FAQs
What is a pullout program?
How does my student earn points during small group lessons?
What if my student misses his/her small group lesson?
My student is a very strong musician, and is far ahead of the other students in his/her grade. How can we help my student stay engaged and interested in Band?
My student loves Band, but is struggling to keep up with the class. What solutions are there to help my student become more successful?
- A pullout program is a flexible system of instruction that allows students to attend small-group instrumental music lessons during the school day. These meeting times enable like-instrument grouping while providing the most efficient setting for basic skills instruction.
- Students are rotated through 30-minute time slots for lessons as needed. It is at these small group lessons that the basic skills and concepts of instrumental music are taught.
How does my student earn points during small group lessons?
- Students will be notified in advance of what material needs to be prepared for each lesson, and students will be evaluated based on their preparation of this material.
- Grades will be assigned according to the instrumental performance rubric available on their class page on this website.
What if my student misses his/her small group lesson?
- Students who fail to attend a small group lesson may make it up by attending another lesson or by scheduling a make-up lesson after school.
- Students will receive a 0 for any lessons not made up within one week.
My student is a very strong musician, and is far ahead of the other students in his/her grade. How can we help my student stay engaged and interested in Band?
- Students who are highly successful and industrious during small group lessons are afforded special opportunities to 1) mentor other students, 2) begin study on secondary instruments, and 3) use small group lesson time to practice large group music either independently or with others.
- Students who remain ahead of their requirements are eligible to study on secondary instruments, which are provided by the school and are at no cost to the student's family.
My student loves Band, but is struggling to keep up with the class. What solutions are there to help my student become more successful?
- Ensure your student is following the Steps for Successful Practice, available below.
- Mr. Lammersfeld is available for extra help both throughout the school day and after school. Students may schedule a private lesson for extra help at any time.
- Students who struggle to practice regularly throughout the week may need to re-evaluate their time management or organization skills. Assist your student in finding regular practice time at home and completing the weekly practice reflections.
- If a student understands the musical concepts but struggles to perform them on the instrument, he/she may need to be re-matched with a different instrument.
- If your student has a history of difficulty in core classes as well, an individualized education plan (IEP) may help your student. Please contact your building's principal for additional support.