STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVE (SLO) PROCESS TEMPLATE

SLO is a process to document a measure of educator effectiveness based on student achievement of content standards. SLOs are a
part of Pennsylvanias multiple-measure, comprehensive system of Educator Effectiveness authorized by Act 82 (HB 1901).

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1. Classroom Context
1a. Name

John Hofmann

1d. Class/
Course Title
1g. Typical
Class Size

1b. School
1e. Grade
Level
1h. Class
Frequency

9th Grade Band

45

Cumberland Valley
High School

1c. District
1f. Total # of
Students
1i. Typical
Class Duration

9th Grade
Everyday

Cumberland
Valley
50
41 minutes

2. SLO Goal
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2a. Goal Statement

2b. PA Standards

2c. Rationale

The Goals for the 9 grade band include: (a) demonstrating the skills necessary to perform
Frank Tichelis Shenandoah with correct balance, blend, and musicality. (b) To accurately
adjust pitch, in a group, based on their instruments tendencies.
9.1.9.A: Know and use the elements and principles of each art form to create works in the
arts and humanities.
9.1.9 Recognize, know, use and demonstrate a variety of appropriate arts elements and
principles to produce, review and revise original works in the arts.
Students should be able to move past the technical aspects and begin to understand what
makes music aesthetically pleasing.

3. Performance Measures (PM)

3a.
Name

PM #1: Shenandoah Performance

PM #2: Intonation Checkpoints
PM #3:
PM #4:
PM #5:

PM #1: Application of non-technical skills

including: Balance, Blend, and Musicality.
PM #2: Student ear training and ability to
3c.
adjust.
Purpose
PM #3:
PM #4:
PM #5:
3e.
PM #1: One Concert (Though the skills
Administration will be evaluated daily in rehearsals)
Frequency
PM #2: This will be trained and
evaluated everyday
PM #3:
PM #4:
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Template #4-SLO Process Template May 2014

3b.
Type

District-designed Measures and Examinations

Nationally Recognized Standardized Tests
Industry Certification Examinations
Student Projects
Student Portfolios
Other:___________________________

3d.
Metric

Growth (change in student performance

across two or more points in time)
Mastery (attainment of a defined level of
achievement)
Growth and Mastery

3f.
Adaptations/
Accommodations

IEP

Gifted IEP

ELL

Other

PM #5:

3g.
Resources/
Equipment

3i.
Administration
& Scoring
Personnel

PM #1: Rehearsal space and students

personal instruments
PM #2: Rehearsal space and students
personal instruments
PM #3:
PM #4:
PM #5:

PM #1: Group Performance: Certified

band music professionals can determine
the daily growth of the ensemble in the
concepts of balance, blend, and
musicality.
PM #2: Group Performance: Certified
band music professionals can determine
the daily growth of the ensemble in the
concept intonation.
PM #3:
PM #4:
PM #5:

Pennsylvania Department of Education

Template #4-SLO Process Template May 2014

PM #1: Group Performance

Assessment of intonation:
Rubric (based on effort and growth.
3h.
Scoring Tools

3j.
Performance
Reporting

PM #2: Group Assessment of

intonation:
Rubric (based on effort and growth.
PM #3:
PM #4:
PM #5:
PM #1: Group Performance
Assessment: Director and Students
will be discussing the concepts of
balance, blend, and musicality in
rehearsals. Constant feedback will
be given.
PM #2: Group Assessment: Director
and Students will be discussing the
concept of intonation and how to
adjust in rehearsals. Constant
feedback will be given.
PM #3:
PM #4:
PM #5: