Who We Are
OUR MISSION STATEMENT |
The mission of the Mt. Mourne School band program is to provide its students with an enjoyable experience in music, ultimately guiding each student toward having a life that is enriched by listening to and creating music. This experience will be achieved through high standards of musical excellence, personal responsibility, and a strong work ethic. In pursuit of this goal, students will develop self-esteem, confidence, character, and meaningful relationships with others.
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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATTE |
Mt Mourne is a part of the International Baccalaureate Organization. Our curriculum incorporates the IB model and the Arts are considered one of the eight equal content areas. The Arts will follow the IB curriculum and have assignments which correlate with the IB areas of interaction and Learner Profiles. All band students will be graded on these IB units through a final product at the end of each unit.
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CLASS PARTICIPATION |
Band is a year long class. By signing up for this class, you have agreed to commit to it for the 2015 - 2016 school year. Students that drop band will NOT be allowed to re-enter the program during a later semester.
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EXPECTATIONS/CONSEQUENCES |
EXPECTATIONS
1) Follow Instructions the FIRST time given. 2) Arrive on time and be prepared. 3) Treat everyone with respect. 4) Follow all established procedures. CONSEQUENCES 1) Verbal Warning and/or bounced to another classroom with alternate assignment. 2) Parent Contact: email, phone call or conference. 3) Office Referral Note: No student will be allowed to interfere with the teaching or learning of other students in the class. Severe offenses will result in immediate discipline referral and handled in accordance with the MMS Discipline Matrix. |