I am glad that you have decided to complete part of your music credit with the WV Virtual School. If you took the time to read my bio attached to this page, you will remember that I am a retired teacher with 31 years of experience. I have previously taught three levels in music education: elementary, middle school, and high school. I spent approximately 10 years in each level. Academic excellence is something I have always expected from all of my students. I expect the same academic excellence from the students in the WV Virtual School. I expect you to write complete sensible sentences that contain correct punctuation and capitalization, and good grammar. Therefore, before submitting assignments please re-read, proofread, and have your parent or guardian read them. If you do the previously stated things you will do well in this course. If you choose not to do the previously listed things for your assignments, you will not receive a passing grade for assignments and you will be given the chance to revise them. Save yourself the time and frustration of having to do an assignment more than once. My goal is for you to pass this class with the highest grade possible. But you must submit excellent work to receive the highest grade. I hope this will encourage you to work to your best potential. I love teaching and seeing students stretch themselves beyond where they feel they are capable. Work hard and I assure you it will pay off in the end.