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ACTS Magnet Program Performance Policy 2011-2012

Performance assessments are an integral part of the ACTS Magnet Program. They allow our students to showcase both the process and the product of classroom curriculum. The ACTS Fine Arts teachers value the instructional process, as it naturally prepares students to perform for a variety of audiences. Equally important is giving our students the opportunity to perform on a regular basis, enriching their lives by fostering confidence, critical/creative thinking skills, and self-discipline. The very essence and cornerstone of a successful Fine Arts school is disciplined, creative collaboration. Every student’s contribution is necessary for the success of the performance product in both the Visual and Performing Arts.

Therefore:

· Every student in the ACTS Magnet Program is required to participate in all scheduled performances/exhibits. (refer to dates and individual teacher syllabus)

· Additional day or evening outreach performance opportunities may arise throughout the year. Ample notification and details will be provided to parents/guardians. (i.e.- performing the “National Anthem” at ball games, plays for Woodfields, Literacy Alive, civic clubs, Wesley Commons, etc.)

· It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to provide transportation to and from all scheduled performances that are off-site, local venues.

· Students are required to participate in all scheduled rehearsals during or after school. (refer to dates and individual teacher syllabus)

· For the safety of all students and staff, parents will pick up students at the scheduled rehearsal dismissal time in the front of the school. If parents are more than 15 minutes late for pick-up, they must come inside the school building to get their child.

· Costumes/uniforms, makeup, musical instruments, and personal props are carefully selected to enhance each performance. No unauthorized substitutions or embellishments will be allowed.

· Scripted lines and choreographed movements are predetermined during the rehearsal process and should not be altered during performances.

· Brewer ACTS students are required to arrive in performance attire at the designated meeting space one hour prior to the performance time. Woodfields ACTS students should arrive 30 minutes prior to a scheduled performance.

· In the event that a student misses a scheduled rehearsal or performance, he/she will be required to complete an alternative graded assignment to be determined by the Fine Arts instructor. (refer to Focus teacher’s syllabus and to ACTS webpage-http://www.gwd50.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=46)

Please cut, sign, and return THIS PAGE ONLY to your child’s FOCUS TEACHER no later than AUGUST 25th. ACTS 5^thgrade students return this to your HR teacher.

Student/Parent Contract

I have carefully read and reviewed the ACTS Magnet Program Performance Policy and agree to follow all of the expectations and requirements outlined. I understand that students are expected to attend all scheduled rehearsals and performances. Graded assignments will be given to those who do not fulfill these commitments.

Student Signature: ______________________________________

Parent Signature: _______________________________________

Fine Arts Focus Teacher: ____________________

Date: ________________ Date Received by Focus Teacher: _____________

Important ACTS 2011-2012 Dates to Mark on Calendars!!

(Parents-“Actor’s Call” means the time the student is to arrive.J)

August

25^th- a.) 8^th ACTS New York Trip- Payment #1 Due- $180 (Open enrollment for trip will continue until 9-21-11.)

b.) All ACTS Performance Contracts signed and returned to Focus teacher. Woodfields ACTS students

should return signed contracts to their HR teacher.

c.) Woodfields ACTS 5^th grade students- $4.00 Informances t-shirt due to your HR teacher- cash or

check to BMS (not Woodfields as all ACTS Fine Arts teachers are home-based at BMS)

d.) All ACTS 6^th-8^th graders turn in signed Course Requirements to Focus teachers. (in addition to

ACTS Performance Contract-different)

e.) ACTS 5^th/6^th/7^th/8^th- $10.00 due for GLPA (Greenwood Lander Performing Arts) Field Trip “Karkowska

Duo”- or pay for all 3 ($30) GLPA field trips for year if more convenient (checks to BMS) J Woodfields

5^th graders- turn in $10 for Nov. 22^nd to Mrs. Haynes or turn in $30 for all 3. (checks to

Woodfields Elementary)

September

13^th- BMS PTSO Open House- 6:00 PM ACTS ART ON DISPLAY

21^st- ACTS 8^th NYC Trip- Open Enrollment deadline ($75.00 deposit plus Payment #1- $180.00)

October

6^th- ACTS 5^th Grade Informance #1- 6:00 PM (Actor’s Call 5:30)-Woodfields-ACTS ART ON DISPLAY

Remember to wear performance attire: dress khaki long pants, white collarless short sleeved t-shirt,

tennis shoes-Fine Arts teachers will give out performance t- shirts to wear on top of this and take up

immediately after the Informance.

27^th- ACTS 8^th NYC Trip Payment #2 Due- $180.00

27^th-November 4^th: MIDDLE SCHOOL SSA VOCAL CLINIC-TBA

November

10^th- 8^th Musical Theatre Class Technical Rehearsal; 3-6 PM-bring snack

14^th- 8^th Musical Theatre Class Dress Rehearsal; 3-6 PM-bring snack

15^th- 8^th Musical Theatre Class Possible 8:30 AM School Performance for all ACTS 5^th-8^th;

Actor’s Call 7:30 AM

16^th-a.) 8^th Musical Theatre Class Possible 8:30 AM Brewer School Performance; (Actor’s Call 7:30 AM)

b.) Evening Public Performance #1- 6:00 PM (Actor’s Call 5:00 PM) -Admission Fee

17^th-a.) 8^th Musical Theatre Class Possible 8:30 AM Brewer School Performance; (Actor’s Call 7:30 AM)

b.) Evening Public Performance #2- 6:00 PM (Actor’s Call 5:00 PM) -Admission Fee

22^nd- ACTS 5^th/6^th/7^th/8^th to GLPA Performance “Karkowska Duo”- 10:00 AM

December

1^st- ACTS 5^th/6^th/7^th/8^th- $10 due (unless all 3 paid up-front) for GLPA “American Spiritual Ensemble”

8^th-ACTS 5^th Grade Informance #2- 6:00 PM (Actor’s Call 5:30) Woodfields. Remember to wear

performance attire.

12^th- ACTS NYC Trip Payment #3 due- $180.00

13^th- BMS PTSO Christmas Concert-6:00 PM- Selected ACTS students to perform-more info. later

ACTS ART ON DISPLAY

16^th- ACTS 6^th/7^th/8^th Sharing in the Cafeteria (During school day-time TBA)

January

13th- a.) ACTS 5^th/6^th/7^th/8^th- $10 due (unless all 3 paid up-front) for GLPA “Aquila Theatre- Macbeth”

b.) ACTS 5^th/6^th/7^th/8^th to attend GLPA performance of “American Spiritual Ensemble” at 9:30 AM

February

1^st- ACTS 8^th NYC Trip Payment #4 due (final)- $185.00

21^st- ACTS 5^th/6^th/7^th/8^th to attend GLPA Performance of “Aquila Theatre- Macbeth” at 12:30 PM

22^nd- DRAMA/STRINGS/VOICE STUDENTS

“Sweet Arts” Fundraiser Dress/Tech. Rehearsal 3-6 PM (Bring snack)

23^rd - DRAMA/STRINGS/VOICE STUDENTS

”Sweet Arts” Fundraiser Performance 6:00 PM (Actor’s Call 5:00 PM) Admission Fee

ACTS ART ON DISPLAY

28^th- BMS PTSO 6:00 PM

March

5^th- ACTS 7^th Grade End of Year Showcase (EYS) Rehearsal 3-5 PM (Bring snack)

8^th- ACTS 5^th Grade Informance #3- 6:00 PM (Actor’s Call 5:30) Woodfields-Wear performance attire.

ACTS ART ON DISPLAY

12^th- ACTS 6^th Grade End of Year Showcase (EYS) Rehearsal 3-5 PM (Bring snack)

14^th- ACTS DANCE STUDENTS Fundraiser Performance- Dress Rehearsal- 3-5 PM (Bring Snack)

15^th- ACTS DANCE STUDENTS Fundraiser Performance 6:00 PM (Actor’s Call 5:00 PM) Admission Fee

ACTS ART ON DISPLAY

19^th- ACTS 7^th Grade End of Year Showcase (EYS) Rehearsal 3-5 PM (Bring snack)

24^th- SCSTA DRAMA COMPETITION/FESTIVAL IN LEXINGTON,SC- NOTE THIS IS A SATURDAY

26^th- ACTS 6^th Grade End of Year Showcase (EYS) Rehearsal 3-5 PM (Bring snack)

April

2^nd- 7^th Grade End of Year Showcase (EYS) Rehearsal 3-5 PM (Bring snack)

6^th-ACTS 8^th NYC Trip Departure- 6:30 PM

10^th- ACTS 8^th NYC Trip Returns- 3:00 PM

16^th - 6^th Grade End of Year Showcase (EYS) Rehearsal 3-5 PM (Bring snack)

19^th-20^th: MIDDLE SCHOOL CHORAL FESTIVAL- TBA

23^rd- ACTS 6^th/7^th EYS TECHNICAL REHEARSAL 3-6 PM (Bring snack)

24^th- BMS PTO- 6:00 PM

25^th- ACTS 6^th/7^th EYS DRESS REHEARSAL 3-6 PM (Bring snack)

26^th- ACTS 6^th/7^th EYS PERFORMANCE 6:00 PM (Actor’s Call 5:00 PM) (Starving Artist Sale in lobby)

(Admission Fee)

May

3^rd- ACTS 5^th Grade Informance #4- 5:30 PM (Actor’s Call 5:00 ) Woodfields- Wear performanceattire.

(IN ORDER TO AVOID SPRING DANCE RECITAL CONFLICTS, WE WILL START 30 MINUTES EARLIER. J)

ACTS ART ON DISPLAY

14^th-ACTS 8^th Grade EYS TECHNICAL REHEARSAL 3-5 PM (Bring snack)

16^th-ACTS 8^th Grade EYS DRESS REHEARSAL 3-5 PM (Bring snack)

17^th-ACTS 8^th Grade EYS PERFORMANCE 6:00 PM (Actor’s Call 5:00 PM) (Starving Artist Sale in lobby)

Light refreshments to follow in lobby. (No admission)

(INFORMATION/DATES ON ACTS END OF YEAR FIELD TRIP FOR 6^TH/7^TH WILL BE FORTHCOMING.J)

Parents-

Whew! These are the ACTS performance dates for 2011-2012. Additional individual focus performance opportunities may arise, but we have tried very hard to schedule and lock in our major performances for the entire year. Needless to say—it’s going to be a busy, fabulous year!! We ask that you keep this packed schedule in mind as you sign your child up for extracurricular activities this year. As parents, you know your child best and how he/she manages a heavy academic/arts load. Please try to be flexible and realize that commitment to rehearsals and performances is the nature of a successful and credible Fine Arts program.

We would like to thank you, in advance, for your dedication to the ACTS Magnet Program and for your willingness to commit the time and energy to seeing that your child attends these important dates. Please do not hesitate to contact your child’s Focus teacher if you have any questions or concerns.

ACTS Fine Arts Teachers J

Last Modified on August 8, 2011