Rehearsals and Performances

To maximize rehearsal time, we must begin on schedule.  When the bell rings for class to begin, students are expected to be in assigned seats with folders and pencils in hand.  All talking should cease.  To be otherwise will result in an unexcused tardy to class.

An unexcused tardy will lower the achievement grade and cannot be made up.  In accordance with school policy, three unexcused tardies equals one unexcused absence.  The accumulation of two or more absences, excused or unexcused, during the marking period will lower the achievement grade unless the student does some type of make-up work.

Students should refer to the Langley HS Handbook for the policy on absence excuse (concerning out of school absences such as illness or doctor appointments).  A verified absence excuse must be presented within two days of the last absence.  If the excuse is not presented within two days the result will be a grade of "F" for that day.  School-related absences (such as field trips) must be verified and will count toward the student's accumulated absences.

Attendance at all scheduled choir events (concerts, festivals, dress rehearsals, etc.) is required of each choir member.  For all events taking place outside of school hours, the rule of conduct is:  always arrive at least ten (10) minutes before call time.  At the announced call time students are to be seated and ready for warm-up.  Simply being in the building is insufficient to count a student present.  Tardiness to warm-up will affect the concert grade (which is a weighted grade).  Students should make their arrival time early enough to accomplish all necessary chores (bathroom visits, changing clothes, etc.) before call time.

"I cannot get off work!" is not an acceptable excuse for absence from concerts or festival performances.  Students are given notification well in advance of all Choral Department events.  It is the student's responsibility to contact his/her employer (using the "Employer Notification Form" available from the Director) well enough in advance of an event so that the employer can make the necessary work schedule adjustments.  Employers who are slow to cooperate should be reported to the Director, no less than two weeks before the scheduled event, so that the Director may contact the employer personally to request leave for the student employee.