Contact Information
Main Office
414-3270
Head Band Director
Ronda Pohner 414-4374 RPohner@austinisd.org
Class Schedule
Class Time A Day Schedule B Day Schedule
8:10-8:55 Band Advisory Band Advisory
8:59-9:42 Beginning Band Grade 6 Advanced Band Grade 7
9:46-10:29 Beginning Band Grade 6 Beginning Band Grade 7
10:33-11:16 Advanced Band Grade 8 Advanced Band Grade 8
11:20-12:03 Drumline Grade 8 Drumline Grade 8
12:07-12:37 6th Grade Lunch 6th Grade Lunch
12:52-1:22 7th Grade Lunch 7th Grade Lunch
1:37-2:06 8th Grade Lunch 8th Grade Lunch
2:10-2:53 Advanced Band Grade 7 Beginning Band 6
2:57-3:40 Beginning Band Grade 7 Beginning Band 6
Classroom Rules
1. Be on time
2. No gum, candy, or food in your mouth
3. Treat everyone with respect
4. Use a respectful tone
5. Refrain from verbal and physical assault
6. Respect school and personal property
7. Only handle your own instrument
8. Do not play without permission
9. Refrain from verbal outbursts
10. Remain in class
11. Stay off the computer
12. Keep The Domain clean
13. Positively participate in class
14. Always follow classroom procedures
15. Have materials daily*
*Mechanical Pencils Preferred in all Instrument Cases
Individual Discipline Plan
1. Name on Board (Warning)
2. One Check Mark (Contact Parent/Record Incident)
3. Two Check Marks (Community Service & Contact Parent/Team Leader/Counselor)
4. Three Check Marks (Office Referral to Grade Level Principal)
5. Discretionary Removal (Texas Safe Schools Act)
Group Discipline Plan
Any of the following may occur in no particular order
One Minute of Silent Reflection
Redirection: Refer to Classroom Procedures (CP)
Hangman on Board: Loss of Fun Day
Reverse the Steps of the Order of Business (CP)
Rewards
1. Verbal Praise/Recognition
2. Participation in Fun Days/Field Trips
3. Receive a Roadrunner Stamp in Agenda Book
4. Positive Note home to Parent in Agenda Book/School
5. Earn special privileges (pass out papers, teacher for the day, etc.)
Severe Offenses are Immediate Discipline Referrals to the Office
• Weapons of any Kind
• Drugs of any Kind
• Under the Influence
• Physical Fighting
• Verbal Abuse with Intentional Disrespect towards Teacher (cursing/cussing/ethnical)
Daily Classroom Procedures
• Students enter the room and sit in the proper sit immediately
• Students sit quietly waiting for further instructions
• Students wait for teacher to give the Ok for instrument assembly
• Students get into Rest Position after instrument assembly and await further instructions
• Students refrain from playing their instruments, including “testing it to see if it works”
• All students participate in classroom activities
• Students quickly yet carefully disassemble instruments and place the instrument in the appropriate locker
• Students will demonstrate responsibility by locking their lockers
• Students will report to their next class immediately without delay
Summarized Posted Classroom Procedures
1. Come in, Sit Down, Be Silent
2. Retrieve Instrument, Sit Down, Be Silent
3. Assemble Instrument, Concert Rest, Be Silent
4. Continue with next order of business, while still being silent
5. Return instrument to locker and lock the locker; Throw trash away
Fun Days
• Chair Challenge (Switch and Shift)
• Participation in Coke Challenge*
• Participation in Candy Bar Challenge*
• Participation in King of the Mountain
• Participation in Band Basketball Challenge
• Participation in Around the World
• Participation in Us vs. Them (Various Comparisons)
*Items of non-nutritional value are available after school
Performances
• Student performances are mandatory. Student eligibility does not alter participation or attendance. This is an extension of the classroom.
• UIL and other contests require students to meet eligibility requirements.
• Students wear the appropriate attire.
• Students are punctual and prepared with all materials in hand.
Rehearsals
• Before school and after school rehearsals may be necessary to maintain a certain level of proficiency. Student attendance is required.
Band Uniform
• Advanced Students will wear the Band Uniform Warm-up Suit
• Beginning Students will wear the Band T-Shirt and Khaki Pants
• Drumline Students will wear the Drumline Uniform Warm-up Suit
Student Expectations
• Students will come to class prepared with required materials.
• Students will participate in classroom activities.
• Students will demonstrate effective listening skills.
• Students will demonstrate a level of respect and courtesy to all.
• Students will demonstrate positive behaviors.
• Students will practice instruments outside of regular band class.
• Students will keep the Band Hall clean and orderly.
• Students will demonstrate civic responsibility by helping other band peers musically by maintaining a support network.
• Students will demonstrate a high level of proficiency on their instruments.
• Students will demonstrate the ability to work positively and effectively in collaborative sections/teams/groups.
• Students will demonstrate responsibility in maintaining instrument care.
• Students will demonstrate pride in community by participating in all performances.
• Students will strive to pass their classes in order to remain eligible for competitive contests.
Goals
• Participate in All District/Region/City, River City Festival, UIL, DC Festivals, Middle School Night(s), and perform in more concerts.
• Increase student enrollment through campus outreach for displaced band students who are in READ180, AVID, Math Elective Class, Science Elective Class, etc
• Increase student enrollment by recruiting students who are not in any musical fine arts class
• Rebuild the D2 with new dedicated members
Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
Academic Objectives Aligned with Music TEKS
Grade 8 (Grades 6-7 are similar)
Reading Objective 1: The student will demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.
Music TEKS 8.1 Perception: The student describes and analyzes musical sound and demonstrates musical artistry.
Reading Objective 3: The student will use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.
Music TEKS 8.5 Historical/cultural heritage: The student relates music to history, to society, and to culture.
Reading Objective 4: The student will apply critical thinking skills to analyze culturally diverse texts.
Music TEKS 8.6 Response/evaluation: The student responds to and evaluates music and musical performance.
Math Objective 6: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the mathematical processes and tools used in problem solving.
Music TEKS 8.3 Creative expression/performance: The student reads and writes music notation.
Music TEKS 8.4 Creative expression/performance: The student creates and arranges music within specified guidelines.
Music TEKS 8.5 Historical/cultural heritage: The student relates music to history, to society, and to culture.
Science Objective 5: The student will demonstrate an understanding of motion, forces, and energy.
Music TEKS 8.1 Perception: The student describes and analyzes musical sound and demonstrates musical artistry.
Music TEKS 8.2 Creative expression/performance: The student sings or plays an instrument, individually and in groups, performing a varied repertoire of music.
Integrated Physics and Chemistry Objective 5: The student knows the effects of waves on everyday life. (A) The student is expected to demonstrate wave types and
their characteristics through a variety of activities such as modeling with ropes and coils, activating tuning forks, and interpreting data on seismic waves.
Music TEKS 8.1 A: The student is expected to individually demonstrate characteristic vocal and instrument timbre individually and in groups.
Music TEKS 8.2 A: The student is expected to perform independently, with accurate intonation and rhythm, demonstrating fundamental skills and basic performance
techniques.
Social Studies Objective 1: The student will demonstrate an understanding of issues and events in U. S. history.
Music TEKS 8.5 Historical/cultural heritage: The student relates music to history, to society, and to culture.
Social Studies Objective 3: The student will demonstrate an understanding of economic and social influences on historical issues and events.
Music TEKS 8.3 Creative expression/performance: The student sings or plays an instrument, individually and in groups, performing a varied repertoire of music.
Music TEKS 8.5 Historical/cultural heritage: The student relates music to history, to society, and to culture.
(Source: http://finearts.esc20.net)
Main Office
414-3270
Head Band Director
Ronda Pohner 414-4374 RPohner@austinisd.org
Class Schedule
Class Time A Day Schedule B Day Schedule
8:10-8:55 Band Advisory Band Advisory
8:59-9:42 Beginning Band Grade 6 Advanced Band Grade 7
9:46-10:29 Beginning Band Grade 6 Beginning Band Grade 7
10:33-11:16 Advanced Band Grade 8 Advanced Band Grade 8
11:20-12:03 Drumline Grade 8 Drumline Grade 8
12:07-12:37 6th Grade Lunch 6th Grade Lunch
12:52-1:22 7th Grade Lunch 7th Grade Lunch
1:37-2:06 8th Grade Lunch 8th Grade Lunch
2:10-2:53 Advanced Band Grade 7 Beginning Band 6
2:57-3:40 Beginning Band Grade 7 Beginning Band 6
Classroom Rules
1. Be on time
2. No gum, candy, or food in your mouth
3. Treat everyone with respect
4. Use a respectful tone
5. Refrain from verbal and physical assault
6. Respect school and personal property
7. Only handle your own instrument
8. Do not play without permission
9. Refrain from verbal outbursts
10. Remain in class
11. Stay off the computer
12. Keep The Domain clean
13. Positively participate in class
14. Always follow classroom procedures
15. Have materials daily*
*Mechanical Pencils Preferred in all Instrument Cases
Individual Discipline Plan
1. Name on Board (Warning)
2. One Check Mark (Contact Parent/Record Incident)
3. Two Check Marks (Community Service & Contact Parent/Team Leader/Counselor)
4. Three Check Marks (Office Referral to Grade Level Principal)
5. Discretionary Removal (Texas Safe Schools Act)
Group Discipline Plan
Any of the following may occur in no particular order
One Minute of Silent Reflection
Redirection: Refer to Classroom Procedures (CP)
Hangman on Board: Loss of Fun Day
Reverse the Steps of the Order of Business (CP)
Rewards
1. Verbal Praise/Recognition
2. Participation in Fun Days/Field Trips
3. Receive a Roadrunner Stamp in Agenda Book
4. Positive Note home to Parent in Agenda Book/School
5. Earn special privileges (pass out papers, teacher for the day, etc.)
Severe Offenses are Immediate Discipline Referrals to the Office
• Weapons of any Kind
• Drugs of any Kind
• Under the Influence
• Physical Fighting
• Verbal Abuse with Intentional Disrespect towards Teacher (cursing/cussing/ethnical)
Daily Classroom Procedures
• Students enter the room and sit in the proper sit immediately
• Students sit quietly waiting for further instructions
• Students wait for teacher to give the Ok for instrument assembly
• Students get into Rest Position after instrument assembly and await further instructions
• Students refrain from playing their instruments, including “testing it to see if it works”
• All students participate in classroom activities
• Students quickly yet carefully disassemble instruments and place the instrument in the appropriate locker
• Students will demonstrate responsibility by locking their lockers
• Students will report to their next class immediately without delay
Summarized Posted Classroom Procedures
1. Come in, Sit Down, Be Silent
2. Retrieve Instrument, Sit Down, Be Silent
3. Assemble Instrument, Concert Rest, Be Silent
4. Continue with next order of business, while still being silent
5. Return instrument to locker and lock the locker; Throw trash away
Fun Days
• Chair Challenge (Switch and Shift)
• Participation in Coke Challenge*
• Participation in Candy Bar Challenge*
• Participation in King of the Mountain
• Participation in Band Basketball Challenge
• Participation in Around the World
• Participation in Us vs. Them (Various Comparisons)
*Items of non-nutritional value are available after school
Performances
• Student performances are mandatory. Student eligibility does not alter participation or attendance. This is an extension of the classroom.
• UIL and other contests require students to meet eligibility requirements.
• Students wear the appropriate attire.
• Students are punctual and prepared with all materials in hand.
Rehearsals
• Before school and after school rehearsals may be necessary to maintain a certain level of proficiency. Student attendance is required.
Band Uniform
• Advanced Students will wear the Band Uniform Warm-up Suit
• Beginning Students will wear the Band T-Shirt and Khaki Pants
• Drumline Students will wear the Drumline Uniform Warm-up Suit
Student Expectations
• Students will come to class prepared with required materials.
• Students will participate in classroom activities.
• Students will demonstrate effective listening skills.
• Students will demonstrate a level of respect and courtesy to all.
• Students will demonstrate positive behaviors.
• Students will practice instruments outside of regular band class.
• Students will keep the Band Hall clean and orderly.
• Students will demonstrate civic responsibility by helping other band peers musically by maintaining a support network.
• Students will demonstrate a high level of proficiency on their instruments.
• Students will demonstrate the ability to work positively and effectively in collaborative sections/teams/groups.
• Students will demonstrate responsibility in maintaining instrument care.
• Students will demonstrate pride in community by participating in all performances.
• Students will strive to pass their classes in order to remain eligible for competitive contests.
Goals
• Participate in All District/Region/City, River City Festival, UIL, DC Festivals, Middle School Night(s), and perform in more concerts.
• Increase student enrollment through campus outreach for displaced band students who are in READ180, AVID, Math Elective Class, Science Elective Class, etc
• Increase student enrollment by recruiting students who are not in any musical fine arts class
• Rebuild the D2 with new dedicated members
Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
Academic Objectives Aligned with Music TEKS
Grade 8 (Grades 6-7 are similar)
Reading Objective 1: The student will demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.
Music TEKS 8.1 Perception: The student describes and analyzes musical sound and demonstrates musical artistry.
Reading Objective 3: The student will use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.
Music TEKS 8.5 Historical/cultural heritage: The student relates music to history, to society, and to culture.
Reading Objective 4: The student will apply critical thinking skills to analyze culturally diverse texts.
Music TEKS 8.6 Response/evaluation: The student responds to and evaluates music and musical performance.
Math Objective 6: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the mathematical processes and tools used in problem solving.
Music TEKS 8.3 Creative expression/performance: The student reads and writes music notation.
Music TEKS 8.4 Creative expression/performance: The student creates and arranges music within specified guidelines.
Music TEKS 8.5 Historical/cultural heritage: The student relates music to history, to society, and to culture.
Science Objective 5: The student will demonstrate an understanding of motion, forces, and energy.
Music TEKS 8.1 Perception: The student describes and analyzes musical sound and demonstrates musical artistry.
Music TEKS 8.2 Creative expression/performance: The student sings or plays an instrument, individually and in groups, performing a varied repertoire of music.
Integrated Physics and Chemistry Objective 5: The student knows the effects of waves on everyday life. (A) The student is expected to demonstrate wave types and
their characteristics through a variety of activities such as modeling with ropes and coils, activating tuning forks, and interpreting data on seismic waves.
Music TEKS 8.1 A: The student is expected to individually demonstrate characteristic vocal and instrument timbre individually and in groups.
Music TEKS 8.2 A: The student is expected to perform independently, with accurate intonation and rhythm, demonstrating fundamental skills and basic performance
techniques.
Social Studies Objective 1: The student will demonstrate an understanding of issues and events in U. S. history.
Music TEKS 8.5 Historical/cultural heritage: The student relates music to history, to society, and to culture.
Social Studies Objective 3: The student will demonstrate an understanding of economic and social influences on historical issues and events.
Music TEKS 8.3 Creative expression/performance: The student sings or plays an instrument, individually and in groups, performing a varied repertoire of music.
Music TEKS 8.5 Historical/cultural heritage: The student relates music to history, to society, and to culture.
(Source: http://finearts.esc20.net)
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