Fees College Preparatory Middle School Mission Statement

We are committed to creating a school that knows NO LIMITS to the academic success of each student.

Dress Expectations:
Each student will be required to have the following items:
Appropriate Dance Attire:
1. Minimum Required black basketball shorts and black shirt or FCPMS grey PE shirt
Preferred Required fitted, all black t-shirt (no tanks) and black shorts or pants/capris, supportive and
modest under articles of clothing
Absolutely NOs no stomach, chest, back or undergarments showing!
2. Dancers should have flip flops or slide on shoes for walking between the locker room and class.
3. Dancers must be barefoot or wear dance specific footwear in class. Dance specific means that it is not
worn outside or for purposes other than dance. There are NO street shoes on the dance floor. (This is
for sanitary reasons). There are NO socks. (This is for safety reasons).
a. Jazz - Barefoot, ballet slippers, jazz shoes, grippy bottom socks
b. Ballet - Barefoot, ballet slippers, socks (allowed for barre work only!)
c. Hip Hop - Barefoot, dance sneakers, keds (or other light tennis shoe that is dance specific)
d. Contemporary - Barefoot
4. Hair must be pulled back and out of the face for class.
5. All jewelry and accessories must be removed before class and stored inside dance bags.
Failure to comply with dress expectations will result in loss of participation points for the day. After three
incidents of failure to dress out, a level will be earned.
Units Taught:
Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary, Urban
Upon Successful Completion of the Class Students Will Be Able To:
Perform dance moves and phrases for Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary and Urban styles.
Understand terminology and historical context associated with movements.
Demonstrate how to move their body in an efficient and healthy way while executing technique.
Lead safe warm-ups and choreography short phrases.
Clearly articulate their idea of what dance is and how it is relevant to their lives.
Think critically about dance through viewing and writing about dance, self-assessment, and
self-reflective writing.

GRADING POLICY & WEIGHTS:

Students earn credit through accumulation of points from all assignments and tests
Dance Arts
Daily Grade
Academic Grade (Practice Logs, InstaDance Challenges)
Technical Grade (Progress, Growth, Performances)

700 pts
100 pts
200 pts

TOTAL

1000 pts

Daily Grade (700 pts)

Daily Grade consists of daily student participation (this includes student being dressed out for
class). As this is in part a studio class, active participation is necessary to achieve learning
objectives. Failure to be dressed out for class will result in a loss of points for the day.
Academic Grade (100 pts)
Academic Grade consists of student practice logs, quizzes, and written assignments. Students will
be required to write a critical analysis paper for the midterm (Quarter 1) and final (Quarter 2).
Developing an opinion, voice, and evaluative sense of Dance Works is an important element in
the study of Theatre. Students will reflect upon their own practice through the viewing of others
practice.
Practice Logs: (100 pts)
All students are required to practice o
utside of class for 30 minutes per week. This is an average of less
than 5 minutes per day. Logs will be turned in every Friday for Practice from Friday-Thursday. Students
should practice technique, choreography, and complete Journal Packets outside of class.
Technical Grade (200 pts)
Technical Grade consists of student growth, progress, and performance. Performance rubrics will
be utilized to evaluate performance of student projects. Students will complete a Performance
Jury at the midterm (Quarter 1) and the final (Quarter 2) to evaluate their mastery of theatre
concepts.
Non-Dressed Out Policy:
Students are permitted 2 excused dress out days per semester that can be used for general illness,
injury, etc
Medical Note is required for more than 1 day of non-dress out.
Student will loose participation points for the day.

Evening Performance
Students will be required to participate in 1 evening performance per semester. This semesters
performance will be held on __________.

REMIND
I use a system called Remind. I will send out reminders for upcoming test/quizzes, or It is available as a Free
App on Android and Apple, or by texting 81010 the code @DanceFCPMS

Late Work Policy:

One letter grade off for everyday late (10%).
***Example Due Monday, turned in Tuesday student received an 89% now it would be a 79%
because it is late.
After 5 days late student may only receive 50% of the available points for an assignment.
At this point the student may be assigned tutoring for a length of time TBD. If the student attends
tutoring the assignment will be accepted past the 5th day. If not the assignment is entered as a 0.
Homework Policy:
Homework is important as it reinforces concepts learned and promotes responsibility.
Weekly homework will include:
Studying vocabulary words (flash cards are suggested)
Practice Logs, Projects, and/or Scenes
Any work not completed in class
Absences:
If a student is absent, it is the students responsibility to ask for missed assignments on the day of return to
class. If a test is missed, the student will need to schedule a time to make up the test within two days of their
return.
Late Policy:
Students must be ready with all materials ready for class at the beginning of the period. If students are late
three times or more they will be written up with a behavior consequence (leveled consequences). Tardies to
class prevent the rest of the class from being able to run smoothly and on time. It is extremely important to
arrive promptly and prepared.

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I have read over the syllabus and have discussed the information with my child.
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Student Signature
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Parent/Guardian Signature
I understand that my child will be issued a lock and a locker in the PE locker room to store their
belongings/clothes/dance apparel. Failure to return lock at the completion of the semester will result in a $5
fine.
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Student Signature
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Parent/Guardian Signature

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

Thank you,
Mrs. Helen Buck-Pavlick
Email: hbuckpavlick@tempeschools.org
Extension: x5233