1. Welcome to the 2018-2019 SHS Cheer Season
PLEASE SIGN-IN

2. Coaches: Coach Golphin – Varsity Coach- Football &, Competition
Gina Jones Jr. Varsity Coach
Football, Competition & Varsity Basketball
Coach Jones(Jaz)- Competition Coach- Varsity/JV
Coach Benford- JV Basketball

3. Keys to being a squad member
Opportunities ahead…
New friends
Developing new traditions
Possible college cheerleader
Keeping up grades
Communication
Responsibility
Attendance
Enthusiasm
Athletic ability (cheer)

4. The Purpose of Cheerleading……
is to create, promote and uphold school spirit and a positive school environment by participating at athletic events and extracurricular activities as deemed appropriate by the campus administrator and coach. Participation in the regular curriculum is a right afforded to each student, while participation in the extracurricular program is a PRIVILEGE that carries additional expectations for acceptable conduct. It is important for all of our participants to understand the code and conform to the rules therein, and that the cheer coach or administration may have the right to remove these privileges.

5. Methods of Communication:
GroupMe: We use “GroupMe” with our student-athletes and it is MANDATORY that all student-athletes sign up! This allows the head coach to send out mass texts. The coach will use this to send out reminders & notifications pertaining to the entire cheer line.
SHS Cheer Website: All handouts, calendars, etc. will be available on the SHS Cheer Website.
Calendar: Each cheerleader will receive a hard copy of the SHS Cheer Calendar for the semester and will be available on the SHS Cheer Website.
Social Media: SHS Cheer has two social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram; videos, shout outs, motivational quotes, etc. are frequently posted about the cheer program and its athletes.  
Methods of Communication:

6. Cheer Program Standards
Do not be late! Arrive 5 or more minutes early. If you are on time you are late.
Follow the rules. ALL of them. Not just the ones you want to or agree with.
NO braids or styles that will not allow them to pull thier hair up in a high ponytail.
Give 100% at all times.
No jewelry or gum at games or performance.
No visible tattoo at performances and competitions
Fingernail length may NOT extend pass the fingertip! This is a SAFETY issue!

7. Cheer Parents and Cheerleader Information forms
Cheer Parents are an important part of our organization
If you would like to be a committee, please write your name, address, , and phone number on the Cheer Parent form and turn it in to the coaches
Cheerleaders, please fill out the Size Sheet Information form. Include your name, cell phone number, and t-shirt size

8. Duties & Responsibilities
FINANCIAL
A payment schedule may be set for all payments due.
All cheer members must be current with their payment schedule. Not being current may result in missing cheer events or games.
Cheer members who owe a balance on their account will not be eligible to try out the following year until the amount is paid in full.
Cash or money order for all payments

9. Payment Dates Monday, April 30th 1st payment of $400 due
Saturday, June 30th 2nd Payment of $400 due
Wednesday, August 15th 3rd Payment of $400 due
Monday, September 3rd 4th Payment Due (remaining balance)

10. IMPORTANT DATES May 22nd Uniform Fitting Fundraising Dates:
Car Wash June 30th and July 14th Time 8-1
Krispy Kreme Donuts April 30th orders due May 14th
Summer Practices…….SEE HANDOUT

11. This PowerPoint is only a brief overview of the cheerleading handbook, guidelines and information regarding cheerleading at Stockbridge High School. Please check the website for the full explanation of the handbook and guidelines. Any additional questions, please or call Coach Golphin.