The most valuable contribution students can make to show choir is their presence at rehearsals.It is a privilege for students to be in show choir and they must make a commitment to have consistent and punctual attendance.Students are expected to arrive at rehearsal fifteen minutes prior to the start of practice for set up.It is expected that members hold a high priority to the show choir rehearsals if they want to remain in the group.Students are allowed three absences for the entire season, September-March.If a student arrives fifteen minutes after the scheduled starting time they will be recorded as absent. Absences are not recorded as excused or unexcused unless the student has an athletic competition that day.If you have an athletic practice at the same time as show choir, which is unlikely, please see Mrs. Nahirniak well in advance so we can make special arrangements with both groups.After the third absence a meeting will be held with the student and his/her parent to determine a possible dismissal from the group.
Attitude
Attitude is the key in making this experience successful for you.What you get out of your participation is a product of the attitude you bring and the effort you exert, and has an impact on those around you.
Calendar
You have been given a calendar for the entire show choir season. All absences need to be communicated well in advance.Dance camp absences will not be tolerated unless arrangements are made ahead of time with the director.Also, it is very possible that we will be invited to perform several shows for local businesses and you will be notified as the invitations arise. We also would like to have a few pasta dinners for the groups and maybe even a retreat.This will be announced as the year progresses.
Communication
The success of any group or relationship depends largely upon the communication of its members.If you have a conflict try to resolve it early.Do not wait until the last minute or after the fact to explain your absence.Coaches and directors are more likely to help you with conflicts if they are presented well in advance.All dates and forms will be posted on my website www.mononagrove.org/faculty/L_Nahirniak
Concert and Competitions
We give private concerts throughout the year for community organizations.We also host our own competition and will be traveling to four competitions throughout January and February.All parents are asked to help with our competition and are encouraged to attend the other four.
Homeroom doors will be locked at all times except when students are changing.
Boys will change in one room, girls in another.
All show choir students will sit together as a group and watch all performing groups when not eating.
Students are required to stay for the duration of the competition day.After the competition day is over students may ride home with their own parent only.
Any student who violates the extracurricular code will be dismissed from show choir for the remainder of the season.This includes receiving failing grades in a quarter.
Any student who has 3 unexcused tardies to practice or disruptive during practice will be dismissed from show choir.
Duties
Each show choir member is part of a team and the entire team works together until the set-up or takedown activity is completed.Students found not helping with the duties may be subject to dismissal from the group without warning.
Extra Curricular Code of Conduct
All show choir members not in a fall sport must sign the MGHS Activity Code.Parents please read the handbook with your child and have it signed before the next rehearsal.Students may turn in their signed activity code to the main office.
Parental Help
Much of the show choir success is due to the amount of help that parents do.Each family is required to work approximately 12 hours during the show choir season.This breaks down to about 8 hours at our competition we host on February 18, 2012 and 4 hours at our annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser, March 3, 2012. We are also looking for volunteers for costume making, prop construction, and dance camp dinners.
Rehearsal Attire
Rehearsal attire must adhere to the school dress code.Boys and girls should wear shorts and t-shirts, along with tennis shoes.No student will be allowed to practice in bare feet, sandals, boots, or platform shoes.Dance shoes used for the show should also be brought to each rehearsal.Warm ups (same as last year) will be available for order at the end of September.Order forms will go out September 13.
Respect
Respect from others is a reflection from what you give.Support one another in all efforts, both during and outside of performances.In a group, you are only as good as the person next to you.
Uniform Maintenance, Prop,Transportation Fee
The show choirs are not fully funded by the district.The booster club pays for uniforms, props, music, some competition fees, transportation and choreography.The booster club has a set fee of $175.00. ($25.00 deduction to the second child in a family)This includes a group t-shirt, competition socks and nylons, and transportation expenses.Please let me know if this is a hardship.It will be kept completely confidential and we will find a sponsor for you.Please understand that these fees help to defray the costs of costumes, props, instruments, professional arrangements, professional choreography, transportation, and all dry cleaning expenses.The fee does not include dance shoes, or food costs when at a competition.If a student loses any portion of his/her uniform he/she will be billed for the replacement cost.Costumes for members will be ordered or sewn after the booster fee has been paid.If the booster fee is not paid the student will not perform. (Checks made payable to MGHS Choir and can be paid in 2 installments due on August 22 and Oct 15, 2011.)
Unity
The show choir will provide lifelong memories and some of the best friendships a student will have throughout his/her high school career.One of the ways to achieve this is through unity.All members are to treat one another with the utmost respect.There is no “star player” or “starting five.”Together we create a successful group. Students are also expected to conform to the group.Although we promote individuality we will not tolerate students who are a distraction to the rest of the group with their clothes, hair, appearance, or behavior.Any students who exhibit these distractions may be subject to dismissal.At competitions boys are expected to be clean-shaven and hair cut above the eyebrows.Girls will have hair pulled half-back and off the forehead, with big curls in the back.No body jewelry or visible tattoos are permitted.
2011-2012 Show Choir Contract
I, ______________________________________________ have read the show choir handbook and calendar.I understand that I am required to be at rehearsals and will communicate early with my instructor if I have an absence.I agree to give my best effort in show choir and will abide by all show choir and extra curricular rules.Failure to do so can result in my dismissal from show choir.
