Grading System for Band Members

All Students begin with 100 points each Quarter.
Each demerit is deducted and merits are added.
The remaining number is the grade for the report period.

Demerits
Missing a performance-9
Incomplete Uniform-7
Improper treatment of instrument or uniform-7
Failure to have music memorized-5
Shoes not clean-5
Missing practice (unexcused)-5
Failure to have instrument-5
Tardy for performance or practice-5
Instrument not in proper working condition-5
Instrument not in proper storage-5
Chewing gum during rehearsal or performance-5
Not obeying field directors-3
Disrupting rehearsal-5
Not sitting with section during games-5

Merits
Participation in Pit Orchestra13
Extra ensembles (rehearse and perform)6
Make Honors Band4
Switching to needed instrument4
Try-out for Honors Band3
Improvement and perform on instrument2
Non-assigned loading duty2
Practice during study halls2

Other Grades
Tests/Quizzes 100
Written tests50
Playing tests 50
Concerts 50

Grading System For All Auxiliary Units

All students begin with 100 points.
Each demerit is deducted and merits are added.
The remaining number is the grade for the report period.

Demerits
Missing a Performance-9
Incomplete, dirty or wrinkled uniform (including shoes)-7
Improper treatment of equipment at practice (this includes class time)-7
Failure to have equipment at practice (this includes class time )-5
Missing practice (unexcused)-5
Tardy for practice or performance-5
Equipment not properly stored-5
Chewing gum during practice or performance-5
Not obeying field directors or captains-3
Disrupting practice-5
Not sitting with section during games-5

Merits
Attend extra practice+3
Participant in extra performance+3

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