Band I, III, IV, and Percussion Studies all count on the GPA for 0.25 credit per semester.
Login to District 155's Family Access to check current your Band GradesGrading Categories and Weights
Rehearsal Participation, Classwork, and Homework 30%
Tests (playing exams, written tests) 30%
Performances 40%
Grading Scale
98-100 A+ 88-89 B+ 78-79 C+ 68-69 D+ 59 and lower F
93-97 A 83-87 B 73-77 C 63-67 D
90-92 A- 80-82 B- 70-72 C- 60-62 D-
Pass-Fail Option
Any student has the option to take band as a pass-fail course any term. Any student not enrolled in Band all 5 days a week must take Band pass-fail. Some additional students elect this option since Band is not an honors credit and a A in a "regular" class could actually lower a student's GPA if they are getting very high marks in other honors classes. Any student electing the pass-fail option is expected to satisfactorily complete all band assignments (including concerts) in order to earn a passing grade.
Download, complete, and return this PASS-FAIL FORM to Mr. Levin by the 10th day of each semester.