• enhancing self-awareness and self-confidence

• inspiring creative expression

• improving focus and maintaining concentration

• enriching communication skills and social interaction

• developing physical and vocal expression

• using drama to promote and cultivate reading, writing, and speaking

• deepening understanding of human behavior within the context of drama

• promoting cultural understanding

• acquiring historical perspective by exploring different periods and styles of theatre

 

• Participation is an essential part of the class.

• Be prepared, have all required materials ready.

• Listen carefully and follow instructions.

• Respect yourself, each other, respect the work, respect the process, and respect the teacher/director. This includes being respectful of times when students are acting or presenting a project.  Students are expected to listen and be a good audience.  This means no side conversations or head-phones in class.  Disrespecting the teacher or fellow students will result in a referral to administration. 

• Keep the classroom clean – No food, drinks or gum. Throw trash in the trash can. Don’t leave personal items. Put away all props, costumes, and resources used for class performances.

• Keep the Drama related to class— I care very much about how your day to day lives affect you, but I won’t allow moods and acting out in the classroom or during drama sessions.  Before or after hours, you may have all my attention and I’ll do everything I can to listen and help you.  But your job is not to bring your troubles into the classroom.

• Complete all assigned projects and homework.

 

Performances & Class Projects –60% of grade

Test and Quizzes – 20% of grade

Homework and daily participation – 20% of grade

 

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