Five Star Member Expectations
From the Five Star Handbook
Rehearsals
Students are expected to attend daily rehearsals, Monday through Thursday from 7:00 am to 8:10 am most school weeks. (Remote practices are from 7:00 am to 7:50 am at the start of the 2020/2021 school year.) Students are also expected to attend a weekend rehearsal each month for extended choreography practice, often from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturdays. Rehearsals are held in the dance studio on the second floor of the auxiliary gym. Attendance is mandatory.
Rehearsal Expectations
Events
There are numerous concerts, performances, and events throughout the year. Participation in all Five Star Events is expected, and students are responsible for attending everything on the Five Star Calendar.
Attendance Policy
Five Star students have a responsibility to maintain near-perfect attendance. Please communicate to Mr. Gonzales any expected or emergency absences or tardies via email. After four absences and/or excessive tardies, consequences regarding continued participation will be considered at the discretion of Mr. Gonzales.
Materials
Required: 1-inch 3-ring binder w/ music, pencils
Recommended: water bottle
For the 2020/2021 school year Five Star students will also need a quiet/private dance space to practice at home, and a wired microphone and headphone set up for recording music.
Rehearsals
Students are expected to attend daily rehearsals, Monday through Thursday from 7:00 am to 8:10 am most school weeks. (Remote practices are from 7:00 am to 7:50 am at the start of the 2020/2021 school year.) Students are also expected to attend a weekend rehearsal each month for extended choreography practice, often from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturdays. Rehearsals are held in the dance studio on the second floor of the auxiliary gym. Attendance is mandatory.
Rehearsal Expectations
- Arrive to rehearsal on time, prepared for rehearsal. Know your music and choreography.
- Maintain a positive and focused attitude during rehearsal.
- Keep the dance studio clean: Water is the only beverage allowed. Chewing gum is not allowed during rehearsal.
- Cell phones should remain silent and away, unless permission for cell phone use is explicitly granted.
Events
There are numerous concerts, performances, and events throughout the year. Participation in all Five Star Events is expected, and students are responsible for attending everything on the Five Star Calendar.
Attendance Policy
Five Star students have a responsibility to maintain near-perfect attendance. Please communicate to Mr. Gonzales any expected or emergency absences or tardies via email. After four absences and/or excessive tardies, consequences regarding continued participation will be considered at the discretion of Mr. Gonzales.
Materials
Required: 1-inch 3-ring binder w/ music, pencils
Recommended: water bottle
For the 2020/2021 school year Five Star students will also need a quiet/private dance space to practice at home, and a wired microphone and headphone set up for recording music.
