Attendance Policy

When you are early...you are on time. When you are on time...you are late!


Extended Absences

  • When you are absent from my class for an extended period of time (3 or more days), this is what you can expect from me:

  • Google Classroom post with assignments

  • Uploads of PDF music sheets

Performance Attendance

Attendance at all performances is mandatory. Any student’s absence will affect others greatly. Therefore, performance absences will be treated with serious consequences. Any unexcused absence is equal to a zero for the performance. Any unexcused tart for a performance will result in the loss of 50 points for the performance. Each performance is worth 200 points.*

Earning Full Credit for a Performance Includes ALL of the Following

Timely Attendance

Correct Uniform/Dress

Successful Performance

Completion of Set-Up and Clean-Up Responsibilities

Remaining at Concert until Conclusion

Missing a concert with an excused absence will give the student an opportunity to make up a portion of the points possible for the concert.

Students may perform extra levels throughout the semester to recover the points from a missed performance with an excused absence.

FAILURE TO NOTIFY MR. VOLZ IN A TIMELY MANNER OF AN ABSENCE WILL RESULT IN A ZERO. MR. VOLZ WILL NOT ACCEPT WORD OF MOUTH FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES. WRITTEN NOTIFICATION AND DR. NOTES ARE REQUIRED FOR EXCUSED PERFORMANCES.

Absences

What qualifies as an excused absence from a REHEARSAL?

  1. Athletic contests (practices will be discussed with coaches to reach agreement)

  2. Family functions (weddings, funerals, etc.)

  3. Extenuating circumstances- emergencies, illness, accident, etc.

What qualifies as an excused absences from a PERFORMANCE?

  1. Death in the family.

  2. Severe illness of the student.

Athletic Attendance Policy

    1. In the event of a rehearsal/practice in conflict with a game/match/performance....the game/match/performance takes precedence...no penalty.

    2. In the event of a game/match in conflict with a band performance....the band performance takes precedence due to the academic nature of the class.

      • There should no penalty to the student from the coach.

    3. If a student athlete chooses to miss the performance to attend the game/match...the student will receive a ZERO and could affect their eligibility.

Note: The key to preventing hard feelings is communication between all parties involved. I am happy to work out situations when I am met with a compromising attitude and ample time to consider the situation.

PARENTS: Your help is necessary in this area. Please help your child realize that performances and rehearsals outside of school are naturally a part of band and their grade will suffer if not in attendance. Please keep an eye on the band calendar provided to prevent any unexpected schedule conflicts throughout the year.

THE MEMORIAL DAY PARADE IS A REQUIRED EVENT FOR ALL BAND STUDENTS. PLEASE UNDERSTAND, THIS IS NOT MY FAVORITE DAY FOR A PERFORMANCE EITHER. HOWEVER; THE COMMUNITY OF ST. CLAIR HAS SUPPORTED OUR BAND FOR A LONG TIME. WE OWE IT TO OUR COMMUNITY TO HONOR OUR VETERANS ON THIS DAY. THINK OF THE EXAMPLE WE ARE SETTING FOR OUR YOUNG PEOPLE AND THE IMPORTANCE OF THIS DAY IN THE HISTORY OF OUR COUNTRY.

THIS IS THE REASON WE PERFORM AT THE MEMORIAL DAY PARADE