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Project Based Learning Electives provided by the Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
Dave Carlock's FRS Program Fall 2021
Students and teachers must be able to readily switch to online instruction at any point in the semester in order to register for classes.
Contact: Dave Carlock.
Phone: 310.480.4565; Email: customerservice@funkinrockschool.com; Web: funkinrockschool.com
Benton Harbor
Additional registration at location is required.
ALL CLASSES MUST BEGIN IN September!
In its 11th year in Berrien County, Grammy® winner Dave Carlock's FRS Program is now participating with the
Partnership for both beginning or experienced students of all ages! One of the most popular aspects of this program
is the ability for students to learn songs "straight from their playlist”. Whether it’s songs from the Billboard Hot 100
chart, the Pitchfork charts, Christian music, Classic Rock or Pop, or something completely obscure – if a student
loves it, the FRS will teach it! Even video game soundtrack music!
CLICK HERE FOR EXAMPLES OF STUDENTS’ ACCOMPLISHMENTS ON YOUTUBE
Under certain circumstances, instruction may be given via FaceTime for Apple users (iPhones, iPads, or computers) or
via Google Hangouts for non-Apple phones, tablets, or computers. Students should have high speed internet
connection and a usable phone, tablet, or computer.
COVID-19 NOTICE: The FRS follows all COVID-19 safety requirements per the State of Michigan’s MI Safe Schools
Return to School Roadmap, which includes students and teachers wearing masks.
Options for Grades 1st-5th
Though elementary-level Parent Partnership students are only eligible for 1 music class under current guidelines,
young students can still begin learning musical instruments through the FRS by taking Intensive Learning Labs
(9wks/2x per wk) for a single 9wk quarter, along with the required Music Project as required by the Partnership.
Options for Grades 6th-12th
Middle School and High School students participate in the FRS by registering in a given semester’s first quarter
for Intensive Learning Labs (9wks/2x per wk). In the semester’s second quarter, students can choose
between one of the FRS’ group classes: FRS Bandmates or FRS Popular Music
History: The Billboard Years.
CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF INTENSIVE LABS AND GROUP MUSIC INSTRUCTION OFFERED, TIPS FOR REGISTERING ON THE BSPP WEBSITE AND LISTS OF SONGS CHOSEN BY STUDENTS IN PAST SEMESTERS.
*Please note: it is important to make as informed a decision as possible when choosing your student's Community Resource classes. Most locations will allow a student to drop a class after one meeting, at no charge if it wasn't a good fit for the student, but not all. Some classes plan ahead based on the number that have signed up and have purchased materials, hired teachers, etc. and there might be a fee for class time or materials given to the student if the student drops after one or two meetings. The school cannot pay for classes that students do not complete, so choose wisely; if you do not take the class off of your student's schedule by the deadline, you may be asked to pay for the class time incurred prior to dropping the class.
Syllabus
Teacher of Record: Mandy Jankoviak
Contact: Dave Carlock.
Phone: 310.480.4565; Email: customerservice@funkinrockschool.com; Web: funkinrockschool.com
Benton Harbor
Additional registration at location is required.
ALL CLASSES MUST BEGIN IN September!
In its 11th year in Berrien County, Grammy® winner Dave Carlock's FRS Program is now participating with the
Partnership for both beginning or experienced students of all ages! One of the most popular aspects of this program
is the ability for students to learn songs "straight from their playlist”. Whether it’s songs from the Billboard Hot 100
chart, the Pitchfork charts, Christian music, Classic Rock or Pop, or something completely obscure – if a student
loves it, the FRS will teach it! Even video game soundtrack music!
CLICK HERE FOR EXAMPLES OF STUDENTS’ ACCOMPLISHMENTS ON YOUTUBE
Under certain circumstances, instruction may be given via FaceTime for Apple users (iPhones, iPads, or computers) or
via Google Hangouts for non-Apple phones, tablets, or computers. Students should have high speed internet
connection and a usable phone, tablet, or computer.
COVID-19 NOTICE: The FRS follows all COVID-19 safety requirements per the State of Michigan’s MI Safe Schools
Return to School Roadmap, which includes students and teachers wearing masks.
Options for Grades 1st-5th
Though elementary-level Parent Partnership students are only eligible for 1 music class under current guidelines,
young students can still begin learning musical instruments through the FRS by taking Intensive Learning Labs
(9wks/2x per wk) for a single 9wk quarter, along with the required Music Project as required by the Partnership.
Options for Grades 6th-12th
Middle School and High School students participate in the FRS by registering in a given semester’s first quarter
for Intensive Learning Labs (9wks/2x per wk). In the semester’s second quarter, students can choose
between one of the FRS’ group classes: FRS Bandmates or FRS Popular Music
History: The Billboard Years.
CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF INTENSIVE LABS AND GROUP MUSIC INSTRUCTION OFFERED, TIPS FOR REGISTERING ON THE BSPP WEBSITE AND LISTS OF SONGS CHOSEN BY STUDENTS IN PAST SEMESTERS.
*Please note: it is important to make as informed a decision as possible when choosing your student's Community Resource classes. Most locations will allow a student to drop a class after one meeting, at no charge if it wasn't a good fit for the student, but not all. Some classes plan ahead based on the number that have signed up and have purchased materials, hired teachers, etc. and there might be a fee for class time or materials given to the student if the student drops after one or two meetings. The school cannot pay for classes that students do not complete, so choose wisely; if you do not take the class off of your student's schedule by the deadline, you may be asked to pay for the class time incurred prior to dropping the class.
Syllabus
Teacher of Record: Mandy Jankoviak
