Welcome! Sign in, then…
Adults:
Pick up ONE Tryout Packet per child and ONE Athletic Physical Packet per
child. Please read the first two pages, then WAIT on me to begin reading
anything else.
Get TWO pieces of paper
Have a seat!
Students:
Get TWO pieces of paper
If you have NEVER cheered, grab a New Cheerleader Packet!
Desks are reserved for adults, please. Space is very limited.
Before the night is over,
please do the following…
Parents:
Use one sheet of paper to write questions you may have. I think I
have answered them all, but please let me get through all 65 of my
slides before you ask. Time is precious tonight!
Use the other sheet of paper to do the following: In a million
words or less, tell me about your child. I am very excited to have
your child on my squad this year. I look forward to getting to know
all of them. I would like to start this process with a little help from
you. Each student is special or unique in his/her own way. No one
knows this better than YOU! This “assignment” gives you, the
parent, a chance to tell me what you think I should know about
your student- likes and dislikes; hopes and dreams; successes
and failures- anything and everything which will help me to better
know and understand them. Turn this in tonight.
Before the night is over,
please do the following…
Students:
Use one sheet of paper to do the following: Write your
personal goals for cheerleading (what would you LIKE to
see happen this year?), your personal goals for your
education, and your personal goals for your life.
Remember; goals must be S.M.A.R.T.:
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Relevant
Time-Related
Before the night is over,
please do the following…
Students:
Use the other sheet of paper to write down your
strengths and weaknesses, and what you think you can
bring to the squad in order to build it up. This won’t be a
part of your score, I am just interested in getting to
know you. However, I ask that you take these
assignments very seriously. No silly strengths like “I can
eat 15 Big Macs without throwing up.” Think along the
lines of how you can help the squad.
These are due tonight.
About the Coach:
Cheer
First year as Varsity Head Coach
Cheered through middle and high school
Volunteered with a cheer group for ages 3-12
Other Sports
Danced from age 3 to grade 12- all genres
Competitive Company for 8 years
Dance Teacher Apprentice for 5 years
Choreographed East Laurens High School Dance Team half-time routine in
2007
About the Coach:
Education:
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts and Minor in
Spanish from Georgia Southern University, class of
2010
Pursuing Master of Arts in Elementary Education from
University of Central Florida, class of 2015
Certification in Pre-K through 3rd grade as of 2012;
certification in Family and Consumer Sciences and
Elementary Education K-6 pending
My high school cheer coach, Mrs. Robyn (with
Senior Cheerleaders)
About the Coach:
Background:
My middle school cheer coach, Mrs. Susan
Born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Raised in Dublin, Georgia – Home of the 2007
Dublin High School AA Football State Champions!
(Go Irish!)
Moved to Clermont, Florida in 2010
Worked as Snow White at Disney World for 3 years
First year at ERHS (Go Knights!)
New Coach, New Year,
New Format, New Rules…
Strategies for Change:
Empirical-Rational Strategy:
Using incentives to bring change
Normative Re-Educative Strategy:
Re-teaching expectations and changing behavioral norms that are
expected
Power-Coercive Strategy:
Simply put: you MUST follow the rules of authority- there is NO
other option
(This is a different way of saying: “If you don’t like my rules, you are
not obligated to try out for this squad. There are All-Star squads
available to you.”)
New Coach, New Year,
New Format, New Rules…
New Coach:
Out with the old, in with the new
Getting back to the basics
Old-school cheerleading
Forget everything you thought you knew about
ERHS Cheerleading!
New Coach, New Year,
New Format, New Rules…
New Year:
Clean slate for EVERYONE!
Demerits from last year will NOT be factored into
the score for this year
Give everyone a chance!
New Coach, New Year,
New Format, New Rules…
New Format:
Looking for more commitment, since you now have
FREEDOM:
Juniors and Seniors can choose:
Varsity Football, Varsity Basketball, or BOTH
Sophomores can choose:
Varsity or JV Football, Varsity or JV Basketball, or BOTH
FB/BB
Freshmen can choose:
JV Football, JV Basketball, or BOTH
New Coach, New Year,
New Format, New Rules…
New Format:
We will have one or more full weeks of practice to learn cheers
before and immediately after school lets out for summer. Then you
will be free until August.
You will have access to videos of cheers and dances. Use your
summer to learn these things by heart.
You will be responsible for all variations: going front, middle, back
or group peel-offs. Your cheer formation can change whenever I
see the need (excessive playing/talking/etc.)
Once the season starts, you will NOT practice 5 days a week (only
in the beginning)! You will already be prepared. Competition is
different. Also, I expect attendance at my practices. I am not
asking much from you as far as practices are concerned. If you
are absent and it is not excused by me, you will get a demerit.
**Please be aware that there ARE Athletic Referrals and I am not afraid
to use them, IF I need to! (Hopefully, I won’t!)**
New Coach, New Year,
New Format, New Rules…
New Rules:
C- conduct
H- happy attitudes
E- education
E- elevation
R- respect
THESE
STANDARDS
WILL BE
UPHELD AT ALL
TIMES…
NO
EXCEPTIONS!!!
C- Conduct
Conduct:
As a cheerleader for ERHS, you will be an ambassador for
the school and the community.
You represent yourself, your squad, your school, your
community, your family, and me- your coach.
You are held to a HIGH standard at ALL times.
Present yourself accordingly.
There will be consequences for misrepresentation.
This includes ONLINE! (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
H- Happy Attitudes
Happy Attitudes:
We are not “Mean Girls!”
Friendly to all of our peers.
Happy for each other, happy for our entire squad.
We will stick together.
NO BULLYING- in person or online!
WE WILL LOVE ONE ANOTHER!
**I will be running GPA checks TOMORROW. If your grades do not meet
the criteria, you will be turned away from tryouts. Middle Schoolers are
lucky- their GPA does not start until the first high school report card.**
E- Education
Education:
Maintain the reputation of an “A” school
OBEY YOUR TEACHERS!
Perform at your highest potential- don’t settle!
Maintain a 2.0 GPA (or higher!)
Squad Study Sessions (if you need help, ask!)
I must review each Progress Report and Report Card
Absent from school = Absent from practice/performance
EDUCATION COMES BEFORE ANYTHING ELSE!
E- Elevation
Elevation:
Doesn’t mean stunting!
Strive to be our very best selves.
Elevate school spirit.
Elevate our reputation.
Elevate our outlook on what cheerleading really
means- it is MORE than the skirt and poms!
R- Respect
Respect:
One of the MOST important to me!
Respect teachers, parents, teammates, and MOST OF ALL, your
coach!
Therefore, cheerleaders may call me: Coach Ashley, Miss Ashley,
Coach Quinn, or Miss Quinn. I am flexible, but I am an adult. You
may NOT call me: Just “Ashley” or just “Miss” (I really hate “Miss”)
Respect mandatory at ALL times- not just at cheerleading events.
Weekly progress report from EACH of your teachers.
Parents may have certain rules in their home, but I have my rules
for my squad, and that is what you WILL follow while you are with
me.
Merit/Demerit System:
You do not have to be ON the squad to begin earning
these. If you cannot behave prior to the tryouts, you will
face the consequences. If you can behave during tryouts,
you will reap the reward (and thank you, from the bottom
of my heart, for behaving. I do notice).
Once you get a merit or a demerit, they are PERMANENT.
No discussion. No erasing either one!
Earning a merit or demerit before the squad selection can
be positive or negative for your score.
This system was sent to administration.
Merit System:
Merits:
Can be earned in each of the five C.H.E.E.R.
standards.
Earning a merit in ALL five standards and NO more
than two demerits will earn an invitation to the endof-year reward.
Demerit System:
Demerits:
Earned when C.H.E.E.R. standards are not upheld- this
can be at ANY time!!!
Discussed in detail on a case-by-case basis.
Consequences range from sitting out at practices and
performances to DISMISSAL from the squad- NO
REFUNDS ON MONEY!!!
Dismissal = NO squad eligibility for the next year. Don’t
even try to sign up.
Demerit System:
Demerit consequences are broken down as follows:
1 demerit- sitting out one quarter of a game
2 demerits- sitting out for one half of a game
3 demerits- sitting out for half a practice and three
quarters of a game
4 demerits- sitting out for an entire practice and an
entire game
5 demerits- DISMISSAL with NO refund! NO discussion!
Demerit System:
Demerit point value:
Misconduct- 1 point
Disrespect- 1 point
Tardy/Absent to/from Practice/Performance- 1 pt
Out of Uniform- 1 point
OSS- 5 points (DISMISSAL – NO REFUND)
ISS- 3 points
Demerit System:
Demerit System:
As coach, I reserve the right to base how many
demerits your child may earn based on the severity
of the infraction. Where as one person’s
misconduct incident may be less severe and earn
only 1 point, another person’s misconduct incident
may be more severe or repetitive and can earn
more than 1 point. No discussion.
Merit/Demerit System
Merit and Demerit System:
Will be tracked in detail on www.classdojo.com
Parents and students will have full access to their
merits and demerits without having to ask the coach
Coach will detail each merit and/or demerit in the
“comment” section of ClassDoJo
Parents will automatically receive weekly e-mails from
ClassDoJo to keep up-to-date with their child’s behavior
Other Key Points:
You will also need to know a few other things:
Merits and demerits and their value are at the discretion of
the coach. No discussion on this.
The uniform is NEVER an option. You must purchase each
piece. You will bring everything that is asked of you to each
practice/performance. If not, you will not participate.
Please do NOT plan with the entire squad to wear
something different: do as I say.
Out of uniform includes having jewelry, not having your
hair the way I say, wearing long nails or nail polish, not
having the proper shoes, socks, or bra, not having your
bow, not covering any visible tattoos with makeup or
bandages, etc., etc., etc.
Other Key Points:
You will also need to know a few other things:
We stand (for football) or sit (for basketball) in three
VERY STRAIGHT lines at ALL times. We also walk in
three very straight lines when walking anywhere or
visiting the opponent, hands on hips.
We stay clean- no chatting, talking, eating, playing,
goofing off, checking phone etc. at ALL times (if we are
not cheering).
Football and basketball players don’t play around, and
neither do we. It looks sloppy and it can be dangerous!
**Phones will NOT be in use during practices or performances. If this
becomes a problem, I will collect phones before each practice/performance,
and return them when we are done.**
Other Key Points:
You will also need to know a few other things:
PLEASE, please, please do NOT call or text my phone after
9:00 pm on Sunday through Monday; before 6:00 am on
Monday through Friday; before noon on Saturday and
Sunday.
Performances and practices before or after these times
are the exception.
Emergencies are also the exception; however:
FAILURE TO PLAN ON YOUR PART DOES NOT
CONSTITUTE AN EMERGENCY ON MY PART!!!
I give a lot of time to this program; please respect my
personal time as outlined above. Also, it is simply proper
and respectful phone etiquette. Late night calls or texts are
simply rude.
Other Key Points:
You will also need to know a few other things:
Hands on HIPS, smiles on LIPS! Yes, hands on your
HIPS!!! Not crossed behind your back. Ever. Yes, your
arms will get tired. Cheerleading is a sport. Athletes we
cheer for are likely very tired as well.
Saying the words (and saying them LOUDLY), smiling,
and showing spirit are MANDATORY!!!! Failure to do this
IS an example of misconduct for a cheerleader.
If you do not want to do these things, you do not want to
cheer. Again, you are not obligated to try out if you do
not like my rules.
**If you have constant transportation problems,
please reconsider trying out.**
Other Key Points:
You will also need to know a few other things:
If I am unable to conduct practice, you will be unable to perform
at the next performance. If I have to stop practice, you will not be
prepared. I do not send out unprepared cheerleaders. EVER.
Under any circumstance.
If this happens, you will still show up to the performance,
completely dressed out in uniform. You will stand there, clean,
and looking very cute- but you will simply stand there. Period.
Parents, you MUST be at the school or venue to pick up your child
ON TIME!!!!!!!!!! I give my time happily, but I have other
obligations. By law, I must stay 30 minutes after a
performance/practice. After that time, your child will be asked to
walk to the road, and I LEAVE. I am no longer responsible. YOU
CAN EARN YOUR CHILD DEMERITS FOR THIS. NO EXCUSES, NO
EXCEPTIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is a big one for me- can you tell? 
Other Key Points:
You will also need to know a few other things:
Seniors:
You will NOT wear garters to Senior Night. No
discussion. I will make you a sash.
The look is highly inappropriate for someone who is still
a very young lady. It also doesn’t match my uniform.
Please save the garter for your wedding day. It is special
for you and your future partner. Not for all of Clermont to
see peeking out of your uniform. We don’t need to give
guys any other reason to be looking at your netherregions.
*Mrs. Walters, please see me after this meeting.
Other Key Points:
You will also need to know a few other things:
Seniors:
No one girl should or will get preferential treatment over
another. We will celebrate each Senior equally. We will be
equally sad about each of them leaving our cheer family. We
will celebrate Seniors AS A TEAM.
Parents and students alike: please, please, please, NO
extravagant plans on the night of the Sr. Night game. This can
be done on the Thursday or Saturday before or after.
I will ensure that each Senior is recognized equally and make
sure their night is equally special.
Other Key Points:
You will also need to know a few other things:
We will spend the afternoon before each game together.
We will get ready for the game together.
We will eat together (and with the football team).
We will prepare for the performance together (decorating
locker rooms, reviewing cheers, etc).
We will bond with one another and with the team we are
cheering for.
Parents, you are welcome to come! We will make it a
tailgating party!
Other Key Points:
A few more things:
We will wear our hair EXACTLY the same.
We will ride buses either with the band and/or football
team. Please, girls, NO fighting with your classmates!
We are old enough to ignore someone who bothers us.
We are also old enough not to instigate. Please, no
rowdy behavior on the bus (or EVER, anywhere).
Singing is okay as long as we are ALONE on the bus and
as long as the song doesn’t drive me crazy (I’m sooo
over “Two Chainz!”  ). If bus behavior gets out of
control, we will sit in ABC order and SILENT!!!
Please take note that this list may change through
the year. Bear with me as I work the kinks out.
Fundraising:
Fundraising is MANDATORY!
There will be incentives!
After tryouts, you will have to pay a down payment
of camp wear and camp fees.
One uniform, one bow, socks, bra, shoes. One-day athome camp. This reserves your spot on the squad,
pending that you fundraise for the rest of the fees that
are MANDATORY.
Fundraising:
Fundraising is MANDATORY!
If you are unable to meet the monetary goals necessary
to pay for the rest of the uniform, you will need to pay
for it out-of-pocket. Or, you will be excused from the
squad: NO EXCEPTIONS, NO REFUNDS!
All uniform pieces that I ask you to buy are
MANDATORY. You will get to take them home at the end
of the season. They will be YOURS. Even the uniform.
No fundraising = we will wear our camp uniform at every
game. We have LOTS of work to do!
Fundraising:
Fundraising ideas thus far:
Mini Cheer/Football Camp
Mrs. Sheiman, please see me after this meeting
Chick-Fil-A breakfast
Online Spirit Store
Photo Buttons
Miss ERHS Pageant
Parent’s Night Out
Fundraising:
Fundraising requirements for the school:
Golf Tournament
Mrs. Hayden, please see me after this meeting
Black and Gold Cards
THESE ARE MANDATORY FOR THE SCHOOL! The
Golf Tournament is on a Saturday, so plan
accordingly.
Service Days:
Fundraising is the way that the community
shows support for us. Therefore, we will thank
them with days of service, in order to give back
to the community.
Bright Futures Hours can be earned for this, but
only if the work and effort put forth merits it.
(This is also true for Golden Knights)
Open to ideas for this!
Break Down of Costs:
Inquire for my paperwork on the break down of costs for
the squad your child is interested in, but please do not
have a panic attack. This is why we fundraise. Work hard
to earn the funds and you will reap the reward by getting
all of this paid for, and not out of your own pocket!
There is a separate cost for Varsity, JV, and Competitionbut no different cost between basketball or football. The
uniform for Varsity Football is the same for Varsity
Basketball, and JV Football is the same for JV Basketball.
Competition is separate.
Speaking of Competition:
Competition:
Mr. Stein has suggested/mandated a few changes from
what is in your packet (sorry):
A separate tryout is now mandatory. It will be sometime at the
beginning of the school year. I did not choose this, it just is what it is.
You must also have a STANDING BACK TUCK (not the back
handspring that was previously stated) in order to be considered.
Good news: You have all summer to get in a gym and learn to tumble.
Get to work! You still need to show tumbling at this tryout, if you have
it.
Yes, you can try out for competition if you don’t make one of these
squads this week. You will have all summer to improve.
Now, onto what this
meeting is actually about:
Tryout Fee:
This year, I have found judges from Varsity Spirit Wear
and UCF Cheerleading that have volunteered to judge
for FREE. This has not been the case in past years. They
believe in my vision for this squad and want to see the
ERHS Cheerleading Program thrive and have chosen to
support this program at NO charge. We are HONORED.
That being said, there is a $5 Tryout Fee to cover dinner
for the volunteers who are making it possible for your
child to try out. This is a thank-you for them!
$5 IS DUE TOMORROW UPON ARRIVAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now, onto what this
meeting is actually about:
Schedule for week of tryouts:
Monday, May 6- Parent’s Meeting @ 5:30
Tuesday, May 7- Workshop @ 3:30-5:00
Wednesday, May 8- Practice @ 2:30-4:00
Thursday, May 9- Practice @ 3:30-5:00
Friday, May 10- Practice @ 3:30-5:00
YOU MUST HAVE A PHYSICAL ON FILE TO
PARTICIPATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now, onto what this
meeting is actually about:
MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS:
DO NOT LEAVE SCHOOL EARLY FOR THIS!!! Moms, for real. Don’t
take them out of school. Not even a minute early.
Please do not fret. I have these times in place since it is not fair for
my High School students to have to wait until 4:30 to begin
practice when we get out of school at 2:25. They have obligations
with school, work, cheer, and other extra things.
I am HAPPY to stay with Middle School students a little bit later
each day to work with them (still plan to be here at the original
pick up time. You may sit QUIETLY and observe practice).
You and your child will be well-informed and more than prepared
for tryouts. My tryout is more about behavior and conduct. I can
teach you technique later. See the next slide for detail!
Now, onto what this
meeting is actually about:
Score Sheet:
Merits/Demerits starting last week are factored in
Total Points: 277
Appearance (10 pts) [4,2,4] 4% of score
Spirit (15 pts) [5, 5, 5] 5% of score
Group Cheer (25 pts) [5, 5, 5, 5, 5] 9% of score
Group Chant (25 pts) [5, 5, 5, 5, 5] 9% of score
Dance (24 pts) [3, 3, 5, 5, 5, 3] ~9% of score
Tumbling (20 pts) [5, 5, 5, 5] ~7% of score
Individual Cheer (25 pts) [5, 5, 5, 5, 5] 9% of score
Individual Chant (25 pts) [5, 5, 5, 5, 5] 9% of score
Jumps (18 pts) 3 jumps at 6 pts each [2, 2, 2] ~6% of score
Interview (50 pts) 5 questions at 10 pts each [10, 10, 10, 10, 10] 18% of score
Teacher Recommendations (4o pts) 4 forms at 10 pts each [10, 10. 10. 10] 15% of score
Now, onto what this
meeting is actually about:
During tryouts, please remember:
Project your voice and be LOUD
Lift your voice an octave higher on the last word or phrase
of a cheer or chant
Show spirit before and after each cheer, chant, or jump- do
NOT say WHOOO!... Ever.
Show any tumbling you may have
Come in uniform
ATTEND SCHOOL ALL DAY! No school, No cheer, No
exceptions!
Now, onto what this
meeting is actually about:
Interview:
It will be an interview one-on-one with the judges. THEY
decide the points they give for each response.
DECISIONS ARE FINAL.
You are provided a copy of possible questions
Please be aware that others may be added (ie.: what
does offense mean?, why is respect important?, explain
why it is important to show respect even before you
make the team, etc.) This list is a good guideline for what
to expect.
*Need to see the following parents QUICKLY afterward: Billups, Rieves, Lutz,
Samayoa, St. Cyr, Worrell, Brabson, Chase-Richards, Jean
Now, onto what this
meeting is actually about:
Forms of Recommendation:
These were filled out by teachers, not by me, not by judges.
However, some teachers have contacted me with concerns and
have filled out another form on a candidate or specifically for a
candidate that they know are trying out. I printed or wrote
everything your child’s teacher said. If your student got a
negative form, it is for a reason. Please do not be mad at ME or the
TEACHER for this- let’s just get to the root of the issue. These will
still be considered in the tryout because reputation, conduct,
respect, and education are my TOP requirements for an ERHS
Cheerleader.
Also, this due date was announced MANY times. If I do not have
one for you (or all four) this will effect your score. I am VERY
punctual, and you will learn to be, as well. I am NOT accepting any
LATE forms. Middle School girls, yours are due TONIGHT.
Day of the Tryout:
Jordan will be my assistant. She will ensure that you
and/or your child do the following:
Enter through the Triplex doors closest to auditorium
Sign in with name, time of arrival, tryout number, and a
cell number to text you at after the tryout
Middle School girls should bring nothing more than a
cell phone. No bookbags! High School girls need to put
their things in their car. If you have no car, you may
leave your things under guidance express
Day of the Tryout:
Jordan will be my assistant. She will ensure that
you and/or your child do the following:
Jordan will check your uniform: black shorts, white
shirt tucked in, white socks, predominately white
shoes, black bow, hair in a high pony tail. No nail
polish, jewelry, or fly away hair. Any visible tattoos
must be covered with makeup or ace bandage.
Pierced jewelry on ears or face are simply not
allowed!
Day of the Tryout:
Jordan will be my assistant. She will ensure that you /or your
child will do the following:
Parents: You are 100% NOT allowed anywhere near the school
during tryouts. Any child whose parent comes inside will earn a
demerit for misconduct- for not following my rules. Drop them off,
leave. Pick them up, leave.
Parents want the best for their child and can sometimes be more
nervous than the child, in turn making the child anxious. They can
also aggravate them by “fixing” their hair, makeup, etc. The last
thing I need is a mother/daughter spat right before I need your
child to perform. I need her head in the moment, not getting mad
at you. They are big girls now. They can do this alone. They will be
prepared.
NO PARENTS WATCHING TRYOUTS!!! Tryouts are closed to
everyone.
Day of the Tryout:
No, but really…
NO PARENTS ON CAMPUS!
Seriously.
No joke!
I need your child FOCUSED.
If you come into the school, Jordan will document
it and your child will get a demerit for misconduct
(for not following the rules).
Day of the Tryout:
Jordan will be my assistant. She will ensure that
you and/or your child will do the following:
After tryouts, the group will leave the gym and
enter the Triplex… in COMPLETE silence! NO
talking. The groups after you do NOT need to hear
“OMG that was so hard!” “Good luck in there,
you’re going to die!” “Like, I can’t believe, I like,
screwed up my, like, interview.”
Day of the Tryout:
Jordan will be my assistant. She will ensure that you
and/or your child will do the following:
Gather your belongings and sit QUIETLY in the Triplex
area until your ride comes to get you.
Keep cell phones on SILENT or on VIBRATE. If you must
take a call, do so QUIETLY.
You MUST sit IN the Triplex, not outside. Your ride can
call you when they are here.
Leave through the BACK door of the Triplex (nearest the
Women’s restroom).
Day of the Tryout:
This is SUPER important!
Do NOT come back onto this campus after tryouts (unless
there is a reason other than cheer).
Do NOT drive by slowly, trying to watch your child in case
she comes out. She is not allowed out until you get there.
Do NOT sit in the parking lot and wait.
PLEASE, leave campus immediately after dropping off and
picking up your child.
There will NOT be a sign posted at the school. It will be on
the website. There is NO NEED to come back and loiter at
the school. Go home and relax.
Day of the Tryout:
Format will be as follows:
Six girls per group.
High schoolers in first groups; middle schoolers in last groups.
You will be checked for uniform, then as a group, you will show
spirit out to the middle of the floor.
Group chant; spirit; group cheer; spirit; dance; spirit off.
One at the time, you will spirit back on, showing tumbling. Then
you will do your chant; spirit; cheer; spirit; jumps; spirit.
You will be escorted out of the gym and brought back one by one
for interviews. Please shake the judges’ hands afterward. You will
leave immediately after your interview.
PLEASE BE AWARE:
16 girls MAX for Varsity Football – No discussion.
20 girls MAX for JV Football – No discussion.
16-20 girls for Varsity Basketball
20-24 girls for JV Basketball
*Basketball cheer is a great sport to improve your motions for
football cheerleading. If potential is seen in a girl as far as conduct,
respect, and education, but the technique is not quite up to par, I will
make room for them on the Basketball squad. It will be a great
opportunity for them to learn the aspects of cheer. Basketball cheer
is done sitting down, so girls can really focus on their movements
and correct them. It is also a little more laid back, to remove the
pressure of getting every movement correct (unlike football). This is
why I may allow more girls on these squads, if there is an interest.
After the Tryouts:
For those who do not make the squad, scores will be
made available to you and YOUR child, and YOUR
child ONLY, if you feel the need to view them. You
must contact ME to make an appointment for this. If
you make the squad, I do not see why you will need to
view your score. Congratulations, you made it!
The decision of the judges is FINAL.
I care more about conduct, education, and respect
than hitting a High V. I can teach you a High V later.
The score sheet is set up to reflect this.
After the Tryouts:
Contractual Agreement:
After this meeting, you will be familiar with my standards,
rules, and procedures. You MUST sign my contractual
agreement to be eligible to tryout and to be eligible for the
team. This contractual agreement BINDS you to these
standards, rules, and procedures and you and your child
MUST adhere to everything I have outlined. This means you
agree to my C.H.E.E.R. standards, my merit/demerit list
and understand that it is FINAL, and all other side notes,
rules, and regulations I have made thus far.
No signature, no cheer. Sorry.
After the Tryouts:
Parent Involvement:
If your child makes the squad, be prepared to fill
out a Volunteer Form. Parent involvement is SO
necessary to the success of this team.
Please note that I said Parent Involvement, not
Parent Coaching. I appreciate and love each one of
you, but you must go through me, just as your child
does. I get the final say in everything this squad
does.
After the Tryouts:
For students who make the squad:
If you are interested in doing volunteer cheerleading
work and will be acting on behalf of ERHS and myself,
such as conducting middle school tryouts, please be
aware that you MUST get approval from ME. If you are
volunteering on behalf of Rush or Pop Warner, that is
separate. However, I know who is involved in what, so
don’t try to find loopholes. I must approve EVERYTHING
that you want to do as an ERHS cheer representative…
Even if it is cheering at a nursing home. I will usually let
you- I just need to be aware due to liability reasons.
After the Tryouts:
As stated before, the results will be listed on the school
website.
Once you make the squad, you and your child may search
erhscheerleading@gmail.com on Facebook and add “Erhs
Cheerleading” as a friend or go to
www.facebook.com/groups/ERHSCheerleading/ . There will
be a group that will have documents, announcements,
invitations to events, and other vital information you will need.
Be SURE to read the group description. By signing my
contractual agreement, you agree to the online rules as well.
I do not add students or parents on my personal Facebook.
You will have my cell and my e-mail. I will respond to posts on
the Facebook group.
*Mrs. Samayoa, see me after this meeting.
There is a one-day FREE camp for this- just pay $15 for your t-shirt (regularly $20)
Golden Knights
This is our squad comprised of Special Needs Students
I will be accepting VOLUNTEERS for this. Any lackadaisical behavior
with these Special Needs Students like I saw last season, and you
WILL BE REPLACED by someone who WANTS to do it. They deserve
only the best, and I have their best interest in mind at ALL times.
Please be kind to these students. LOVE them. They ARE a part of our
cheer family.
I have another assistant for tryouts who is an ESE student. You will
be kind to her. You will not pick on her or her speech. I have her
playing music and escorting you to and from interviews. Do as she
says, because she is acting on behalf of me, just as Jordan is.
Check out www.thesparkleeffect.org for more information.
**Please line up in this order: Middle School parents/students, High School
parents/students, and then everyone I need to see afterward.**
**I will QUICKLY address questions as you come through the line.**
Thanks for coming!
Due tonight, IN THIS ORDER:
Teacher Forms for MIDDLE SCHOOLERS ONLY
The “assignment” on your child
The student goals/strengths and weaknesses
Signed Acknowledgement of the Handbook
Tryouts Permission Form
Personal Data Sheet
Interest Form
Signed Contractual Agreement
DO NOT LEAVE
UNTIL I CHECK
THAT YOU
HAVE TURNED
IN
EVERYTHING!