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Orchestra/Foreign Language Enrichment Opportunities

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Rojas-School of Music(Orchestra)

Initial lessons include: Instrument care, Technique, Parts of the instrument
  • Most of the concepts are taught in song
  • 2 concerts each year
  • Parent informational meeting to start the program
  • 1st grade start on paper instruments

Questions for Rojas (Orchestra)

What is the student to teacher ratio?

  • 8:1 for littles/beginners
  • As they get older the ratio can grow
  • First grade pacing is different and they are grouped together and trained in a different way

Is there a sibling discount offered?

  • Yes, 5% off is the discount

If kids are already playing an instrument, will they be assessed to begin instruction at their level?

  • Yes. If there are enough children at those levels, they will create groups accordingly.

Is there a plan to expand to other instruments?

  • Piano-there is usually only one piano and one pianist in the orchestra
  • Winds-younger students don’t usually have enough wind.
  • Would be open to adding flutes later
  • Strings are where they will start

If the younger students are using paper instruments, how long does it take them to move to a real instrument? 

  • It usually takes about 2 months.

Language Lab (Spanish)

  • Language Immersion/Language Acquisition
  • Learning a new language boosts cognitive ability
  • The earlier you start learning a language, the more likely you are to get to native fluency
  • Madrid Curriculum-TEKS included
  • Authentic and engaging learning experiences
  • The majority of the teachers are native speakers
  • The focus of the lessons include listening, speaking, reading and writing
  • Assessment conducted and information communicated with parents
  • Private lessons and online lessons available

Questions for Language Lab (Spanish)

If there is interest for one of the other languages, is it a possibility for the district to offer more than one?

  • Yes

What is the student to teacher ratio?

  • 10:1, 20 students per grade level max

Will students be paired based on skill?

  • Differentiation will be provided based on the skills children already have.
  • They will be grouped according to grade level.

Is there a sibling discount offered?

  • They will work out a sibling discount