I hope you enjoy the tryout process and wish you good luck! Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns that you may have.

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1 August 17, 2017 Dear Parents and Student-Athletes, Welcome and thank you for your interest in the Executive Prep Cheer Program. We have an excellent team of administrators and coaches, who have your child s best interest in mind at all times. Accountability and Responsibility is what I teach the Student-Athletes within our cheer program to become leaders on, as well as, off campus. This will be my first year coaching and teaching at Executive Prep and am excited to be a part of this family! I look forward to an incredible year! Within this information packet, you will find the necessary documents needed in order to take part in the tryout process. The Student-Athlete, as well as their parent/guardian, must review all information, complete/sign on appropriate pages and submit the completed packet to Ms. Rentar in Room 301 on or before Thursday, August 31, 2017 by 3:30 P.M.- NO EXCEPTIONS! Please double check that every part of the application is filled out properly or it may result in the processing delay of your application. I hope you enjoy the tryout process and wish you good luck! Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns that you may have. GO EPAF! Theresa Rentar U.S. and AP U.S. History Teacher Head Varsity Cheerleading Coach Executive Preparatory Academy of Finance Gardena, CA theresa.rentar@executiveprep.org 1

2 Important Tryout Dates: Thursday, August 6pm-7pm -Informational meeting for students & parents -Tryout packet available Thursday, August 3pm -Tryout packet due to Ms. Rentar in Room 301 ***Interviews will be held during an agreed upon time at lunch before tryouts, between potential cheerleader and coach. Thursday, September 3pm-5pm -Tryouts ***Tryout attire : T-shirt or tank top in black or EPAF colors; a sports bra for proper support; athletic shorts, compression shorts, or cheer shorts with spankies; cheer shoes or athletic shoes; hair pulled completely off face in a ponytail with a ribbon or bow. During the tryout process, have natural-one-color hair, be free of visible piercings, gauges and tattoos, as well as no artificial nails, nail color (including nude and French-tip) or gel-polish. General Information Mission: To be a cheer team that will promote crowd interaction and school spirit through cheering, motions, tumbling skills, stunts, dance and interactive crowd participation, as well as represent the Executive Prep staff, student body and alumni at school functions, public appearances and games. Positions: Flyer: Top person in all pyramids and partner stunts. Base: Bottom level of all pyramids and partner stunts. 2

3 Requirement/Commitment: Cheer at ALL home (and SELECT Varsity/JV away) basketball games; ALL CIF games. We will NOT be able to accommodate work schedules, weekly outside appointment schedules or vacations outside of school holiday breaks. By signing this agreement, you acknowledge that your participation is crucial to the integrity of our program and understand that if you are unable to commit to any of the above circumstances, you will be asked to leave the program. Participate in community service events, fundraisers and various appearances, in some cases within a 72 hour notice. Be PASSING all classes AND have at least a GPA of 2.5. Must attend practices twice a week, Tuesday and Thursday 3:15pm-5:30pm, once team is selected. Student-athletes may NOT miss more than three (3) games, practices, fundraisers or events, INCLUDING for illness, appointments and family events. If this occurs, the student-athlete is subject to suspension or dismissal from the team. Attend Study Tables/Tutoring one (1) time per month. Must possess strong leadership skills. Must be accountable, timely, responsible and have excellent time management skills; including, but not limited to, keeping up with class work, projects and test preparation. Student-athletes will not be excused from games, practices or events because of their own lack of time management or preparation. Must be positive and respect teammates, self, coaches and cheer program administrator. All students are subject to the academic and behavioral policies of Executive Prep, including, but not limited to, the California Interscholastic Federation Athletic/Activity Code of Conduct. During the tryout proce ss, Thursday September 7, 2017, a s well as the Cheer Season have natural-one-color hair, be free of ALL piercings, gauges and tattoos, no artificial nails, no gel nail polish, no nail polish or color of any kind, including, but not limited to, French-tip or nude- NO EXCEPTIONS! Refusal to adhere to this policy, will result in suspension of games. If you choose to QUIT, you will neither be allowed to attend the annual awards banquet, nor tryout for the EPAF Cheer Team the following year. 3

4 INCOMPLETE PACKETS OR LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED Packet Checklist: Tryout Application Form, including current photo (p. 5) Application Questions (p. 6) Personal Skills Assessment (p. 6) Statement of Commitment (p. 7) Signature Page (p. 8) Teacher Recommendation (p. 9) ***Please have the teacher give to Coach Rentar in Room 301 or in her mailbox. It is confidential DO NOT take it back from the teacher!!! Include Physical Physicals must be completed prior to TRYOUTS and done after May 1 st, 2017 to be cleared for the school year or it will not be accepted. 4

5 Cheer Tryout Application Form 2017 Attach Photo Here (Photo will not be returned) Student-Athlete Name Birthdate Parent(s) or Guardian Name(s) Parent Cell Phone Number(s) Parent Address(es) Student Cell Phone Number(s) Student Address Home Address Current GPA Grade Level for 2017/2018 Please list any honors and awards you have received, membership in any clubs/organizations or any leadership positions you have held: 5

6 Application Questions Please type or use a separate sheet of paper to answer the following questions: 1. Why do you want to be a member of the EPAF Cheer Team? 2. Name an EPAF tradition involving the Cheerleaders and why you enjoy this tradition. 3. If you make the team, how will you keep yourself motivated to learn new skills? How will you motivate your teammates? 4. What does pride mean to you? How would your pride for Executive Prep be demonstrated in your actions as an EPAF Cheerrleader? 6. How would your past coaches and/or teachers describe your work ethic? 7. What does being a leader mean to you, on and off campus? 8. What are some of your hobbies other than Cheerleading? 9. How does Social Media affect your life and how should it be used once you become a member of the EPAF Cheer team? 10. What does accountability and responsibility mean to you? Personal Skills Assessment Cheer Experience: Stunt Experience: *If you do have experience, please circle the positions in which you have experience: Main Base Side/Secondary Base Flyer Back Spot Tumbling Experience/Skills: Dance Experience/Skills: Other Athletic experience- What sports have or do you currently play? 6

7 Statement of Commitment Student-Athlete Name The Executive Prep Cheer Program is a team and works as a team. If selected through the tryout process, you will be required to: 1) Cheer at ALL home (and SELECT Varsity/JV away) basketball games; ALL CIF games. We will NOT be able to accommodate work schedules, weekly outside appointment schedules or vacations outside of school holiday breaks. By signing this agreement, you acknowledge that your participation is crucial to the integrity of our program and understand that if you are unable to commit to any of the above circumstances, you will be asked to leave the program. 2) Attend and cheer for all CIF basketball playoff games away or home. 3) Attend all practices including strength and conditioning, Study Tables, community service projects, public appearances regardless of vacations, medical or dental appointments, academic tests or projects. Any athlete who fails to comply with rules and expectations will ultimately be benched or dismissed from the EPAF Cheer Program. 4) Maintain a positive attitude, while supporting your teammates and coaches. 5) If you do not fulfill your commitment as stated above, and miss more than three (3) games, practices or events, by signing this statement, you acknowledge that we reserve the right to bench or dismiss you from the program as a result of your absences from any of the above activities or place you in our strength and conditioning program, if skill and fitness levels are not maintained. 6) If you choose to QUIT the Cheer team, you will neither be allowed to attend the annual awards banquet, nor tryout for any Cheer Team the following year. 7) During the tryout process, as well as the Cheer Season have natural-one-color hair, be free of visible piercings, gauges, tattoos, no artificial nails and nail polish ( including, but not limited to French Tip, natural color and gel polish) during practices, games, events and all EPAF related appearances -no exceptions. YES, I understand the above commitment; Parent Initial ; Student Initial NO, I do not understand the above commitment; Parent Initial ; Student Initial 7

8 Signature Page I,, parent/guardian of minor child,, give my permission to tryout for the 2017/2018 Executive Prep Cheer Program. I understand the nature of the activities and accept the risks described within the information packet. I am aware of the minor s experience and capabilities and believe the minor to be qualified, in good health and in proper physical condition to participate in such activities. Please initial and sign below: I have read and understand the time commitments required of my child and I. Parent Initial ; Student-Athlete Initial I am aware that all tryout results are final. Parent Initial ; Student-Athlete Initial I understand that my past position as a Cheer Team member does not guarantee a position on the future EPAF Cheer Team. Parent Initial ; Student-Athlete Initial I am aware that the final team list is subject to an eligibility check before the beginning of the basketball season. Parent Initial ; Student-Athlete Initial Parent or Guardian Signature Student Athlete Signature 8

9 Dear Teacher, Teacher Evaluation for EPAF Cheer Program Tryouts Your student has expressed a desire to tryout for the Executive Prep Cheer Program for the school year. Thank you for taking the time to accurately evaluate the cheer candidate. Part of the participant s score is based upon teacher evaluations, attendance, discipline and grades. Please fill this form out in its entirety and put it in my mailbox labeled Theresa Rentar OR submit to me personally in Room 301. These evaluations are strictly confidential and should not go back to the applicant. Please return the evaluations by Thursday, August 31, Thank you for your time and cooperation. If you have any questions, please feel free to me at theresa.rentar@executiveprep.org. Sincerely, Theresa Rentar Name of Applicant Grade Has this student ever needed to be disciplined by you? Circle: YES If yes, please explain: On a scale of 1 to 5 (5= Outstanding, 4= Above Average, 3= Average, 2= Below Average, 1= Unsatisfactory), please rate the cheer applicant in each of these areas listed below: Social Maturity Relates well with Staff and Students Attitude - Exhibits Role Model Behavior in Classroom Cooperation Respectfulness Accountability - Follows through on task without reminders NO 9

10 Teacher Name Signature Date Thank you for your cooperation! 10

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