Thank you for showing interest in being a Mountain Brook High School cheerleader.

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1 T: Frm: Subject: Prspective Cheerleader Candidates and Parents Ashley Brwn, Shane Martin, and Kristina Nt Head Caches Cheerleader Evaluatins Thank yu fr shwing interest in being a Muntain Brk High Schl cheerleader. Yu shuld read this packet and becme familiar with the eligibility requirements, the expectatins, and respnsibilities f a Muntain Brk High Schl cheerleader. This packet cntains the necessary frms fr evaluatins, evaluatin infrmatin, and the Cheerleading Cntract. Yu and a parent need t carefully review the guidelines and requirements in the cntract, as well as the evaluatin requirements prir t participating in the clinic. If yu meet all f the requirements and agree t the terms f the cntract please return the required frms t Cach Nt/Brwn at MBHS by March 9 th at 3:30 p.m. The evaluatin fee f $35 needs t be paid nline by March 9 th at 3:30pm. Directins t pay nline: 1. G t the MBHS website. 2. Under the resurces tab g t nline payments. 3. There will be a cheer evaluatin page t click n t pay the fee. Cheerleading is bth time cnsuming and expensive. 1. Yu must be willing t devte yur time and effrt thrughut the summer, fall, winter and spring. Additinally, cheerleaders d nt always have the same breaks as ther students because f events that ccur during thse times. 2. Cheerleaders and their parents must pay fr unifrms, equipment, summer camp and ther necessary items. We will prvide cst estimates fr the upcming year. N unifrms r ther items will be given t the cheerleader until payment is received. Muntain Brk Cheerleaders receive many valuable and rewarding experiences that are remembered lng after graduatin frm high schl. Participating in cheerleading at Muntain Brk instills a sense f pride and accmplishment. If yu have any questins, please feel free t cntact us. Best f Luck! Kristina Nt Shane Martin Ashley Brwn (205) x 7602 (205) x 7726 (205) x 7645 ntk@mtnbrk.k12.al.us martinp@mtnbrk.k12.al.us brwna@mtnbrk.k12.al.us

2 MBHS Cheerleading Evaluatin Infrmatin Evaluatins will be cnducted n Thursday, March 15 th - Friday, March 16 th and Mnday, March 19 th thrugh Thursday, March 22 nd frm 3:30-5:30 in the schl gym. Friday, March 16 th : Friday is a regular evaluatin day. Friday afternn, there will be a vide that cntains the evaluatin material psted n the cheer webpage. Each candidate must view this vide and start learning the material. We expect yu t knw the material when yu walk int evaluatins n Mnday, March 19 th. The material is taught by an utside vendr. Attendance n each day f evaluatins is mandatry. Fee f $35 is due with the applicatin n March 9 th. Applicatin shuld be sent t Cach Nt/Brwn. Fee needs t be paid nline. If yu want a cpy f the dance music, we will pst the music n the website r ut. Caches will be evaluating candidates during the week f clinic. Clinic is clsed t the public. Clinic Attire: Each day, hair needs t be in a high pnytail and abslutely NO jewelry. Ribbn is required. N cheerleading accessries r clthing bearing cheerleading affiliatin may be wrn during evaluatins. N lse-fitting t-shirts during clinic. Thursday, March 15 th and Friday March 16 th : wear any clr tank (ne that will nt cme up while tumbling)/shrts/cheer shes. Yu may bring running shes fr the physical requirements. Mnday, March 19 th : White tank, black shrts, cheer shes. Tuesday, March 20 th : Black tank, black shrts, cheer shes. Wednesday, March 21 st : White tank, black shrts, cheer shes. Thursday, March 22 nd : Black tank, black shrts, cheer shes. Evaluatin Elements Grup Cheer with incrpratins Cheer (incrprates jump and tumbling). Chant Dance (jump will be incrprated) Jumps (te-tuch, hurdler, pike, duble te-tuch). Tumbling Stunting Teacher Evaluatins (evaluatin sheet will be sent t teachers). Physical Fitness Wrk Ethic, Leadership Please see assessment rubric fr all ther scring categries. Keep in mind, all skills demnstrated during evaluatins will be required thrugh the entire seasn (March t March). The new rster f cheerleaders will be psted n the web n later than 9:00 pm n March 22 nd. The cheerleading website address is EVALUATIONS ARE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC-NO FAMILY OR FRIENDS WILL BE PERMITTED IN THE PRATICE OR EVALUATION AREAS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING!

3 MBHS Cheerleader Evaluatin Applicatin Deadline fr submissin: Friday, March 9 th at 3:30 pm at MBHS Please Print Name: Age: D.O.B T-shirt size Address: Hme Telephne Number: Student Cell Number address: Parent/Guardian Name (s): Parent Wrk Phne: Parent Cell Number: Parent(s) Emergency Cntact: Name Phne Number Circle yur grade level during the schl year: If selected fr Muntain Brk High Schl Cheerleading, I understand that I am required t d the fllwing: Maintain excellent schl attendance and grades. Prmte sprtsmanship and prper cnduct at all times; in r ut f unifrm. Cperate with the Caching Staff, captains and ther members f the squad at all times. Accept cnstructive criticism frm the Caching Staff, captains and ther cnsultants. Meet all financial bligatins. Abide by the requirements and guidelines set by the cach and thse that are in the Cheerleading Cntract. Be FULLY dedicated t the cheerleading prgram. By signing belw, I agree t the cnditins listed abve. I als understand that in rder t be evaluated, I must meet eligibility requirements. Finally, in the event f selectin, I give MBHS the permissin t pst my first initial and last name n the MBHS Cheerleading website. Applicatin Signature: Parent s Signature: Date: Date:

4 MOUNTAIN BROOK HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADER AGREEMENT AND RELEASE FORM We agree that will participate in the evaluatin and selectin prcess. We agree t accept the system fr the selectin prcess and the results f the evaluatins. We understand and agree t abide by the rules and regulatins fr cheerleaders set frth by the caches and thse that are established in the Muntain Brk High Schl Cheerleader Cntract. We understand that all decisins are up t the discretin f the cach. We understand these cnditins and agree t abide by these rules and regulatins if selected as a Muntain Brk High Schl Cheerleader fr the academic year. We als understand that failure t cmply with these rules and regulatins may result in dismissal frm the grup. We understand that cheerleading is a strenuus, physical activity requiring strength, stamina, and flexibility. We agree t practice and cnditin in rder t imprve physical ability and prevent injury. We als agree t btain a medical release with a physician s statement f the ability f the undersigned t participate in this type f activity. We further understand that skills perfrmed during tryuts, is expected t be demnstrated thrughut the entire seasn. Understanding the physical requirements and risk invlved, we hereby authrize the staff and appinted supervisrs f Muntain Brk High Schl and Muntain Brk City Schls t prvide medical attentin in the event f any situatin requiring such attentin. We understand that clinics, practices, and perfrmances will be supervised, and in the event medical attentin is needed, it will be prvided by qualified persnnel. We waive any claim against Muntain Brk City Schls, its emplyees, r appinted supervisrs fr seeking medical attentin. Parent/Guardian Signature Date Student Signature Date

5 MBHS Cheerleading Evaluatin Grievance Plicy The fllwing is the Muntain Brk High Schl Cheerleading prgram s plicy fr handling any grievances related t evaluatins. Shuld a grievance arise due t the evaluatin results, a request fr a meeting must be sent via t the caching staff. The caching staff will then crdinate all parties t establish a meeting time. A meeting will nt take place unless all parties are present. The necessary parties include: the caching staff, a parent, the candidate, and an administratr. During the meeting, nly the evaluatins f the candidate will be discussed. Any infrmatin nt directly related t the candidate will nt be discussed during the meeting. In additin, n ther infrmatin will be discussed via telephne, text message, r . All discussins will take place in a face t face meeting, and when all the necessary parties present. A meeting t discuss evaluatins will nt take place until all the abve requirements are met. At the cnclusin f the meeting, any further questins r cncerns can be addressed thrugh requesting a meeting with Head Principal, Amanda Hd. By signing this dcument belw, yu are affirming that yu have read, understd, and agree t fully adhere t the grievance plicy. Candidate Signature Parent Signature

6 Imprtant Dates: subject t change After Evaluatin Infrmatin All f these dates shuld be put in yur calendar. Cheerleader/Parent Meeting is Wednesday, April 4 at 4:15 in the library. The camp fee f apprximately $600 will be due at that time. Yu will be tld the exact amunt due prir t the meeting. Unifrm Swap will be Mnday, April 9 th at 2:30 pm in the cheer rm. Sphmres will cme directly after schl. This will be the nly day t swap unifrms. All unifrms have t be apprved by Cach Nt/Brwn and signed ff n the unifrm sheet. Unifrm Fitting will be n Tuesday, April 10 th at 2:30pm in the cheer rm. Sphmres will cme directly after schl. Mandatry fr every cheerleader. Ftball Jambree will be in May 10. Make-Up day is May 11 if needed. Pictures fr the All-Sprts Prgram and the yearbk are typically taken arund the last week f July r first week f August. Yu MUST be in twn that week. MBHS Cheerleading Bt Camp and Sign Painting-MANDATORY will be August 6 th -10 th frm 9-3 each day IMPORTANT NOTE: Missing any prtin f bt camp/sign painting will result in sitting ut ftball games at a minimum. Camp Infrmatin: Camp Dates are May 31 st -June 4 th MANDATORY UCA Camp is at Laketwn Warf in Panama City, Flrida. Details t cme at first meeting. **ALL COLORED FORMS NEED TO BE SIGNED/FILLED OUT AND RETURNED TO COACH NOTO** This includes: Blue teacher recmmendatin frm (must be turned in at infrmatin meeting) Pink Evaluatin Applicatin Yellw Cheerleader Agreement/Release Frm and Grievance Plicy Green Stunting Frm Purple Cntract Acknwledgment frm