DOBSON SPIRITLINE CONSTITUTION
I.
Spiritline Purpose
The purpose of the spiritline will be to promote greater school spirit, develop a sense of
sportsmanship among students, build better relationships with other schools during athletic and social
events, and represent Dobson High School in a favorable way to the community.
II.
Selection Process
Spiritline will consist of no more than 75 qualified students. Selection will be a 2-part process
consisting of Part 1) application, grades, teacher evaluations, clinic attendance and Part 2) cheerleading
and dance skills. Elements of Part 1 will be evaluated using a point system. Part 2 will be evaluated by
judges also using points. These judges will come from both within the school and from outside sources
such as professional cheer and pom instructors, and sponsors or former sponsors of spiritlines, cheer,
and/or pom squads. Part 1 and Part 2 are of equal value in the selection process.
A first selection (if needed due to overwhelming numbers of applicants) is based on the
application form and accompanying teacher evaluations. The final selection is based on
cheerleading/dance physical skills combined with the scores from the application and teacher
evaluations.
III.
General Requirements
A. Spiritline members must have the following items to be eligible to participate in spiritline
activities:
1. Parent permission
2. Application form along with constitution agreement signature
3. Proof of insurance -- some type of insurance is required
(if student has no insurance, then school insurance is required)
4. Physical exam form -- evidence of good health
Spiritline members must maintain the following academic standards to be eligible to participate
in spiritline activities:
A. Passing all classes at each quarter grading period
B. Enrolled as a full-time student.
IV.
Practice and Game Requirements
A. Spiritline members must attend all practices and games on time!
B. Practices are mandatory for all members. Absences from practices and games must be
excused in advance with a phone call.
C. Members must attend a summer camp.
D. Practices will be held during the summer. The more we accomplish during the summer, the
better off we are during the school year. These practices are mandatory. Students may be excused for
family vacation as long as no more than 2 practices are missed during the summer.
E. Members must provide their own transportation to and from spiritline activities and leave
campus at least 15 minutes after practice is finished.
V.
Uniforms
A. Spiritline members must pay for their own briefs, shoes, socks and camp attire.
B. School-issued uniforms must be kept in good, clean condition.
1. Students will be responsible for replace any school-issued uniform which is damaged
beyond reasonable repair.
2. Students will be responsible for cleaning school-issued uniforms at the end of the season.
VI.
Conduct and Behavior
A. Because of a spiritline member's leadership roll at school, it is imperative that behavior on
and off campus is always above reproach. Remember, these students represent our school at all times as
spiritline member.
B. Academic responsibilities come first!! No pass, no participation!
C. Spiritline members must be able to withstand stress and criticism. They must be able to
deliver criticism in a positive manner.
D. Spiritline members must be models of good sportsmanship at all times.
E. All spiritline members must follow the code of conduct in Dobson's student handbook at all
times.
F. Any inappropriate TEXTS, FACEBOOK, IM or Snapchat which is mean, negative or
not deemed appropriate by the coach will result in an immediate consequence. WE WILL NOT
TOLERATE BULLYING, MEAN GIRLS OR ANYTHING THAT EFFECTS OUR TEAM. YOU
WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR WHAT YOU WRITE OR SAY.
VII. Personal Appearance
A. Hair must be a natural color. Hair must also be able to be brushed and put into a ponytail.
If hair is too short, it must look neat and a bow must be able to be placed into it.
B. School appearance in uniform. Must be in unison with the team.
C. School appearance when not in uniform. Must be school appropriate as written in Dobson’s
planner.
D. Makeup must be of a natural nature. No Extreme makeup (as in black lips, eyes…)
E. Hygiene is an important part of cheer as we are very close to one another. You will be
spoken to if this is an issue. Please shower on a regular basis.
F. ABSOLUTELY no slippers, pj’s or anything of that nature anytime you are wearing
anything to do with DHS cheer. On game days, you may wear your cheer shoes or spirit flip flops
which must be a DHS color or black. NO black tennis shoes or anything else is acceptable.
I have read and agree to abide by the rules listed in the constitution. Failure to do so can and
may result in my being dismissed from the squad.
Student Signature__________________________________________________________________
Parent Signature___________________________________________________________________