Herndon High School Orchestra
Grading Rubric

Attendance, Preparedness, Effort, Assessment, and Assignments are all important factors in being a productive and participating member of an orchestra.  In keeping with Herndon High School’s goal of ensuring academic excellence, the following grading policy has been developed to clarify expectations for all individuals involved.

  A+ (*) A B C D F
Attendance All rehearsals and concerts attended and on time (sick days excluded) All rehearsals and concerts attended and on time (sick days excluded) All rehearsals and concerts attended.  Tardy 10% of rehearsals 1 Unexcused absence OR tardy 20% of rehearsals 2 Unexcused absences OR tardy 30% of rehearsals 3 or more Unexcused absences OR tardy 40% or more of rehearsals
Preparedness Instrument, music, pencil, rosin, reeds at ALL rehearsals Instrument, music, pencil, rosin, reeds at ALL rehearsals Instrument, music, pencil, rosin, reeds at MOST rehearsals Instrument, music, pencil, rosin, reeds at SOME rehearsals Instrument, music, pencil, rosin, reeds SELDOM at rehearsals Instrument, music, pencil, rosin, reeds RARELY at rehearsals
Effort & Participation Exceptionally attentive at rehearsals.  Excellent posture and playing position. Exceptionally attentive at rehearsals.  Excellent posture and playing position. Generally attentive at rehearsals. Posture and playing position is generally good. Lacking  attentiveness in rehearsals.  Lacks alert posture and attention to hand position. Pays little attention at rehearsals.  Refuses to correct posture and/or playing positions. Insufficient attention paid to rehearsals, posture and/or playing positions.
Performance Assessment – TBD

 

 100% of rubrics are 5s (see attached performance rubrics) 100% of rubrics are 5s (see attached performance rubrics) 4 rubric average 3 rubric average 2 rubric average 1 or lower rubric average
Video Tape Assignments – TBD Submitted on time and self assessment done in a thoughtful manner Submitted on time and self assessment done in a thoughtful manner Tape and/or self assessment 1 -3 days late or little thought given to self assessment Tape and/or self assessment 4 - 6 days late or little evidence of a thoughtful self assessment Tape and/or self assessment 7 - 9 days late or no evidence of a thoughtful self assessment No assignment submitted

In order to receive an A+, all criteria for an A must be met and an additional 5 points must be earned within every quarter.