SUPPLEMENTAL MUSIC LESSON PROGRAM
PLANO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
SUPPLEMENTAL MUSIC LESSON PROGRAM
PARENT/STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET

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Supplemental music lessons are offered as an enrichment to classroom instruction.  These lessons are designed to utilize the characteristic literature of the instrument or voice, rather than to rehearse the music a student will be performing in his or her school organization.  Participation in these supplemental lessons is optional.  Students who elect to not participate in supplemental lessons will not be penalized gradewise or otherwise in their class activities.  All students will have access to supplemental lessons.

Student's Responsibility to the Supplemental Music Teacher:
 1. Be fully prepared for each lesson.
 2. Follow guidelines pertaining to absenteeism.
 3. Provide documentation of required practice time each week.
 4. Supply method books and other materials as required by the private teacher.
 5. Participate in all activities required as a condition of private study.

Lesson Location and Scheduling:
Lessons during the day will be taught in the school the student attends.

Lessons will be scheduled by the band, choir, or orchestra director of each school for the students in the program who desire to participate.  Lessons will be twenty-five minutes in length.

These lessons may be scheduled during the student's band/choir/orchestra class, lunch hour, and before or after school.  No lessons will be scheduled during non-music classes.

It will be the responsibility of the student to notify his/her supplemental music instructor at least twenty-four hours in advance if a lesson is to be cancelled unless, of course, a serious emergency arises.  This courtesy is also the responsibility of the supplemental music instructor if he/she must cancel a lesson.

The school directors will aid the student in advising the supplemental music teacher of concerts, programs, holidays, etc., which would result in any interruption of the regular lesson schedule.

Financial Implications:
In order to comply with guidelines from the Texas Education Agency, supplemental music teachers must be paid by school check.  Checks from individuals for student lessons should be made out to the Plano Supplemental Music Lesson Fund and given to the Private Teacher by the first of each month.

Enrollment:
Enrollment by the students in the supplemental music lesson program is on a completely voluntary basis.  School music directors will not put any undue pressure on students to take supplemental music lessons.  Termination of lessons by the student, supplemental music teacher, or organization director will be accomplished by written notice to the student or teacher and the campus director.

Supplemental music teachers are assigned as requested by the student, if possible.  In some cases, individual schedules will not allow the requested teacher.  Questions concerning assignment of supplemental music teachers should be directed to your student's band, choir, or orchestra director.  Questions concerning lesson dates and times, or number of lessons taught, should be directed to your student's supplemental music teacher
 

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