Sprachfest

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Notes to Teachers

Students need to be reminded to check in early for a time slot, so that judges know they are coming to compete.  If they do not check in, the judges assume they are not coming. Most judges are willing to stay longer for kids who are cross entered, but they need to know that. If students do not check into untimed events by 9:00 a.m. on the day of the contest, we cannot guarantee they will be able to perform.
 

Each school that is entered must have its teacher as a judge, as well as at least two other judges, either a former student, an exchange student, a parent or a colleague. Other judges will be members of the community where the contest is being held, as well as college and university professors and students, former students, parents, etc. It is imperative to find competent and fair judges so that we make these contests challenging and educational for our students.

No school will be permitted to complete unless the teacher of German accompanies his/her students. We must all take responsibility for the success of the contest.

Teachers are responsible for the conduct of their students at all times and especially in the awards assembly. Students who are rude may be thrown out and the school could be disqualified from future competition. Radios, Cassette Recorders (except with earphones) are strictly forbidden. It is considered poor conduct to have these in the contest areas at any time. Skate Boards, roller skates, cycles of any kind are not allowed in the contest areas.

RULES FOR PROSE/POETRY, DUETS, PUPPET THEATER, SKITS, PLAYS

These rules have been made to protect all schools and contestants.

• It is illegal to use the same script or piece with the same cast or individual in more than one event at the same contest or at any previous contests. For example: Using the same cast with the same script for the skit and the puppet theater. Or doing a skit this year and using the same cast next year for the same skit.
• It is illegal for the same student to use the same piece for prose/poetry memory that he/she uses for prose/poetry reading.
• Each school must provide an alpha list of students, including the names and authors of poetry, prose, skits, plays, duets and puppet shows.
• Enter fifth year students in the fourth year categories .

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