It’s Not Too Late to Sign Up for Band or Orchestra!!

1. It’s Not Too Late to Sign Up for Band or Orchestra!! The are now NEW options available to Music students that did not exist prior to course selection for the Fall 2012/13 school year. This presentation will explain all the options now offered to Music students, how to make changes to your 2012/13 schedule, as well as offer ideas as to how to best fit Music into your academic school year without sacrificing language or other electives.

2. SDUSHD Music Studentsnow have 3 options to include Music in their curriculum.

3. New options for Music Students* • OPTION 1: Students participate in both Music and P.E. as part of traditional school day. • OPTION 2: Students participate in Music and opt to take Independent Study Physical Education (I.S.P.E.) in lieu of regular P.E. • OPTION 3: Students participate in Music and opt to add I.S.P.E. as an additional class to traditional school day.* (7th period at most schools, 5th period at Academy schools) *These options are open to all levels of Band, Orchestra, Choir, Jazz Band, Rock Band, and even Guitar students.

4. OPTION 1: • Students participate in both Music and P.E. as part of traditional school day.

5. OPTION 2: • Students participate in Music and opt to take I.S.P.E. in lieu of regular P.E.

6. OPTION 3: • Students participate in Music and opt to add I.S.P.E. as an additional class to traditional school day.* (7th period at most schools, 5th period at Academy schools) Middle Schools, TP & LCC CCA & SDA *This option is available to music students only. No other SDUHSD students are permitted to add an extra class.

7. Phasing In of new options: MIDDLE SCHOOLS: • Incoming 7th Grade Music students will need to select one of the new Music/PE options. • Incoming 8th Grade Music students currently enrolled in Band/Orchestra PE will be allowed to enroll in Band/Orchestra PE for 2012/13 only.

8. Phasing In of new options: CANYON CREST ACADEMY & SAN DIEGUITO ACADEMY • Incoming 9th Grade Music students will need to select one of the new Music/PE options. • Upperclassman (Grades 10-12) will have the I.S.M.P.E.* option available for 2012/13 only. *Independent Study Music Physical Education

9. Phasing In of new options: TORREY PINES: • Incoming 9th Grade Music students will be allowed to enroll in I.S.M.P.E.* for 2012/13 only. • 10th – 12th Grade Music students will be allowed to enroll in I.S.M.P.E.* for 2012/13 only. • Beginning Fall 2013 - All Music students will need to select one of the new Music/PE options. *Independent Study Music Physical Education

10. Phasing In of new options: LA COSTA CANYON: • All Marching Band students will be allowed to enroll in Band PE indefinitely. • Incoming 9th Grade Music students (non-marching: Concert Band, Jazz Band, etc.) will be allowed to enroll in I.S.M.P.E.* for 2012/13 only. • 10th – 12th Grade Music students (non-marching) will be allowed to enroll in I.S.M.P.E. for 2012/13 only. • Beginning Fall 2013 – All non-marching Music students will need to select one of the new options. *Independent Study Music Physical Education

11. I want to enroll in music and I.S.P.E but... I’m not an athlete. What options do I have?

12. Your after-school activities may already qualify for I.S.P.E. • Do you already take tennis, gymnastics or even yoga classes? • Are you working toward your Black Belt in Taekwondo, Karate or Kung Fu? • Do you swim on a team or dive competitively? • Any of these, and more may qualify for I.S.P.E.

13. Design your own I.S.P.E. Don’t have a fitness activity in place? Check out all the options offered at any of the following: • Boy’s & Girl’s Club* • YMCA* • Fitness Club • Recreation Center • Dance Studio • Ice Skating Rink • Equestrian Center Maybe you and your BFF’s have dreamed of becoming the 3 Musketeers (check out a Fencing Club) or you want to be the next Ninja Warrior (Parkour). Sign up for a Hip Hop class and show off your stuff at the next school dance. The Options are endless!

14. Still not sure what options are available? Check out your local Boys & Girls Club or the YMCA. Both are currently working with SDUHSD to develop a before- and/or after-school “Fitness” program for SDUHSD students with impacted programs that will meet ISPE requirements. Please check with your local branch to review options. • Encinitas • Solana Beach • Carmel Valley • Paul Ecke Branch - Encinitas Financial assistance may be available for families in need.

15. Look toward the future! College Admissions officers look for continued focus in a specific area (multiple years in the same discipline, i.e. Band/Orchestra) on High School transcripts.  Participation in outside ensembles, may or may not be considered.

16. I.S.P.E. Requirements: Have to include all the official stuff here, sorry. • I.S.P.E. must be supervised by an “Accredited” coach or coaching organization with a $1Mil liability policy. • State of California requires completion of 400* minutes of fitness every 10 days while enrolled in I.S.P.E. and school is in session. (Not required over Thanksgiving, Winter, or Spring Breaks.) • I.S.P.E. logs are now on-line to make reporting easy. Note: Participation in Competitive Team Sports Does NOTmeet the Independent Study Criteria. However, an Accredited Coach with adequate Liability Coverage can supervise an individual program for your child. It’s up to you as to when this takes place. * Coach may assign “homework” to fulfill a portion of these hours.

17. Did you know... • I.S.P.E. is a Pass/Fail Class • I.S.P.E. Activity Logs are only due 1 x per semester and can just be a short summary (see sample below). • I.S.P.E. Self & Coach Evaluations are due only 1 x per semester. * CCA & SDA: logs will be due 2x per semester

18. Now that I have options... how do I change my class registration to include Music?

19. Changing course selection for incoming 7th graders: Download the 7th Grade Class Planning Sheet available on your school website or ask your counselor for a copy. Change your class registration to include the desired music and physical education classes. Check the Year Long Elective Course Option for Music Students.

20. Changing course selection for incoming 9th graders • CCA & SDA – You must first register for I.S.P.E. on SDUHSD site: http://sduhsd.net/parents_students/ispe.htm. Be sure to select Criteria #3 (Impacted Schedule). Contact your counselor to add Music to your course selection. If you have already selected Music as an option, notify your Counselor as to what course you’d like to select in lieu of Freshman PE. • Torrey Pines & La Costa Canyon - Music students should already be registered for I.S.M.P.E. for the 2012/13 school year. If you did not include it in your schedule and would like to do so, please contact your counselor. • Freshman enrolled in I.S.P.E. or I.S.M.P.E. must fulfill their Health class requirement by enrolling in an on-line accredited course at their own expense.

21. Registering for I.S.P.E. • All I.S.P.E. registration is done on-line. • Go to http://sduhsd.net/parents_students/ispe.htm • Start with the video tutorial (it’s very good!), then complete the application. • If you are adding an extra period to accommodate I.S.P.E.: Pick the appropriate school and check “7th period for Music Students only.” SDA & CCA students should select the “5th period” option. • Complete the Activity, Site, and Coach/Organization information. • Check the appropriate Length of Contract • Both Terms for most schools • Spring or Fall Term for CCA & SDA students • Check the following boxes under Coach/Instructor “Method of Evaluation” • Test • Demonstration of Skills • Logs • Observation • Check Criteria #3 “impacted schedule”. • State Reason for requesting release from the school physical education program: Fill in My schedule is impacted due to music class enrollment which prevents enrollment in P.E. during the school day. • Goals: Write your own or see sample text at end of presentation. • Complete form, print copy for your records, submit on-line prior to Aug 17, 2012.

22. Checklist and Due Dates • It is very important to change your class registration AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. If you have any questions or problems completing the forms, please contact your school counseling office. • The ISPE paperwork can be completed afterwards. Keep in mind, however, that all paperwork, both on-line and printed (Forms A-C and the Certificate of Insurance) must be submitted by August 17, 2012 at 3pm.* • Contact your music director to schedule an audition for Fall placement. • If you miss the August 17 deadline, it may still be possible for music students to make changes. Please see your counselor.

23. Other helpful information: • Why is Music P.E. going away? • Benefits of participating in your school music program? • Sample text for Goal section of I.S.P.E. application. • Contact list for additional help.

24. Why is Music P.E. Going Away? Music P.E. was originally intended to accommodate Marching Band programs. Music P.E. can no longer be used by non-marching groups in our district for the following reasons: • Credentials: Music Teachers can not supervise Physical Education. • Liability: Students must be supervised by a professional while participation in a District approved course. • State Mandated PE requirements: Per statute, each student enrolled in any P.E. course must participate in 400 P.E. minutes every ten days. Students self-reporting through I.S.M.P.E. or Band PE do not meet the verification standard.

25. Did you know... SCHOOL BAND OR ORCHESTRA COULD BE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP AND A COLLEGE LOAN!

26. Did you know... Music students have the opportunity to travel, participate in honor groups, competitions, and festivals to share their talent with a broader audience.

27. Did you know... You must participate in your school music program to qualify for Honor Groups including: • All District • All County • All Southern California • All California State Participation in any of these groups may lead to other great opportunities, including music camp and college scholarships (even for non-music majors).

28. 9 students from SDUHSD were selected for the 2012 All California State Honor Band/Orchestra.

29. Did you know... Orchestra, Band, and even Choir are like a big family. The friends you make and the experiences you have will help you achieve your potential in middle school. Plus, your music friends will be with you through middle school, on into high school, and beyond.

30. Did you know... There is nothing like the joy of performing music with friends. At school, you’ll get to do this almost every day. You’ll learn more repertoire, and more playing time leads to improved musicianship.

31. Sample wording for Goal section of I.S.P.E. Application. Create your own goals or use wording below. You must include at least 3 goals. Note: wording is geared toward Boys & Girls Club and YMCA “Fitness” program currently in the works. • Goal #1 • Please describe your goal: • Learn to maintain level of fitness that will be beneficial throughout life. • Please describe the learning activities...: • Study and participate in a variety of sports and exercise programs to help student understand the benefits of overall fitness. I will track and submit logs of all of my exercise activities on-line as required. • Goal #2 • Please describe your goal: • Learn and participate in varying types of fitness activities and grow to understand the differences between aerobic and anaerobic workouts. • Please describe the learning activities...: • Coach will teach varied workouts from traditional team sports activities to simple anaerobic exercises such as stretching and low impact sports. • Coach will observe students while participating in different types of exercises and periodically test student knowledge of via classroom observations and tests. • Goal #3 • Please describe your goal: • To improve overall endurance, strength, and flexibility. • Please describe the learning activities...: • Coach will teach strength and endurance training, plus flexibility to improve overall fitness levels. Coach will monitor participation and growth.

32. Don’t forget to complete the form, print a copy for your records, and submit on-line before August 17, 2012. • Note: If you miss this deadline, music students may be granted an exception as late as the first week of school. See your counselor for details.

33. For Additional Help... Contact Your Music Director or Music Booster President/Parent Lead. Middle Schools: • Carmel Valley: president@CVMSMB.com • Diegueno: 4pfeiffers@roadrunner.net • Earl Warren: brett.McCarty@sduhsd.net or kmargenau@ucsd.edu • Oak Crest: ocmboosters@gmail.com High Schools: • Canyon Crest: goldsteinchar@aim.com • La Costa Canyon: mmmmkuski@yahoo.com • San Dieguito: dkovaks@roadrunner.com • Torrey Pines: tphs.music.boosters@gmail.com

34. This document has been produced by Music Boosters from SDUHSD schools. Every effort has been made to include accurate information. This information has not been reviewed by SDUHSD or any of it’s representatives. June 2012