SPHS Musical Theatre crichardson@Paulding.k12.ga.us

RITUALS and ROUTINES We begin with Bell Warm-ups at the tardy bell. All students should be in their seat with their sight-reading book, 3- ring binder with your music and power point notes in it and writing utensils by the time we finish our tongue-twister warm-up. Please put your book bag under your chair. We will sight-read EVERY DAY!!! After sight-reading, listen carefully for your next instruction from the teacher When we transition, NEVER leave your sight-reading book or binder on the floor or in a chair. ALWAYS put your sight-reading book away neatly and carefully. You will use your binder for work-time.

Cell Phone Use You will be using your smart phone during independent “work” time. Please take out your phone and text: @sphsamt 4th period students @sphsbmt 6th period students To: 81010 OR on your smart phone web browser go to: rmd.at/sphsamt 4th period students rmd.at/sphsbmt 6th period students And follow the prompts

Course Description In this course, we will explore many aspects of the musical theatre including: designing, technical elements of theatre, directing, research, integration of other art forms, content areas and real life experiences, history, business and etiquette. You will be required to sight-read every day, no exceptions. Please be ready for warm-ups when the tardy bell rings.

Grading Policy The Musical Theatre Program is considered co-curricular which means that participation in all rehearsals and performances both during and after the school day are included in your final grade. Attendance is mandatory. Formative grading will be based on your participation in class as well as occasional quizzes. Summative grades will be based on performances and rehearsals during and after the school day as well as periodic assessments. Please be aware that in order to “recover” a summative grade for a performance you must show proof of a hospital visit, death certificate, etc. and you must make an appointment to sing the performance for the director in its entirety. A final exam will be given at the end of each semester which counts as 20% of your final grade.

Materials Needed Pencil (for marking music) Four color pen and/or 4 color highlighters (for taking notes and using for marking COPIED MUSIC ONLY!!)-optional Notebook (at least 1”, 3-ring binder) Comfortable clothing and footwear for Dance on Wednesdays Good Attitude Jump drive for research Various prop assignments (to be determined)

Dance Days On Wednesdays, students should dress comfortably for dance class. Special footwear may be needed as the year progresses. Please be prepared to purchase these items as needed or pay rental fees to borrow them (if applicable).

Discipline Procedures Students are required to follow all school rules and procedures in the classroom during rehearsals and at each school event. Our classroom and rehearsal rules are as follows: Be kind Be safe Be respectful Always Participate Cell phones for instructional use ONLY!!! (students in musical theatre use their electronic devices very often for research, metronomes, recordings, tuners and videos)

Consequences 1st time – 5 points off weekly participation grade 2nd time – parent contact and/or classroom discipline (changed seating, teacher detention, etc.) 3rd time – office referral and demerit Inappropriate cell phone usage – automatic write-up Consequences beyond this point are explained in the student handbook.

Fine Arts Pathway A Fine Arts Seal will be awarded to students who have three years of Fine Arts credits within the same area. – Musical Theatre counts EITHER as a vocal class OR a theatre class…

Media Release The South Paulding High School Musical Theatre Program will be featured in the media, including electronic media, showing many of the activities that we participate in and perform. During the year your student may be chosen to have his/her picture, video and/or name included. The media release form will be sent home through your 3rd period teacher or advisement teacher. Please be sure to fill out (initial each line) and sign the release form if you would like to be a part of any media relating to the vocal department.

Syllabus Due Date Please have your parent or guardian sign your syllabus so that they are aware of your responsibilities as a musical theatre student. All forms should be turned in by Friday, August 12th. – turn in all papers to the orange box located in front of the teacher’s desk.

“Getting to Know You” What musical? What character sings it? Why is she singing?