Class Policies

Overview:

 This class is a “hands on” preparation for contest class. Your enrollment in this class will require your involvement in competitive debate activities. This means that you are to attend at least Five tournaments per semester. If you fail to attend these tournaments you will fail this class and not receive credit. PLUS, you will be required to help work at the tournament that we will be hosting each semester.

Requirements for the class:
1. You will be required to attend at least five meets per semester, along with working at the tournament we host each semester.
2. You will be required to video tape a speech per week as a homework assignment. You  will have to supply your own video tape. (counts as a TEST grade)
3. Failure to attend a tournament that you have signed up for will result in you paying the  drop fees, before you can attend the next meet.
4. You will be responsible for co-hosting an event at our meet.
5. Tournament dress code will be enforced, failure to follow the dress code will results in receiving a zero for that meet.  For a complete list of the dress code see the dress code handout.
6. You will be required to turn in 5 Current Event questions and extemp information on Friday.
7. You and your partner will need to purchase the following items for this class:
     A. 1 - storage tub for CX’ers - LD’ers will need a briefcase/book-bag
     B. 2 - 2 1/2”  3 ring blinders
     C. 1 package (8-10) of legal pads
     D. 2 hi-liters - yellow and blue
     E. 1 VCR tape (an old one is OK)
     F. 1 box of 50 file folders
     G. 2 packages of dividers with tabs
     H. 2 packages of clear plastic page holders for your 1st aff and contest speeches
8. All 1st affirmative cases and contest speeches must be typed.
9. You must attend the District Meet in at least one event.

Final Note:
 Our goal this year is very simple: 15 or more students to the state contest and win the District Championship. We will not accept anything less!! This means we have to work and work hard!!
 

Overview:

 This class is a “hands on” preparation for contest class. Your enrollment in this class will require your involvement in competitive theatre activities. This means that you are to attend at least four tournaments per semester and work in some aspect in all Theatre Dept. productions. If you fail to attend these tournaments you will fail this class and not receive credit. PLUS, you will be required to help work at the tournament that we will be hosting each semester.

Requirements for the class:

1. You will be required to attend at least five meets per semester.
2. You will be required to video tape yourself at least once per week as a homework assignment.
3. Failure to attend a tournament that you have signed up for will result in you paying the  drop fees, before you can attend the next meet.
4. You will be responsible for co-hosting an event at our meet.
5. Tournament dress will be that of:
     Ladies - dresses or pant suits with prior approval
     Men - Dress pants, coats and tie, no TENNIS Shoes!
     (for a complete list of the dress code see the handout.)
6. You are required to work in all the shows. This includes everything from acting to back stage.
7. You must attend the District Meet in at least one event.

Final Note:
 Our goal this year is very simple: 15 or more students to the state contest and win the District Championship. We will not accept anything less!! This means we have to work and work hard!!
   

Overview

This course is designed to give you the opportunity to learn the backstage aspects in a theatrical production. This will incorporate basic make-up, lighting, set construction, costumes, sound and props. This is a hands-on class and will require you “getting dirty” from time to time. Teacher approval is required for this class.

REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASS

1. You will be required at all Saturday work calls! This will occur once per six weeks. The dates for the 2007 fall workcalls are:
                         September 22
                         October 6
                         December 9

2. Every time you miss a class you are required to write one page review of a show or movie to make up for that absence. You will be allowed three days to complete after which time it will be recorded as a “0”.
3. You will be required to attend all PHS productions and at least one outside production. A written report will be due over the show.
4. Daily participation is required. You may bring extra clothes to change into on the days that we paint.
5. You are required to be in your seat when the bell rings, or you are tardy.
6. From time to time you will be required to bring props, tools, and costumes form home. Failure to have these will result in a zero for the day.
 

GRADING SYSTEM

TEST GRADES will count as 50% (at least 4 Per 6 weeks)
DAILY GRADES will count as 50% of your six weeks grade. Using this new policy we will be basing grades on the following system of grades.
1. DAILY GRADES – you will receive a daily grade based on participation and materials. This grade will be given two or three times per week.
        100 = on task with supplies
        90 = off task one time
        70 = off task twice
        0 = third time off task or no supplies
2. SATURDAY WORK CALLS – Counts as a test scores.
3. ATTENDING PRODUCTIONS - counts as a test score

FINAL NOTE:

 Each person in this class is expected to try their best. THAT IS ALL I ASK OF YOU. Let me repeat that again – ALL I ASK OF YOU IS TO TRY YOUR BEST.  This is a working, hands-on class. If you will give me 100 percent you will make an “A” in this class. More importantly, you will have fun.
 

The following is a list of basic rules we will enforce.

1. No hats in a building.
2. We will clean up after ourselves before we leave a school.
3. We will remain in tournament dress code at all times. Non-speaking  events dress code is a T.E.A.M shirt and jeans.
4. You move it or use it, you return it to the correct place.
5. We never criticize someone or the place. If you have a comment to make remember the very simple rule:
                KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT!
6. We are here to learn and prepare for the district meet........if you don't make finals go and watch them! If you are in a
        non-speaking event go watch the finals that our students are in and help support them.
7. You can not leave the campus without written permission from your parents prior to us leaving from PHS.
8. On overnight trips, if you are not in your assigned room at the correct time your parents will be called to come and pick you up.
9.  At the awards ceremonies we will sit together as a T.E.A.M.. We willclap for everyone........BUT, we will not jump up and down and yell. 

10. All school rules will be enforced also!

The following is the dress requirements for attending a tournament as part of the Princeton HS Forensic Team. The reason for the rules is very simple: we are representing Princeton HS and we are “THE PRIDE OF PHS”; therefore, we will prove this point in both our dress and behavior.

The Bus Trip

    Wear whatever you want, BUT, you must stay within the school dress code. Remember you must be “Tournament ready” in less than 15 minutes upon arriving at the meet.

At The Tournament

Ladies:
1. ALWAYS IN SCHOOL DRESS CODE!  No belly shirts, spaghetti straps, etc.
2. Interp ladies- wear a dress at or over your knees in length. Dresses must be black
3. Wear hose – avoid white or non-natural colors
4. Make sure your blouse isn’t low cut. No cleavage is to be shown!
5. Make-up is fine but don’t over do it.
6. NO JEWELRY during your performance except the NFL pins. This includes watches, rings
 and  “BIG” ear-rings.
7. Debate and Extemp – a “suit” look is preferred but not required.
8. NO PANTS for interpreters, unless prior approval due to blocking.
9. NO TIGHT FITTING CLOTHES!!
10.  Letter jackets are not to be worn during rounds.
11. Dress shoes!  No open toed shoes or sandals.

Gentleman:
1. You are required to wear dress pants, NO JEANS.
2. Shirt, tie and a suit coat is required. Ties are to remain on your neck at all times.
3. Must be clean-shaven.
4. Remove everything from your pockets prior to performing.
5. NO JEWELRY during the round except the NFL pins. This includes rings and watches.
6. No tennis shoes are allowed during the contest. . NO white socks.
7. Letter jackets are not to be worn during rounds.

After you are finished you can change into the following:
1. T.E.A.M. shirts and jeans, NO SHORTS, or remain in your tournament clothes if you are in
the finals.
2. You cannot wear a team shirt that has had the sleeves cut off or changed in any fashion.

Any sponsor may reserve the right to make you modify your tournament clothing.
Do not  take this personally, just comply!

Remember: to be a winner you must ACT and LOOK it at ALL times!

Failure to comply with the team dress code will result in you being sent home!!!