Teacher: Jacinto Davila

United South Middle School - Room: Band Hall

Email: jdavila1@uisd.net

Tel. (956) 473-7700 Ext. 7783

Conference Time: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Supplies:

1 inch Binder (any color)

Sheet Protectors (20 or 30)

Composition Book (100 Sheets)

Pencil 

Grades:

Grades will be given at the end of the six weeks according to school policy.  Progress reports will be issued during the third week of the six weeks. Students will be graded different ways:  daily grades and tests. Percentages are as follow:

Daily Grades (Class work): 50%

Tests: 50%

Class Assignments/Homework:

It is the student’s responsibility to ask for, to complete and to turn in work for excused absences. All students are required to participate with band reading, performance assignments, sight-reading assignments, and music ensemble projects. 

Classroom Procedures:

Enter the classroom: Quietly, walk to your assigned seat, set up your instrument, and wait for warm up assignments. 

Restroom: Permission may be obtained during student work time to go to the restroom (not during instruction or the first/last 15 minutes of class).

Dress Code: Must follow school policy.

Technology: Must follow school policy.

Follow Instructions: Listen to directions, read assignments, and ask questions.

Teacher dismisses students: You will be dismissed by the teacher, not the bell. Wait silently to be dismissed.

Classroom Rules:

1.  Always be aware of what the band director’s instructions will be for the warm-up.

2. Food or Drinks are NOT allowed in the Band Hall. 

​3. Keep all hands to yourself and have all instrument equipment with you at all times. 

4. Remember ROAR. 

Classroom Expectations:

Be Respectful: Use appropriate language.  Be respectful and wait for your turn.

Be Orderly:  Follow directions.  Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.

Be Accountable:  Be ready to learn.  Always have the required materials.

Be Responsible:  Be on time. Complete all assignments.

Positive Behavior Supports:

1- Verbal and written praise

2- Positive call, note, or e-mail to the parent or legal guardian

3- Participation in school wide events (extracurricular activities, pep rallies, dances)

Behavior Interventions:

1- Reteach Expectations & Procedures

2- Teacher/ Student Conference

3- Parent/Guardian Conference

4- Withdrawal of Privileges

5- Discipline Referral to the Administration

6- Severe Clause: Refer immediately to the administration