November 6, 2009

LESSON:	WEEK OF:	ASSIGNMENT:	POINTS:
#1	September 8	Play Through with Music -PHS School Song -American Salute -Star Spangled Banner	4 4 4
#2	September 14	Play Off with Music -PHS School Song -American Salute -Star Spangled Banner	8 8 8
#3	September 21	Play Through with Music -Grand Illusion/Renegade -Too Much Time/Best of Times -Come Sail Away	4 4 4
#4	September 28	Play Off from MEMORY -Grand Illusion/Renegade -Too Much Time/Best of Times -Come Sail Away	8 8 8
#5	October 5	Play Off 1.3D Band Book: Page 10 Key of F Major #3, 4, & 5	12
#6	October 12	Play Off 1.3D Band Book: Page 10 Key of F Major #3, 4, & 5	12
#7	October 19	Play Off 1.3D Band Book: Page 10 Key of F Major #3, 4, & 5	12
October 26 & November 2 - Make Up Weeks
Attitude is very important to becoming a good musician. Attitude is reflected in your lesson attendance, your class behaviour, and everything that you do. The following points will be awarded strictly on a subjective basis based on your attitude. Hopefully these will be automatic for everyone.			24
Total Points			132

Points Determine Your Grade
A = .94 A- = .86 B+ = .79 B = .72	B- = .65 C+ = .58 C = .51 C- = .44	D+ = .37 D = .30 D- = .23 F = .22 or less
BREAKDOWN OF LESSONS : Depending on which ensemble you are in, there will be 6 to 8 lessons offered each quarter. There will be opportunities for make-up lessons when a student fails to attend their regular lesson time, bu tthey are worth 1/2 points when 1 week late, 1/4 points after that. Please plan accordingly.
If you attend all scheduled lessons, rehearsals, and performances, YOU WILL SUCCEED in band !