1. Cheer Tryout Meeting

2. Amie Tennyson atennyson @ nisdtx. org Becky Spasic bspasic @ nisdtx. org bspasic @ nisdtx. org

3. Requirements Application turned in by February 25, 2016 Paperwork (physical, AP recommendation form, etc.) turned in by February 25, 2016 Understand and agree to NISD constitution and BNHS Cheer requirements Learn NCA tryout material from the Bobcat Cheer Website available February 11 th. Attend mock tryouts and tryouts

4. Paperwork Candidates must turn in the following items by the first day of practice on February 25th: Medical Release Form signed by the parent/guardian Pledge stating that he/she agrees to the terms and expectations of a cheerleader Constitution signed by both the candidate and parent/guardian 1 st semester report card AP Recommendation Form

5. Practices/Mock Tryouts Dates: February 25 th, March 3 rd & 10th Time: 4:30 – 6:00 PM Attire: t-shirt, shorts, pony tail, cheer shoes Attire (Mar. 10): plain white t-shirt, black shorts, pony tail, and cheer shoes Agenda: Cheer skills/techniques & open gym Mock (March 10 th ): Draw numbers for tryouts and run through the tryout process *Parents & Friends are not allowed to watch. *Phones must be turned off.

6. Mascot Tryout

7. Tryouts Date: Friday, March 11 at BNHS Time: Varsity/JV: 4:15 - until dismissed Freshman: 4:45- until dismissed Cheer Attire: Plain white t-shirt, black shorts, pony tail, and cheer shoes Mascot Attire: Plain white t-shirt, black shorts, mascot uniform * Bring MP3 with your music on it! Bring: Water and a snack No cellphones until all tryouts are complete No parents, friends, or family in the building

8. Did I Make It ?! Results will be posted in alphabetical order on the BNHS cheer web page as soon as the building and parking lot are cleared.

11. Be on time (no excuses for being late - times are a requirement not a suggestion) Be on time (no excuses for being late - times are a requirement not a suggestion) Be respectful Be respectful o Do not talk back to coaches or captains o Do not talk down to other squad members or teammates Be prepared for practice Be prepared for practice o Correct clothes o Shoes on o Hair up Be Spirited at all times in practice and performance Expectations

12. Cheer class grade will be given based on participation in practice, punctuality, and wearing the correct practice clothes, etc. It is expected that all cheerleaders will pass all classes each six weeks. Per UIL, a cheerleader becomes ineligible for 3 weeks if any classes are not passed for a six weeks period. If a cheerleader becomes academically ineligible 2 times in 1 school year, they are removed from the team. Grades

13. Approximate Cost Camp- $400 Camp- $400 Uniforms, booster club dues, etc.- $600 Uniforms, booster club dues, etc.- $600 An optional fundraiser will be offered to raise up to $400 for camp. An optional fundraiser will be offered to raise up to $400 for camp.

14. 10 Points- 1 week suspension 15 Points- 2 week suspension 20 Points- 3 week suspension 25 Points- 6 week suspension 30 Points- Removal from squad *5 Positive Action Points=1 Negative Action Point *NISD Extracurricular Code of Conduct applies Point System

15. What’s next ? Made it meeting – Tuesday March 22, 2016, 6:00PM BNHS Lecture Hall – $400 due for camp Uniform fitting – Thursday, March 31, 2016, 6:00PM BNHS Cheer Gym Spring Practices – Tuesdays & Thursdays starting on April 5 th – 5:30-7:30 PM- BNHS Cheer Gym – All balances must be settled by May 26 th Summer Practice – starts August 1 st ! Vacations, work, and competitive cheer are not excused absences. Cheer Camp – August 8-11 th at the Gaylord Texan