Physicals/Medical History

Physicals

Only incoming freshmen and students new to your program are required to have a physical this year. Parents will submit the UIL – Physical Examination form to the band directors with the doctor’s signature. Parents need to set up an appointment with their child’s doctor To complete the UIL physical. Make sure to get a copy of the UIL – Physical Examination form from your doctor once this is completed so you can give to the band directors.

Medical History

ALL BAND STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE THIS PROCESS!!!

The UIL – Medical History form should be completed by parents online through the Rank One portal accessible from the Athletics website; Rank-one. Band parents only need to complete the PPE – Medical History form on Rank-one; they do not need to complete the other online Athletics forms. All Band students must submit the PPE – Medical History form prior to face-to-face participation in rehearsals/practices.

Daily COVID Screening

Band parents must complete the screening every day before they arrive to rehearsal!!

All students will be asked to track their symptoms in Skyward using a wellness survey in order for data to be compiled in a central location. I have attached job aids for the Wellness Survey both by PC from home or by the Skyward phone app

Only parents can complete the symptom checker in Skyward

How to guide- Skyward App

How to guide- Website

Marching Band Update

We are beginning in person rehearsals this week. Percussion and color guard will be rehearsing at KHS starting 9/8. Woodwinds and Brass will NOT begin rehearsals at KHS until September 21st. Please check the calendar.

Options

• All students can attend in person rehearsals and football games according to UIL guidelines regardless of if they choose the online school option or not.

• As of right now, in person band rehearsals are optional according to FBISD.

• Students who choose not to attend in person rehearsals will complete online assignments and participate virtually.

Calendar

I have updated the calendar to reflect our new schedule. Brass and Percussion will be meeting at Kempner HS on Monday and Wednesday evenings 5pm-7pm and Woodwinds and Color Guard will be meeting on Tuesday and Thursday evenings 5pm-7pm beginning the week of September 7th. We have split the rehearsals to maximize social distancing. 

Football Games

I have uploaded the new football schedule to the calendar. As of right now FBISD's policy is that Marching Bands will only attend games in FBISD stadiums. Students will be dropped off and picked up by parents at the stadium and band will NOT be riding in busses. We have 3 games scheduled at Mercer stadium on Oct 2, 8, and 16. There is a possibility of playoff games starting the week of Nov 12. I do not have any info regarding those at this time. 

Physicals

UIL has waived the physical requirement for marching band this year except for new students. Freshman and new students to Kempner are still required to have a UIL physical before they are allowed to participate. Please take care of this before rehearsals begin the week of September 7th. 

Flip Folders & Liars

All Woodwinds and Brass students are required to have a flip folder and a liar. These items are specific to their instrument. Music and Arts, H&H, and Fort Bend Music Center all carry these items. You can also purchase them on Amazon. Students need to have these item no later than September 21st. We will take an Equipment Check grade on that day and check that students have these items.

Please reach out to me if you have any questions,

Paul Brodt