Birdville High School Mascot Tryout Packet 2012-2013
Birdville High School Cheerleader Tryout Packet Spring 2012 CHECK LIST - COVER PAGE Name Grade All of the following information must be turned into Mrs. Rippy s office by 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 2, 2012. No tryout packets will be accepted after this date. ***********INCOMPLETE PACKETS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.** ******* Candidate and a parent must both initial that the following is included in your packet: / Check List - Cover Page / Tryout Application Form / Candidate / Parent Commitment Form / Discipline Record turned into Mrs. Rippy s office by 3/2/2012 / 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd, and 4 th Six Weeks Report Cards (4 total) or display of all grades and conduct printed from skyward (Do this yourself please do not ask a teacher) / Internet Consent and Release Agreement Form / Doctor s Release / Emergency release form / Both parent and candidate will attend the MANDATORY meeting on Tuesday, March 6th, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. in BHS Lecture Hall. Please bring remainder of packet with you to this meeting for reference purposes. **TEACHER EVALUATION FORMS NEED TO BE TURNED IN TO ALL OF YOUR TEACHERS AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE IN ORDER TO GIVE THEM TIME TO GET THESE EVALUATIONS TO THE COACHES BY MARCH 2 ND! You must give an evaluation to EVERY teacher!!! **RETURN THIS FORM WITH YOUR PACKET BY 2:00 P.M. ON FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2012**
To: From: Subject: Prospective Mascot Candidates and Parents Tina Clifton, BHS Cheerleader Coach Rebekah Cranford, BHS Cheerleader Coach Phyllis Scott, BHS Assistant Principal Mascot Tryouts Thank you for showing an interest in trying out for mascot. You should read this packet and become familiar with the eligibility requirements and/or responsibilities of a cheerleader/mascot in the Birdville Independent School District. This packet contains the BISD Constitution for Cheerleaders & Mascots, as well as the, the BHS Cheerleading Guidelines, Merit/Demerit Information, the Parent Code of Conduct and Grading Procedures specific to BHS Cheerleaders and Mascots. You and a parent need to carefully review the information in the packet. If you meet all requirements, then you should decide if you want to try out. If you do, complete the enclosed tryout application, and return it to Mrs. Rippy s office by Friday, March 2, no later than 2:00 p.m. Note that a doctor s release is also required for tryouts. Being the mascot is a very strenuous activity, and candidates should be in the best of health. Being the mascot is both time consuming and expensive. (1) You must be willing to devote your time and effort throughout the summer, fall, and spring. It is also difficult for a mascot to work more than a few hours per week. Additionally, the mascots do not always have the same breaks as other students because of games and other obligations that occur during those times. (2) Mascots and their parents must pay for uniforms, camp clothes, other equipment, summer camp, etc. Birdville cheerleaders/mascots receive many valuable and rewarding experiences that are remembered long after graduation from high school. Serving as the mascot at Birdville instills a sense of pride and accomplishment, and allows you to be the ultimate leader of school spirit. Becoming the mascot should be your sincere desire and not something to be taken lightly. You and your parents need to seriously consider these responsibilities before the commitment to try out is made. You are part of the varsity squad and should expect to attend all events that the cheerleaders attend. If you are not willing to do this, don t try out. If you have any questions, please contact us at tina.clifton@birdvilleschools.net or rebekah.cranford@birdvilleschools.net
2011 HAWK MASCOT TRYOUT SCHEDULE 1. February 16 th March 2 nd Packet will be available online on the Birdville High School website: http://www.birdvilleschools.net 2. Friday, March 2 nd Tryout application forms must be turned in by 2:00 p.m. in Mrs. Rippy s office. Include a copy of each six week s report cards (1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd, and 4 th ) or display of all grades and conduct printed from skyward. 3. Tuesday, March 6 th Mandatory parent and candidate meeting at 6:30 p.m. in BHS Lecture Hall. Please bring remaining portion of the tryout packet for reference. (Constitution, BHS guidelines, practice schedule, score sheets, etc.) 4. Thursday, March 8 th, 3:00 p.m. Candidates will meet in room A207 with Cheer Coaches. There will be a short informal interview. The requirements for tryouts and rules for judges will also be explained at this time. 5. Monday, March 19 Candidates may hang 7 regular sized posters around BHS to campaign. Posters must be approved and signed by Coach Clifton. 6. Tuesday, March 20, 6:00 p.m. Candidates will participate in a mock tryout. Mock tryout will be videotaped for the student body election on Friday 25 th 7. Friday, March 23 rd Student body will vote before school and during lunches. Student body vote is 20% of total score. 8. Saturday, March 24 th 9:00 am Judging of all candidates will be done by a panel of cheerleading/mascot professionals. This will take place in the gym at Birdville High School. No one (friends/family) will be admitted. 9. Saturday, March 24, 8:00 p.m. Results will be posted on the Birdville High School Website. http://www.birdvilleschools.net
MASCOT SCORE SHEET 10 pts each 60% of total score ACADEMIC / DISCIPLINE SCORE 20% of total score CANDIDATE NUMBER CANDIDATE NUMBER POINT VALUE STARTING SCORE OF 100 SKIT DELIVERY GRADES -8 for each F -2 for each C SKIT CREATIVITY CHARACTER DEFINITION SUITABILITY OF COSTUME CONTENT ANIMATION USE OF PR0PS INTERVIEW/ QUESTIONNAIRE IMPROVISATION OVERALL IMPRESSION TOTAL SCORE TEACHER EVALS. REFERRALS Assistant Principals will do this scoring. Their decision is final. For AP classes and PreCalculus -2 for each F -1 for each C - (Insert number of points to be deducted from the average of all teacher evaluation forms) -5 for each referral -5 points for Friday Night School, Saturday School, or ISS -10 points for Suspension -15 points for resignation from previous year s cheerleading squad -15 points for disciplinary removal from previous year s cheerleading squad -15 for DAEP placement Disqualified for JJAP placement TOTAL SCORE
MASCOT TRYOUT APPLICATION FORM NAME CURRENT GRADE AGE BIRTHDATE ADDRESS CITY ZIP CODE T-SHIRT/TANK SIZE STUDENT EMAIL STUDENT PHONE PARENT PHONE PARENT S NAMES PARENT EMAIL PARENT(S) WORK PHONE PERSON TO NOTIFY IN CASE OF EMERGENCY HOME PHONE WORK PHONE Please answer the following questions as honestly as possible. 1. Why do you want to be the Hawk Mascot? 2. What activities are you involved in and out of school? 3. Do you work? If so, where and how many hours per week? ****ATTACH A RECENT PHOTO OF YOURSELF TO THE BACK OF THIS FORM!**** PLEASE NOTE: YOUR PHOTO WILL NOT BE RETURNED.
Birdville High School Mascot Candidate s Commitment: I have read the following information completely: BISD Cheerleader/Mascot Constitution, BHS Cheerleader/Mascot Guidelines and Grading Procedures. I understand the responsibilities and privileges of being a Birdville High School Mascot. I will abide by these rules and regulations to the best of my ability. I will cooperate fully with the coach and all persons and organizations concerned to promote spirit and good sportsmanship. At all times, whether at school or away from school, I will conduct myself in a manner that best represents the students and faculty of Birdville High School. Signature of Candidate Grade Date PARENT COMMITMENT: I/We,, the parent(s) of give my/our permission for our child to try out for mascot. I/We have read the following paperwork--bisd Cheerleader/Mascot Constitution, the BISD Extracurricular Activity Honor Code, BHS Cheerleader/Mascot Guidelines and Grading Procedures for the school year and accept the rules and regulations. We will also encourage our child to be a leader that BHS will be proud to have as a representative of the school. I/We also understand the financial obligations that I/we must fulfill, if my/our child is elected/selected as mascot. Such items include transportation costs, personal items, camp expenses, uniforms and other items used by my/our child during the year and I/we are willing to provide these things as they become necessary. I/We understand that the bill must be paid by the first day of school in August. An outstanding balance after the 1 st day of school will cause our child to be removed from being the mascot. I/We understand that our child must ride school-approved transportation to and from away games because of the responsibility the school has for my/our child. I/We understand that failure to follow the rules and regulations of the BISD Cheerleader/Mascot Constitution, the BISD Extracurricular Honor Code, and/or BHS Cheerleader/Mascot Guidelines and Grading Procedures will result in suspension or dismissal from the team. Should my/our child be selected, I/we understand that my/our child must have a current UIL Medical History and Physical Examination Form on file with the coach, and be covered by accident insurance. Please fill in the appropriate information. School accident insurance? yes no If no: Insurance company policy number Signature of Parent(s):
DOCTOR S RELEASE **REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE MASCOT SELECTION PROCESS** PHYSICIAN S NAME PHONE MEDICAL RELEASE: To the best of my knowledge,, is physically capable to participate in the strenuous activity associated with mascot tryouts and, if selected, continue to practice until September 1, 2012. PHYSICIANS SIGNATURE: DATE: NOTE: If candidate is a current cheerleader or other athlete in Birdville ISD, has a current physical on file and there have been no serious injuries since the date of that physical, a physician s signature is not required on this form. This does not replace the requirement for a physical exam for the 12-13 school year. Physical Exams will be due by the 1 st practice in August.
BIRDVILLE HIGH SCHOOL MASCOT CANDIDATE DISCIPLINE RECORD CANDIDATE NAME This signed form must be turned into Mrs. Rippy s office by Friday, March 2 ND. ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS: Please list each separate referral and action taken that is in the candidate s file. Please do not make decisions whether you think it is significant or not. This information is used to check for tryout eligibility, and it is extremely important that nothing is omitted. DISCIPLINE REFERRALS ACTION TAKEN No discipline referrals for the current school year. Assistant Principal Signature A.P. Score (compiled by Ms. Scott) Parent Signature Student Signature ** Office will return this completed form to the Cheerleader Coaches.
Birdville High School Emergency Information Please print and fill this form out completely. Name Birth date Activity/Sport MASCOT Parent/Guardian s Name Home Phone Business Phone Cell Phone Name of friend/relative who can be reached if parent/guardian cannot be reached: Home Phone Business Phone Cell Phone Doctor s Name Phone Number Hospital Phone Number Are you currently taking any medication? Yes No If yes, list medication(s) Specific medical allergies, chronic illness or other medical condition that staff should be aware of Do you have insurance coverage on your child? Yes No Insurance Company/Policy Information If, in the judgment of the school, the above student should need immediate treatments as a result of any injury or sickness I do hereby request, authorize, and consent to such care and treatment as may be given said student by any physician, trainer, nurse or school representative. I do hereby agree to indemnify and save harmless the school and any school or hospital representative from any claim by any person on account o such care and treatment of said student. Furthermore, I do hereby authorize, consent, agree, and request that any medical information necessary to the advancement of care for said student be shared with those individuals deemed necessary. Your signature below gives authorization that is necessary for the school district, its trainers, coaches, associated physicians and student insurance personnel to share information concerning medical diagnosis and treatments for your student. Parent/Guardian Signature Date
Birdville Independent School District Publications, Video, Internet Consent and Release Agreement Students who attend school in the Birdville Independent School District are occasionally asked to be a part of school and/or District publicity, publications and/or public relations activities. In order to guarantee student privacy and ensure your agreement for your student to participate, the District asks that you and the student sign and return this form to the school for each of your children. The form referenced below indicates approval for the student's name, picture, art, written work, voice, verbal statements or portraits (video or still) to appear in school publicity or District publications, videos or on the District's website. For example, pictures and articles about school activities may appear in local newspapers or district publications. These pictures and articles may or may not personally identify the student. The pictures and/or videos may be used by the district in subsequent years. AGREEMENT Student and Parent/Guardian release to Birdville ISD the student's name, picture, art, written work, voice, verbal statements, portraits (video or still) and consent to their use by B ISD. Birdville ISD agrees that the student's name, picture, art, written work, voice, verbal statements, portraits (video or still) shall only be used for public relations, public information, school or district promotion, publicity, and instruction. Student and Parent/Guardian understand and agree that: No monetary consideration shall be paid; Consent and release have been given without coercion or duress; This agreement is binding upon heirs and/or future legal representatives; The photo, video or student statements may be used in subsequent years. If the Student and Parent/Guardian wish to rescind this agreement they may do so at any time with written notice. Effective Date of Agreement: Student's Name: (Print Name) (Student's Signature) Parent/Guardian: (Print Name) Pursuant to Texas Education Code, Section 26.009(b)(2) BISD has no control of media use of pictures/statements which are taken without permission. (Parent/Guardian Signature)
BIRDVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING GUIDELINES, CONSTITUTION AND HONOR CODE AGREEMENT FORM Student Agreement: Student Name (please print) I have read, understand, and agree to follow the Birdville High School Cheerleading Constitution, Guidelines and Extra Curricular Honor Code. Signature of student Date Parent/Guardian Agreement: I have read and understand the Birdville High School Cheerleading Constitution, Guidelines and Extra Curricular Honor Code.. Signature Date
QUESTIONNAIRE FOR MASCOT CANDIDATES NAME GRADE 1. What does a prominent leadership role at BHS mean to you and how have you personally been an example of this during your time at BHS? 2. What are your expectations of our school's mascot, its role and duties? 3. What does being a positive representative of BHS and the community mean to you and why is this important for the mascot to understand and demonstrate? 4. What obstacles do you think you would have to overcome to be an effective mascot? 5. Describe a situation when you have compromised your own ides for the success of a group. 6. Describe a recent scenario when you participated in a group project, event, or team effort. Include what role you had, what went well, what did not, problem-solving you saw take place, as well as how you saw yourself fitting into the group dynamics. For example, when there is conflict, what do you tend to do? How does the group usually respond to you? 7. What types of activities, behaviors, or incidents do you believe would make a student ineligible as our mascot (for example, a situation that would warrant a mascot being removed from that position)? Explain your reasons. 8. If you could be an animal for a day, what animal would you choose and why? 9. If you could have dinner with anyone (famous or not, alive or dead) who would you choose and why? Please be prepared to explain your answers thoroughly in your interview March 8! GOOD LUCK!