JOHS Band Handbook/General Rules

General Rules

1. Couples---remember this is a band function---not a date!

2. Remember---NO SMOKING!

3. If you bring food or drinks into the band room, please use the trash cans.  If you make a mess, clean it up.  If this is not done, we will stop allowing food and drinks in the band room.  No gum in the band room or at rehearsals at any time.

4. All parts of the uniform, except for gloves, are to be turned in after each performance.  Equipment (instrument, flag, rifle) should be stored in the proper room or taken home for practice.  Do not leave equipment out in the band room.

5. Make sure your name is on all equipment (shoes, instrument case, bag, etc.)

6. Section Leaders--Check each person in your section to make sure they have all parts to their equipment, especially on contest days.

7. You should remain in full uniform (minus hat) at all times at performances.  Instructions will be given as to changing at contests.  You may need your red band shirt at contests.

8. All band members are to remain until the band is dismissed.  At some games or contests we will march out as a unit.

9. Following any performance, you should hang your uniform on the proper hanger and rack.  Hats should be put in the proper slot (by number).

10. Leave your valuables at home---jewelry, etc.

11. Always wear your uniform shirt. (Red shirts may be needed on contest days).

12. No T-shirts, hats, or any type clothing with alcoholic beverages, drugs, or other vice advertisements are to be worn during any band or school activity.

13. Visible, pierced jewelry is not acceptable. This includes ears, nose, lips, eyebrows, tongue, or any other visible part of your anatomy.

14. No painted hair will be accepted at any time.

15. Purses on trips may be put on the truck.  Do not ask a chaperone to carry your purse.  You may ask them to keep money for you.

16. Flip-folders and music will be taken to all football games.

17. Do what the chaperones ask.  They are here to help you.  They are equipped with band-aids, pins, Tylenol, buttons, etc.

18. Keep your language clean!  You never know who might be listening.

19. NO SCREAMING!!!

20. If you must miss a rehearsal for a doctor's appointment, you must bring a note from your parents/guardians prior to the appointment or from the doctor following the appointment.

21. Each section is responsible for keeping any area used (Instrument Storage Room, section rehearsal area, band room) free from clutter.  Each section will also have a designated clean-up day for the entire band room.  A schedule will be posted at the beginning of the fall.

22. Remember to always cheer for the other bands.

23. The purchase, use, or possession of narcotics or alcohol in any form is strictly prohibited.  The use of alcohol as a medication is not acceptable.  If a student is taking a prescription drug, the directors should be notified in advance.

24. Remember, you are a CLASS act.  Do not do anything that would have to be explained.  Always conduct yourselves as ladies and gentlemen.

Bus Rules

1. DO NOT change buses.  You must ride the same bus to which you are assigned.

2. On school buses, try to keep noise to a minimum.  No loud screaming, radios, etc.

3. DO NOT play your instruments on the bus.

4. DO NOT throw anything out of the windows.  Keep arms, head, etc., inside the windows.

5. Answer roll call for yourself only.  Keep the noise level down.  Roll will be called by chaperones each time we load the bus.

6. Couples:  Remember this is a band function----not a date!

7. Put trash in garbage bags.  On short trips, take trash off the bus when you leave.

8. When we return, be sure to close the windows.  This will help the drivers.

9. At away games and contests, you must return with the band, unless YOUR parents pick you up in person.  YOUR parents must sign you out with one of the directors at the truck.  You must then take the sign out sheet to your roll checker on your bus.

10. Home games are over at approximately 9:30 p.m.  We will give you a time that we will return to school on away trips.  We will be within 15 minutes of that time one way or the other.  Please have your rides here at school.  We want to go home, too!

11. Remember---NO SMOKING.

12. Be courteous, do what chaperones ask, and thank the drivers and chaperones when we return.

13. Do not use the emergency exit doors unless an emergency arises.  They are not to be used for loading and unloading the bus.

14. Purses may be put in the truck.  Do not ask a chaperone to carry your purse.  You may ask them to keep money for you.  Leave valuables at home.

15. Do not take the large, portable, stereo radios on any trip.  If you want to listen to the radio, you must use headphones.  There are many reasons for this---courtesy for others.

16. Get your equipment off the truck when we return to the school.  YOU must put YOUR instrument and equipment back in the band room.  If you ride home with your parents, make sure you have someone take care of your equipment.