Double Block Requirement for Band

Band at Lamar is a year long, double blocked course. Students will enroll in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd period bands based on their ability level as a musician. All members of the band program will enroll in the 7th period marching band class. In the spring semester, the B day (7th period) will change to 8th period for woodwinds, and 10th period for percussionists.
Students with scheduling issues must first discuss the matter with a band director. The directors often know of a solution to the issue. If needed, students and their parents/guardians will fill out a request to single block band form. It must be completed, signed, and turned in to a director. If approved by the band director, it will be sent to the counseling office for the schedule adjustment.
The most common reasons that are typically approved are athletic, fine arts, and CTC class conflicts. Off periods will not be approved.
To help with GPA, juniors and seniors may GPA exempt one of their two band courses. Unique to AISD, sophomores, juniors, and seniors may earn the honors music credit for one of their band classes for a GPA boost like any AP class would award them. To do this, students enroll in the normal band courses while completing the advanced assignments required for honors music. For more detailed information, request a packet for Honors Music.