| 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 Orchestra | 13 |
| Extra ensembles (rehearse and perform) | 6 |
| Make Honors Band | 4 |
| Switching to needed instrument | 4 |
| Try-out for Honors Band | 3 |
| Improvement and perform on instrument | 2 |
| Non-assigned loading duty | 2 |
| Practice during study halls | 2 |
| Other Grades | |
|---|---|
| Tests/Quizzes | 100 |
| Written tests | 50 |
| Playing tests | 50 |
| Concerts | 50 |
| 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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