Music

Welcome back to another musical school year. I hope you’ve had a relaxing and enjoyable summer. During the first marking period students will become acquainted with the music class routines, standards for appropriate behavior, and grading policies. Students will be taking part in a variety of activities that show their understanding of music concepts being taught.
Assessments: Students will assessed on music objectives taught at the end of each marking period. First through third grade students will be required to complete the MCPS music assessments.
Grading: The following levels of proficiencies will be used to report music grades.

4 or O = Complete Understanding
3 or S = General Understanding
2 or N = Developing Understanding
1 or N = Minimal Understanding

Homework: Homework and special assignments may be given throughout the school year. Students are expected to complete all assignments. If a student is absent, homework is due the following week.

Help: Help is usually available before and after school. Students will need to sign up for help time.

Your child’s musical education is important to me. Music education helps children understand the world around them better and can provide joy for a lifetime. You can help your child’s musical education at home by discussing the concepts and activities worked on in music, naming instruments you hear when listening to the radio, attending concerts(check the local high schools for concerts), listening to your child sing songs from school or elsewhere, and by letting your child know that music is important to you.

I look forward to a wonderful year.

Sandy Williams - Music