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COOPER HIGH SCHOOL
FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT MOTTO:
“Today’s preparation determines tomorrow’s
achievement”
STUDENT
HANDBOOK
ART
BAND
CHOIR
DANCE (DRILL TEAM)
FORENSICS (SPEECH & DEBATE TEAM)
ORCHESTRA
THEATRE
2011--2012
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Barbara Perkins
Director of Fine Arts
(325) 677-1444
(325)794-1319 fax
C O O P E R H I G H S C H O O L
241 Pine Abilene, Texas 79603
August 22, 2011
Dear Students and Parents of Cooper High School Fine Arts Programs:
Welcome to the 2011-2012 school year in the Abilene Independent School
District and to Cooper‟s distinguished fine arts department. Fine arts programs
in the Abilene Independent School District include competitive speech,
dance/drill team, music, theatre arts, and visual arts.
The district is committed to the education of the whole child and believes that
every student should have a basic knowledge, skill, and appreciation of the fine
arts. As students imagine, create, and reflect, they are developing both verbal
and nonverbal abilities. At the same time, they are developing problem-solving
capabilities and higher-order thinking skills. Research points toward an
undeniable correlation between quality arts education and student achievement
in other subjects.
We know that an excellent arts education program will develop self-esteem,
self-discipline, self-motivation, and cooperative skills. The workforce of the
twenty-first century is dependent upon these attributes for continued success.
Thank you for your interest and support of the AISD fine arts programs. We
are privileged to work with you and your family in the development of your
child‟s abilities.
Sincerely,
Barbara Perkins
Barbara Perkins
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Letter & Information from CHS Fine Arts Administrator - 2-3
CHS Faculty/Staff Directory - - - - - 4
Student Contract - - - - - - 5-11
Eligibility - - - - - - - 5-6
Conduct & Expectations - - - - - 7-8
Disciplinary Consequences - - - - - 8
Concert & Performance Expectations - - - - 8
Concert & Performance Etiquette - - - - 8-9
Museum & Gallery Etiquette - - - - - 9
Absences - - - - - - - 9-10
Tardiness - - - - - - - 10
Calendar Conflicts - - - - - 10
Supplemental Music Lessons - - - - - 10
Statement of Financial Need - - - - - 10
Clubs & Organizations - - - - - 10-11
Fund Raising - - - - - - - 11
Travel Information - - - - - - 11
Awards/Letter Jackets - - - - - - 11
Appendix A (Blue-Student Contract Form) - - - 12
Appendix B (Yellow-Pre-Approved Absence Form) - - 13
Appendix C (Pink-Pre-Approved Travel Form) - - 14
Appendix D (Green-Medical Release Form) - - - 15
Appendix E (White-Publicity Release Form) - - - 16
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The arts teach children to make good judgments about qualitative relationships. Unlike much of the
curriculum in which correct answers and rules prevail, in the arts, it is judgment rather than rules that prevail.
The arts teach children that problems can have more than one solution and that questions can have
more than one answer.
The arts celebrate multiple perspectives. One of their large lessons is that there are many ways to see
and interpret the world.
The arts teach children that in complex forms of problem solving, purposes are seldom fixed, but
change with circumstance and opportunity. Learning in the arts requires the ability and willingness to
surrender to the unanticipated possibilities of the work as it unfolds.
The arts make vivid the fact that words do not, in their literal form or number, exhaust what we can
know. The limits of our language do not define the limits of our cognition.
The arts teach students that small differences can have large effects. The arts traffic in subtleties.
The arts teach students to think through and within a material. All art forms employ some means
through which images become real.
The arts help children learn to say what cannot be said. When children are invited to disclose what a
work of art helps them feel, they must reach into their poetic capacities to find the words that will do
the job.
The arts enable us to have experience we can have from no other source and through such experience
to discover the range and variety of what we are capable of feeling.
The arts’ position in the school curriculum symbolizes to the young what adults believe is important.
Fine arts are important because they make a contribution to education that reaches beyond their intrinsic value
as direct forms of thinking. Because each arts discipline appeals to different senses and expresses itself through
different media, each adds a special richness to the learning environment. As students imagine, create, and
reflect, they are developing both verbal and nonverbal abilities necessary to school progress. At the same time,
they are developing problem-solving abilities and higher-order thinking skills. Research points toward a
consistent and positive correlation between a substantive education in the arts and student achievement in other
subjects as well as on standardized tests. A comprehensive, articulated arts education program also engages
students in a process that helps them develop the self-discipline, cooperation, and
Self-motivation necessary for self-esteem and success for life.
The arts teach students the following:
Understanding of human experiences, both past and present
Respect of others‟ way of thinking, working, and self-expression
Artistic modes of problem solving, which bring an array of expressive, analytical, and developmental
tools to every human situation
Understanding of the influence of the arts, in their power to create and reflect cultures, in the impact of
design on virtually all we use in daily life, and in the interdependence of work in the arts with the
broader worlds of ideas and actions
Decision-making skills in situations where there are no standard answers
Analyzing nonverbal communication
How to make informed judgments about cultural products and issues
Communication of thoughts and feelings in a variety of modes, giving them a vastly more powerful
repertoire of self-expression
Ten Lessons the Arts Teach
by Elliot Eisner,
Professor of Education
Stanford University
Why the Fine Arts Are Important
(Source - National Standards for Education in the Arts)
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AISD/CHS FACULTY & STAFF Dr. Heath Burns, AISD Superintendent (677-1444)
Cathy Ashby, AISD Assistant Superintendent (677-1444)
Barbara Perkins, AISD Fine Arts Coordinator (677- 1444)
Karen Munoz, CHS Principal (691-1000 ext. 7815)
Stephanie Jackson, CHS 9th
Grade Academic Specialist (691-1000 ext. 5809 )
Martin Garcia, CHS Associate Principal (691-1000 ext. 2017)
Andrew Prince, CHS Associate Principal (691-1000 ext. 1849)
Joy Wiggins, CHS Associate Principal (691-1000 ext. 1131 )
Ronald McQueen, CHS Associate Principal (691-1000 ext. 5554)
Amelia Siburt, Administrator of Instruction (691-1000 ext 1024)
Tim Haynes, CHS Fine Arts Department Chair (691-1000 ext. 3237)
Angie Loza, Cooper High School Operator/Switchboard (691-1000)
Art
Amanda Balwin, Art, Photography ext. 2872 [email protected]
Sherry Griffith, Photography, Soar ext. 2198 [email protected]
Mary Kay Huff, Art ext. 1114 [email protected]
Marsha Morgan, Art ext. 5707 [email protected]
Marianne Wood, Art History ext 1828 [email protected]
Band
S. Clay Johnson, Director ext. 7294 [email protected]
Pearl Owens, Associate Director ext. 5751 [email protected]
Becky Raffu, Flags Coordinator ext. 7294 [email protected]
Patrick Stevenson, Assoc. Director ext. 1830 [email protected]
Choir
Cara Naizer, Director ext. 2961 [email protected]
Hollyn Griffin Associate Director ext. [email protected]
Dance
Lin Thompson, Director ext. 8989 [email protected]
Forensics (Speech Team)
Kelly Garcia, Comm. Applications ext.7068 [email protected]
Seth Pietsek, Comm. Applications,
Speech & Debate Team ext. 8618 [email protected]
Jerod Womack ext. 5986 [email protected]
Orchestra
Darcy Radcliffe, Conductor ext. 2284 [email protected]
Dave Keown, Associate Conductor ext. 8186 [email protected]
Theatre Tim Haynes, Director ext. 3237 [email protected]
Lindsey Rogers, Associate Director ext. 5566 [email protected]
Abilene ISD and Cooper High School do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex,
disability, or age in their programs and activities.
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STUDENT CONTRACT
After reading the CHS Fine Arts Department Student Handbook, please sign and return the CHS Student
Contract Form (Appendix A).
ELIGIBILITY
(CURRICULAR & EXTRACURRICULAR)
ELIGIBILITY FOR CURRICULAR EVENTS/ACTIVITIES
Curricular band, choir, and orchestra activities are those activities that occur as extensions of the class as
designated by Texas State Law, Texas Education Agency (TEA), and the University Interscholastic League
(UIL). Curricular band, choir, and orchestra activities include graded rehearsals, sectionals, concerts,
performances, and exhibits. Curricular activities may occur during school, before or after school, or on the
weekend. Eligibility is not a factor when determining participation in curricular fine arts activities.
Students do not have to be eligible to participate in the required curricular evening events.
Students in I.S.S. or R.A.C. at the time of a curricular concert or performance event/activity are
not allowed to perform in or attend event.
If a daytime curricular activity causes the student to miss another class, the student is responsible
to promptly make up all missed work according to AISD policy.
ELIGIBILITY FOR EXTRACURRICULAR EVENTS/ACTIVITIES
Eligibility is required for student participation in extracurricular fine arts events as designated by Texas State
Law, Texas Education Agency (TEA), and University Interscholastic League (UIL). The extracurricular
activities include all events involving: UIL, Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA), National Forensics
League (NFL), Texas Forensics Association (TFA), Visual Arts Scholastic Exhibits (VASE), Dance/Drill Team
competitions, and school sponsored trips. Extracurricular eligibility rules also apply to events when an
admission fee is charged, if the event takes place off-campus, or if the event is a competition.
It should be noted that eligibility may be used as a determining factor when placing students in advanced or
varsity level classes and/or ensembles.
The CHS Fine Arts Department will adhere to the rules and regulations created and established by Texas State
Law, Texas Education Agency (TEA), University Interscholastic League (UIL), as well as policies created and
established by Abilene ISD and Cooper High School. Please examine the rules and regulations regarding
eligibility by studying the sections pertaining to eligibility on the UIL website: uil.utexas.edu (2006-07
TEA/UIL Side by Side Manual )
Memorandum to Secondary Fine Arts Personnel Date: August 16, 2011 Subject: Eligible/Ineligible Dates (No Pass, No Play) for 2011-2012 Those 7th & 8th grade students who have been retained in the same grade for the 2010-2011 school year are ineligible for the first six weeks of school. They may regain eligibility after school on October 7, 2011, provided
they receive no first six-weeks’ grade below 70. Students beginning their second year of high school must have earned 5 credits that count toward state high school graduation requirements. If not, those students will regain eligibility after school on October 7, 2011,
provided they receive no first six-weeks’ grade below 70. Students beginning their third year of high school either must have earned a total of 10 credits which count toward state high school graduation requirements or a total of 5 credits which count toward state high school graduation requirements that must have been earned during the twelve months preceding the first day of the
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current school year. If not, those students will regain eligibility after school on October 7, 2011, provided they
receive no first six-weeks’ grade below 70. Students beginning their fourth year of high school either must have earned a total of 15 credits which count toward state high school graduation requirements or a total of 5 credits which count toward state high school graduation requirements that must have been earned during the twelve months preceding the first day of the current school year. If not, those students will regain eligibility after school on October 7, 2011, provided they
receive no first six-weeks’ grade below 70. Students that receive a first six-weeks’ grade below 70 - Are ineligible when school is out on October 7, 2011. - Will regain eligibility when school is out on October 28, 2011, if passing all subjects on the three-weeks’
progress report date of October 26, 2011. If they are not passing all subjects on the October 26, 2011, three-weeks’ progress report, they will regain eligibility when school is out on November 18, 2011, provided they
receive no second six-weeks’ grade below 70. Students that receive a second six-weeks’ grade below 70 - Are ineligible when school is out on November 18, 2011. - Will regain eligibility when school is out on December 9, 2011, if passing all subjects on the three-weeks’
progress report date of December 7, 2011. If they are not passing all subjects on the December 7, 2011, three-weeks’ progress report, they will regain eligibility at 12:01 AM on January 12, 2012, provided they receive no
third six-weeks’ grade below 70. - All students are eligible when school is out on December 21, 2011, through
January 4, 2012. - Secondary fine arts teachers must adhere to the UIL holiday restriction located in the UIL C & CR, Section 1206 (l). Students that receive a third six-weeks’ grade below 70 - Are ineligible at 12:01 AM on January 12, 2012. - Will regain eligibility when school is out on February 1, 2012, if passing all subjects on the three-weeks’
progress report date of January 25, 2012. If they are not passing all subjects on the January 25, 2012, three-weeks’ progress report, they will regain eligibility when school is out on February 24, 2012, provided they
receive no fourth six-weeks’ grade below 70. Students that receive a fourth six-weeks’ grade below 70 - Are ineligible when school is out on February 24, 2012. - All students are eligible when school is out on March 9, 2012, through
March 18, 2012. - Will regain eligibility when school is out on March 23, 2012, if passing all subjects on the March 21, 2012,
three-weeks’ progress report. If they are not passing all subjects on the March 21, 2012, three-weeks’ progress report, they will regain eligibility when school is out on April 20, 2012, provided they receive no fifth
six-weeks’ grade below 70. Students that receive a fifth six-weeks’ grade below 70 - Are ineligible when school is out on April 20, 2012. - Will regain eligibility when school is out on May 11, 2012, if passing all subjects on the May 9, 2012, three-
weeks’ progress report. If they are not passing all subjects on the May 9, 2012, three-weeks’ progress report, they will regain eligibility when school is out on May 24, 2012. - All students are eligible during summer recess beginning when school is out on
CONDUCT AND EXPECTATIONS
SELF-DISCIPLINE: If one has self-discipline he or she won‟t need external discipline. A “disciplined”
person is one who does what is right in the absence of instruction or authority. Making „art‟ is fun but requires
hard work. Outstanding fine arts programs are the result of efficient classes and rehearsals where the standard
for behavior is high. Each artist is responsible for contributing to the success of each class and rehearsal. Only
through the mature, self-disciplined efforts of each artist can individual and group potential be realized.
The students of the CHS fine arts programs are expected to follow the ‟10 ETHICAL PRINCIPLES‟ listed
below. Students who make their decisions based upon these principles will be successful in our department.
I. CONCERN FOR OTHERS Be forgiving and tolerant of each other.
Use good judgment. Decide BEFORE you speak or take action whether what you are about to say
or do will be considered appropriate.
Help create and maintain a positive and safe environment. Speak positively to and about
one another.
Leave personal problems outside the door.
II. PROMISE KEEPING
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Signing the CHS Fine Arts Student Contract (Appendix A) is a promise to follow all policies and
guidelines outlined in the AISD Code of Conduct, CHS Student Handbook, the CHS Fine Arts
Department Student Handbook, and the respective program supplementary handbooks. You must
know these handbooks well to keep this promise!
III. FAIRNESS Celebrate with others when they succeed. Do not criticize students who earn recognition. CHS is
filled with many talented students.
IV. INTEGRITY
Do not compromise your values. Always do what you know to be right!
V. RESPECT FOR OTHERS Behave in a respectful manner to all students, teachers, chaperones, parents, and guests.
Use rehearsal and class time wisely.
Do not interrupt classes, rehearsals, or performances.
Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
Follow instructions the first time they are given.
Cell phones and pagers are not permitted during classes and shall be turned off during sectionals,
rehearsals, and performances.
Use the restroom and drinking fountain before or after class only.
VI. EXCELLENCE
Make an effort to improve daily.
Be your best at all times and you will succeed. Lead by example.
Be in your assigned seat, with prepared materials, appropriate attire or uniform, and a positive
attitude.
Maintain the highest level of behavior.
Stay focused. Do not do work from another class, use personal items, or write personal notes
during class, rehearsals, or performances.
VII. HONESTY
Always tell the truth in a kind way.
Always help other fine art students to make the best decisions for themselves and the CHS fine
arts program.
Discuss problems that arise in class or rehearsals with the teacher.
VIII. ACCOUNTABILITY
Accept responsibility for your actions. Do not blame others. Admit your mistakes.
Take excellent care of the fine art facilities and equipment. Do not remove anything from the
premises without permission.
Submit a CHS Pre-Approved Absence Form (Appendix B) one (1) week prior to any fine arts
event in which you have a conflict.
Follow through on your commitment to other students and teachers. Attend all required classes,
rehearsals, performances, and exhibits.
Maintain eligibility.
Be on time.
Do not leave without permission.
Wear appropriate clothing, costume, or uniform required for class, travel, rehearsals,
performances, and exhibits.
IX. LOYALTY
Protect and respect the earned reputation of your Fine Arts Department as well as your school and
AISD.
X. LAW ABIDINGNESS/CIVIC DUTY
Do your part to help the CHS fine arts programs run smoothly.
Assist as needed. Be helpful.
Any behavior that is unlawful or is not representative of good citizenship may result in the
student‟s dismissal from the fine arts program.
Exhibit above average conduct in all classes, events, and activities school wide.
All AISD owned instructional materials, equipment, costumes, and uniforms being used by
students are the responsibility of the student. Fees will be assessed for any and all items that are
damaged or lost.
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DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES
The Fine Arts Department programs will follow the disciplinary policies set forth in the AISD Code of Conduct
and the CHS Student Handbook:
CONCERT & PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
(For students participating in band, choir, and orchestra.)
1. Be in your assigned place and ready to perform at the stated time.
2. Wear the correct uniform/costume that is required for the
performance/event/activity.
3. Watch the director at all times.
4. Do not talk on stage or move about unnecessarily.
5. Stand or sit in your assigned place.
6. Do not draw attention to yourself.
7. No gum.
8. Move between the stage and seating areas in quiet, single file lines
based on riser position/row or seating configuration/row. DO NOT
get out of line. Act in a neat, orderly and professional manner.
9. Sit in your assigned seat/row in the audience.
10. Students are required to attend the entire
performance/event/activity.
CONCERT & PERFORMANCE ETIQUETTE
Fine arts students will exhibit proper concert and performance behavior during all performances in order to
reflect positively on the CHS fine arts program. Students will be graded on their concert and performance
etiquette. The following rules will be enforced at all performances:
1. Talking is not allowed. It is disrespectful to the performers on stage.
2. Do not leave your seat FOR ANY REASON. Use the restroom and drinking fountain before
performances begin. If you must leave, ask your teacher first. If permitted, leave quietly
ONLY between segments or during applause (making sure doors do not slam shut).
3. No food or drink is allowed in the auditorium. This includes water bottles.
4. Support your fellow Fine Arts members with appropriate applause. Yelling, whistling,
shouting of names are not acceptable. The audience should never cause attention to be shifted
from the performers on stage.
5. During serious music, applaud only after the conductor‟s arms are lowered.
6. During pop or jazz music you may applaud for a soloist during the song.
7. In songs or music that have multiple movements, applaud only after the final movement. This
will be noted in the concert program. The conductor‟s arms will lower when the final
movement is over.
8. During theatre performances, applaud after each scene or act. This will be noted in the
program.
9. Set a good example for the audience and other students.
10. Cell phones and pagers shall be turned off during concerts and performances.
11. Enjoy the moment. This is the only time you will ever get to see it!
12. Remain for the entire concert or performance.
MUSEUM & GALLERY ETIQUETTE
Visual art students will exhibit proper behavior while visiting museums, galleries, and other art events to reflect
positively on the CHS fine arts program. The following rules will be followed:
1. Do not touch artwork.
2. Speak softly.
3. No food, drink, or gum.
4. Turn off cell phones and pagers.
5. Observe and study the artwork. Enjoy it!
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REHEARSAL, SECTIONAL, CONCERT, & PERFORMANCE ABSENCES
FOR ALL FINE ARTS EVENTS
All rehearsals, sectionals, concerts, performances, and exhibits are a team effort; therefore, attendance is
required if we are going to be strive toward and maintain excellence.
Rehearsals, sectionals, concerts, performances, exhibits, and events are:
an extension of the classroom and will be graded accordingly.
the “tests” of fine arts education and the circumstances of the “tests” cannot be duplicated at another date
or time.
If a student chooses not to participate in an event, they will receive a grade of “0” for an unexcused absence. It
is the student‟s responsibility to inform the teacher of that absence. This must be done by using the
PEN method:
1. Phone
2. Explanation 3. Note. All notes must be in writing, signed by a parent/guardian, and submitted to the
director/conductor within 24 hours following the activity.
If a student is absent for the following reasons the absence may be considered excused ONLY if the teacher is
contacted prior to or immediately following the event. Criteria the teacher will use in determining an excused
absence:
Is the absence a result of severe student illness?
Is the absence a result of an unforeseen immediate family emergency?
Unexcused absences may include:
Lack of a ride
Non-school related activities
Driver‟s Education
Work
Trip/Vacation
Please avoid scheduling doctor‟s appointments during rehearsals, sectionals, concerts, or performances unless
an emergency occurs.
Failure to participate in rehearsals, sectionals, concerts, performances, and/or exhibits:
May negatively affect a student‟s grade, possibly causing the student to fail for the six-week
grading period and/or the class.
May negatively affect a student‟s future placement and participation a fine arts program at CHS.
May result in a student‟s removal or change in ensemble and/or class offering.
CHS Pre-Approved Absence Forms (Appendix B) must be completed and submitted one (1) week prior to any
fine arts event.
TARDINESS
The Cooper High School tardy policy will be enforced. Additionally, students must stay in the classroom until
the dismissal bell.
If a student is going to be tardy, the PEN method (as described above) should be followed.
CONFLICTS WITH FINE ARTS ACTIVITIES
When a student is involved in more than one activity, conflicts may occur. Here are the guidelines the CHS
faculty is expected to follow when conflicts arise:
A UIL event/competition takes precedence over any non-UIL event/competition.
A district level event takes precedence over any non-district, lower level event.
A performance/district level event takes precedence over a rehearsal or sectional.
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A rehearsal or sectional for a UIL or district level event takes precedence over a non-competitive
performance/game.
When there are two activities of equal importance (rehearsals, performances/games, competitions)
the student will need to work out a compromise with all parties involved.
A rehearsal or sectional for a one-time performance takes precedence over a routine, regularly
scheduled rehearsal or sectional.
A school event takes precedence over a non-school event, even if that non-school event is a
competition.
A varsity level event takes precedence over a non-varsity level event.
Sometimes, a student will need to make a choice without forfeiture of status/position.
Students MUST check event calendars for ALL of their scheduled activities for conflicts as soon as dates are
available. The student must notify all affected parties (teachers, directors, parents, coaches, employers,
sponsors) when there is a conflict so that there is time to determine how to handle the conflict. Completed CHS
Pre-Approved Absence Forms must be turned in to the teacher/director ONE (1) WEEK prior to the scheduled
event. Additional forms are located in the departmental offices and in Appendix B of this handbook. Students
who miss this deadline will be considered unexcused.
SUPPLEMENTAL MUSIC LESSONS
(Available for band, choir, & orchestra students)
Supplemental music lessons are strongly encouraged for any and all members of Cooper band, choir, and
orchestra programs. Individual instruction will strengthen and improve the performance level of the musician.
When the individual performance improves so does the performance of the ensemble.
A supplementary music lesson packet is available upon request from your director.
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POLICY
No student will be denied participation in the CHS Fine Arts program due to financial hardship. Please speak to
the teacher so that arrangements can be made for consideration.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
There are several clubs and organizations available to students within the CHS Fine Arts Department. The
clubs available are: Art, Drama, & Speech & Debate. Specific club information along with fees/dues is
addressed in each supplemental handbook.
Parents may also wish to join and participate in the booster club organizations that are available through the
CHS Fine Arts Department. At the present time there are five booster clubs: Band, Choir, Cougarettes,
Musical, & Orchestra. Please visit with the program teacher for information.
FUND RAISING
Fund raising is often necessary to supplement and/or enhance the extensive budget requirement needs of the
fine arts programs at CHS. Each program is responsible for their own fund raising projects and is discussed in
the supplemental handbooks.
It should be noted that fund raising monies or credits:
cannot be transferred from one program to another.
must remain with the program even when a student graduates or leaves the program due to other
circumstances.
TRAVEL
In addition to those policies set forth by AISD and CHS, fine art students will adhere to the following policies:
Be on time.
You are responsible for seeing that all items that you will need are in the proper place for travel. Do
NOT assume someone will do this for you.
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Dress appropriately. The AISD/CHS Dress Code is to be followed during travel and at the destination
location.
Everyone travels with the group and returns with the group. Special permission to travel in some other
manner may be granted if the CHS Pre-Approved Travel Release Form (Appendix C) is presented to
the teacher prior to the trip.
Students will not be released to anyone unless a CHS Pre-Approved Travel Release Form, signed by
the parent, has been submitted.
No changes may be made at any time during a trip without proper authorization and notice of the
change in writing.
Ride the same bus for the entire trip.
Bus travel is to be quiet. Only portable radios, cassette, or CD players with earphones are allowed on
the bus. This is to provide the safest conditions for your travel.
Follow the instructions of the teacher, bus drivers, and parent chaperones at all times.
Your parents should be notified of your return time prior to departing. We make every effort to return
as close to the projected arrival time as possible.
For the safety and security of all of our students, the teacher reserves the right to check all luggage
prior to departing or during any trip.
DRUG, ALCOHOL, AND TOBACCO POLICY: The use of these items will not be tolerated during
any fine arts event at CHS or when traveling on a CHS sponsored trip. School and local authorities
will deal with any student found with these items with the same penalties as if the offence occurred
during the school day. In addition, the students will be sent home immediately at the parent‟s expense.
Students in violation of the policy will face the penalties set forth by the school, up to and including
removal from the CHS Fine Arts Department and all auxiliary CHS program activities.
If travel requires an overnight stay, students will be given an “in-your-room” curfew and/or a “lights-
out” curfew. At NO TIME should a student enter a room shared by members of the opposite sex.
Students in violation of the policy will face the penalties set forth by CHS, up to and including removal
from the CHS fine arts program and all auxiliary activities.
Additional travel guidelines may be adopted at the discretion of the teacher depending on the
circumstances and destination.
AWARDS/LETTER JACKETS
The Cooper Fine Arts Department will follow the AISD policy for awards and letter jackets.
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Appendix A
COOPER HIGH SCHOOL FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT
STUDENT CONTRACT
We (parents & students) have read and agree to abide by the requirements, rules, and
regulations for membership in the CHS Fine Arts Department and Program(s) as well as the
policies created and established by the Abilene Independent School District and Cooper High
School.
Student Name (print):______________________________________
Classification (circle): Senior Junior Sophomore Freshman
Area(s) of Participation (circle those that are applicable):
Art Band Choir Dance Forensics Orchestra Theatre
Class Period:
__________ 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 (FA‟s subject)
__________ 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 (FA‟s subject)
___________ 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 (FA‟s subject)
Student Signature:___________________________Date:_______________
Student e-mail address:__________________________________________
Student phone number:__________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Name: (print)____________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature:__________________________Date:_________
Parent/Guardian e-mail address:___________________________________
Parent/Guardian phone numbers: Home:____________________________
Work:________________________Cell:____________________________
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Appendix B
COOPER HIGH SCHOOL FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT
PRE-APPROVED ABSENCE REQUEST FORM This form must be turned in to your teacher/director ONE (1) WEEK before the scheduled
activity for the request to be considered.
Today‟s Date:_________________
Name:_____________________________Fine Arts Class:______________
Date of requested absence:________________________________________
What conflict necessitates your request for this absence (be specific)?
Time of conflicting activity:___________________to __________________
Location of conflicting activity:____________________________________
Is this a school-related activity?________Is this a UIL event? ____________
Activity Coach/Sponsor:__________________________________________
Student Signature:_________________________
Parent Signature:__________________________
------------------------------------------------------------------
Date request was received________________
Absence approved:________________ Absence not approved:_____________
Arrival time:___________________ Departure time:_____________________
Approved by:_____________________________
Comments:
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Appendix C
COOPER HIGH SCHOOL FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT PRE-APPROVED TRAVEL RELEASE FORM
This form must be turned in to your teacher/director 24 hours before the scheduled activity
for the request to be considered.
Today‟s Date:____________________
Name:__________________________Fine Arts Class:_________________
Date of requested travel release:___________________________________
What necessitates your request to travel other than school transportation (be
specific)?
Date & Time of release/departure:__________________________________
Who will you be traveling with?___________________________________
Student Signature:____________________________
Parent Signature:_____________________________
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Date request was received:______________________
Release approved Release not approved
Approved by:_________________________
Comments:
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Appendix D
COOPER HIGH SCHOOL FINE ARTS DEPARMENT
MEDICAL RELEASE FORM
Student‟s name: (print)___________________________________________
Parent‟s name: (print)____________________________________________
Address:_________________________ Home #:______________________
Work #:________________________Cell #:_________________________
Family Physician:___________________Office #:_____________________
Medical Information:
Any known allergies? Food Allergies?_______________________________
Do you carry an Epi-pen? Yes No
Any known physical problems? ie: seizures?__________________________
Do you take medication? Daily?____________________________________
Do you wear contacts?______________________________________
My health insurance policy number is_______________________________
My group insurance policy number is_______________________________
My insurance company‟s name is__________________________________
My insurance company‟s address is_________________________________
I (do or do not) give my permission for my child to participate in any planned activity during
this academic school year.
I give permission to the designated AISD/CHS employee/sponsor or any adult person acting
as co-sponsor on this trip, to secure emergency medical aid for my son/daughter
________________________. I agree that any medical expenses incurred for any reason are
my responsibility.
I release Abilene Independent School District, Cooper High School, and any adult sponsor
from all responsibilities due to an accident or illness incurred during this trip.
Parent/Guardian Signature Date
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Appendix E
Cooper High School Fine Arts Department
PARENT RELEASE FORM FOR MEDIA RECORDING
I, the undersigned, do hereby grant or deny permission to the Cooper
High School Fine Arts Department and Cooper High School Booster Clubs to
use the image of my student as marked by my selection(s) below. Such use
includes display, distribution, publication or otherwise use of photographs,
images, and/or video taken of my student for use in materials that include, but
not limited to, printed materials such as brochures, newsletters, videos, and
digital images. Please check one of the following:
_______ I deny permission for my student‟s image to be used under any
circumstance.
_______ I grant permission that my student‟s image may be used in print,
video, and digital media. I agree that these images may be used by Cooper
High School Fine Arts Department and Booster Clubs for a variety of purposes,
and that these images may be used without further notifying me. (newspaper
releases, public performances, end of year slide show, etc.).
_______ I grant permission that my student‟s image may be used within the
classroom and for educational purposes only.
Printed Student‟s Name____________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature___________________________Date___________
