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All students will act with integrity and treat all staff members, student
leaders and fellow participants with respect and honesty. Failure to comply
will result in a warning, removal from upcoming performance, and finally
dismissal from the ensemble. This is subjective to the situation and the
judgment of the staff.
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All students will be at rehearsals on time, all the time. Exceptions
must be approved by Mr. Morehouse two weeks in advance and include a written
note from the parent or appropriate authority. If a student misses more than
one hour of the rehearsal he/she is considered absent. Students must be
present at the Thursday practice to participate in the weekend performances.
Failure to follow these policies will not only result in poor ensemble
performances but the following concrete consequences as well:
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One unexcused tardy will result in a warning.
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Two or three unexcused tardy arrivals will result in removal from the
next performance.
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Four unexcused tardy arrivals will result in dismissal from the
organization.
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One unexcused absence will result in removal from the next performance.
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Two unexcused absences will result in dismissal from the organization.
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All students will wear the Thomas Dale Marching Knights uniform with
pride. At the director’s discretion, anyone who does not have the appropriate
parts of their uniform will not participate in the performance. This includes
shoes, gloves, socks, t-shirt, instrument and any other item deemed
appropriate by the staff. When the uniform is worn, the student may not wear
noticeable jewelry. Earring studs are acceptable, but necklaces, large
earrings, bracelets, sunglasses, and watches are examples of jewelry that does
not comply. All long hair should be worn up and hidden in the shako during
performance.
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During each football game, students will have the time from the end of
halftime until the end of the third quarter as a break. The band will always
perform during the fourth quarter. Therefore, it is necessary that everyone
prepares to play at the end of the third quarter. Anyone who is unprepared
when the downbeat is
given will not have a break the following week. Further consequences deemed
appropriate by the director
may be necessary for repeat offenses.
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During a football game, only members of the Thomas Dale High School
Marching Knights may be present in the band’s reserved section of seating. All
members will be prepared to play or cheer appropriately for the
team.
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If a student is unprepared for the show and has consistently shown poor
attitude and a failure to practice, the
staff may remove that performer from the upcoming performance. Attitude is
everything. Think positive and
work hard.
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Student conflicts will not be tolerated. Anyone involved in a dispute with
another band member (which not
only affects those immediate individuals, but also the morale of the
surrounding members) will suffer
consequences deemed appropriate by the director within the ensemble, as well
as standard school
consequences deemed necessary by the school administration. Most importantly,
this is TEAM effort.
Work together and succeed together.
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The use of any tobacco product, alcohol, or illegal substance will result
in the immediate dismissal of the
individual and appropriate school consequences deemed necessary by the
administration.
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As a member of the Thomas Dale Marching Knights you are one of the most
visible ambassadors of the
school. Failure to acceptably represent Thomas Dale High School will result in
consequences deemed
appropriate by the director.
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These guidelines are in effect any time the band is gathered as an
organization. Remember, your true
character is determined by the acts you commit when you think no one is
looking.
If these guidelines are followed, we will have a smooth and enjoyable season.
Thank you in advance for your
cooperation and willingness to succeed.
