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2. UnsatisfactoryNeeds ImprovementSatisfactory/GoodExcellent Making Use of Time Student never enters classroom in an orderly manner. Walks around room visiting with other students. Almost never is quiet, or ready for class to begin. Student rarely enters classroom in an orderly manner and rarely gets to seat on time. Student usually enters classroom in an orderly manner and quickly gets to seat. Sometimes talking to fellow students and not always ready to begin on time. Student always enters classroom in an orderly manner, quickly gets to seat and is ready to begin class. Participation / Active Involvement Student rarely listens to the instructor, disrupts class and is not involved with the class activity. Student expresses a poor attitude toward the activity &/or other students and instructor. Student does not try his/her best. Student may have received discipline slip for behavior in class. Student sometimes listens to the instructor, occasionally disrupts class and needs a reminder to get on task. Student sometimes expresses a poor attitude towards the activity &/or teacher. Student rarely tries his/her best. Student usually listens to the instructor, does not interrupt class and rarely needs a reminder to get on task. Student is usually respectful towards the activity and instructor. Student usually expresses a positive attitude towards activities and usually tries his/her best. Student always listens to the instructor, does not interrupt class and stays on task. Student is always extremely respectful and always tries his/her best. Student sometimes does extra work on the subject/activity. Facilitating Learning Student makes no effort to keep focused on the lesson and current topics. Student frequently is out of seat without permission. Student is disrespectful of other students trying to ask questions. Student frequently makes irrelevant statements. Frequently leaves seat without permission. Student is frequently not respectful of other students and instructor. Student frequently takes care of bathroom needs during class time. Student occasionally makes irrelevant statements. Student sometimes leaves seat without permission. Student is usually respectful of other students and teacher. Occasionally asks for bathroom break during lesson. Student only asks questions relevant to the topic being discussed. Student remains seated until dismissed by teacher. Student is respectful of other students. Behavior Student distracts others and does not listen – is off task. Student talks out in class and argues with directives. Student raises hand occasionally to ask questions – talks loud in class – disrupting lesson being taught. Student always raises hand and takes directives without comment of any kind. Music Participation Rubric

3. Music Room Procedures Entering the music room1 POINT Please come in quietly, throw out any items you may have in your mouth that does not belong there for music class (e.g. gum), take your seat and wait for attendance to be taken and for class to start. Taking attendance Miss Rowe will be asking you to verify if students are present in the music room. Please answer accordingly. Bathroom and water Think first: “Is this a good time?/Can it wait?” Use the proper hand signals:Bathroom - fingers crossed (“R”) Water - 3 fingers up (“W”) Please note that you are expected to take care of these on your time.

4. Buddy Buzz Talk with a partner on the given topic. Prepare an answer and be ready to share. (Partners are anyone whose is sitting near you/your square and their square touch. Partners can be 2 - 4 people.) Transitions We will use the 1 - 2 - 3 method: 1 - get ready (you are quiet, focused and listening); 2 - stand up (if you are already standing, remain in place); 3 - begin the action (get materials, clean up, line up, etc.). 123456 123456 123456 123456 123456

5. Preparing to exit the music room1 POINT You will line up in a single line, in alphabetical (or seat order), with your hands to yourself and your mouths silent. Awarding class points Points for the class will be awarded once in line and added to the point chart. A (school class reward) will be awarded if maximum points are earned. You can earn 1 Point each for: Entering the music room correctly. Listening attentively during music class. Actively participating/good effort during music class. Preparing to leave the music room correctly. MAXIMUM POINTS POSSIBLE = 4