Dry Creek Elementary Pep & Cheer Handbook 2013-2014
General Rules 1. A squad member may not chew gum, eat, or drink on the field (cheering) or during practice, except at breaks called by the coach. 2. Squad members may not wear make-up to games or rallies. 3. Squad members are not restricted from other activities, but they will not be excused from meetings or events for other activities, except participation in a school sponsored event or performance. Any conflicts must be resolved by the squad member and the advisor(s). 4. Squad members must be able to work cooperatively with other members of the team. A squad member who cannot function cooperatively and positively will be counseled. If this does not solve the problem, disciplinary action will be taken at the coach s discretion. 5. Regulation uniforms are required for all performances and games unless the coach(es) direct otherwise. 6. Squad members must attend all events as scheduled by the coach(es) unless there is prior parental notice. 7. Excused absences from games, practices, or meetings must be requested by telephone or in writing by parents 24 hours prior to the game or meeting (except in case of emergency). The request for an excused absence will only be honored if the reason is of sufficient importance. Irresponsible excuses will not be honored. The coaches will not honor multiple excuses from the same person. 8. All appointments are to be scheduled at times other than practice, rally, game, or performances. 9. Every routine must be approved by the coach(es). 10. Squad members are expected to learn all routines taught to the squad. If a member cannot satisfactorily perform a routine being used by the group, he/she will not be allowed to participate in the rally, activity or performance.
11. School rules and regulations must be followed at all times. The principal, G.I.S., or coach(es) will bench or remove from the squad, any member who displays undesirable behavior in or out of uniform. [This includes respect for fellow squad members, school staff, and the coach(es)]. 12. Squad members must be on time to all practices and games. 13. Appropriate attire must be worn to all practices-refer to CUSD dress code. This includes tennis shoes or jazz shoes, comfortable, non-restricting clothing (no jeans), and no dresses or skirts. 14. Parents must be on time to pick their child up after each game, practice or performance. If the parents are continuously late in picking up their child, that squad member will be penalized. 15. Squad members may not have more than two unexcused absences per quarter. Game and Performance Attire Shell Skirt Long sleeve liner (cold weather) Bundies White Socks-no show Shoes Hair bow Poms Hair in a high ponytail * Sweat jacket * Sweat pants *Optional Purchase Disciplinary action will be taken towards any member not wearing the appropriate attire.
Policies and Procedures Pep and Cheer Responsibilities: Squad members will participate in the following activities and any others deemed necessary: BHS Cheer camp (end summer-august), school rallies, elementary football carnival, all home football and basketball games, and BHS Spirit Night. Competition squad: BHS Spirit Night, CNHS Pep and Cheer Showdown, CHS Showcase, and CWHS Showcase. Eligibility: Participation requires students to meet the following eligibility standards throughout the school year: These are checked each quarter 1. All subject grades need to be a C or better 2. Good Citizenship: No excessive office referrals or suspensions 3. Regular school attendance (including no excessive tardies) Ineligibility: Each squad member begins the year with 25 points. Points will be deducted for the following violations: 1. Disrespect, lack of cooperation, or petty gossip 2-5 points 2. Unexcused missed practices, games or tardies 2-5 points 3. Inappropriate uniform attire 2-5 points 4. A subject grade below C 10 points 5. Discipline referral to office 10 points 6. School suspension 10 points If a squad member receives a violation the following actions must be taken: Loss of 5 points will result in formal warning and call to parents Loss of 10 points will result in one-week suspension. Squad member will not be allowed to participate in activities, but must attend and watch practice. Loss of 15 points will result in one-week suspension. Squad members will not be allowed to participate in activities, but must attend practice. Competitive squad members will be dropped to a non-competitive squad after losing 15 points. Loss of 25 points will result in dismissal from the squad.
Excused Absences All excused absences must be cleared by the coach(es). Excused absences are absences caused by: 1. Illness 2. Emergency family need 3. Participation in a school sponsored event 4. Participation in a religious observance 5. Accompanying family out of town Cost of Uniform There are two options to choose from: purchase or loan. Please choose the option that fits your needs. Please DO NOT send with application. This only needs to be returned once squad has been established. There will be a parent/student night, May 2 nd at 6:30 in Room 31, where your child can come try on uniform samples. This will allow you to determine the best fit for your child. The options are found at the end of the packet. All poms will be loaned, not purchased. Competition Competition is an important part of the Cheer program. This squad will be determined at April 18 th tryouts. Pep or Cheer squad will be determined based upon what team strengths are this year. Squad members need to consider the time commitment necessary to be a part of the competitive team. If selected for the competition squad, competition becomes a priority. Saturday practices may be held near competition performance time. Further documents and contracts will be given out to the competition squad members at a later date. The cost should not exceed $35.00 Camp We will be attending Buchanan High School s Elementary Cheer Camp in August. Arrangements have not been confirmed, but once they are, a letter will go home with the new squad members. The camp MUST be attended by all squad members, and will not exceed two days. We will be learning routines that will be used throughout the year. Therefore, it is crucial that all members are present.
Tryouts Clinics for tryouts will be held, in the new MPR on Monday, April 15 th, from 3:20-4:20, and Tuesday, April 16 th, from 3:20-4:20. All participants will be learning a dance and kick sequence on Monday and a cheer and a jump sequence on Tuesday. Parents are allowed to come to the clinics and video the performances, if desired. Music can be downloaded from DC website on the first day of clinics. Tryouts will be held Thursday, April 18 th, at 3:30pm, in the old MPR. The tryout process will conclude about 5:15. However, we might need to call-back some students. There will be NO after school transportation provided. All participants need to wear a light colored shirt (preferably white), and a dark colored pair of shorts or capris (preferably black or navy). Members trying out are not allowed to wear any clothing that represents a studio or gym. The participants will each receive a tryout number and will try out three at a time in sequential order. All participants will try out in front of three judges, two of which are not affiliated with Dry Creek. They will be judged on talent and showmanship. Any participant with a grade lower than a C in any subject area will not be eligible to try out. Parents will not be allowed to view the tryout, but will be allowed to stand outside the old MPR to support their child. Results will be posted by participant number on Dry Creek s website following the tryouts. If you do not have internet access, the list can be found Friday morning on the window of Room 31. The members will be listed by their tryout number, not by name. We will be taking a minimum of 15 members for the squad. Please understand that this is weighted as a point system. The outcome is fair and unbiased. All squad selections are final, and no exceptions will be made. Arguing with the coach(es)/judges after the tryout will not change the situation. If you have any questions regarding time commitment or obligations to the program, please contact me before the tryout process at christylilles@cusd.com.
Permission Slip *Please return by the last day of clinics* Student Name: Teacher Check-off: Student does NOT have excessive tardies Student does NOT have any Subject grade below a C Student does NOT have any referals/suspensions Please list any skills you have in each area: Tumbling Skills: Dance Skills: I have read the entire Dry Creek Elementary School Pep & Cheer Handbook for the 2013-2014 school year, and I agree to abide by all of its rules and regulations if I make the squad. I understand that if I don t abide by these rules, disciplinary action will be taken. Student Signature Date Student Print Name I give my student permission to try out for the 2013-2014 Dry Creek Pep & Cheer Squad. I have read the entire Dry Creek Elementary School Pep & Cheer Handbook for the 2013-2014 school year, and agree to hold my student responsible for abiding by all of the rules and regulations if my student makes the squad. Parent Signature Date Print Parent Name Home Number Cell Number Email
Dry Creek Elementary School 1273 N. Armstrong Ave. Clovis, CA 93619 Pep and Cheer Uniform Inventory Voluntary Uniform Purchase as Personal Property *NO, My child does not intend to keep their Pep and Cheer Uniform. (Please complete Uniform Loan Agreement form) *Yes, My child does intend to purchase their Pep and Cheer Uniform. (Complete the remainder of this form By signing below, I voluntarily agree to pay for the uniform and items listed below in full. By paying in full for these items, they will become personal property of and will belong to my child. As the personal property of my child, in the event that the uniform or items listed below are damaged, lost or stolen, I agree that I may be required to pay for repairs and replacement of the uniform and listed items for purposes of my child s continued participation in Pep and Cheer. I agree that the uniform will be worn as made by the uniform company (i.e., no additional decorations, such as rhinestones, or alterations to any part of the uniform) during the tenure of my child s participation in the Pep and Cheer program. While it is your personal property, your child s uniform must match and be the same as the rest of the team during the tenure of their participation in the Pep and Cheer program. Yes, I agree to pay the full amount for the Uniform (shell, skirt, and bow) Cost: $ 97.00 Payment to be received by May 20th, 2013 Yes, I agree to pay the full amount for the Spirit pack (shoes, liner and brief) Cost: $48.00 Payment to be received by May 20th, 2013 Participant Name: Date: / / Address/City/Zip: Parent/Guardian Name (please print): Parent/Guardian Signature: *Choosing to purchase a uniform or not, is voluntary and will not affect your child s participation
Dry Creek Elementary School 1273 N. Armstrong Ave. Clovis, CA 93619 Pep and Cheer Loan Agreement for Uniform and/or Other Items Participant Name: Date: / / Address/City/Zip: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Squad: Pep and Cheer Items Received Check all that apply: Shell # Skirt # ½ Top-white liner # Bundy # Shoes # 2-poms Bow Estimated Replacement Cost:_$97.00 (uniform) and/or $48.00 (spirit pack) and/or $25.00 (poms) By signing below, I agree to the loan of this/these item(s) to the student listed. I agree to see that it/they is/are properly cared for and maintained. I further agree that this/these item(s) is/are received in good condition except as noted at the bottom of this form. Pursuant to Education Code section 48904, in the event that this/these item(s) is/are damaged beyond normal wear and tear, altered, lost, or stolen, I agree that I am financially responsible and will be required to pay Dry Creek Elementary School of the Clovis Unified School District for the full cost of the repairs or replacement. The assessed value and/or damage shall be determined by Dry Creek Elementary School and/or by the maker of the item(s). I further agree to return this/these item(s) at any time upon request of the school. Checked out: / / Returned: / / Parent/Guardian Name (please print): Parent/Guardian Signature: School Employee Signature: