Information for Students, Parents and Guardians
Mrs. Jennifer Kindred

I. Drama Course Outline

A. Performance Requirements include:
Improvisations
Monologues
Scene Work
Oral Interpretation

B. Academic Requirements include the study of:
Characterization
Play structure
Acting process
Drama history
One act and full-length plays

Drama students are also encouraged to participate in speech tournaments as these events will strengthen their
performance skills. (See below).

II. Homework Requirements:
Students will be given ample time in class to work on various projects. Some homework may include memorizing and practicing a part or researching a project. LATE WORK IS NEVER ACCEPTED! Each student will know in advance when s/he is performing a scene or monologue. It is his/her responsibility to be there on the given day(s).

III. Grading Policy
Drama requires students to work collaboratively on scenes and other performances. Students should expect to work in various groupings of students. However, grades will always be earned individually.
Student grades will be calculated as follows:
Memorized performances -----------30%
Tests/Projects ------------------------20%
Classwork/informal scenes ---------30%
Speech team participation and/or theatre field trips----------20%

Student grades will be calculated as follows:
90 - 100=A
80 - 89=B
70 - 79=C
60 - 69=D
59 and below=F

V. Attendance/Tardy Policies & Class Rules
Regular attendance is imperative. The school’s attendance and tardy policies will be followed! My classroom rules are as follows:
1. Students will treat others and their ideas with respect and courtesy.
2. Students will not disrupt any other student’s learning.
3. Students will need to wear comfortable clothing that allows freedom of movement.
4. No trash basketball or any other type of object tossing.

VI. How to contact me
If you have questions or concerns, you may contact me at any time. One of the best ways to reach me is through my school e-mail which I check every morning and afternoon. My e-mail is jennifer.kindred@venturausd.org If you would rather speak to me in person, you may call my classroom at 289.0023 x1406. If you call during school hours, you may leave a message with one of my teaching assistants or on my voice mail and I will return your call as soon as possible.

VII. Speech Team (Forensics)
I am also the speech and debate coach for FTHS. Members of the speech team compete in several contests throughout the year, including an invitational tournament at U.C. Berkeley. Students can choose from a variety of genres including four different types of debate, humorous interpretation, dramatic interpretation and persuasive speaking. I strongly urge interested students to join the speech team. Speech competitions are a fun way to meet new friends from around the state while polishing speaking and dramatic skills that are applicable in a variety of careers. Eligible students may also join the National Forensic League. Membership in this esteemed organization is a nice addition to a college application.