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ARE YOU AN 8TH GRADER TRYING TO DECIDE WHICH PATH YOU'LL TAKE IN HIGH SCHOOL?
ARE YOU AN 8TH GRADE PARENT THAT WANTS YOUR CHILD TO HAVE A PLACE OF BELONGING AND SUCCESS ON THE AHS CAMPUS? ARE YOU CURRENTLY A HS STUDENT WHO LOVES BAND AND CAN'T WAIT TO CONTINUE CREATING UNPRECEDENTED HISTORY FOR OUR AMAZING PROGRAM? THERE'S NO BETTER PLACE TO BE A PART OF A FAMILY, TO CREATE AWESOME SUCCESS, AND MAINTAIN HIGH ACADEMIC AND MUSIC STANDARDS THAN THE LARGEST ORGANIZATION ON THE AHS CAMPUS... THE ATASCOCITA HIGH SCHOOL BAND! |
Please review this checklist of all steps to take to become active in the band:
Lastly, mark your calendars for summer band practice and review the Summer Band supplies checklist below. |
Okay, LET'S GET STARTED!
Step 1: Attend HS Band Registration Night
All Atascocita HS Band Students (new and returning) will need to attend High School Band Registration Night with their parents.
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Location: Atascocita HS Band Hall
Times: pick any time between 4pm and 8pm Days:
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On these nights, you will receive everything you will need for the next year. Items include:
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For a brand new student, registration can take about 30 mins. To save time, you can have a lot of things pre-registered by
already overviewing the information below.
PRO TIP: The online forms is what takes the most time. You can go to STEP 5 today and already fill out the online band forms before you come to registration, and that will speed up your registration big time.
On the registration night, you will be coming back to this page when you visit various tables, so it would be a good idea to make sure you have this registration page up.
already overviewing the information below.
PRO TIP: The online forms is what takes the most time. You can go to STEP 5 today and already fill out the online band forms before you come to registration, and that will speed up your registration big time.
On the registration night, you will be coming back to this page when you visit various tables, so it would be a good idea to make sure you have this registration page up.
It's important that parents come with their child to this event. If you have a schedule conflict, you can CONTACT THE DIRECTORS and we can help you out with an alternative scheduling solution.
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Step 2: Download the Calendar.
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The calendar can be located on the website by clicking on CALENDARS at the top of this page.
It is very important to have constant access to our band's calendar. The band directors try very hard to plan ahead and have a solid plan for our rehearsals, concerts, contests, and big events. However, in the case of weather and event planning, we are sometimes needing to make changes. We are asking our band students and parents to constantly be linked to our band calendar so that you always know what our students are doing and where they are required to be.
VERY IMPORTANT CALENDAR NOTE: In October, the students have a week off of school. This is usually the week before our UIL marching contest, and it is always the same week as a HS football game. We require our students to be here this week and not go on a major vacation out of town since they will be required to be at the rehearsals and at the HS football game that week. A signature letter will be given to students on the day of registration.
You can go to the calendar with the Calendar button, or you can click Calendar on the top of the menu bar.
VERY IMPORTANT CALENDAR NOTE: In October, the students have a week off of school. This is usually the week before our UIL marching contest, and it is always the same week as a HS football game. We require our students to be here this week and not go on a major vacation out of town since they will be required to be at the rehearsals and at the HS football game that week. A signature letter will be given to students on the day of registration.
You can go to the calendar with the Calendar button, or you can click Calendar on the top of the menu bar.
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Step 3: Download and read the AHS band handbook.
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Our handbook outlines the guidelines of the AHS Band program. It is required for all band students and parents to read the handbook thouroughly as it contains many aspects of our program that are important to student success.
If you are new to the program, the handbook is an essential wealth of information as to the operations of the band program and includes information containing transportation, eligibility, and much more. If you are a returning member, it is always best to revisit the information provided.
You will sign for the handbook acknowledgement form on the online band forms in a few more steps. Please be sure to have the handbook information readily available throughout the school year if you have questions on the operations of the band program.
If you are new to the program, the handbook is an essential wealth of information as to the operations of the band program and includes information containing transportation, eligibility, and much more. If you are a returning member, it is always best to revisit the information provided.
You will sign for the handbook acknowledgement form on the online band forms in a few more steps. Please be sure to have the handbook information readily available throughout the school year if you have questions on the operations of the band program.
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Step 4: Obtain your Physical AND submit RankOne forms.
UIL and Humble ISD require all band students enrolled in the marching band to obtain a physical before participating in any marching band activities.
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PLEASE NOTE: to participate in any outdoor activity (that includes marching band), all band students MUST submit BOTH things - the physical screening AND the online RankOne forms.
Click on the button above to find out more information about those two items. We have found locations that will do physical screenings as low as $35.
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Step 5: Fill out the Band Forms.
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Now it's time to fill out some required documentation we need for your participation!
All forms are available online. You will be filling out student information, UIL acknowledgment, media release, medical release, and more. All forms are required to be submitted and signed for student band participation.
All forms are available online. You will be filling out student information, UIL acknowledgment, media release, medical release, and more. All forms are required to be submitted and signed for student band participation.
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Step 6: Purchase your required items.
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All band students are required to purchase:
It's now easier than ever for you to make your payments for Atascocita HS Band gear and fees. Head on over to the Payments Page to get more information on the one place you can go to pay for all the things!
*If you still have your supplies from last year - shirt shorts, cap and shoes, etc - you will not need to order them again and they can be reused for the next year.
The Payments Page will have information on everything you will need to get started with the program for the new school year. Click the links above to get started.
- Fair share fee (now includes drycleaning)
- Required band supplies (shirt, collared shirt, socks, shoes, etc.)
It's now easier than ever for you to make your payments for Atascocita HS Band gear and fees. Head on over to the Payments Page to get more information on the one place you can go to pay for all the things!
*If you still have your supplies from last year - shirt shorts, cap and shoes, etc - you will not need to order them again and they can be reused for the next year.
The Payments Page will have information on everything you will need to get started with the program for the new school year. Click the links above to get started.
We kindly ask all band students to make their purchases and have all of their items paid for no later than July 28 so that all students can have their items in time for the first performance. All AHS band students need to have all of their required items in hand no later than the first football game, which is the last Thursday of August this year.
If you have any questions regarding the online Booster payments, please contact our Band Booster Vice-President, at [email protected].
WE WILL NEVER TURN A BAND STUDENT AWAY BECAUSE OF FINANCIAL REASONS!
If you need assistance of any kind, please CONTACT US HERE.
If you have any questions regarding the online Booster payments, please contact our Band Booster Vice-President, at [email protected].
WE WILL NEVER TURN A BAND STUDENT AWAY BECAUSE OF FINANCIAL REASONS!
If you need assistance of any kind, please CONTACT US HERE.
Step 7: Join the BAND app! |
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The BAND app will be a major source of communication that we will utilize throughout the year for directors to send out information to students and parents. The BAND app works a lot like modern social media outlets (i.e. Facebook) in which directors and students can interact together.
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The BAND app will be utilized for quick communication if we are out on a trip together or at a competition and we need quick access to our students.
Before we end here, make sure to go to the following tables at HS Band Registration Night:
- Uniform fitting
- Meet the Band Boosters!
- Game-Day Meal Plans
And then finally...
COME TO BAND CAMP!
All band practices are located at the Atascocita HS Band Hall.
The button below will show a live calendar of when students will need to report to the band hall for band camps.
COME TO BAND CAMP!
All band practices are located at the Atascocita HS Band Hall.
- Percussion Camp Week 1 (9:00am-3:00pm)
- Percussion Camp Week 2 (9:00am-3:00pm)
- Incoming Band Freshmen (8:00am to 3:00pm)
- Full Band Camp Week 1 (7am to 3pm)
- Full Band Camp Week 2 (7am to 11am)
- AHS Marching Band Showcase (parents are invited) (7:00PM)
The button below will show a live calendar of when students will need to report to the band hall for band camps.
YOUR SUMMER BAND SUPPLIES CHECKLIST:
Pencil: We'd like for all band students to have a supply of pencils. We use them a lot in band, as we make lots of music notes to get you best prepared for the marching show.
Your Summer Band Music (Printable from the link above) We will also be providing more music as the summer camp goes on.
Sunglasses: Depending on when we are outside, the sun can get in your eyes. We recommend all students bring sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun.
Sunscreen: Sunburns are no fun! Use sunblock regularly while we are outside to protect your skin from the sun.
Athletic shoes: Tennis shoes are our highest recommendation. Toms, Chucks, Vans, will cause your feet to be sore. SANDALS can cause real injury.
Athletic shorts: If a child goes to outdoor rehearsal with jeans or leggings, they will more than likely overheat and could get sick. This is a safety requirement.
Hat or hair ties: Keeps more sun or long hair out of your eyes and helps with comfort and makes the rehearsal more enjoyable.
Towel: You can use the towel to place your instrument down when we are on the practice field. Also helps for sweating during outdoor exercises.
Water jug: Students will be required to purchase the TMF water jug from the website. But you MUST HAVE WATER for outside hydration! Dehydration, no no no!
Pencil: ... Ohh, sorry, I already said that. But bring a pencil.
Instrument: So you can you know .... play music.
Lunch: Lunch is provided by the AHS Band Boosters for all summer band practices. Dinner is not provided for the last week of practices. For safety, we do not allow band students to leave campus for lunch (even if you drive).
Pencil: Oooop, there it is again .... You got your pencil, right?
Pencil: We'd like for all band students to have a supply of pencils. We use them a lot in band, as we make lots of music notes to get you best prepared for the marching show.
Your Summer Band Music (Printable from the link above) We will also be providing more music as the summer camp goes on.
Sunglasses: Depending on when we are outside, the sun can get in your eyes. We recommend all students bring sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun.
Sunscreen: Sunburns are no fun! Use sunblock regularly while we are outside to protect your skin from the sun.
Athletic shoes: Tennis shoes are our highest recommendation. Toms, Chucks, Vans, will cause your feet to be sore. SANDALS can cause real injury.
Athletic shorts: If a child goes to outdoor rehearsal with jeans or leggings, they will more than likely overheat and could get sick. This is a safety requirement.
Hat or hair ties: Keeps more sun or long hair out of your eyes and helps with comfort and makes the rehearsal more enjoyable.
Towel: You can use the towel to place your instrument down when we are on the practice field. Also helps for sweating during outdoor exercises.
Water jug: Students will be required to purchase the TMF water jug from the website. But you MUST HAVE WATER for outside hydration! Dehydration, no no no!
Pencil: ... Ohh, sorry, I already said that. But bring a pencil.
Instrument: So you can you know .... play music.
Lunch: Lunch is provided by the AHS Band Boosters for all summer band practices. Dinner is not provided for the last week of practices. For safety, we do not allow band students to leave campus for lunch (even if you drive).
Pencil: Oooop, there it is again .... You got your pencil, right?
Atascocita High School Band
13300 Will Clayton Pkwy, Humble, TX 77346 ~ (281) 641-7500 ~ www.atascocitaband.com ~ https://www.humbleisd.net/ahs
13300 Will Clayton Pkwy, Humble, TX 77346 ~ (281) 641-7500 ~ www.atascocitaband.com ~ https://www.humbleisd.net/ahs
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