Goals of the Music Program
Students will become comfortable performing so that singing or playing an instrument become activities that they can continue throughout their life.
Students will be musically literate.
Students will become intelligent , informed and articulate consumers of music, capable of recognizing and appreciating a wide variety of musical styles, ensembles and activities.
Students will be musically literate.
Students will become intelligent , informed and articulate consumers of music, capable of recognizing and appreciating a wide variety of musical styles, ensembles and activities.
Music Curruculum for Grades 2-5
The curriculum for Music in grades 2-5 involves study and skill development in five main areas:
Vocal Development
Rhythmic Development
Instrumental Development
Theory and Notation
Music History and Appreciation
Vocal Development
Rhythmic Development
Instrumental Development
Theory and Notation
Music History and Appreciation
Evaluation
Grades are given each semester in grades 2-5. My grading formula for grades 3-5 is as follows:
One-third comprises preparation. This includes having a folder and necessary supplies or instruments (recorders for fifth grade).
One-third comprises participation and performance.
One-third comprises written work (worksheets/assessments).
These components are added together to determine the final grade for each semester according to the guidelines set forth in the student handbook.
Second grade receives a standards based number grade which is determined by effort and participation. The grading scale is as follows:
4-Consistently Exceeding Your child independently extends and applies key concepts, processes and skills
3-Meeting Your child demonstrates a solid understanding of key concepts, processes and skills
2-Approaching Your child is progressing toward an understanding of key concepts, processes and skills but performance is inconsistent
1-Area of Concern Your child has made minimal progress toward an understanding of key concepts, processes and skills; requires additional time and support
If you have any questions, please call me at 708-598-5500 ext 8621.
One-third comprises preparation. This includes having a folder and necessary supplies or instruments (recorders for fifth grade).
One-third comprises participation and performance.
One-third comprises written work (worksheets/assessments).
These components are added together to determine the final grade for each semester according to the guidelines set forth in the student handbook.
Second grade receives a standards based number grade which is determined by effort and participation. The grading scale is as follows:
4-Consistently Exceeding Your child independently extends and applies key concepts, processes and skills
3-Meeting Your child demonstrates a solid understanding of key concepts, processes and skills
2-Approaching Your child is progressing toward an understanding of key concepts, processes and skills but performance is inconsistent
1-Area of Concern Your child has made minimal progress toward an understanding of key concepts, processes and skills; requires additional time and support
If you have any questions, please call me at 708-598-5500 ext 8621.