2015-2016 CSMS CHEERLEADING Parent Meeting March 10, 2014

Purpose Participation in the regular curriculum is a RIGHT afforded to each student, while participation in the extracurricular program is a PRIVILEGE which carries additional expectations for acceptable conduct.

Requirements Participation Cheerleaders MUST attend all scheduled practices and performances as designated by the sponsors. Attendance to summer camp and summer practices is MANDATORY. Summer camp will be August 10-13 at CSMS.

Requirements Grades Any cheerleader that receives a grade BELOW a 70 at the end of a grading period may not participate in extracurricular activities for the allotted time set by the UIL Athletic Eligibility Schedule. This applies to the last six weeks of the previous year as well.

Requirements Any cheerleader that has been ineligible for any 2 six weeks grading periods during the current school year will be dismissed from the squad for the remainder of the school year and will not be allowed to participate in any cheerleading functions including the end of the year party.

Requirements Physicals All cheerleaders must have a physical on file in order to participate. $10.00 physicals will be available at CSHS More information will be provided through athletics and notifications when the information is available.

Requirements Failure to meet any of the previous requirements will result in automatic dismissal. Upon dismissal, there will be NO refund for any cheerleading related expenses, and all CSMS or CSISD property shall be returned immediately. Any 7th grade cheerleader automatically dismissed from the squad will not be allowed to participate in cheerleading as an 8th grader.

Expectations Cheerleaders must enjoy learning and performing cheers, chants, dances, tumbling, jumps, and stunts. Sponsors need to know physical ailments that may keep a cheerleader from participating. Please provide a doctor’s note. If there are specific limitations they must be submitted in writing along with the doctors note.

Expectations Cheerleaders must be able to withstand long periods of physical activity both indoor and outdoor settings.

Demerit System A demerit system has been put in place to hold each cheerleader accountable for their actions. Demerits are cumulative and will not go away. For every demerit accumulated, the cheerleader will owe a “Reminder.” “Reminder” -is a two lap run or 25 pushups, 25 sit-ups/crunches & 2-1 minute planks (to be determined by the sponsors). Participation in any cheerleading events will not be allowed until all “Reminders” are taken care of. An accumulation of 6 demerits will result in an automatic dismissal from the squad.

The following will result in 1 Demerit: Not wearing the proper attire to practice or games. Clothes worn for athletics are not appropriate for practice. Teacher contacting the sponsor regarding a cheerleader’s behavior in class. This includes, but is not limited to: disrespectful behavior, not taking care of classroom responsibilities, too much talking, not turning in work, etc. Making a grade lower than a 70 at progress report time.

The following will result in 2 Demerits Stunting without the sponsor present. Teacher contacting sponsor regarding a cheerleader’s behavior in class for the second time. Making a grade lower than a 70 at report card time in any class. Failure to attend a game or other cheerleading events for an unexcused reason.

The following will result in 3 Demerits Disrespecting sponsors, teammates, and/or members of the opposing teams. This includes but is not limited to: talking back, arguing, and unsportsmanlike conduct. Office referral

The following infractions will result in AUTOMATIC DISMISSAL: Tobacco, alcohol, or drug use of any kind. Defacing property Fighting Placement in ISS Placement in OSS (Suspension) or Venture Center Accumulation of 6 demerits If a cheerleader is dismissed from the squad, there will be NO refund for any cheerleading related expenses, and all CSMS or CSISD property shall be returned immediately.

Practice Practice sets the stage for performance. We believe that how you practice is how you play, in this case cheer. Every cheerleader is expected to give 110% at all times during practice. NO PRACTICES WILL TAKE PLACE WITHOUT THE SPONSOR PRESENT!! NO EXCEPTIONS!

Practice Attendance Policy: Cheerleaders will attend all practices. Any absence must be cleared by the sponsors prior to the practice. EXCUSED: Illness/doctor permit, death in the family UNEXCUSED: work/vacation, appointments, non UIL involvement (competitive cheer, dance, etc) These also apply to absences that occur due to a cheerleader arriving late to practice or leaving practice early. You must sign out with the cheer sponsor before leaving school or send an email if you are home. Cheerleaders who miss the last practice before a game (excused or unexcused) will be benched for that game.

Practice We will have a few summer practices in July before our camp the first week of August.

Practice Football Season- -Practice will be held on Mondays or Tuesdays until 6p.m. -Games are on Mondays (7th) & Tuesdays (8th) from 4p.m.-8:30p.m. Basketball Season- -Practice will be held on Tuesdays until 5:30p.m. (not as many as football season). -Games are on Mondays and Thursdays from 4p.m-8p.m.

Practice and Games Extra practice time may be needed and will be scheduled accordingly. Attendance to ALL games is required. Please see attendance policy. If a cheerleader has an excused or unexcused absence from school the day of a game or scheduled activity, the cheerleader will not be allowed to participate according to UIL rules. Cheerleaders are expected to be in proper attire and arrive on time to warm-up before all games.

Games During games, cheerleaders are expected to be engaged in the game. Excessive talking to fellow cheerleaders or spectators, or playing around on the sidelines will not be tolerated. There will be no practicing on the sidelines during games. Games are where you show off what you know, not practice what you don’t. Save the practicing for cheer practice.

Uniforms and Apparel Each cheerleader will be responsible for purchasing all cheerleading apparel. This includes but is not limited to their cheerleading uniform, camp wear, cheerleading shoes, bows, bloomers, bags, poms, etc. All cheerleading attire will be selected by the sponsors.

Uniforms and Apparel Once all cheerleading apparel is purchase the cheerleader is responsible for paying the full payment (whether they continue with cheerleading or not). Cheerleaders are responsible for the care and upkeep of all cheerleading attire.

Uniform Fitting Uniform fittings will take place on Tuesday, April 7th in the CSMS Lecture Hall 4:00 for 7th graders 5:15 for 6th graders It is mandatory for a female parent/guardian to attend so you can confirm the fit of the uniform. All girls must wear sports bra and tights or fitted shorts.

Cost of Cheerleading UCA Cheer Camp $230.00 Cheerleading Attire* $270.00 Camp & Practice Wear $160.00 Tax $ 40.00 Shipping and Handling $ 30.00 Total $730.00 (Can change slightly.) *Cheerleading Attire includes: -uniform -shoes -poms -bloomers -bags -bow

Payment Due Dates You will receive specific log in information for your child. You are responsible for logging on to the site and paying by midnight on Friday, May 22nd. You are able to pay in small increments and even use different cards, as long as the total is paid in full by May 22nd. If the full amount is not paid in full by the above date, your child will be dismissed from the program. If this occurs, you will need to contact Varsity for any money that has been previously paid.

Forms DUE on or before March 24th Parent Permission Form Cheerleader Application Hold Harmless Acknowledgement and Agreement Cheerleading Constitution Acknowledgement Form Cyber Policy ALL FORMS ARE DUE to Katy Wilson (room 418) by 3:45 pm!

Forms DUE this SUMMER Physical- physical must be on file before practices take place this summer. Camp Forms ( I will email these out sometime in late June and pass them out during the summer practices).