Daily Routine
Your instructions are posted on this site every class day. Follow the same routine each time.
Read Everything First
Before you start any work, read the whole page: objectives, warmup, work session, closing. You are looking for three things — what you are turning in, what you need open, and whether you can start the work session on your own or need to wait for Mr. Willingham.
The Order of a Lesson
- Objectives — what you should be able to do by the end of class.
- Warmup — a short task you can usually start as soon as you sit down.
- Work Session — the main activity.
- Closing — an exit ticket, a share-out, or a wrap-up.
Each warmup and work session ends with a checkpoint. Use it to confirm you did everything before moving on.
Where Things Live
- This site — daily instructions, project guides, and reference pages.
- CTLS (ctlslearn.cobbk12.org) — assignments, uploads, discussion posts, files Mr. Willingham shares, and the lessons on digital learning days.
- Synergy (StudentVUE / ParentVUE) — grades and due dates.
- Soundtrap and MuseScore — where the work gets made. See Soundtrap Basics and MuseScore Basics.
What to Bring
- Your agenda
- A pencil or pen
Headphones are in the bin. Check the volume before you put them on — the AudioBox gets much louder than you expect.
If You Are Absent
Check CTLS while you are out so you know what you missed, and ask Mr. Willingham about make-up work when you get back. After three days out in a row, make-up work can be requested from the front office.
Grades and Late Work
| Category | Weight | What counts |
|---|---|---|
| Formative | 60% | Learning checks, warmups, minor projects |
| Summative | 40% | Projects and quizzes |
Missing work is a zero until it is turned in. Late work is accepted with a one-time 20 point deduction. How to turn things in: Turning In Work.
Logging Off
Do this at the end of every period:
- Save your project (Soundtrap saves automatically, but check; MuseScore needs
cmd + S). - Close your browser tabs.
- Log off the Mac — do not just close the lid.
- Put your headphones back where you found them.
- If you used a microphone or MIDI controller, put it away per the lesson’s tear-down steps.