ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF RHS CHOIR HANDBOOK

PARENT/GUARDIAN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Rowlett High School Choir Handbook contains important information about the Choir Program. I hereby acknowledge that I have read through the Rowlett High School Choir Handbook and will abide by the procedures and guidelines laid forth by the directors. | recognize that my student is expected to be on time for all classes/after-school rehearsals/concerts, prepared for rehearsals with all materials, must maintain academic eligibility, and must abide by the RHS Code of Conduct. I also recognize that my student and I are responsible for the annual general choir fees, as laid out in the handbook. I understand that all consequences concerning attendance, financial responsibility, eligibility, rehearsal, and performance requirements stated in the handbook will be applied to my student, if he/she does not meet these standards.

The Rowlett High School Choir Handbook contains important information about the Choir Program. I hereby acknowledge that I have read through the Rowlett High School Choir Handbook and will abide by the procedures and guidelines laid forth by the directors. I recognize that I am expected to be on time for all classes/after-school rehearsals/concerts, prepared for rehearsals with all materials, must maintain academic eligibility, and must abide by the RHS Code of Conduct. I also recognize that I am responsible for the annual general choir fees, as laid out in the handbook. I understand that all consequences concerning attendance, financial responsibility, eligibility, rehearsal, and performance requirements stated in the handbook will be applied to me if I do not meet these standards.

Membership in the Rowlett HS Choir Department offers many valuable and personal learning experiences. Therefore, it requires that each student accept a large amount of responsibility. You have chosen to be a member of the Rowlett HS Choir Department. Membership in this organization carries with it many extra privileges as well as extra duties and responsibilities. According to UIL, it is not your "right" to participate; it IS a "privilege." Only your best is good enough for this program. This applies to everything you do: conduct, attitude, effort, cooperation, participation, and your contribution to the choir as a whole. You are expected 1. To uphold my responsibility as a member of the RHS Choir Department by following the rules and guidelines of this organization. 2. To arrive at rehearsal on time with my music, a pencil and a good attitude. Gum chewing will not be allowed at any time. 3. To be responsible for keeping all dates and attend all scheduled performances, rehearsals and sectionals unless excused IN ADVANCE by communication with my director. (see excused absences pg.5) 4. To understand that the only excused absences are illness or family emergency. 5. To understand that my grade in choir will be determined by the Major Minor Rubric (see pg.6) 6. To attend class and participate daily. 7. To concentrate on my academic classes so that I can maintain UIL eligibility.

I have read the Student Code of Conduct. I am aware of the expectations for my child's participation in the RHS Choral Program

Trip Destination: SEE CHOIR CALENDAR

Purpose of trip: CHOIR PERFORMANCE Method of Transportation: BUS

Sponsor: RICO D. HAMILTON & KELLY FLORES

In consideration of the Garland Independent School District agreeing to take my child on the reference school-sponsored field trip, I/we hereby give approval for his/her participation. I/we understand that in Texas, parents are responsible for the cost of medical treatment for a student injured on school property or while participating on a field trip activity, unless the injuries result from the negligent use or operation of a motor vehicle owned by the district (Texas Tort claims Act, Section 101.051, and Texas Education code, Chapter 22.051 * Should the world situation make it necessary for the administration of the Garland ISD to cancel student travel, parents and students must understand that the school district assumes no financial responsibility for any monies lost due to this action. Iconsent to the release of health-related information to non-district personnel serving as sponsors/chaperones for the purpose of providing information necessary for the care and supervision of my child. In the event of an emergency while my child is on the school-sponsored trip or while participating in field trip activities, I hereby grant permission to school district employees to take whatever action is deemed necessary. In the event I cannot be reached, I authorize school district employees to give consent for my child to receive medical treatment.

Please indicate if your child will be getting a sack lunch from the school cafeteria. Yes Printed name of parent/guardian:Signature: * All students are encouraged to purchase student accident insurance.

Reminder Parents: All GISD chaperones going on field trips must apply online and be approved volunteers in the RAPTOR System prior to the trip. Sponsor will maintain possession of this signed form during the trip and a copy will be provided to the principal (or designee

From time to time during the school year, it is necessary for the campus webmasters and district communications staff including the district web team and GRS-TV to use photographs, audio recordings, and/or video recordings of our students to visually explain the many and varied types of programs and events offered by the Garland ISD.

We would like permission to use photographs, audio recordings, and/or video recordings of your student for such purposes as outlined above, and also permission to include your child's name as appropriate in news releases, videos produced by the district, and on campus and district website postings. Neither the Garland ISD nor any of its authorized webmasters, photographers, videographers, staff, or officers receives any monetary rewards resulting from the use of such materials. Your signature below indicates your permission for photographs, video images, and/or the voice of your student to be used in the manner described above. Please have your child return this form to the webmaster/classroom teacher. I hereby affirm that I am 18 years of age and the parent/guardian of the student named below. I hereby give my consent for his/her photographs, video images, and/or the voice of my student to be utilized for advertising, illustration, or publication on the campus and/or district websites, and/or that his/her name be included in the published materials as appropriate.

Teacher/Webmaster Name: Rico D. Hamilton & Kelly Flores RHS Choir School Name:Rowlett High School Phone Number:972-463-1712, ext 62533 Teacher/Webmaster Email: rdhamilton@garlandisd.net

Formulario de Autorización para el uso de Video, Imágenes y Audio

Durante el año escolar, a veces es necesario para los administradores de la página de Internet de la Escuela y el personal del Departamento de Comunicación del Distrito (incluyendo el equipo de la Web y GRS-TV) utilizar fotografías, grabaciones de audio y/o video de nuestros estudiantes para explicar visualmente los diferentes tipos de programas y eventos ofrecidos por el Distrito Escolar de Garland (GISD Queremos solicitar su permiso para utilizar fotografías, grabaciones de audio y/o video de su hijo/hija para los propósitos aquí mencionados; también para incluir el debido nombre de su hijo/hija en publicaciones periodísticas, videos producidos por el Distrito y anuncios dentro de la página de Internet de la escuela y del Distrito. Ni el Distrito Escolar de Garland ni tampoco sus administradores de páginas de Internet, fotógrafos, camarógrafos, miembros del personal u oficiales autorizados, recibirán compensación monetaria como resultado del uso de dichos materiales.

Su firma en esta solicitud indica su autorización para el uso de fotografías, imágenes y/o la voz de su hijo/hija según lo explicado anteriormente. Por favor pídale a su hijo/hija que entregue este formulario al administrador de la página de Internet o a su maestro declase. Por medio de la presente afirmo que soy mayor de 18 años de edad y soy el padre/tutor legal del estudiante cuyo nombre aparece aquí. Doy mi consentimiento para que sus fotografías, imágenes de video y/o la VOZ de mi hijo/hija puedan ser utilizadas para publicidad, ilustración o publicación en la página de Internet de la escuela y/o del Distrito, y/o que su nombre sea incluido en materiales impresos según sea necesario.

Entregue a: Nombre del maestro/Administrador de Internet: Rico D. Hamilton & Kelly Flores Nombre de la Escuela: Rowlett High School Número de Teléfono: 972-463-1712, ext 62533 E-mail de maestro/Administrador de Internet: rdhamilton@garlandisd.net

I agree to all of the financial/fundraising rules and regulations of the Rowlett High School Choral Department. I will meet deadlines for order forms, collecting money, and returning money/clearing my records. I understand that if I do not meet these deadlines, I will forfeit the opportunity to participate in the trips/activities by the choir and further fundraising opportunities. I also understand that in order for the choirs to be successful and competitive participation by CHOIR MEMBERS is essential.

| will support my child/student in the Rowlett High School Choral Department by way of paying fees, and or fundraising. I will be responsible for helping them meet deadlines and will be responsible for all money owed to the Choir Department or Choir Booster Club. I also understand the Garland ISD policy which states that any profits earned from fund-raising can NOT be refunded to my child/student.l also understand that when my child/student participates in extra-curricular activities such as a trip, they grow, mature, and gain invaluable educational experiences not afforded to students who do not participate in extracurricular activities. Supporting my student(s) will help them to become more responsible. I also understand that I may turn in CASH, CHECKS, CASHIER OR BANK CHECKS, OR MONEY ORDERS made out to Rowlett High School Choirs for ALL fundraisers or financial responsibilities.

Please select Payment Option #1 or Option #2 by initialing the designated box.

Beginning Level Choir Fee Payment Option #1 (FUNDRAISING REQUIRED)

Choir Fee*

Choir T-Shirts (Choir Shirt and Spring Show Shirt)

Fee Total $40

Mid & Beginning Level Choir Fee Payment Option #2 - Buy-out (no fundraising required)

Choir Fee

Choir T-Shirts (Choir Shirt and Spring Show Shirt)

Buy-Out (student is not required to fundraise)

Fee Total $190

A cappella Choir Fee Payment Option #1 (FUNDRAISING REQUIRED)

Choir Fee*

Choir T-Shirts ( Choir Shirt and Spring Show Shirt)

Fee Total $75

Acappella Choir Fee Payment Option #2 - Buy-out (no fundraising required)

Choir Fee

Choir T-Shirts (Choir Shirt and Spring Show Shirt)

Buy-Out (student is not required to fundraise)

Fee Total $225