(858) 566-2262 x4401 FAX (858) 549-9541
MIRA MESA HIGH SCHOOL 10510 Reagan Road
San Diego, CA
92126
A Bravissimo Award Winning Theatre Program www.miramesatheatre.org
Daniel Kriley
[email protected] Performing Arts Department
Playwriting & Directing Mira Mesa High School Course Syllabus 2016-2017 Course Description: Students in this course focus either on playwriting or directing. Students who choose playwriting are expected to work independently and complete at least one original one-act play during the two-semester course period. Students in the directing focus will acquire basic skills as intern directors for Theatre 1,2 classes. In the second semester, they will select the play and direct the Theatre 1,2 Children’s Theatre production, and/or serve as student directors on a major school production. Prerequisites: any of the following – Musical Theatre 1-4, Theatre 1-8 and/or teacher recommendation Textbook(s): Theatre in Action, various plays, scripts & scores Supplies/Materials Needed: Pencil, highlighter, notebook Student Fees: The Constitution of the State of California requires that we provide a public education to you free of charge. Your right to a free education is for all school/educational activities, whether curricular or extracurricular, and whether you get a grade for the activity or class. Subject to certain exceptions, your right to a free public education means that we cannot require you or your family to purchase materials, supplies, equipment or uniforms for any school activity, nor can we require you or your family to pay security deposits for access, participation, materials, or equipment. Under certain circumstances, students involved in extracurricular programs, clubs and/or sports may be required to attend fundraising events held by the program, sport or club just as you may be required to attend any other event put on by that program, club or sport. However, you will not be required to raise funds as a condition of participation. Please visit the SDUSD Student Fees section for the completed list and additional resources by clicking here: SDUSD Student Fees or go to: http://www.sandi.net/Page/3091 then click on Student Fees in the menu on the left side.
Academic Honesty Policy: All students are expected to abide by the Mira Mesa High School Academic Honesty Policy that is clearly outlined in the Student & Parent Handbook as well as posted online with school registration forms for students and parents to review. Class Policies: All policies published in the MMHS Student/Parent handbook are followed; see http://www.miramesahigh.org Students are responsible for attending class daily, additional show rehearsals, dress rehearsals, class performances and encouraged to attend MMHS theatre performances. Daily rehearsals, afterschool rehearsals, dress rehearsals and performances are part of the grade given for the course. Demands on the student’s time will be announced in advance so that necessary arrangements may be made to attend all rehearsals and functions. Theatre Safety: Each student is required to pass a safety test. Completion and passing of the safety test is the student’s acknowledgement that he/she understands the class safety concerns and will model his/her behavior accordingly. For student safety the theatre has multiple security cameras installed. Academic Grading Policy: Academic Grades are based on points earned through class participation, class work, homework, quizzes and assessments and participation in performances. Grades will be available through Parent Connect. (Grading for this class is heavily weighted in performance attendance and rehearsals, missed major performances whether in class or after school will lower a student’s grade.)
A B C D F
90-100% 80-89% 70-79% 60-69% Less than 59%
% of Total Points by Category Rehearsals/Class work/Quizzes/Homework
70%
End of Semester Performance/Project Semester Hours (25/semester)
20% 10%
Make-up/Late Policy: Assignments missed due to an unexcused absence may not be made up. Assignments missed due to an excused absence may be made up within 24 hours of the student’s return to school Late work will not be accepted.
Support Policy: I am available after school Monday-Thursday, during lunch Tuesdays and Thursdays and by appointment. I can also be reached by email. Online Grade Access: Power School online grades will be available to students and parents Citizenship: Grading Mark
Attendance
Behavior
(Absences must be excused within 72 hours)
E xcellent
1 or fewer uncleared tardies and No unexcused absences
G ood
2 or fewer uncleared tardies and/or No unexcused absences
S atisfactory
3 or fewer uncleared tardies and/or 1 unexcused absences
N eeds Improvement
4 or fewer uncleared tardies and/or 2 unexcused absences
U nsatisfactory
5 or fewer uncleared tardies and/or 3 or more unexcused absences
The student ALMOST ALW AYS • Participates in learning • Follows classroom rules • Displays on-task behaviors • Is respectful to others The student USUALLY • Participates in learning • Follows classroom rules • Displays on-task behaviors • Is respectful to others The student SOM ETIM ES • Participates in learning • Follows classroom rules • Displays on-task behaviors • Is respectful to others The student RARELY • Participates in learning • Follows classroom rules • Displays on-task behaviors • Is respectful to others The student ALMOST NEVER • Participates in learning • Follows classroom rules • Displays on-task behaviors • Is respectful to others.
Specifically my expectations are: Participation in learning means: • Student is on task and constantly paying attention. • Student actively participates and challenges themselves in the class.
Follows classroom rules means: • Student comes prepared for class • Student is in assigned seat ready to work when the bell rings • Student follows directions • Student is respectful to self and others. • Student places safety of oneself and of others as paramount by following all the theatre facility rules and regulations. • No hats inside. • No gum! Displays on task behaviors means: • Student actively completes the assigned task • Student is not working on work from another class • Electronic devices such as phones or iPods are not to be out in class unless the student has obtained prior permission from the instructor (under no circumstances will instructional time be used investigating missing electronic devices – if you bring electronic devices on campus you do so at your own risk.) • Student does not eat or drink in class (bottled water being the only exception.) Respectful to others means: • Student treats others with kindness. • Student does not interrupt instructors or other students. • Student respects the diversity and talent of others and responds with encouragement and praise. • Student demonstrates the highest level of audience etiquette to all performers and speakers. Consequences: • Letters, emails, phone calls home • Lunch and afterschool detentions • Alternative assignments • Referrals • Lowering of citizenship grades Major Assignments: Major assignments/performances include the end of the year Drama Festival where students will direct the annual Children’s Theatre production. This event is mandatory and scheduled for Saturday, May 20, 2017. There will also be one 2-hour dress rehearsal after school during the week prior to May 14th. Please plan accordingly!
(858) 566-2262 FAX (858) 549-9541
MIRA MESA HIGH SCHOOL 10510 Reagan Road
San Diego, CA
92126
A Bravissimo Award Winning Theatre Program
Daniel Kriley Performing Arts Department
Playwriting & Directing Academic Year 2016-2017
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