Bayfront Performing Arts

BAYFRONT CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

(619) 934-7000

fax ​(619) ​422-0356       ​

www.bayfrontcharter.com

 

EX​ECUTIVE​ D​IRECTOR - D​R​. M​AUREEN​ D​E​ L​UCA​, -  maureen.deluca@cvesd.org

D​IRECTOR - D​R​. R​YAN​ S​ANTOS​,   - ryan.santos1@cvesd.org

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Theater 1 Class Website: www.bayfrontcharter.com

Period: 1, 2 & 3      Location: Theater/Online

This course will meet the ​F subject requirement for the University of California

This course fulfills the graduation requirements for Bayfront Charter High School

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PART I. CONTACT INFORMATION

Teacher: Ms. Linda Libby

School Phone: 619-974-4000

Email:linda.libby@bayfrontcharter.com

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PART II. OVERVIEW

Course Description:

Theatre 1 introduces students to the many facets of live theatre including: acting, design, playwriting, script analysis and research, directing, presentation and concentration skills. Students will develop creativity, confidence, self-awareness and imagination.

 

Course Purpose:

Theatre 1 is designed to develop creativity, confidence, self-awareness and imagination. Through the study of theatre students build communication, presentation and collaboration skills.

 

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• ●  Present before a group with improved confidence and clarity

• ●  Analyze and write plays

• ●  Collaborate with partners

• ●  Give and incorporate constructive criticism

• ●  Communicate more effectively vocally and physically

 

 

PART III. ASSIGNMENTS

Course Assignments and Projects:

Introduction to Acting, Presentation Skills and Preparation, Ensemble, Performance, Improvisation, Playwriting, Set & Costume Design

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Instructional Strategies & Methods:

Theatre exercises and games, Reading, Writing, Revision, Presentations in class, Performances for classmates, friends, family and public. Socratic Seminars.

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PART IV. GRADING POLICY

97 - 100 A+

93 – 96 A

90 – 92 A–

87 – 89 B+

83 – 86 B

80 – 82 B-

77 – 79 C+

73 – 76 C

70 – 72 C-

67 - 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 - 62 D-

< 59% F

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Late and Make Up Work:

All work is due at the beginning of class on the date the assignment is due​.

If a student is having difficulty meeting due dates please speak to the teacher about an alternate due date ​before​ the original due date.

Tutoring is available Monday-Thursday from 1:15-2:30pm. Other times are available by request so please reach out if you need help.
If a student is absent, their work is due on the day they return to class. If this is not possible, the student must make arrangements with the teacher. If you are absent, it is your RESPONSIBILITY to find out what you missed​. ​If you are absent during a quiz, it is your responsibility to make it up during tutoring. Late work may not receive full credit.

 

Extra Credit:

From time to time extra credit will be available. Students may propose extra credit ideas at any time. The deadline for Extra Credit is two weeks before the end of the semester.

 

D or F Grade:

If a student has a D or an F at the end of the grading term, they may have the opportunity to either make up work or retake the course to replace that grade for course credit and/or UC approved grade.

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PART V. BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS

School-wide Behavior Standards

• Students must be on time, and ready to learn every day
• Students must demonstrate respect for other people
• Students must demonstrate respect for the property of others • Students must demonstrate respect for our culture of learning

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In-Class Policies:

The BCHS policy regarding academic honesty, tardiness, truancy, behaviour, eligibility for athletic activities and co-curricular activities, as defined in the student handbook, will be followed.
- ​Leaving during class

Please take care of personal needs between classes. If you have an emergency and need to leave, put a note in the Zoom chat and another note when you return.

- ​Technology
Students are expected to use technology in class for the assigned project. Please have all distractions put away at the beginning of class. This includes phones, earbuds, headphones, etc. For agreements and consequences for misuse of BCHS technology see Student Technology Contract and School Digital Use Policy..

• ​Food and drinks
​We will be doing exercises so please eat before or after our class meets.​ ​Have water handy. When we do vocal work please make sure your mouth is empty.

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Attendance

Please communicate with the office and your teachers when you are absent. 

 

Tardies​ - 3 tardies equal 1 absence.  (Subject to change)

Attendance policy of Bayfront Charter High School:

A student cannot receive course credit if they miss more than 3 classes each quarter. On the 4th absence, Additional steps will be taken involving the Dean and Counseling Staff.

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Digital Use Policy:

The ​Bayfront Charter High School Digital Use Policy​ is available in the Parent Handbook,

the school website, and in the main office.

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PART VI. RESOURCES FOR PARENTS

• Bayfront Charter High School Website: ​www.bayfrontcharter.com
• Classroom website: https://lindalibby.wixsite.com/bchs
• Jupiter Grades: ​www.jupiterEd.com
• Common Calendar (listing homework assignments, due dates, events and projects) www.bayfrontcharter.com/calendar

• California Department of Education (CDE): http://www.cde.ca.gov/index.asp • Career Technical Education (CTE): http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/ct/

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Important Dates

August 28                5-week Progress Reports
August 24-28           Student Led Conferences - Minimum days
September 7             Labor Day - No school
October 5-9              Fall Break - No School
November 11           Veteran’s Day - No School
November 23-27      Thanksgiving Break
December 17,18       Quarter 2 Finals - Minimum days

Dec. 21-Jan 5           Winter Break

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Units of Study: (Subject to change)

Introduction​ - Warmups, Exercises, Basic Terminology
Come & Go​ - This 2-page/3 Character play by Samuel Beckett will be our vehicle to explore

                       Given Circumstances.

Our Town ​- As we investigate the Pulitzer Prize winning play by Thornton Wilder we will   

                     learn about Text analysis, Character development, Beats and Socratic Seminars.

                     We will perform short scenes from the play.

Ensemble​ -  We will develop a short story into a performance piece using shadows and text.

The Five Minute Play Festival​ - Our last project will be the culmination of all units of study.  

                     Students will write, develop and perform an original 5 minute play.
                     More about this project will be announced later.

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 Tentative Course Outline by Week (Subject to change)

1.  Introductions Introduction, Basics, & Warmups

2.  Basics - Theatre Spaces, Terminology

3.  Come & Go - Intro script analysis, blocking, Given Circumstances

4. Come & Go  - Performances

5. Our Town ​- Intro to Thornton Wilder- Readings

6. Our Town ​- Reading & Research Dramaturgy, Cast Scenes, Beats

7. Our Town ​- Socratic Seminar

8. Our Town - Rehearsals/ Performance

9. Our Town ​- Performances

10. Ensemble - Reading & Research

11. Ensemble - Segments, Given Circumstances and rehearsal

12. Ensemble - Rehearsal

13. Ensemble - Rehearsal and Performance

14. 5-Minute Plays -Introduce Playwriting (characters, conflict, setting, plot, dialogue, action)

15. 5-Minute Plays - Sample Scenes, writing - Complete draft

16. 5-Minute Plays - Revision & rehearsal

17. 5-Minute Plays - Rehearsals

18. 5-Minute Plays Rehearsals & Performances 

19. Finals preparation - Socratic Seminar Preparation

20. Finals - Minimum day schedule - Socratic Seminar

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August 1, 2020

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Dear Students and Families,

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Welcome to Theater 1! In this class we work on the world’s greatest fear - presenting in front of others. We will develop confidence, collaboration and communication skills. Like so many things, the details of this syllabus are subject to change but the overall focus of our work will not. Please read over the syllabus together and let me know if you have questions.

We will use Jupiter Grades and Google Classroom for grades and assignments. Your Jupiter Grades log-in and password are in the welcome package you received when you enrolled. For help or a reset of your Jupiter log-in, please contact Ms. Liz or Ms. Elisa at school and they can help you.

Please send me a quick message on Jupiter so I know that you have successfully logged in. Your student will get credit! In your message please include anything you would like me to know about your student or the situation we are facing with Covid-19. A quick hello is fine too!

We are all learning a lot about how to be effective with distance learning - myself included! So I hope that you will be in touch with me through email or zoom until it is safe for us to meet in person.

 

Thank you for your support!

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Sincerely,

Ms. Linda Libby

linda.libby@bayfrontcharter.com

Visual and Performing Arts Bayfront Charter High School

619-974-4000

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