Hopewell Area SD Moving to Remote Instruction on Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Due to continued road closures taking place throughout the Hopewell Area School District overnight which will not be cleared prior to morning bus runs, the Hopewell Area School District will move to remote instruction on Wednesday, April 30. No district transportation will take place on Wednesday.

The district realizes that power and Internet are not yet functioning in many district locations. However, at this time, Duquesne Light is reporting that power should be restored sometime overnight. So, it is our intention to operate school as a flexible instruction day on Wednesday, April 30. Should that mode need to change to a complete closure due to widespread Internet access issues, then another email will be sent with that update by 8AM.

Should anyone not have direct access to FID packets or be able to join classes virtually, students will be provided with adequate time to complete and turn in work as needed. Please communicate with teachers and principals as needed if your student has any issues.

Hopewell Memorial Junior High School

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Mr. Keiper

8th Grade Music

Class Information

8th Grade Music is an in-depth look at musical cultures throughout the world and history. The 9-week course details various careers in the business of music, global musical styles (including popular, folk, and art musics), and the history of Western music in Europe and America.

We use the Silver Burdett Making Music book series.

We also utilize a Google website for our Song Review Project: https://sites.google.com/site/hopewellmusic8/

Rules & Expectations

We adhere to The Three P's:

Always be Prompt - Be in your seat ready for class before the late bell rings. If you are ever late to class, bring a note from the teacher, administrator, or secretary you were with.

Always be Prepared - Bring a pencil or pen and your daily planner with you to class everyday. Be prepared to participate in class discussions, activities, worksheets, or music making everyday.

Always be Polite - Do not interfere with any other student's music education. Be respectful when speaking, taking turns and listening to opposing opinions before responding.

Grading Policies

Student grades are reflected by written and turned-in work. Missed worksheets and classwork caused by an absence (participation points) only need made-up if it applies directly to the quiz or project. Quizzes and projects are to be completed in class with allotted time. Rarely will homework be given, and only in the extreme case that work could not be completed during classtime.

Participation grades (worksheets, small group activities) comprise 25% of the final grade.

Quiz/Project grades (three unit quizzes, one individual research project) comprise 75% of the final grade.

Parents and students are encouraged to visit Hopewell's Power Student website often to track progress in the course.