CSHS Band & Guard Grading Policy

(Excerpt from Handbook)

In order to participate in extracurricular activities, a student must have been in attendance and have passed the number of courses required by state law and by rules of the State Board of Education (TAC Section 97.113).

Band students who are ineligible for extracurricular functions will still be eligible for curricular events. All students must attend all rehearsals and concerts. Students who are having problems academically are required to take part in tutoring and peer tutoring.

Student Grades

Students grades are grouped into 2 major categories:

Academic Practice – 33%

Attendance at rehearsals, class daily work, etc.

Academic Achievement – 67%

Performances, individual playing assignments/auditions, etc.

CSHS Band & Guard Social Media Contract

(Excerpt from Handbook)

Digital Citizenship and Social Media Policy

Band and Guard members are responsible for their personal accounts and postings, as well as any posting they do from or on other students’ accounts. The areas where appropriateness will be considered include but are not limited to profane, foul, or disrespectful language (abbreviated or alluding to), pictures, suggestive poses/clothing, references to alcohol, drugs, and/or tobacco, and postings (either verbal or photos) that could be interpreted as being negative or threatening toward CSISD teaching staff or band members, or that demonstrate poor sportsmanship or a disrespectful attitude toward other bands. Any such incident will result in review by the Principal (or designee) and may lead to probation or dismissal from the Band program. 

Band members that violate the above social media guidelines shall be subject to the following:

1. Upon confirmation of a first violation, the member will be asked to remove any offensive items from the social media platform(s) and will be asked to give an apology and plan of action to deter this behavior to the principal (or designee), directors, and band members affected. Parents/guardians will be contacted and made aware of the offensive behavior. 

2. Upon confirmation of a second offense, the member will be asked to remove any offensive items from the social media platform(s) and will be asked to give an apology and plan of action to deter this behavior to the principal (or designee), directors, and band members. Parents/guardians will be contacted and made aware of the offensive behavior. In addition, the student will be suspended from all band activities for a period of 3 days to 3 weeks. This will also, of course, result in a grade deduction.

3. Upon confirmation of a third offense, the member will be removed from the Band and Guard program.

Note: Depending on the severity of the online behavior, the member may be removed from the program at the Directors’ discretion during the 1st offense if deemed appropriate.