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Cheer Tryout Parent
Meeting
February 3, 2015
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Information Packet
GRAPEVINE-­COLLEYVILLE ISD MIDDLE SCHOOL CHEERLEADER 2015 TRYOUTS INFORMATION PACKET PLEASE READ EVERYTHING IN THIS PACKET VERY CAREFULLY. It should include: Cheerleader Tryout Schedule Letter of Agreement Cheerleader Medical Waiver Student Evaluation Form Middle School Cheerleading Expenses Please note that the Student Evaluation Form, Letter of Agreement, and Cheerleader Medical Waiver must be filled out and returned to the sponsors by 3:30 pm on Friday, February 20, 2015. + Tryout Schedule
MIDDLE SCHOOL CHEERLEADER TRYOUT SCHEDULE For 2015 – 2016 Parent Meeting:
Forms Due:
Workshops March:
Tryouts:
Tuesday, February 3, 2015 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm CTMS – In the lecture hall Friday, February 20, 2015 NO FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 3:30 p.m. Letter of Agreement Medical Waiver for Tryouts Student Evaluation Form Report Card (1st Semester) March 2,3,4,5 2015 3:45 – 5:30 pm CTMS black gym Candidates must wear workout clothes and shoes. Last workshop will be a practice tryout which may last until 6:00 pm. Friday, March 6, 2015 CTMS in black gym 6th grade report at 4:00 pm to the silver gym 7th grade report at 6:30 pm to the silver gym (These times are subject to change due to number of participants) Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from practices. (Car-­pooling is encouraged.) Non-­participants, including parents, are not allowed to attend the practices or the judging since it may tend to make the students more nervous than necessary. Thank you for your cooperation. Camp will be held August 7-­10, 2015. Please do not schedule anything during that time. Tryout Results will be posted on the CTMS cheer website http://www.gcisd-­k12.org/Domain/942 after 9 p.m. on Friday, March 6. +
Forms to Return
MIDDLE SCHOOL CHEERLEADING LETTER OF AGREEMENT FOR 2015-­2016 Dear Parent or Guardian, Your child has expressed an interest in trying out for cheerleader at Cross Timbers Middle School this year. This position is an honor and requires a great deal of time and responsibility on his/her part. Please read carefully the GCISD Cheerleader Guidelines attached to this letter. Then, sign on the appropriate line if you are willing for your child to try out for cheerleader or mascot. This letter, as well as the required forms, must be returned to the cheerleading sponsor by Friday, February 20, 2015. Sincerely, Lisa Dunn Jennifer Hall
Melissa Carpenter Principal, CTMS Sponsor Sponsor Parent or Guardian: I have read and agreed to the district guidelines, understand my responsibility for the expenses involved, and give my consent for my son/daughter to try out for cheerleader. All monies are nonrefundable. _________________________________ Parent or Guardian Signature Student Candidate: I have read and agreed to the district guidelines, understand my responsibility as a cheerleader or mascot, and I am willing to fulfill my obligation should I be ______________________
_____ ___________ _CTMS________ Candidate Signature Grade Date Campus Jan. 2015 GRAPEVINE-­COLLEYVILLE CHEERLEADER MEDICAL WAIVER I hereby grant permission for my child ______________________ to participate in the tryout workshops and tryout procedure for the spring of 2015. I agree that the school and/or school personnel will not be held liable for damages caused to/by my child or any accident or injury sustained by said child. ______________________________ Parent or Legal Guardian Date __________________________ Home Phone Number ______________________________ Cell Phone Number (if available) We, the parents of ____________________________________, authorize the Grapevine-­ Colleyville Independent School District to obtain, through a physician of its choice, such medical attention as is reasonably necessary for the welfare of the student, if he/she is injured or ill while in the course of tryouts and/or school related activities. I understand that the school is not financially responsible for any injuries that may occur. Additionally, I assume full and complete responsibility for any injuries that may occur. _____________________________ Parent or Legal Guardian Date Jan. 2015 +
Candidate’s Name________________________________________________________ (please print) Last First CURRENT classification: (please circle one) 6th grade 7 grade ATTACH A COPY OF CURRENT YEAR’S REPORT CARD TO THIS FORM. Eligibility Requirements 1. The
candidate must have a minimum fall average of 77.5 or above in all classes for the Forms to return continued
current school year. There will be no rounding up. 2. If the student does not maintain a 77.5 average of all classes during the first grading period of the spring he/she may not attend the cheerleading workshop, but may still tryout. 3. A candidate may not have been expelled for any reason. 4. A candidate may not exceed ten (10) unexcused absences in any one class during the current school year. An excused absence is defined as: religious holiday, school function or illness (must be accompanied by a physician’s note). 5. Candidates must be in good financial standing with the cheerleading organization, cheerleader booster club, and school, such as having no outstanding uniform debts, bills, or fines
FOR COACHES USE ONLY;; DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE 1. Student’s
Fall Semester Average: Fall Semester average divided by 10
__________ Maximum points = 10 Grades will not be rounded up. 2. Student’s Conduct Average: __________ E = 10, S = 10, N = 0, U = 0 Total of conduct grade points for the fall semester divided by the number of classes. Maximum of 10 3. Discipline Referral Record:
__________ 0 = 10, 1 = 5, 2 or more = 0, ISS = 0, Saturday school = 3, Vista = 0 +
GCISD Middle School
Cheerleading Guidelines
1 GRAPEVINE-­COLLEYVILLE ISD MIDDLE SCHOOL CHEERLEADING GUIDELINES PURPOSE OF CHEERLEADING The purpose of a Cheerleader is to build school spirit and promote leadership. Being a cheerleader also provides a goal for students to attain through good citizenship and service. A cheerleader will also be provided an opportunity for the competitive experience. Cheerleaders may participate in football, volleyball, girls’ basketball, boys’ basketball, and other activities as approved by the principal. EMPHASIS OF CHEERLEADING The emphasis of cheerleading at the Middle School level should be different from that at the High School. There will be more emphasis on spirit, leadership, and physical activity. At the Middle School level, performing as a spirit leader should be emphasized to develop the student’s self-­confidence, poise, and leadership. Cheerleaders
should attend camp. A physical will be required in order to attend camp. SIGN-­UP PROCEDURE/PARENT MEETING A meeting for cheerleader sign-­up shall be held prior to the tryout. Information packets, which include tryout procedures, cheerleader rules, estimated expenses, and release forms will be distributed and discussed. Parents will complete the permission letter and return it to the cheerleader sponsor within a designated time frame following the meeting. Students will be evaluated on their grades and conduct. The Student Evaluation form must be filled out by the candidate and turned in with an official copy of the student’s most recent report card within a designated time frame following the meeting. The Student Evaluation form is enclosed in this packet. GRADES AND CONDUCT 1. Cheerleaders are expected to set a good example for their fellow classmates. They should put forth good effort in the classroom and display good citizenship. They should demonstrate respect toward their teachers and peers. Grades and conduct will be checked at the end of each. 2. If a cheerleader’s conduct does not meet acceptable standards (E or S), the cheerleader will be benched for three weeks. Benching is the designated time period set aside for the cheerleader to improve his/her conduct. A conference will be held with the parent, teacher, student, and principal. 3. Failure to maintain an overall “70” or above average in any class during a grading period will result in benching for 3 weeks, as mandated by Senate Bill I. The cheerleader will only be eligible to participate in practices, at the coach’s discretion. 4. Any cheerleader who fails two grading periods in one demerit cycle will be removed from the squad. +
Key points of GCISD Cheerleading
Guidelines
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Purpose – “The purpose of a Cheerleader is to build school
spirit and promote leadership. Being a cheerleader also
provides a goal for students to attain through good
citizenship and service.”
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Emphasis of Cheerleading – “The emphasis of cheerleading
at the Middle School level should be different from that at the
High School. There will be more emphasis on spirit,
leadership, and physical activity.”
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No Pass no Play
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Squad Sizes
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Attendance
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CTMS Cheer Code of Conduct
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Demerits
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2 cycles
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Practice/Performance
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Behavior
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Absence
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Monetary
Consequences
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Cycle 1 – Conditioning, Parent Communication & Spirit Posters
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Cycle 2 – Conditioning, Parent Communication & Sit out games
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Addendum to GCISD Cheer
Guidelines
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The practice before a pep rally is always a mandatory practice to perform in
the pep rally routine.
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When in uniform, a cheerleader may only have natural colored nails.
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Cheerleaders must be in attendance 4 class periods to participate in
scheduled cheer events. (Pep Rally, Practice, Cheer at games, socials) If the
full day is missed the cheerleader may watch practice, but not participate.
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Social Media such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and texting should
portray CTMS in a positive manner.
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Cheerleads along with a parent/guardian are required to help with the Math
Science Fundraisers. (1st Saturday of December and end of
February/beginning of March)
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There is NO guarantee that every girl will cheer in every game. Each
cheerleader must EARN the privilege to cheer through attendance, attitude,
practice and responsibility of perfecting chants, cheers and dance to be
preformed during games and competitions.
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Tryout Process
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Monday – Thursday
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Learn cheer, chant, dance, & jumps
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Practice tryouts
Day of Tryouts – March 6
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Outside NCA judges
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HMS Sponsors & Principals enter scores
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6th – Reports at 4:30pm to Silver Gym
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7th – Reports at 6:00pm to Silver Gym
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Warm up in Silver gym
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Tryout in groups of 3
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Dance & chant together
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Tumbling, jumps & cheer by themselves
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Free to leave after group has gone
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Results posted by 9:00pm on CTMS Cheer website
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Sample Score Sheet provided
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Estimated Cost
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Varsity Payment for Uniform & camp shorts
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Can be paid by check or credit card
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Will be due at the end of April
Booster Payments
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Will be broken down into payments based on when items have to
be paid for.
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Fundraising will apply toward these cost
Purchase on your own
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Black yoga pants
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White no show socks
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White or Black Sports Bras
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Competition Team
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All 8th graders have automatic spot
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7th graders may choose to participate
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Estimated cost are based on a squad of 20
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We can take up to 30 to competition
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Extra fundraising may be required
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Time Commitment
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Calendar on CTMS Cheer website
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Camp August 7 – 10 at Great Wolf Lodge
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All cheer rooms in same area
Sponsors will be in rooms next to girls
On site security
Highly recommended to attend
Spring
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http://www.gcisd-k12.org/Page/32021
Practice on Fridays from 4 – 6pm in April & May
Fall
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Practice on Fridays from 4-6pm
7th grade games on Monday (except 1st one is a Wednesday)
8th grade games on Tuesday
Occasional Thursday night for volleyball
Basketball season varies
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CTMS Cheer Booster Club
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All parents will have the opportunity to join
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They handle all finances not paid directly to Varsity.
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At first parent meeting we will elect
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President (8th grade parent )
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Vice President (7th grade parent)
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Treasurer (8th grade parent)
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Secretary (7th grade parent).
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All parents will be asked to sign up for committees to help
with specific events.
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Team & Individual Fundraisers
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Tryout Clinics
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GHS Cheer Tryout Clinic
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Tuesday – Thursday during the week of tryouts
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Gives girls extra opportunity to practice
All Star Gyms
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Most gyms usually offer them