Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Grades, YSS & David Garrett

Three updates for the end of the first semester and second quarter:

1.  Grades: 

I have caught up on grading (as of Monday, January 16th) and you should be able to see an accurate grade on Infinite Campus.  ALL homework and other assignments must be turned in by January 20th.  Yes, I take late work, but if you choose to turn in your work on the last day of the quarter, you are at my discretion as to whether I will grade it or not.  This will depend on how much time I have to grade next weekend.  I highly recommend turning in any assignments early in the week. 

I spent over an hour marking all of the assignments that are missing so that you can go to the "Missing Assignment" tab on Infinite Campus and get a list of those assignments you haven't turned in.  I can't promise that I clicked each and every assignment, so it is still your responsibility to know what you have credit for and what you still need to turn in for a grade.

Students, before you assume that I have lost your assignment, please check all possible (and impossible) places your papers may be including your music binder, instrument case, backpack, locker, friend's locker, desk, kitchen table and under your bed.  :)

2.  Youth String Symphonia

Congratulations to the following students for successfully auditioning mid-year for the Reno Philharmonic Youth String Symphonia.

Viola

Samantha De Leon
Kyle Respecio
Watson Jia
Spencer Lee
Christanae King

Cello
Anthony Florez
Ricky Vera

Bass
Jonas Gedvila

3.  David Garrett Sound Check

Billinghurst has been allowed several more seats to the David Garrett sound check in the afternoon on Friday, January 20th.  All Billinghurst Performing Arts Department students are eligible to attend.  Please see Mrs. Neidhold.