Name ____________________________
Drill Team Period _____
August 14, 2006
Ranchview High School
Dance Department
Drill Team Course Syllabus
Instructor: Ms. White
Course Overview
Drill Team is designed to promote and enhance student awareness and appreciation of drill team as it relates to leadership and dance performance at Ranchview High School. Students will develop a personal, physical, kinesthetic, social, and historical understanding about dance and drill team. Students will use intellect, technique, and precision in order to produce as it relates to dance. The course will include drill technique, dance technique and performance. In addition to drill team/ dance performance students will be expected to attain knowledge of dance technique, composition, and choreography. All students enrolled in this course will be expected to participate and perform in Ranchview High School sporting events, competition, informal and formal dance concert, any and all fundraisers, and outside performance/ field trip venues.
Dance Supply List / Dress Policy
All students will need the following items for this course: (due August 14, 2006)
1 Drill Team binder
1 pkg. blue/ black ink pens, 1 pkg. #2 pencils, 1 pkg. Map pencils
1 pkg. college ruled notebook paper
designated dance attire as addressed in the drill team constitution.
SEE WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Soap, deodorant, and towel need for hygiene purposes
Dance Studio Guidelines and Expectations
Be respectful to Ms. White, all faculty and staff, and classmates at all times.
Be on time and dressed out in the appropriate attire (NO JEWELRY).
Be seated, and working on the bell ringer (3 minute rule).
Be positive about your learning experience and encourage other classmates when they are struggling.
Be ready to participate in class everyday:
Place all personal belongings in your dance locker
Remove your street shoes before the start of class
Leave all food, gum, and drinks outside the dance studio
Please leave the dance room and restrooms free of trash and debris
** Reminder you would not want to dress in an unclean room**
Classroom doors and other affixed items may only be adjusted by the instructor.
Students are not to enter the dance office without permission
Students are not allowed to adjust any part of the BFI cart or sound system
Any student unable to physically perform in class due to illness or injury must provide a written note from home and or nurse. You must complete the written notes for class in addition to completing a one page written report on any dance article from a cheer or dance magazine.
All injuries must be supported with doctor’s written notification and release form
Students will be given a 3 minute grace period before and after class.
Learning Choices:
If any of the above guidelines and expectations are not met the following actions will occur:
Demerits/ Work Off with Time/ Physical Training as per Drill Team Constitution
Verbal, written, and conference with student/ phone call home
Parent /guardian/administrator/ teacher/ student conference
Referral/ removal from class by administrator
Attendance Policy:
All Dazzlers who are absent must bring an admit card/ note from parent. If you are absent you must make up for the missed time by staying one hour on the OFF day. The absence must be made up no later than the week in which the absence occurs. Students must be present throughout the entire class period in order to receive participation credit for the day. Perfect attendance will be rewarded at the end of the semester.
Students must adhere to the school-wide attendance policy. SEE THE STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT/ HANDBOOK.
Grading Policy:
Performance Based: 50% 20 points per day participation
(written included) (-5 points) failure to make corrections
(-15 points) talking during instruction
Tests & Projects 40% (-10 points) poor performance in class
(-10 points) failure to wear dance attire
Homework/ Notebook 10%
A Word From Ms. White
I look forward to working with you this school year. Remember to make the most of your learning experiences and learning opportunities in class as well as out of class. My teaching philosophy is, “You are the Author of Your Own Life Story”, therefore, you are in control of each page that you read and write. Once you complete my class you will have completed another chapter in your book. Make your life story a positive one and we can enjoy the learning experience together.
Ranchview High School
Dazzler Contract
I___________________________ on this day ________ ____________ understand that I am responsible for my learning experience in dance class for the 2006-2007 school year. I understand that I am also bound by the guidelines of the Ranchview High School Drill Team Constitution. I understand that my responsibilities include dressing out daily, and participating 100% each day. I understand that if I do not dress out, participate,perform in class each day, perform for the informal dance concert in November 17th, and for the formal concert in April 28th, my overall grade will be lowered as a result of my actions. I agree that I have read and understand the context of the grading policy for this course as described below.
Performance Based: 50% 20 points per day participation
(written included) (-5 points) failure to make corrections
(-15 points) talking during instruction
Tests & Projects 40% (-10 points) poor performance in class
(-10 points) failure to wear dance attire
Homework/ Notebook 10%
I ________________ agree to abide by the dance class guidelines and expectations for the course as stated in the syllabus and below.
Be respectful to Ms. White, all faculty and staff, and classmates at all times.
Be on time and dressed out in the appropriate attire (NO JEWELRY).
Be seated, and working on the bell ringer (3 minute rule).
Be positive about your learning experience and encourage other classmates when they are struggling.
Be ready to participate in class everyday:
Place all personal belongings in your dance locker
Remove your street shoes before the start of class
Leave all food, gum, and drinks outside the dance studio
Please leave the dance room and restrooms free of trash and debris
** Reminder you would not want to dress in an unclean room**
Classroom doors and other affixed items may only be adjusted by the instructor.
Students are not to enter the dance office without permission
Students are not allowed to adjust any part of the BFI cart or sound system
Any student unable to physically perform in class due to illness or injury must provide a written note from home and or nurse. You must complete the written notes for class in addition to completing a one page written report on any dance article from Dance Magazine.
All injuries must be supported with doctor’s written notification and release form
Students will be given a 3 minute grace period before and after class.
I ________________________ understand that this is a binding contract between myself and the Ranchview High School Dance Department. This contract may be updated and used for future reference. I understand that by not upholding my responsibilities as a Dazzler, I am subject to any consequences that may occur within reason.
Tentative Outline of the Course
|
Week # |
Date(s) |
Unit |
Correlation |
|
1 |
8/15-8/20 |
Basic Motion Technique |
Kinesthetic/ Science |
|
2 |
8/22-8/26 |
Basic Motion Technique |
English/ Writing |
|
3 |
8/29-9/2 |
Basic Motion Technique |
Music/ Math |
|
4 |
9/6-9/9 |
Jump Technique |
Terminology/ History/ |
|
5 |
9/12-9/16 |
Jump Technique |
Research/ Writing Composition |
|
6 |
9/19-9/23 |
Jump Technique |
Composition/ Choreography /Math |
|
7 |
9/26-9/30 |
Creating Chants |
Terminology |
|
8 |
10/3-10/7 |
Cheer Elements |
History/ Pioneers |
|
9 |
10/10-10/14 |
Cheer Elements |
Movement Studies |
|
10 |
10/17-10/21 |
Stunt Technique |
Kinesthetic/ Science |
|
11 |
10/24-10/28 |
Stunt Technique |
Research/ Writing |
|
12 |
10/31-11/4 |
Stunt Technique |
Kinesthetic/ Science |
|
13 |
11/7-11/11 |
Stunt/Cheer /Composition |
Kinesthetic/ Science |
|
14 |
11/14-11/18 |
Stunt/Cheer/Composition |
Kinesthetic/Science |
|
15 |
11/17/05 |
FALL DANCE CONCERT |
Performance |
|
16 |
11/21-11/25 |
SCHOOL HOLIDAY |
OFF |
|
17 |
11/28-12/2 |
Cheer/ Dance Perfomance |
History/ Pioneers |
|
18 |
12/5-12/9 |
Cheer/ Dance Performance |
Rhythm / Math |
|
19 |
12/12-12/16 |
Review and Exams |
Mid-Term Exam |