Theatre I Class Syllabus 2014-2015

Ms. Rhodebeck
Room 107/ Black Box
Work Phone: 303-536-2123 Email: sarahrhodebeck@re3j.com

Course Description
Welcome to Weld Central High School Theatre! This semester-long hands-on course is meant as
an introduction to the art of theatre and focuses on exploration of theatre performance through basic
acting, speech, and movement skills. Topics of study will include theatre terminology, body control and
movement, facial and voice acting, character study, script preparation and memorization, technical
theater, and theater criticism. Were going to read, write, perform, communicate, respond, and create, all
in the course of one semester. Im so excited to have each of you in my class and look forward to a great
semester!
Textbooks/Materials
Our primary textbook is Theatre: Art in Action.This will be supplemented with various one-acts
and full-length plays, as well as articles, short stories, poems and various other literature.

Objectives

1) Read and critically respond to classical and contemporary theatrical works.
2) Gain an understanding of and appreciation for theatre as an art form.
3) Demonstrate improvement in performance and technical skills relating to theatre.
Website
This class will have a website containing all assignments, homework, and handouts given
in class. It will be updated periodically, so if something is not available immediately it
should be uploaded within a reasonable amount of time. Both students and
parents/guardians are encouraged to visit the website to see some of the exciting things
were doing in class! The website can be found at
www.msrhodebecksclasses.weebly.com .
Expectations
1. Students will be respectful of themselves, of others, and of classroom policies. Bullying and
discrimination of any kind are unacceptable. Be kind.
2. Students will be in class on time and prepared to learn.
3. Students will participate in class and prepare work which reflects effort and thought.
4. Students will take pride and ownership in their work and perform to the best of their abilities.
I have high expectations for all of my students, but my students may also have high expectations of me. I
will be kind and respectful toward my students and I will be prepared to teach every day. I take pride in
what I do and will always put forth my best to ensure that you are receiving a high quality education.
Policies
Late Assignments:
All assignments are expected to be handed in on time. Upon entering the classroom, students will
place the work which is due in the designated turn-in tray.
Any assignments turned in after the due date will receive a deduction of 10% per day until the
assignment is received. Any assignments later than ten days will not receive credit.
Make Up Work:
Students will receive two days per day of absence to make up the work they have missed. Tests or
quizzes missed need to be made up before or after school or during lunch, not during class time.
These make up times may be scheduled with the teacher.
Because this is a performance heavy class, its very important that students are present on
performance days, as these performances will be very difficult to make up.
Copies of all class work and all homework will be filed in the back of the classroom. Students are
responsible for retrieving any work they have missed.
Electronics:
All electronics are prohibited unless specifically allowed by the teacher for the course of a lesson.
Electronics are to be kept out of sight and not in use unless explicitly stated by the teacher.
All unauthorized use of an electronic device will result in confiscation of the device. The first
offense will result in the loss of the device to the teacher for the remainder of the day, and the
second offense will result in the device being given to the administration.
Plagiarism:
A zero tolerance policy will be in place for plagiarism. Any work which is not a students own
work is considered plagiarism. Any student found copying or allowing another student to copy
will receive a zero on the assignment and a score of cheating will be recorded in Infinite
Campus.
Bathroom/Hall Passes:
Students will receive four bathroom/hall passes per semester. They may be used at the students
discretion but must be approved by the teacher.
Grading
Weld Central High Schools grading policy operates on an A-F scale as follows:
A- 90%-100%
B- 80%-89%
C- 70%-79%
D- 60%-69%
F- 0%-59%
All student writing and projects will be filed throughout the school year. These folders will be used to
monitor students growth throughout the year and they will be used at parent/teacher conferences to
demonstrate and drive student improvement.
Materials
Students will need to have a Theatre binder filled with loose leaf paper and a writing utensil at all
times.


Please return this sheet to me with the appropriate signatures.

Student Name:________________________________________________________
Period:____________
Class:________________________

This paper serves as an agreement between students, parents/guardians, and myself to
adhere to the policies and expectations presented in the syllabus.

Student Section

I, _________________________(print name), agree to adhere to the expectations set forth by
Ms. Rhodebeck in the syllabus. I understand that these expectations are set in place so that all
students have a safe and productive classroom environment in which to learn. I also understand
that if any concerns or issues arise, I need to speak with Ms. Rhodebeck about these issues so
that I am able to be a respectful and productive student.

Student Signature:_____________________________________________Date:_____________



Parent/Guardian Section

I, _________________________(print name), acknowledge receipt of the syllabus and have
read and understood the expectations set by Ms. Rhodebeck for my son(s)/daughter(s). I
understand that if I have any concerns about my student in Ms. Rhodebecks class that I may
contact Ms. Rhodebeck either by phone or by email to resolve the issue and ensure that my child
is able to be a respectful and productive student.

Parent/Guardian Signature:_______________________________________Date:____________