<p> La Porte Fine Arts Dance Syllabus</p><p>Goal</p><p>Provide a curriculum that is aligned, assessed, and performance-based in performing and visual arts.</p><p>The Student Will:</p><p>1. Improve fitness and shape the body by recognizing and utilizing the correct anatomical vocabulary with movements. </p><p>2. Review and apply all major muscle groups with physiology of exercise</p><p>3. Explore various stretching and agility techniques </p><p>4. Learn proper condition and strengthening techniques </p><p>5. Participate in various fine arts performances</p><p>Clothing</p><p>Students are to provide their own fine arts dance uniform and are required to wear it daily in class. The student will provide:</p><p>1. A t-shirt – purchased throught D Zine Graphics for $15</p><p> a. Please send a check made out to D Zine Graphics for $15 with your child by Friday, September 12, 2014.</p><p> b. Include on the check your Texas driver’s License number on the top, and your child’s name and class period on the memo section of the check.</p><p>2. Black dance short and black jazz shoes. </p><p> a. You may purchase these at Ann’s Dance Wear on Center Street in Deer Park. It’s right across from Luby’s Cafeteria. OR – you may purchase a pair of black shorts at Wal-Mart, Target, Academy, etc…. Just make sure you are COMPLETELY COVERED and you are able to move in them. Same for the shoes. ABSOLUTLEY NO TENNIS SHOES will be allowed.</p><p> b. YOU MUST PUT YOUR INITIALS IN EVERYTHING YOU PURCHASE FOR CLASS. THIS WAY YOU ARE ABLE TO KEEP UP WITH YOUR THINGS. Grading</p><p>Students will be graded daily on proper class material, daily activities, reading and writing skills, and written and performed assessments.</p><p> a. Daily Activities, proper class materials = %50</p><p> b. Reading and Writing Skill = %10</p><p> c. Written and Performance Assessments = %40</p><p>Performances</p><p>Certain students may be asked to perform in the stands on Tiffy Night, October 25, 2013 with the Chato Dance Organization.</p><p>1. Certain requirements that a student must have in place to be considered for this particular performance.</p><p> a. Passing all classes</p><p> b. Great attendance</p><p> c. Proper work ethics in class</p><p> d. A willingness to be successful</p><p>All students may perform in the assigned performance show on April 4, 2014. 1. Certain requirements for costuming are required 2. Details will come at a later date.</p><p>All students may march in the Sylvan Beach Day parade on April 26, 2014. 1. Certain requirements for costuming are required 2. Details will come at a later date Make-Up Work</p><p>Daily Make-up work will consist of: 1. A current Event of the student’s choice accompanied with a hand written one page article summarization. a. Clip the article onto the one page hand written summary.</p><p>2. Make-up work is due 2 days from the date in which the student returns to school.</p><p>Performance make-up work will consist of: 1. A detailed researched project giving by the teacher. The students will have several choices of what kind of research project to do. 2. This project will have a due date given by the teacher.</p><p>Medical Excuses</p><p>Students with short term illnesses (1-3) days who cannot participate must: 1. Bring a note from home that is signed by the parent. 2. Make-up work is required</p><p>3. Students will still be required to dress out every day that they are in class but unable to participate</p><p>Students with illnesses/injuries lasting more than 3 days must: 1. Provide a doctor’s note stating the length of non-participation 2. Make-up work is required</p><p>3. Students will still be required to dress out every day that they are in class but unable to participate</p><p>4. A release from the doctor will be required to be able to return to participating in class.</p><p>Locks and Lockers</p><p>All students are REQUIRED to lock up their belongings daily. The school and the teacher in charge of the class is NOT RESPONSIBLE for ANY ITEMS lost or stolen.</p><p>1. All students are required to have a lock and a locker for their belongings.</p><p>2. Students will be issued a lock and locker by the teacher. 3. Students are required to return the school’s property, (lock), at the end of the fiscal school year.</p><p> a. Any lost or stolen locks must be replaced by the student. The cost of a lock varies. .</p><p>Disciplinary Plan</p><p> Follow Campus and District Rules</p><p> Dress and report to roll call within 7 minutes of the tardy bell  No Horseplay</p><p> Follow All safety Rules</p><p> Show Good Sportsmanship</p><p> Respect Others at All Times</p><p>Penalties:</p><p>1. Verbal Warning</p><p>2. Parent notification and Detention</p><p> a. 1st time - 30 min Detention</p><p> b. 2nd time - 2 hour Detention</p><p> c. 3rd Time Principal Referral Dance Studio Rules</p><p> No Food, Drink, or Gum in the studio</p><p> Hair should ALWAYS be off your neck and out of your face. A pony tail or bun is preferred.</p><p> NO JEWELRY AT ALL is to be worn in class – SAFETY RULE!</p><p> Clean up after yourself. </p><p> Keep your belongings inside your locker and locked up at ALL TIMES! {Any items left inside the cubby holes are not secured!}</p><p> Put your name inside and on EVERY item you purchase for class. </p><p> Only talk in class when told to. </p><p> NEVER leave the studio without the teacher’s permission.</p><p> Bathroom activities should be taken care of at the beginning or end of class.</p><p> NEVER CHANGE CLOTHES INSIDE THE BATHROOM STALLS. USE THE SHOWER STALLS FOR THIS.</p><p> Respect your classmates’ learning atmosphere; time and abilities.  Be positive; engage yourself, ALWAYS TRY, NEVER GIVE UP ON YOURSELF, PARTICIPATE and do the very best you can at ALL TIMES!</p><p> BELIEVE IN YOURSELF! BECAUSE I BELIEVE IN YOU!!! </p><p> GIVE 100% each day and ENJOY what you do!</p><p>Dear Parent(s):</p><p>Please Read over the Fine Arts Syllabus, Disciplinary Plan, and Dance Studio Rules to better inform you of the objectives and goals of the LPHS Fine Arts Dance Department. </p><p>I look forward to working with you and your child and watching them accomplish their goals.</p><p>If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me at 281-604-7544 or [email protected].</p><p>Sincerely, </p><p>Sheri L Hoff Chato Director</p><p>PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN THIE BOTTOM PORTION OF THIS PAGE TO MRS. HOFF NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, September 12, 2014 FOR AN EXTRA CREDIT GRADE OF 100 </p><p>I have read and understand the Fine Arts Syllabus, Disciplinary Plan, and Dance Studio Rules. I will do my very best to abide by all of the information stated in the letters above.</p><p>______</p><p>Student Signature Date</p><p>______</p><p>Parent/Guardian Signature Date</p>