PLAZA PRESTIGE Step Team Tryout Information

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1 PLAZA PRESTIGE 2017 Step Team Tryout Information Thank you for your interest in the Plaza Middle School Step Team. This letter provides you with information to help you understand the expectations and goals of being a part of the PLAZA PRESTIGE STEP TEAM. The role of a PLAZA PRESTIGE stepper is to serve as a leader and an ambassador of the school. Members of PLAZA PRESTIGE are involved in helping to promote a positive image of Plaza Middle School through step team performances and consist of students ranging from grades 6 th 8 th. The purpose of the step team is to foster appropriate behavior while improving academic performance in all students. While the team will focus on stepping as an art, members of PLAZA PRESTIGE will have opportunities to improve leadership skills, define self-worth and be a member of a team. Before deciding to tryout, please consider the time that this activity will require from you. Members are expected to be dedicated to supporting and representing our school at various performances and competitions. We will practice a minimum of 2 to 3 days each week. Each stepper must maintain passing grades. If you are able to make this commitment and you want to try out for a position on the team, come prepared to learn the required routine on Wednesday, November 2 and Thursday, November 3, Tryouts will be held in front of a panel of judges on Friday, October 27, You must have a signed consent form on file with Ms. Case before you can stay after school or tryout. Students should report to the Cafeteria dressed out and ready to participate by 4:10 each day. Step Team Try Outs (10/25/17 and 10/26/17) I. Dress Tryouts A. Must wear gray, blue or black sweatpants or shorts (no cut offs) and T-shirt B. Shirts must be tucked in at all times. C. MUST wear tennis shoes and socks appropriate for athletic participation. D. NO JEWELRY. E. NO JEANS. II. Step Team Judging (10/27/17) Dress Judging A. Must wear gray, blue or black sweatpants or shorts (no cut offs) and WHITE T-shirt. B. You may wear make-up but it should be tasteful. C. MUST wear tennis shoes and socks appropriate for athletic participation. D. NO JEWELRY. E. NO JEANS. III. What are the judges looking for? The judges will score each stepper based on the following: 1. KNOWLEDGE OF STEP performance technique (precision) and coordination. 2. CONFIDENCE attitude 3. VOICE loud, clear, and audible There will be a panel of 3 to 5 judges. The team sponsor does is not a judge. PARENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND TRY-OUT PRACTICES OR TRYOUTS. THE JUDGES DECISION WILL BE POSTED ON THE PLAZA WEBSITE (QUICK LINKS-STEP TEAM TRYOUTS) ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2 PM AND ON THE DOOR OUTSIDE MS. CASE S OFFICE ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 30. The first practice will take place on Monday, October 30.

2 The CGHS Step Team is expected to be the best of the best and we will continue to uphold our reputation. Therefore, we must impose the following requirements: Grades: Each stepper must maintain passing grades. We allow each girl one D or F for a season. If a girl earns a D or F, she will receive 10 demerits. The girls are only allowed 20 demerits to remain on the team. Once a girl has a D or F, she is expected to show progress in the following two weeks. We will require a new print out from the teacher. If improvement is not evident, the stepper will be placed on academic probation and will not be allowed to practice or perform until the next progress report is issued. Attendance: Each stepper must be fully devoted to the time and preparation it requires to be a part of our program. Practices are held 3-4 times a week from 3:30-6:00 p.m. Prior arrangements MUST be made for each girl to be picked up ON TIME! Girls that are repeatedly left after practice times will receive demerits. Girls are required to attend each performance whether they have been chosen to perform or not. Girls are required to attend all performances and competitions. Behavior: N s and U s are equivalent to D s and F s in the eyes of the coaches. Therefore, the same rules will apply. Girls are expected to respect each other, the captains, and the coaches at all times. Girls are further expected to respect each employee and adult at CGHS or any place we travel. Failure to meet these requirements will be met with strong disciplinary action up to and including suspension and/or expulsion from the squad. We wish to insure that each stepper will provide positive leadership in the school. Please make sure you examine our demerit system CAREFULLY as it is a binding contract between each stepper, parent, and coach. Once you have signed the consent form, you are also agreeing to abide by all of the rules that have been set forth. Student Signature Date Parent Signature Date

3 Cedar Grove High School STEP TEAM TRYOUT APPLICATION Name: D.O.B: Local Home Phone: ( ) Parent s Work Phone: ( ) Local Address: City State Zip code Grade Level in : Present Homeroom Teacher: Person to be notified in case of emergency: Emergency contact s relationship to applicant & Telephone No. (Include Home, Work, and Cell) Have you stepped before? Yes No Gymnastics: Yes No Tumbling: Yes No Do you have any medical condition(s)? Yes No If yes, explain Medications the students is presently taking Parent Signature Date Student Signature Date

4 Teacher Recommendation Form Cedar Grove High School Step Team Tryouts Teachers, Please fill out this form for your student trying out for the step team. Please be very honest as no one else but the coaches will see this paper. Please turn in the forms to Dr. Sakia T. Franklin-Jones no later than Friday, August 19, Thanks, Dr. Sakia T. Franklin-Jones Student Name Teacher Signature: Subject: Please honestly rate your student on a scale of 1-5; one being unacceptable, three being average, and five being exceptional. Circle the appropriate number. Attitude Are they teachable? Adaptable? Easy to get along with? Organization Are they neat and organized? Prepared for class and assignments? Timeliness Do they turn in assignments on time? Are they on time to class? Responsibility Do they use time wisely? Keep track of assignments? Take care of business? Effort level How hard do they try? Do they work hard? Reach their potential? Please write a few comments about this student, their attendance, and their work in your classroom:

5 Step Team Application Information Sheet Name: Address: Home Phone: Birthday: Parent(s) Name: Mother: Father: Cell Phone: Cell Phone: Grade: List Schedule Below: Period Room # Subject Teacher I have read and understand the tryout procedures and selection process as outlined in the information packet I received. I have also read and fully understand the obligation in which I (my child) must abide by if selected to be a part of CGHS Step Team.

6 Student Signature Date Parent Signature Date

7 Consent AND Emergency Form NAME OF THE CLUB: PLAZA PRESTIGE-STEP TEAM IN ORDER TO TRYOUT FOR STEP TEAM, THIS FORM MUST BE RETURNED TO MS. CASE NO LATER THAN MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, The student is responsible for giving a completed consent form to the club sponsor. Student: Grade: Home Address: Parent/Guardian: Home Phone: Secondary Phone: (work/cell) Person to contact in case of an emergency (other than parents): Name: Relationship to child: Phone: Alternate Phone: School authorities have permission in an emergency to secure necessary aid and transportation for the preservation of the student s health. In order to participate in the activity, students are expected to adhere to the following guidelines: О Follow all school rules as stated in the student handbook/planner. О Be on time for the club meeting and remain in the assigned area. О Provide the sponsor with a written note from parent/guardian if the need arises to leave before the scheduled end of the meeting. О NO cell phone use during club meetings. О Students may either ride the activity bus home or be picked up by a parent/guardian. If the parent is not here by 5:40 pm, then the student will be required to ride the activity bus home. О FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE ABOVE MENTIONED GUIDELINES COULD RESULT IN THE SUSPENSION OR DISMISSAL FROM THE CLUB. I give my consent and approval for the above named student to participate in the before school/after school club program. Signature of Parent/Guardian Signature of Student Date Date Please list any known medical conditions: _