DANCE TEAM Tryout Schedule

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1 DANCE TEAM Tryout Schedule Informational Meeting Tuesday, April 4, 2017 in the FHS Student 6:30pm Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Try Out Clinic Dates Friday, April 21 st from 4 pm to 8 pm in the tiger pit Monday, April 24th from 4 pm to 8 pm in the tiger pit Try-out Date Tuesday, April 25th 2017 in the Tiger Pit at FHS 4:15 pm until We will announce the Frenship High School Dance Teams on Friday, April 28 th at 4:30pm. All squads will be listed on the Frenship High School homepage. Make sure you are on the HIGH SCHOOL page. You will find the announcement on the right side.

2 Due Wednesday, April 19th 1. In order to audition, you must: 2. Physicals Frenship High School Dance Team Audition Information A. be a current Frenship ISD student. B. have passed all classes for the th 6 weeks. C. have NOT been removed from or resigned your position from any Frenship spirit squad at any point previous to school year. D. have NOT been placed in DAEP or the PRIDE program during the school year. E. attend the clinic and auditions in person. F. turn in a signed information/permission form completed by a parent or guardian by Wednesday, April 19th. G. have your parent/guardian fill out and sign the photo/name release form by Wednesday, April 19th. H. have your parent/guardian fill out and sign the tryout intention form by Wednesday, April 19th. Any student participating in a sport (including pom) is required to have a physical on file with our trainers. FHS will offer physicals for $20.00 on Wednesday, April 19 th in the tiger pit (see physical packet for correct times). Physicals are not required for auditions but are required if you make a squad. You may choose to get a physical before auditions or after. If you choose to get a physical at the school on April 21st, turn it in to Coach Carleton when completed. If you choose to get a physical after auditions, you will need to see your own physician. Your physician MUST use the Frenship Physical Form when completing your physical. 3. Description of Positions Available: The Frenship Varsity Dance Team is a pom and dance team that performs at all varsity football games and play-offs, home varsity basketball games and play-offs, pep rallies, spring dance recital, community events such as The Wolfforth Chamber of Commerce Harvest Festival Parade, spring competition, and other FISD school activities. Competition will be mandatory. Morning practices for competition will be required and mandatory. The Frenship Junior Varsity Dance Team will perform at the home junior varsity basketball games, possibly one or more varsity basketball playoff games, pep rallies, and in the spring dance recital. They will also take part in the Harvest Festival Parade and spring competition. Auditions for Varsity and JV Dance Teams are open to any current FISD student that will be a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior student attending Frenship High School in the school year. Senior students for the school year will only be eligible to make the varsity squad. Again, you must be currently enrolled in an FISD school to audition. You must audition in person on April 25, What to Do: The first portion of this packet gives you information about auditions and is for you to keep. The last 3 pages contain forms (permission/information form, a photo/name release form, and the tryout intention form) that are to be completed and signed by both the candidate and a parent/guardian. PLEASE RETURN ALL SIGNED FORMS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BUT NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19th. Forms will not be taken after 3:30 on Wednesday, April 19th. NO EXCEPTIONS. If you have any questions, please Ms. Courtney Ferguson at cferguson@frenship.us. 5. Grades: To audition, you must have passed all your classes for the th 6 weeks with a 70 or higher. It is important for students to maintain passing grades as a dance team member. 6. Character /Citizenship: Please thoroughly read the Character/Citizenship section of the contract. This year we will be adding a Frenship Factor portion of the audition process. Items that will be evaluated on this portion are: grades, teacher input, attendance record, experience, and overall character.

3 7. Schedule: Friday, April 21 st 4:00-8:00 Meet in the Tiger Pit. Practice technique. Teach the audition dance and give links and resources for practicing the dance. Monday, April 24th 4:00-6:00 Review dance. Draw numbers. Mock try out. Tuesday, April 25 th 4:00-Finished Issue numbers, captain speeches, and final audition. These clinics and auditions are closed to the public. 8. Audition Material and Procedure: All candidates will learn the same audition material. During auditions you will be required to perform technique and an audition dance that contains pom, kick, and hip hop styles. Technique may include but is not limited to: battements (kicks), different types of turns (piques, chaines, double and triple pirouettes, etc.), tilt kick or jump, chaine jete, calypso, a leap(s) (grande jete/saut de chat, Russian, or switch), toe touch, c-jump, turning C, axle, and open fouettes. Tuesday we will hold auditions in front of a panel of judges two candidates at a time. Candidates will be asked to demonstrate technique and perform the routine learned on Friday. The new squads will be posted Friday night at 5:00 on the FHS main web page ( under the school announcements section. ***You will review the above techniques at the audition clinic, however, the earlier you start learning and practicing, the better off you will be. Varsity Dance Team Captain Selection: Those wanting to audition for captain must be a returning senior. The varsity dance team captain will be chosen by a selection process and announced at the time the new squad is posted. The decision will be based on coach evaluations, scenario questionnaire, judges scoring, interview scores, and candidate votes. The captain will be expected to work with the sponsor to coordinate camp, t-shirts, squad poster, practices, basketball buddies, and all other activities. The captain will also be responsible for contacting other squad members and leaders of other sports/organizations concerning squad business. 9. Clinic Attire: Dance clothes (jazz pants or spandex shorts and tights, t-shirt or leotard, jazz shoes or jazz sneakers, etc.) are preferred. Other types of fitted workout clothes will be permitted. If shorts are worn, you must also wear tights. Absolutely no jeans. All candidates MUST audition in some type of dance shoe. 10. Cost for Varsity Pom and Important Dates Members selected to the new Varsity Dance Team will be responsible for the following cost due after auditions. These items will be ordered through the school: Required: $ camp dues 4 poms - $ (optional for returning members) Squad t-shirts - $75.00 (approximate) Fleece - $ (optional for returning members) Blue pom squad duffle bag - $60.00 (optional for returning members) Optional: Letter jacket - $75.00 (for members who have not yet purchased a letter jacket) Varsity squad members are also responsible for the following purchases on your own: Black jazz sneakers Black nike tennis shoes Soft black and nude jazz shoes Black tights or black long socks Clear bra straps *Additional costs should be expected* Please contact Mrs. Courtney Ferguson for questions regarding Varsity Pom costs at: cferguson@frenship.us

4 We will issue uniforms to the new squad on Saturday, April 29 th before our new squad breakfast. We will get fitted for new uniforms on Monday, May 1st at 4:00 pm in the FHS dance studios. There will be a Varsity parent meeting on Tuesday, May 2nd at 6:30 in the FHS Library for those who make the team. Your student will letter in varsity pom when they make the squad which makes them eligible for a letter jacket. Pictures for the poster will be May 18 th at 5:30. This event will be for squad members only. If your child needs a ride to or from pictures, please let Mrs. Ferguson know. We will have summer workouts on Tuesdays/ Thursdays from 8am 12 pm May 30, June 1, 12, 19, 22, 26, and 29 th.. These workouts are extremely important. Members must let Mrs. Ferguson know if a summer workout must be missed. All members will be responsible for learning assigned choreography. We will be hosting a mini Pom Camp the week of June 5 th through June 8th. Varsity Pom Camp will be held at Frenship High School June 15 th 17 th from 8-5 pm. Camp is MANDATORY! Please arrange work and family schedules so you can attend. There will be a 3 day boot camp in July for both squads that will be decided after tryouts. 11. Cost for JV and Important Dates Members selected to the new Junior Varsity Dance Team will be responsible for the following cost due after auditions. These items will be ordered through the school: Required: $ camp dues due the Saturday after try outs 2 poms - $50.00 Squad t-shirts - $60.00 (approximate) Blue pom squad duffle bag - $55.00 (optional for returning members) Juniorm Varsity squad members are also responsible for the following purchases on your own: Black jazz sneakers (optional) Black nike tennis shoes (mandatory) Soft black and nude jazz shoes Black tights or black long socks Clear bra straps *Additional costs should be expected* **All fundraisers will be mandatory for both squads** We will issue uniforms to the new squad on Saturday, April 29 th before our new squad breakfast. We will get fitted for new uniforms on Monday, May 1st at 4:00 pm in the FHS dance studios. There will be a JV parent meeting on Tuesday, May 2nd at 6:30 in the FHS Library for those who make the team. We will have summer workouts on Tuesdays/ Thursdays from 8am 12 pm May 30, June 1, 12, 19, 22, 26, and 29 th.. These workouts are extremely important. Members must let Mrs. Ferguson know if a summer workout must be missed. All members will be responsible for learning assigned choreography. We will be hosting a mini Pom Camp the week of June 5 th through June 8th. JV Pom Camp will be held at Frenship High School June 15 th 17 th from 8-5 pm. Camp is MANDATORY! Please arrange work and family schedules so you can attend. There will be a 3 day boot camp in July for both squads that will be decided after tryouts. *Additional costs should be expected* Good Luck!

5 Frenship High School Varsity Dance Team Contract All Frenship High School dance team members are expected to take part in the promotion of school spirit and loyalty. For this reason, being on the dance team is a very important leadership role at Frenship. Please read the following rules and requirements for Frenship High School dance team for the school year. In order to become a FHS Dance Team Member, you must meet ALL of the requirements listed below and follow ALL rules the entire time you hold the position of a pom squad member. Grades You must maintain a passing grade of 70 or higher in all classes to remain eligible. A failure in any one class or more for the six weeks will automatically bring you to probationary status in which case you will be unable to perform for a 3 week period. You will remain unable to perform for another 3 weeks if you are failing any class at progress report time. A second failure (for the 6 weeks) in any class during any reporting time will result in removal from the team. All decisions will be made by the coach and are final. Character /Citizenship Being on the dance team involves many responsibilities. Good leadership requires high moral character, good citizenship, and high ideals. This also includes social activities that take place during and away from school. Dance Team Members are expected to: *Take part in the promotion of school spirit and school loyalty. *Set an example for other students at all times. A dance team member s conduct is expected to be beyond reproach; failure to live up to the high standards of Frenship may result in suspension or dismissal from the squad. Members may NOT: *Violate school rules as outlined in the student code of conduct. *Use any form of social media to bully another person (squad member or otherwise) or post inappropriate pictures or comments. All squad members will be required to friend their coach on all active forms of social media. *Use drugs, alcohol, or tobacco on or off school property. *Be caught cheating or truant. *Engage in unlawful behavior on or off school grounds. We have a zero tolerance for this behavior. On the first offense, the squad member will be placed on probation. On the second offense, the squad member will be removed from the squad. Any member removed from the squad will not be allowed to audition for the dance team the following school year. Any member who resigns their position as a dance team member will not be allowed to try out the following year. Games, Performances, and Absences: It is very important that all members attend all games or events as scheduled. *You may have no more than 3 excused absences per school year. Work, lots of homework, and dance class at a local studio are not reasons to miss a game, practice, or other performance. All absences must be approved through the coach. This includes all mandatory practices, games, and performances. Another school sponsored, UIL event will not be counted against your absences. *Please be at ALL football games 1 hour early and all other games or performances 30 minutes early unless otherwise stated by your coach. Please call your coach if you are going to be late. Consequences for an unexcused tardy will be sitting on the sidelines during the first quarter of a football game or basketball game and the first short at a basketball game. Being late coming back after half time will result in the same consequence (sitting on the sidelines during the third quarter of a football game or basketball game and the second short at a basketball game). Excessive tardiness will be handled by your coach. *If a performance must be missed, it has to be cleared with your coach as soon as possible. Any member who misses a performance without any notification will be immediately dismissed from the squad. Work schedules and personal appointments are not excuses for missing any performances. Again, it is very important that all members attend all games or events as scheduled. * If you are not in complete uniform at a performance time, you will not perform until it is corrected. This includes the correct color of poms. *No dangly earrings, studs only!! No other jewelry! *No chewing gum during games. *You must be in place and ready to go 5 minutes BEFORE halftime is over at a football game and 1 minute BEFORE half time is over at a basketball game. * Keep talking to a minimum. We need to be paying attention to the game. * Please keep all of your belongings inside your bag against the stadium wall or in the tunnel.

6 * Please no food or drink cups on the court during a basketball game. * Please alert all friends of Dance Team members, they are not to talk to us during the games. Before/after the game and during half time is fine. * You must be at the practice prior to a performance to perform. You may not perform if you are absent from school the day of a game. In the case of a UIL event, prior arrangements for practice must be made to perform. Play-off Games: The varsity dance team will travel to the away play-off games for varsity football and both the girls and boys varsity basketball teams. Football games will continue to fall mostly on Fridays. Saturday games are possible. Basketball games will continue to fall on Tuesday and Friday. You must be flexible and prepared for short notice. All members are expected to attend all play-off games just like the regular season. Please do not schedule any family trips that will conflict with a play-off game until the season is over. Varsity Basketball Buddies: *Each varsity member will be responsible for 2 varsity basketball players/trainers/managers each week. We will draw for all basketball buddies. We will decorate the good luck bags and color locker tags weekly. EVERYONE will be expected to participate in this activity. If you are not at school the day BBB gifts are due, you must make arrangements with another squad member to make sure your bags get delivered. Classroom: * Please, no cell phones! It is a distraction in class to have them go off. You will be expected to keep them put away during class. * Please be in the dance studio dressed out and ready to stretch 5 minutes after the tardy bell rings for class. * If you are late to class you will be sent to the office for a tardy slip. * Please be respectful of others at all times and keep talking to a minimum in class. * You must be suited out for class. You MUST have jazz shoes or the appropriate footwear on. * There will be no food eaten during class. Water will be permitted. * Please schedule appointments around dance team class as much as possible. There are always going to be things to work on until the recital and auditions are over. Practices: There will be morning practices that will be required for competition and other needed times. Uniforms: Do not wear any part of your uniform to work out in during class. If you are not in complete uniform at a performance, you will not perform. This includes the correct color of poms. Please wash all uniforms separately in warm and hang them to dry. Please do not use fabric softener. Fabric softener breaks the fibers of the material down and wears them out faster. Uniforms with sequins will need to be washed by HAND in cold and hung to dry. (DO NOT have ANY uniform dry cleaned!) Do not cut any tags out of any of the uniforms! To alter a uniform, material may be taken up or let out but absolutely no material may be cut off. PLEASE check with Mrs. Ferguson before any alterations are made. If any part of a uniform is lost or ruined, the squad member must pay for that garment to be replaced. Your hair must be up out of your face during any performance. Cost and important dates: Members selected to the new Varsity Dance Team will be responsible for the following cost due after auditions. These items will be ordered through the school: Required: $ camp dues due the Saturday after try outs 4 poms - $ (optional for returning members) Squad t-shirts - $75.00 (approximate) Fleece - $ (optional for returning members) Blue pom squad duffle bag - $60.00 (optional for returning members) Optional: Letter jacket - $75.00 (for members who have not yet purchased a letter jacket)

7 Varsity squad members are also responsible for the following purchases on your own: Black jazz sneakers Black nike tennis shoes Soft black and nude jazz shoes Black tights or black long socks Clear bra straps *Additional costs should be expected* Please contact Mrs. Courtney Ferguson for questions regarding Varsity Pom costs at: We will issue uniforms to the new squad on Saturday, April 29 th before our new squad breakfast. We will get fitted for new uniforms on Monday, May 1st at 4:00 pm in the FHS dance studios. There will be a Varsity parent meeting on Tuesday, May 2nd at 6:30 in the FHS Library for those who make the team. Your student will letter in varsity pom when they make the squad which makes them eligible for a letter jacket. Pictures for the poster will be May 18 th at 5:30. This event will be for squad members only. If your child needs a ride to or from pictures, please let Mrs. Ferguson know. We will have summer workouts on Tuesdays/ Thursdays from 8am 12 pm May 30, June 1, 12, 19, 22, 26, and 29 th.. These workouts are extremely important. Members must let Mrs. Ferguson know if a summer workout must be missed. All members will be responsible for learning assigned choreography. We will be hosting a mini Pom Camp the week of June 5 th through June 8th. Varsity Pom Camp will be held at Frenship High School June 15 th 17 th from 8-5 pm. Camp is MANDATORY! Please arrange work and family schedules so you can attend. There will be a 3 day boot camp in July for both squads that will be decided after tryouts. Cost for JV Pom Members selected to the new JV Pom Squad will be responsible for the following cost due after auditions at the parent s meeting (Tuesday, May 2nd at 6:30). These items will be ordered through the school: Required: $ camp dues due the day after try outs 2 poms - $25.00 Squad t-shirts - $60.00 (approximate) Hoodie Pull over - $32.00 Blue pom squad duffle bag with name- $50.00 (optional for returning members) Junior Varsity squad members are also responsible for the following purchases on your own: Extra pair of black jazz pants - $55.00 Capezio Freedom Jazz Shoe - $36.00 Black tights or black long socks Clear bra straps **All fundraisers will be mandatory. *Additional costs should be expected*

8 SPIRIT ORGANIZATION CODE OF CONDUCT Frenship High School (Revisions as of January 2017) PREAMBLE The conduct of a student is closely observed in many areas of life. No student is obligated to take part in a spirit organization nor is it required for graduation. It is stressed that this is a privilege, and the sponsors and administrators have the authority to revoke this privilege when requirements are not met by the students. It is recognized that some of the following rules are stricter than for the general student body. However, leaders of spirit groups are expected to accept and to follow the established rules. Violation of the rules will result in corrective and/or disciplinary action. All known facts and circumstances will be taken into consideration when determining what action will be taken. Students may be disciplined or dismissed from the spirit program for violation of these rules. It is suggested that all spirit group leaders (cheerleaders, mascots, bell crew members, dance team members, bteamballers etc...) place themselves on the Honor System and report themselves when a mistake is made. To do so indicates a desire to do right and that they have a concern for the welfare of the team. If a leader is reported to any sponsor for violation of these guidelines, the sponsor and administration will investigate and take disciplinary measures if necessary. All student spirit leaders are expected to accept their sponsor s judgment regarding the handling of any case. I. STATEMENT OF INTENT A. All students who participate as leaders in the FHS spirit program, and their parents, will be required to sign a statement that they are aware of the significance of these guidelines before they can participate in a spirit organization. One signing per year, for each organization. B. Spirit leaders and their parents must be aware that the main degree of prevention lies in their hands. The sponsor will be bound by these guidelines. C. The sponsor/coach will be required to carry out these guidelines as fairly as possible. The sponsor/coach must: 1. Inform all spirit leaders under his/her supervision of these rules. 2. Apply rules and disciplinary action as fairly as possible as explained in this code. II. GENERAL GUIDELINES A. Any spirit leader found guilty of unlawful acts by law enforcement agencies will be subject to permanent expulsion from the entire spirit program. B. Any leader of a spirit organization found guilty of stealing or willfully destroying school property or property of a fellow student is subject to dismissal from the spirit program. This includes the taking or destroying of property at other schools. School discipline will also be issued. C. School policy states that students may not use or have in their possession any tobacco and alcohol products on school property or at school functions. Leaders of a spirit organization will abide by this policy or expect to be disciplined.

9 III. IN AND OUT OF SEASON GUIDELINES A. Spirit leaders are expected to act beyond the standards of conduct of other students as they are the leaders of the school. They must realize that because of the prominent role of being leaders of spirit organizations, their conduct must be above and beyond question at all times on or off campus. This includes attendance at parties or establishments where alcoholic beverages are being served in the presence of minors, as well as inappropriate language, behavior, pictures, and/or videos expressed on social internet sites, including, but not limited to, Facebook, snapchat, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, or texting. B. INAPPROPRIATE SOCIAL MEDIA: Spirit Club members are representatives of Frenship High School and are expected to conduct themselves with dignity. This involves the way a spirit club members conduct themselves on social media sites and text messaging. C. ATTENDANCE AT PARTIES: It is noted that attendance at parties or establishments where alcoholic beverages are being served in the presence of minors is not permissible. D. ALCOHOL/DRUGS: Drinking of alcoholic beverages by an FHS spirit leaders or FHS spirit leaders who put themselves in situations where alcohol is being consumed, will be judged as such by their sponsors and administration and dealt with according to the student code of conduct. A leader of a spirit organization using legal drugs such as medication must inform his/her sponsor of such action and his/her parents and/or doctor may be consulted. Illegal drugs of any type including narcotics, marijuana, hallucinogens, sedatives and amphetamines are never acceptable. E. The consequences of inappropriate social media, smoking, the use of drugs, or the consumption of alcohol will be dealt with by the organizations sponsor and administration. VI. APPEAL PROCESS If the leader of a spirit organization in question is dissatisfied with the decision rendered by the sponsor, his/her next step would be an appeal to the spirit group school principal Scott Sims- FHS Cheer, Mascot and Bell Crew Jim Burke- FHS Dance Teams Joel Thompson- BteamBallers VII. CONCLUSION The Frenship High School Spirit Organizations sponsors and administration expect nothing but the very best from their program and the students who are representing our school as leaders. These leaders are expected to know right from wrong with the direction of their parents and help from their sponsors. Following these expectations and the code of conduct set by the sponsors, administration and this school, will be beneficial in developing a student s self-respect, respect of others, and the goals set by FHS spirit programs. Individual and team success can result only if students, parents, sponsors, administration and the community all strive to do the right things for the spirit program at Frenship High School.

10 The following four pages need to be turned in to either Courtney Ferguson or Leslie Gomez no later than Wednesday, April 19 th by 4:30 as an intent to try out for the Dance Teams. Along with these papers, teacher evaluation forms need to be turned in as well in separate sealed envelopes (see the back of the blue pages for instructions).

11 Student Name (please print): Frenship High School Pom Squad Permission/Information Form To the PARENT/GUARDIAN: I have read this entire dance team tryout packet and dance team contract. I hereby give my permission for the above named student to audition for the Frenship High School Dance Team. If the above named student is selected for a dance team, I agree to abide by all of the rules and regulations set forth in the FHS Dance Team Contract. I realize that these rules have been permanently stated and will not be changed for any individual. If selected to the squad, I also give my permission for the above named student to represent their school in extra-curricular activities and accompany the dance team, as a member, to other schools and activities. Parent/Guardian Signature Date: To the STUDENT: I have read this entire dance team contract. By signing this form, if selected, I am stating that I understand my obligation as a dance team member and that I am dedicating myself to many long hours of practice and performing. I also agree to abide by all of the rules and regulations set forth in the FHS Dance Team Contract. I realize that these rules have been permanently stated and will not be changed for any individual. Candidate Signature Date: Student Cell Phone: Text? yes no Full Street Address: Grade in School Year Student First and last name and number of the parents/guardians you would want listed on the squad roster: Mother: Father: Live with other than my parent: Cell Phone: Text? yes no Cell Phone: Text? yes no Cell Phone: Text? yes no Contact Parent/Guardian Emergency Name/Number (other than the persons listed above):

12 Photo/Name Release The dance team has a page on the official school website that gives information concerning our squad. This website includes pages such as: club information, a calendar, a scrapbook, and tryout information. If granted permission, pictures and names of squad members will be posted on our website. Our squad is also named and pictured in sports programs, a squad poster, the yearbook, and other school publications and positive publicity. We will also post pictures and videos of performances on social networks such as Facebook and Instagram. A parent is allowed to record his/her objection to the release of photographs, video and names. Please fill out this entire form and sign at the bottom to grant permission. Please check ONE of the following choices and sign your name at the bottom: I give permission for the release of student photographs, videos and names. I give permission to post photographs or videos but NOT names. If you check this choice your child s picture and /or video will be included in all publications but their name will NOT. I give permission to post names but NOT photographs or videos. If you check this choice your child s name will be included in all publications but they will NOT be pictured or in the video. I do not give permission to release student photographs, videos or names. If you check this choice, your child s name and picture will NOT appear in any school publication or website. This includes the squad poster, the football or basketball program, yearbook, or the school website. Parent/Guardian Name Printed Parent/Guardian Signature Date:

13 Tryout Intention Form Current juniors will only be eligible for the varsity team. Name: Varsity and JV: I am auditioning for Varsity and JV dance team. Varsity ONLY: I am auditioning for Varsity only and understand that if I do not make the Varsity Dance Team, I will NOT be considered for the JV Dance Team. JV ONLY: I am auditioning for JV only and understand that I will not be considered for the Varsity Pom Squad. Student Signature: Date: Parent/Guardian Signature: Date:

14 FHS Spirit Code of Conduct Signature Page: We, the student spirit leader (cheerleader, mascot, bell crew, dance team member and BteamBaller member) have read, understood, and agree to comply with the policies set forth in the Frenship High School Spirit Code. Student Signature Date Parent/Guardian Signature Date Sponsor/Coach Signature Date Administrator Signature Date