Attendance Policy:

- Barring an emergency, band members are required to attend all rehearsals

- If you are going to miss a rehearsal, please call and leave the dates and reasons at 833-3300 x 2507. 

- You may also email this info to folsomr@mail.okaloosa.k12.fl.us or in writing mail to

Fort Walton Beach High School Band

400 Hollywood Blvd. SW

Fort Walton Beach FL 32548

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Grading Policy

Students will receive a rehearsal grade (40%), performance grade (40%), and assignment grade (20%) for each 9 weeks.  Rehearsal grade will be based on attendance to class, night rehearsals, and weekly sectionals.  Under the rehearsal grade, unexcused absence from class will result in minus 5 points, an unexcused absence from a sectional will result in minus 10 points, and an unexcused absence from a rehearsal will result in minus 25 points (an equivalent to 10 points on overall grade).  Under performance grade, an unexcused absence will result from minus 50 points (an equivalent to minus 20 points on overall grade) to possible removal from the program.  Assignment grade will be given based on music pass-offs.

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Excused Absence Criteria

1) Personal illness

2) Death of a relative

3) Observance of a religious holiday

4) Emergency circumstances which,

in the judgment of the band director,

constitute good and sufficient cause for absence from band.

Whenever possible, you must notify in writing or call the band office to give prior notice of absence.  If prior notice is not given, it is your responsibility to bring a note from your parent or guardian stating the reason or excuse for being absent from a rehearsal or event.

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