Each student must accumulate a total of 100 letter points over the course of the school year. The ways to earn credits include/but are not limited to:

-50 pts – Participation in Marching Band

-25 pts – Auditioning for District Band, All-State 1st round, or anyother ‘auditioned’ honor group (per director approval)

-25 pts. – Awarded for students earning a spot in one of the above ‘auditioned’groups

-100 pts – Being accepted and participating in the GMEA All-State Band

-25 pts – Participation in Hillgrove Band sponsored extracurricular activities (other than Marching Band)

-25 pts – Attending 4 concerts outside of Hillgrove Band Concerts.

-15 pts – Taking a 2nd band class on a secondary instrument

-15 pts – participation in the Hillgrove student leader education

-10 pts – participating in an optional HBBA fundraising activity(SCRIP, Pine Straw, Otis, etc…)To earn a varsity GUARD letter, the student must participate in Fall Guard AND Winter Guard.Additional Requirements:-The student must either be in band class for 2 Full Semesters, or be a member of the Marching Band and in class for 1 Full Semester

-The student must participate in all REQUIRED fundraisers throughout the year Taste of West Cobb and Fall Fundraising Drive

-The student must have ZERO (0) unexcused absences from rehearsals or performances (including Marching Band rehearsals and performances)

-The student must have ZERO (0) disciplinary actions that result in either In- School or Out-of-School Suspension.

Students will fill out Letter Point Verification Forms in April.  It is the responsibility of the student to provide any necessary evidence for non-Hillgrove Band activities.

Varsity Letters/Chevrons will be awarded at the end of year banquet.