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Open House 2011-2012

Open House 2011-2012. Doral Academy Preparatory Charter Ms. Canu & Ms. Vega. REQUIRED CLASS MATERIALS. Females Black Tank Leotard Black Jazz Shoes Beige Foot Undies or Foot Paws Black Jazz Pants/Black Capri Pants/Black Bikers with tights. (Choose one. Not all items are required)

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Open House 2011-2012

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  1. Open House 2011-2012 Doral Academy Preparatory Charter Ms. Canu & Ms. Vega

  2. REQUIRED CLASS MATERIALS Females • Black Tank Leotard • Black Jazz Shoes • Beige Foot Undies or Foot Paws • Black Jazz Pants/Black Capri Pants/Black Bikers with tights. (Choose one. Not all items are required) Males • Doral Academy Sports Team Shirt • Doral Academy Sports Team Shorts • PE Uniform Shirt • PE Uniform Shorts • Sneakers

  3. Available for purchase @ DAPC* While supplies last! * BLACK JAZZ PANTS BLACK TANK LEOTARD $20 Black Biker Shorts $15 $30 BIKERS MUST BE WORN WITH TIGHTS!

  4. NOT Available for Purchase @DAPC AND OR Beige Foot Paws Beige Foot Undies Black Jazz Shoes • You can choose between Foot Paws & Foot Undies. YOU DON’T NEED BOTH! • You MUST have ONE pair of shoes by Monday, SEPT. 19TH • These items can be purchased at any dance store or online. • SUGGESTED RETAILER: • Dancing Supplies Depot • 10556 SW 8th Street • (on 107th Ave. & 8th Street) Tan Tights

  5. HAIR STYLES FOR CLASS Hair must TIGHTLY secured away from the face AT ALL TIMES! Examples: Ponytail Bun Bun w/Hairnet French Braid

  6. BAD HAIR DAY!!!

  7. CLASSROOM PROCEDURES • Upon Entering the room check the bulletin board for: Attendance/Dress Out • Sit in rows for attendance. DO NOT approach the teacher with questions before attendance! • Announcements/Questions. • Daily Activity • Change back into school uniform.

  8. DRESSING ROOM RULES • You have 5 minutes after the bell rings to change. • No personal items should be left in the dressing room! • All personal items go on the shelves after leaving the dressing room. • Items left in the dressing room are not the responsibility of the teacher or Doral Academy.

  9. CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS • NO SOCKS!!! Students must wear approved dance shoes or sneakers. • NO FOOD or GUM! Students caught chewing gum will be fined $1 dollar. Repeat offenders will be issued a detention. • NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES with out preapproval of the teacher. • NO TALKING during warm-up, dance exercises and instruction. • NO JEWLERY. Large earrings, bracelets and necklaces can be a hazard to you and your classmates when dancing in close proximity. • HAIR MUST BE TIGHTLY SECURED. Example: ponytail, bun. • BE RESPECTFUL TO YOUR TEACHERS & CLASSMATES. Examples: Raise your hand, listen when others are speaking, wait your turn. • BRING YOUR UNIFORM EVERY CLASS. • GIVE YOUR BEST EFFORT & HAVE FUN!

  10. GRADING SYSTEM Students will receive at least two grades per week. Grades will be determined based on class work, homework, class participation, conduct and effort for that specific week. Tests and quizzes will be given as a form of evaluation for both choreography and vocabulary terms/readings. Academic Grading ScaleConduct Grading Code • A = 90-100% = 3.51-4.00 A= Outstanding • B = 80-89% = 2.51-3.50 B= Good • C = 70-79% = 1.51-2.50 C= Satisfactory • D = 60-69% = 1.00-1.50 D= Improvement Needed • F = 0-59% = 0-0.99 F= Unsatisfactory Grade Categories/Percentages • Participation 45% • Quizzes 15% • Tests 20% • Class/Homework 10% • Projects 10% • Students will lose points/drop grade for the following reasons: • non participation • incomplete dance uniform • incomplete assignments • unexcused absence • disruptive behavior • unexcused tardy • leaving class without permission

  11. PERFORMANCES It will be mandatory for the dance students to perform at least once per year. Dance-offs/auditions are held several weeks before a performance. If the teacher feels that the student is not sufficiently prepared, he/she may not perform. Attire for dance-offs/auditions should be the proper class uniform. (No sweat clothes or any color tights besides tan/black.) If the student is not chosen for the performance they must either complete a project assigned or will be assigned a specific task for the show (i.e. ushers, ticket sales, programs, etc.) • Hispanic Heritage Show • Friday, October 21( Doral Academy)- Performing Arts and Dance Team • Student Choreography Showcase • Wednesday, November 23 (Doral Academy) • Performing Arts Winter Showcase • Tuesday, December 13- (Hialeah High) Performing Arts and Dance Team • Spring Show • Thursday, April 26 (Hialeah High)

  12. INJURIES AND ILLNESS/MAKE UP WORK • If you are injured, you must bring in a doctor’s note, so that the participation can be excused. If a note is not brought to school within 24 hours, the grade will be unexcused (“F”). Make up work will only be available for excused injuries and must be completed before the end of the period, and will not be accepted after class. • If a dancer complains of an chronic injury or illness that causes him/her not to participate, he/she must submit a statement from his/her doctor stating that he/she has been properly examined and is unable to physically participate. Once the injury is properly taken care of and healed, he/she must submit a statement with eligibility to practice/perform. • If you are absent, you must bring in a note from home so that the absence can be excused. If a note is not brought to school within 48-72 hours, the absence will be unexcused. Make up work will only be available for excused absences and must be requested by you on the date of your return to school. IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO GET ALL MAKE UP ASSINGMENTS. For excused absences, make up work must be turned in within 7 days from the return date to class.

  13. WISH LIST • Help out the dance department and earn your community service hours at the same time! To receive credit for your hours a receipt of purchase must be provided with your donation. Thirty (30) hours = $100 dollars. • Parent Volunteers for shows and field trips • IF YOU ARE A CARPENTER OR HANDY PERSON AND WOULD LIKE TO DONATE YOUR SERVICES or MATERIALS TO BUILD BALLET BARRES or A DANCE FLOOR PLEASE SPEAK TO MS. CANU OR MS VEGA! • Gift Cards (Home Depot, JoAnn Fabrics, Wal-Mart, Target, Michaels) • Blank CD-R • Ponytail Holders

  14. CONTACT US • Ms. Canu • slcanu@dadeschools.net • (305) 591-0020 • Monday, Wednesday & Friday 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (by appointment only) • Ms. Vega • nvega18@dadeschools.net • (305) 597-9950 • Monday, Wednesday & Friday 2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (by appointment only)

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