LISD BAND, CHOIR, AND ORCHESTRA POLICY for EARNING A LETTER
A student must earn 10 points in a school year to letter. Points are awarded for the following:
4 pts. – Region Band, Orchestra, or Choir
3 pts. – Area Band, Orchestra, or Choir
2 pts. – All State Band, Orchestra, or Choir
2 pts. – First Division on Class Two Solo at LISD Solo and Ensemble Contest
2 pts. – First Division on Class Two Ensemble at LISD Solo and Ensemble Contest
3 pts. – First Division on Class One Solo at LISD Solo and Ensemble Contest
3 pts. – First Division on Class One Ensemble at LISD Solo and Ensemble Contest
2 pts. – **Member in good standing, awarded at the end of each year and will carry over
*** Member in good standing is determined by participation in all UIL activities and in all events required for that organization. Excused absences will be determined by the Directors and would only include personal illness and bereavement.
Beginning of year point values:
9th Grade 0 pts
10th Grade 2 pts earned from member in good standing from 9th grade
11th Grade 4 pts earned form member in good standing from 9th and 10th grade
12th Grade 6 pts earned from member in good standing from 9th, 10th, and 11th grade
Jackets will only be measured in May and distributed at the beginning of the following school year. Seniors earning 10 points during their senior year will be measured whenever they achieve the 10 points. Students must be a current member of the organization to measure and receive letter jackets.
4 pts. – Region Band, Orchestra, or Choir
3 pts. – Area Band, Orchestra, or Choir
2 pts. – All State Band, Orchestra, or Choir
2 pts. – First Division on Class Two Solo at LISD Solo and Ensemble Contest
2 pts. – First Division on Class Two Ensemble at LISD Solo and Ensemble Contest
3 pts. – First Division on Class One Solo at LISD Solo and Ensemble Contest
3 pts. – First Division on Class One Ensemble at LISD Solo and Ensemble Contest
2 pts. – **Member in good standing, awarded at the end of each year and will carry over
*** Member in good standing is determined by participation in all UIL activities and in all events required for that organization. Excused absences will be determined by the Directors and would only include personal illness and bereavement.
Beginning of year point values:
9th Grade 0 pts
10th Grade 2 pts earned from member in good standing from 9th grade
11th Grade 4 pts earned form member in good standing from 9th and 10th grade
12th Grade 6 pts earned from member in good standing from 9th, 10th, and 11th grade
Jackets will only be measured in May and distributed at the beginning of the following school year. Seniors earning 10 points during their senior year will be measured whenever they achieve the 10 points. Students must be a current member of the organization to measure and receive letter jackets.