Dance PE Policy and Standards

Dance P.E. Policy and Standards

Dance Curriculum: Dance P.E. includes the development of basic skills in aerobic dance, ballet, modern dance, jazz, hip-hop, tap, musical theater, lyrical, contemporary, and ethnic dance. This course also incorporates beginning improvisation, choreography, performance techniques, and written work. Warm-up and exercise activities involve specific strands dealing with building strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness.

Dress Policy: All Dancers MUST wear a PE Shirt with either the PE Shorts or the WHS Blue Sweatpants. Hair must be tied back. No hanging jewelry, watches, bracelets, earrings, or rings. Athletic shoes or socks must be worn daily. Dance shoes are optional. You must wear shoes to and from the locker room. When it is cold you may only wear a royal blue sweatshirt or a black long-sleeve shirt underneath your t-shirt. No hats. *Loaners are available on Mondays and mandatory if you fail to wear the proper uniform.

Class Rules: a) Dress policy standards will be enforced. Due to safety concerns, students not dressed appropriately may not participate. b) School tardy policy will be in effect. Students have 7 minutes after the tardy bell to dress and take the proper place for roll. c) Students must try all exercises and combinations and demonstrate responsibility in taking corrections and making improvements. d) Students will work without disturbing others. e) Use appropriate language. f) Use restroom before or after class. g) NO CELLPHONES, NO GUM, NO FOOD, NO DRINKS, and NO STREET SHOES will be allowed in the dance room.

Attendance: The school attendance policy will be strictly and consistently enforced. Students may make-up excused absences or excused illnesses/injuries by one of the following two ways. 1) Writing a two page report on any of the following topics, for each day they are absent/not participating:  a famous dancer  the history of any style of dance  you may a watch a ballet, musical, or dance film and write a critique of it

2) The last Friday of every month there will be a make-up dance class during CPT. Make up dates will be announced on my website.

Grading: Grades are based on daily class work and achievement of the dance standards. They will be updated regularly on Edline.  Daily Class work (about 60% of final grade) 10pts/day (approximately 500 points/quarter)  Evaluations- tests, projects, performances, and written assignments (about 40% of final grade and approximately 300 points/quarter)  Not dressed(missing any part of the uniform/no journal)= -10 points/day  Tardies= -2 points/day (10 days of not dressing properly=drop/fail)

90-100%=A, 80-89%=B, 70-79%=C, 60-69%=D, Below 60%=F

Medical: Students returning after an illness or an injury must present a note from a parent or a physician. A parent’s note may excuse a student up to 3 days. A doctor’s note is required after 3 days. Students unable to participate will be required to make up missed class work with a written assignment.  If you have any long term limitations (asthma, scoliosis, knee or back injuries), you must have them on file with the school nurse.  Students are expected to dress for class during their medical excuse or illness days. If the student cannot participate at all, daily points will not be earned. Points can be made up by a written assignment.  If you are medically excused from ALL P.E. activity for four or more weeks, you will be placed in study hall. You will not receive P.E. Credit for the semester.

Required written assignments and projects:  Evaluation on dance routines: Several times during each semester you will have evaluations on routines you have learned. You will be scored on your effort, your knowledge of the routine, your growth, and over all performance. You will NOT be evaluated on your ability level. (50 pts)  Evaluation on technical skills: After learning and practicing a skill for a week or two you will have a test on your knowledge and performance of that skill. (20-50 pts)  Semester Final: In small groups, you will be required to choose a style of dance you would like to choreograph. You will need to pick music that will properly compliment the style you have chosen. You will then have to choreograph a 45-90 second dance of this style to your chosen music and design a costume to be worn. Along with choreographing your routine, you will be required to write a 3-4 page paper analyzing the music and costume you have chosen and the choreography you have done. More details will be given to you later on in the semester. (100 pts)  All dancers must participate in the WHS Dance Showcases that will take place each semester.(200 pts) Semester 1: December 18th (To be confirmed) Semester 2: May (Date to be confirmed)

If you have any questions or concerns please email Ms.Alderson at [email protected]