ELIGIBILITY

For those who are not already aware, each students’ grades can be viewed by both students and parents through Skyward.  Click here to view your child’s grades, complete important forms, and connect with your teachers.

Academic Eligibility:

Our first UIL eligibility check is on September 29th.  This means that students must be passing ALL of their classes with a 70 or above in order to remain eligible.  Students who have a 69 or below in any non-waiver class by the close of school on September 29th will lose eligibility at the close of school on October 6th.  For more information about eligibility, read the Eligiblity – FAQ section of the Parent Survival Guide (pg. 14) and re-read the UIL Eligiblity section of the 2017 Band Handbook (pg. 6).  Both the Parent Survival Guide and 2017 Band Handbook can be found under “Handouts & Files” in CHARMS.

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Grades, Eligibility, & Attendance

For those who are not already aware, all students’ grades can be viewed by both students and parents through ccisd4me.  Click here for information on how to register and access ccisd4me.  This is being mentioned for two reasons:

1. Academic Eligibility:

Our first UIL eligibility check is on October 2nd.  This means that students must be passing ALL of their classes with a 70 or above in order to remain eligible.  Students who have a 69 or below in any non-waiver class by the close of school on October 2nd will lose eligibility at the close of school on October 9th.  Student in waiver-eligible classes must be passing at the close of school on October 17.  Click here to view the Eligibility calendar for the entire school year.  For more information about eligibility, read the Eligiblity – FAQ section of the Parent Survival Guide (pg. 13) and re-read the UIL Eligiblity section of the 2014 Band Handbook (pg. 6).  Both the Parent Survival Guide and 2014 Band Handbook can be found under “Handouts & Files” in CHARMS.

2. Band Grades:

Band grades can also be viewed in ccisd4me.  Participation grades consist of daily participation in class which includes having all necessary materials.  Participation grades are also made up of attendance at outside of school rehearsals.  Students will lose points for unexcused absences and unexcused tardies.  For more information about what is considered excused vs unexcused read the Attendance section of the Parent Survival Guide (pg. 15) and re-read the Attendance policy section of the 2014 Band Handbook (pg. 16).

We do use CHARMS to track attendance at outside of school rehearsals and performances.  You can view this by logging into CHARMS and then clicking on the “Absences” icon.

For more information about grades, please re-read the Grading Policies section of the 2014 Band handbook (pg.5) and view the Band Syllabus. The Band Syllabus can be found under “Grading Information” in “Handouts & Files” in CHARMS.

Note: Please check the above mentioned resources if you have any questions, if you are unable to find the answer in those resources then please email us.

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Back To School

Students bringing instruments, rehearsal gear to school in the morning…
  • Go directly to the Cafeteria upon arrival.  Do not go to the Fine Arts Hallway
  • Wait in the Cafeteria until 7:00 AM or until Mr. Ruiz releases you
  • Exit through the parking lot doors(do not go down Mane Street)
  • cross breezeway
  • Enter glass doors by Band Hall by 7:10 AM (do not enter exterior band hall door)
  • If you arrive after 7:10 AM, you will need to enter through the Cafeteria and wait for the bell to dismiss students to First Period
Students not bringing instruments, rehearsal gear to school in the morning…
  • Remain in Cafeteria until bell rings dismissing everyone to First Period
  • Do not enter the Band Hall or hang out in the Fine Arts Hallway before school
Remember that for security reasons, only students currently enrolled in band are allowed in the Band Hall.  All non-band students will need to wait on Mane Street.
What students need for band class…
  1. Music, flip folder, and lyre for instrument.
  2. Dot book
  3. Instrument
    • With all necessary equipment such as reeds, valve oil, etc….
  4. Pencil(s)
  5. Athletic shoes
    • We will do basic marching in the band hall, students are required to change into athletic shoes if they are not wearing them to school.
  6. Clothing that allows students to perform all visuals
    • Students wearing tight jeans or skirts will need to change into athletic shorts; however, this will need to take place during the 7 minute passing period as we do not set aside class time for students to change clothes.
What students need for after school rehearsals…
  1. Music, flip folder, and lyre for instrument.
  2. Dot book
  3. Instrument
    • With all necessary equipment such as reeds, valve oil, etc….
  4. Pencil(s)
  5. Water jug or Camelbak (1/2 gallon minimum; does not have to be the blue one purchased at Equipment Night)
  6. Athletic shoes
    • Vans, converse, vibram five fingers, or similar shoes, sandals, and flip flops are not acceptable footwear.
  7. White athletic t-shirt and shorts (any color)
    • Tank tops are allowed.
    • Ladies undergarments must remain hidden
  8. Sunscreen
    • Get the correct SPF for your skin type.
    • Apply sunscreen before going outside.
  9. Hat/visor and sunglasses
    • Sun protection for your eyes
    • Silly hats are not acceptable.
  10. Students may eat a snack after school.  Those who eat A lunch are encouraged to eat a snack after school.

Note: failure to have required items at during and after school rehearsals will negatively affect weekly participation grades.

Notes for parents…
  1. Please refrain from dropping forgotten items off at the front desk for your child.  If possible, please wait until 2:45 and deliver the items to your child outside the band hall.
  2. Please pick up your child within ten minutes of the conclusion of rehearsals.  We will not go over time due to the UIL 8-Hour Rule.
  3. Please use caution when picking up your child as there will be a lot of foot traffic moving in both directions across the driveway.  Please use a designated parking space if one is available.
  4. For the safety of the students, please avoid driving on the band practice field while students are on the lot moving equipment.

 

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