How to be an Out-of-This World Music Student!

When coming into class I should:

• A. Jump around like a kangaroo.

• B. Take my assigned seat.

• C. Start to cry.

• D. Put a smile on my face.

• IF YOU SAID B: Take my assigned seat. YOU ARE RIGHT!

• IF YOU SAID D: Put a smile on your face, YOU ARE RIGHT AGAIN.

• If YOU SAID A: Jump around like a kangaroo – We need to call the zookeeper.

• If YOU SAID C: Start to cry, perhaps you need to go back to the hall and come in again.

When Mr. Dennard is talking I should:

• A. Jump around like a kangaroo.

• B. Listen RESPECTFULLY because he is really good at his job and knows what he is doing and if he is happy we are all happy.

• C. Start to cry.

• D. Think about what’s for lunch.

• IF YOU SAID B: Listen RESPECTFULLY because he is really good at his job and knows what he is doing and if HE is happy we are all happy. YOU ARE RIGHT!

• ANY OTHER ANSWER WILL GET YOU INTO TROUBLE.

OR HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF THE VIEW

When handed an instrument I should:

• A. Jump around like a kangaroo.

• B. Listen for instructions before playing.

• C. Treat the instrument with respect.

• D. Put a smile on my face.

• IF YOU SAID B: Listen for instructions before playing -YOU ARE RIGHT!

• If YOU SAID C: Treat the instrument with respect, YOU ARE RIGHT AGAIN!!!

• IF YOU SAID D: Put a smile on your face – YOU ARE TOTALLY RIGHT, unless you didn’t do B, and C. If you didn’t do B and C, all the smiles in the world won’t keep you from losing that instrument.

OR, NO BULLIES ALLOWED

IF I do any of the following I am considered a bully in music class:

• A. Laugh at someone.• B. Call someone names.• C. Touch/push/slap/pinch another student.• D. Make fun of someone’s attempt to

make music.• E. Threaten anyone in any way, shape or

form.• F. Tease someone who is just doing their

best.

• THIS ONE’S EASY: ANY ATTEMPT TO BULLY ANY ONE IN ANY WAY WILL RESULT IN A DISCIPLINE REFERRAL.

• EVERY TIME

• NO TOLERANCE

OR, WE’RE ALL CAMPING OUT TOGETHER FOR 45 MINUTES

When asked to participate I should:

• A. Ask to do my math homework instead.

• B. Be ready to put my whole heart into everything I do.

• C. Say “I’m bored”.

• D. Put a smile on my face.

• IF YOU SAID A: You would rather do math homework instead - - -That’s a quick way to find a desk in the hallway all by yourself!

• IF YOU SAID B: Be ready to put your whole heart into everything we do – YOU ARE RIGHT AND YOU WILL HAVE A GREAT TIME IN CLASS.

• If YOU SAID C: I’m bored. I’ll find you something else to do. Believe me, you won’t say you’re bored a second time…

• If YOU SAID D: Put a smile on your face – YOU ARE RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

• ABSOLUTELY NO GUM ALLOWED IN MUSIC CLASS

IF I CHEW GUM IN CLASS:

• I could choke.

• Make Mr Dennard mad.

• Get gum on the carpet.

• .

• Or How to keep Mr. Dennard happy!

I should not do the following in Music Class:

• A. Jump around like a kangaroo.

• B. Talk without permission.

• C. Grow wings and fly away.

• D. Chew gum.

• E. Use any instrument without permission.

• F. Bully anyone.

MUSIC

CLASS

IS AWESOME

I should do the following in Music Class:

• A. LISTEN TO MR. Dennard.

• B. TREAT ALL STUDENTS WITH RESPECT.

• C. COME IN, FIND MY SEAT, and BE READY.

• D. SHOW CARE FOR THE INSTRUMENTS.

• E. ENJOY MYSELF!!!