1. 6th grade music 1st & 3rd Period
Explore Music
6th grade music 1st & 3rd Period
Helping your child become the best student, citizen, and well diverse person they
can be in a safe and nurturing environment through the use and study of music.
Teacher: Becky McLain

2. This is NOT your typical music class!
Hands on activities, use of technology, games
Develop cooperation, team work skills, time management, responsibility, respect, creativity
Exposure to and develop appreciation for other genres of music other than what they usually listen to
We will have FUN!

3. We will have FUN! This Year Students will learn:
How to read music (staff notes, terminology
and symbols)
Basic performance skills on the keyboard
The how, what, and why of music from the past
to the present - to understand the progression of society and
the role music has and does play in it
Create informative video presentations and create art to
represent various time periods and genres of music
We will have FUN!

4. General classroom expectations:
Golden Rules and SOAR expectations
Be on time and ready to participate – in your seat with all
needed materials and a good attitude
Show respect for people and property – how we treat each other,
how we speak to each other, when it is appropriate to speak, taking care of equipment and supplies
No food, drink or gum!

5. Consequences & Rewards
The school protocol for consequences will be followed
Check mark/warning, parent contact, detention (I use several creative measures in the warning stages to gain acceptable outcome before utilizing detentions.
Rewards include Eagle Bucks, special privileges, candy - feel free to send some in , positive parent contacts, etc.

6. What Is Needed to succeed in this class?
Have ALL supplies needed, in seat working on bell work within 1 min. of tardy bell.
Participate, follow expectations, and always try to complete work to the best ability
Respect each other, classroom environment, and equipment
If you are NOT willing to learn, no one can help you If you are DETERMINED to learn, no one can stop you.

7. Needed supplies for this class
Poly Plastic Folder With Brads and Pockets
Pencils
2-clear Sheet Protectors
Reinforced Loose Leaf Paper (50)
Colored Pencils

8. Participation Grade students begin each week with a 100%
points are deducted according to the participation rubric
If a student is absent more than 2 days in the week, they will not receive a participation grade for that week. Any unexcused absences or work not completed will result in an “F”.

9. All grades are of equal value
Students will have 9 or more grades per 9 weeks
Any projects or group work will be graded
with the use of a rubric

10. the Explore Music section
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Explore Music page on
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the Explore Music section
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