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The Musician/Performer:

1) Should remember that first and foremost that he/she is a student. To accomplish the challenge of being a student and a
musician is never easy. You must be disciplined, dedicated and have clear goals in your mind of what you want to
accomplish and daily objectives to help you reach those goals. You owe it to yourself to get the greatest possible good
you can from your school experiences.

2) Should know they must meet the Wake County School Board & KHS Band Directors eligibility standards. Musicians
must maintain a 1.5 cum GPA or a 2.0 previous semester GPA to participate in any KHS Band/Music Department
extracurricular activity (required or voluntary). Academic Appeals will not be granted. If during the 1st or 3rd quarter
reporting period a student earns two (2) or more failing grades they will be suspended from the extracurricular activity
for three (3) weeks until satisfactory progress is made.

3) Should remember that Band/Activity comes first. You are at all times a representative of your family, school and band.
We expect you to behave, only in a manner that will bring honor to those institutions. Failing to do so will result in
disciplinary action.

4) Will accept, with good grace, the decisions of the chaperones/Band Director Representative (section leaders, Captains,
etc.), and show no disrespect to these decisions no matter how unjust they seem. Disrespect to a chaperone/representative
will result in disciplinary action.

5) Must demonstrate a positive attitude and behavior, on and off the field (or area of activity), which is characterized by
good musicianship, and use of the WCPSS character traits. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action.

6) Should, by word and action, only encourage and support fellow musicians. Only positive attitudes are acceptable. You
have no right, at any time, to say or do anything that could be detrimental to classmates, parents, chaperones, or
representatives of the Knightdale High School Music Department. Any student acting in a manner that is unbecoming to
the band/group and band/group unity will be disciplined.

7) Do not allow yourself to be taken out of control by excessive emotional or physical contact (NO excessive PDA (public
displays of affection) and ABSOLUTELY NO FIGHTING). Failure to control yourself will result in disciplinary action.

8) Should know they can be disciplined for behavior that occurs off campus. Serious offenses such as arrests, criminal
charges or criminal convictions can result in dismissal from the Band/Activity and may prohibit further participation in
the Knightdale High School Band/Activity.

9) Should know the use or possession of tobacco, alcohol, or illegal drugs on school campus, at any school activity or in the
community will NOT be tolerated and can result in immediate dismissal.
a) Tobacco:
i. 1st Offense one week suspension from the band/activity (no participation in activity),
ii. 2nd Offense Suspension from the band/activity for remainder of season (no practice or
participation),
b) Alcohol/Drugs:
i. 1st Offense Suspension from the band/activity for remainder of season (no practice or
participation),
ii. 2nd Offense Student may not participate in Knightdale HS Band/Activity, as a course elective or
as an extracurricular activity, for 365 days.


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10) Should know that any act of insubordination by a band member/participant will result in disciplinary action.
(Insubordination being defined as any act in direct contradiction with the Band Directors/Chaperones/
Representatives instruction. This includes failing to complete a task requested by the Band Director.)

11) Should know that accumulating three days in suspensions from school will result in a one week suspension from the
activity in addition to any punishment issued by the Band Director. Five or more days in suspensions results in
automatic removal from the band/activity for the remainder of the season and any additional punishment the Band
Director deems appropriate.

12) Should know any participant charged with (or convicted of) a criminal offense, misdemeanor or felony, including all
traffic offenses, may be suspended from extra and/or co-curricular activities for any amount of time up to the
remainder of the students high school career. The participant must inform Band Director of any charges against
them as soon as practical, but no later than the students next participation (i.e. practice or event). The Principal and
Band Director will review the circumstances surrounding the behavior and determine what disciplinary action, if any,
is necessary. A dismissal or other disposition of any criminal charges shall not prevent school officials from imposing
discipline based on the behavior. Failure to report a criminal offense as outlined above will result in the immediate
removal of the participant from the band/activity for the remainder of the season and possibly the school year.

13) Should know any disciplinary referral or criminal charge involving gang activity will result in automatic dismissal from
the band/activity. A second such offense in the school year will result in suspension from the Knightdale Band or
extracurricular activity for 365 days.

14) Should know that theft will not be tolerated. Any member who is caught stealing and/or in possession of stolen property.
a) 1st Offense Dismissal from Band/Activity for the remainder of the year,
b) 2nd Offense will be unable to participate in band/activity at KHS for 365 days.

15) Is expected to:
a) NOTIFY THE BAND DIRECTOR & SECTION LEADER IF LEAVING SCHOOL FOR ANY
REASON!
b) Be prepared for indoor and outdoor practice every day.
c) Have a ride home by no later than time designated by the Band Director. If getting a ride home is a problem
we will meet and decide if continuing in the band/activity is appropriate. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY
AND TIME ISSUE.
d) Behave at all times. Members are role models for the other students at KHS.

e) Abide by School Dress Code at all times.
f) GIVE KNIGHTDALE BAND DEPARTMENT FIRST PRIORITY OVER ANY CLUB, SELECT OR
REC. SPORTS TEAM. A PLAYER SHOULD NEVER MISS ANY KHS PRACTICE OR EVENT DUE
TO A CONFLICT WITH AN OUTSIDE EVENT.
i. Exceptions in the following order: Religion, Family, School, and Job.
g) Be dressed, on time and at practice everyday. Unexcused absences will lead to reduction in time,
suspension from activity, and/or dismissal. The BAND/Activity needs every member every day!

16) Should know the Band Director will decide what is and is not an excused absence from practice.

17) Should know they cannot train, tryout, practice, or play with any Knightdale athletic team that conflicts with the
band/activity. In certain cases such as individual sports (cross country, tennis, swimming, diving, wrestling) the schedule
is flexible enough to permit participation in both.




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18) Should know they are responsible for payment of participation fees (Fair Share-Band Members, District Participation
Fee, etc.) and all school issued equipment/uniforms. Failure to return or pay for school equipment/uniforms/fees will
result in no equipment/uniform being issued to the participant until the fine/fee is cleared/paid. I ncluding the with-
holding of final report card/diploma.
a) Fair share is to be PAID IN FULL no later than the beginning of parade season (approx. November 15
th
).
i. For those students that are not taking band as an elective, but are electing to participate in
Competition/Marching Band and/or Parade/Marching Band, your Fair Share will be the full
amount,
ii. For those students that are not taking band as an elective, but are electing to participate in concert
band (Christmas and Spring), your Fair Share will be 50% (fifty percent) of the total.
b) Failure to do so will result is suspension for any extracurricular activity (i.e. band trip, ensembles, solo
competitions, etc.) until payment is made or arranged.

19) Should know they should be committed to their activity. If they quit or are dismissed, they are not allowed to practice
again until the next season. In the case of dismissal, 365+ days before they will be permitted to participate.

20) Should know this contract applies to ALL participants the band/activity participates in at KHS.

21) Should know that parents/guardians have certain responsibilities associated with the Knightdale Band. These include, but
are not limited to; chaperones, working competition/concerts as members of the pit crew, working ticket gates, working
in the concession stand, etc.. Music at KHS requires a certain degree of parental commitment.

22) Should know the Band Director will make all decisions on the severity of discipline, to include extra conditioning
(as appointed by the Band Director representative), suspension from band/activity, and/or dismissal are possible
forms of discipline.

Failure to fulfill the responsibilities outlined by the band department can result in reduction of participation or
disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.

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(Top portion to be kept by participant, the below portion to be returned and left with the KHS Band Director)


I __________________________________ agree to abide by all of the rules and procedures of the
(Name Print)
Knightdale High School Band Contract and Music Department.


Date: ____________________________


Participant Signature: ___________________________________________


Parent/Guardian Signature: _______________________________________


Band Director: _________________________________________________
(Ronzel Bell)