NORTH GARLAND HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADER APPLICATIONS 2018-2019 PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE APPLICATION PACKET. BOTH THE CANDIDATE AND A PARENT/GUARDIAN MUST SIGN THE APPLICATION IN MULTIPLE PLACES PLUS THE MEDICAL RELEASE FORM. FORMS SHOULD BE TURNED IN BY APRIL 9TH, 2018 TO CHELSEY SHECKELLS IN SCIENCE 2.YOU CAN BRING THEM TO ROOM SCIENCE 2 OR ADDRESS IT IN A SEALED ENVELOPE TO CHELSEY SHECKELLS AND TURN IT INTO THE FRONT OFFICE, WHERE IT WILL BE PLACED IN SHECKELLS BOX. TURNING YOUR APPLICATION IN BEFORE OR AT THE PARENT MEETING ON APRIL 4TH, 2017 IS GREATLY APPRECIATED. THERE IS MUCH PRELIMINARY CHECKING THAT NEEDS TO BE DONE BEFORE YOU CAN ATTEND THE CLINIC. TURNING IN YOUR APPLICATION LATER WILL DELAY ENTRY INTO THE CLINIC. POSITIVELY NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 5:00 PM ON APRIL 9TH, 2018. IF YOUR APPLICATION IS NOT TURNED IN AT THIS TIME, YOU MAY NOT TRYOUT! TRYOUT INFORMATION PACKETS FOR EACH MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL IN THE GARLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT ARE AVAILABLE ON THE DISTRICT WEBSITE: WWW.GARLANDISD.NET FOLLOW THE DEPARTMENTS AND PROGRAMS LINK AND SELECT CHEERLEADING. 1
We are so excited that you are interested in trying out for cheerleading at North Garland High School! Being a part of a spirit organization is one of the best ways to get involved in high school. NGHS cheerleaders cheer at football games, boys and girls basketball games, volleyball games and more! Each year we get the chance to attend and cheer in the Labor Day parade in downtown Garland. We are also the hosts of the pep rallies each semester. Being a cheerleader means that you will maintain responsibility, integrity, and drive throughout the school year. During the 2018-2019 school year, we have the goal to work on team bonding and improving our skill sets. We encourage you to try out even if you have no prior experience; all you need is a positive attitude, the rest can be learned. Please let one of us know if you have any questions or concerns! Chelsey Sheckells - Varsity Cnshecke@garlandisd.net Allison Stewart - JV Astewart@garlandisd.net 2
NGHS CHEERLEADER EVENT SCHEDULE March 5 April 4 April 9 April 10 and 11 April 12 April 14 April 14 April 17 April 18 Applications for cheerleader tryouts will be available in each school office and online. Parent/Guardian and candidate meeting (If you cannot attend, you must contact Chelsey Sheckells.) NGHS Cafeteria 6:00pm All Candidates and at least one parent/guardian must try to attend. If not, the parent/guardian must contact Chelsey Sheckells for information. All forms must be turned in before the clinic starts but are appreciated by this meeting. Tryout clinic 4:15pm 8:00pm NGHS Main gym (BRING A SACK DINNER) Open Gym 4:00pm 6:00 pm NGHS gyms Mock tryouts 3:00pm 5:30pm NGHS Gym Varsity & JV 3:00 4:30pm, Freshman 4:00pm 5:30pm Judges Panel tryouts @ GHS Gyms We will have a warm-up period from 5:00pm 5:30pm. Varsity, JV, and Freshman will tryout at the same time, in three different gyms. Be there BY 4:55pm. Announcement of cheerleader squads for 2018-2019 Posted Online First Practice 5pm-7pm and Parent Meeting @ 7pm in the cafeteria. Fitting with Varsity Spirit Fashion Varsity 3:00pm, JV 3:45pm, Freshmen 4:30pm in room: science 2 3
April 19 April 25 May 2 May 7 May 14 May TBD May 30 All Day Field Trip: Special Olympics TBD (Varsity Team Only) Varsity Practice 3pm- 5pm, JV Practice 3pm-5pm All squad Practice: 4:30 pm 7pm Practice Varsity 2:50 5:00pm Uniform Distribution Varsity 3:00pm, JV 4:30pm, Freshman 5:30pm NGHS DANCE ROOM Spring Game ALL TEAMS ATTEND Practice NGHS Cafeteria 4:30pm 7:00pm May 30 June 11-13 Aug. 1,2,3,6 Aug. 14,15 Mandatory camp meeting 7:00pm-8:00pm NCA Cheer Camp SMU; ALL TEAMS NGHS Cheer- All Squads: Practice 9:00am 1:00pm (Signs due this week!!) NGHS Cheer- All Squads: Practice 3:30pm 6:00pm You will join a google classroom to access chants. Please be going through and practicing them on weeks where there is no practice. August Painting day TBA, Back to School Party TBA 4
First day of school, Labor Day Parade, Fish Camp - TBA **Notice: These dates are tentative and highly subject to change based on administrative decisions regarding building schedules. An updated schedule and calendar will be provided at the first practice. ALL CHEERLEADERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO ATTEND AFTER SCHOOL PRACTICES DURING THE YEAR. IT IS REQUIRED ALL CHEERLEADERS ATTEND. DATES WILL BE ADDED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. (playoffs, performances, extra practices, etc ) ALL CHEERLEADERS ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND ALL CHEERLEADER ACTIVITIES. ALL CHEERLEADERS MUST COMPLETE THEIR COMMITMENT TO CHEERLEADING BEFORE BEING RELEASED TO THE EXTRA CURRICULARS THAT THEY WILL PARTICIPATE IN IF THEY HAVE MADE THE TEAM. THE CHEERLEADER MUST WORK OUT THE CONFLICTS WITH BOTH COACHES/SPONSORS. THERE MUST BE A 50/50 SPLIT IN AFTER SCHOOL EVENTS BETWEEN TIME FOR CHEER AND THE SPORT/SCHOOL SPONSORED CLUB/ORGANIZATION. THE NEW HANDBOOK WILL BE LOCATED ON THE GARLAND ISD WEBSITE STARTING MARCH 1 ST. YOU MUST REVIEW AND SIGN THIS HANDBOOK, ALONG WITH YOUR PARENT/GUARDIAN. 5
CLINIC INFORMATION WHAT: CLINIC TRYOUT MATERIAL WILL BE TAUGHT WHEN: MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2017 WHERE: NGHS MAIN GYM TIME: 4:00pm-8:00pm (we will start AT 4:30) (Warm up and Registration 4:00-4:30) COST: $10.00 (CASH ONLY) BRING: 1. ANY FORMS THAT HAD NOT BEEN TURNED IN OR CHECKED OFF PRIOR TO CLINIC 2. SACK DINNER (no deliveries) ATTIRE: ALL CANDIDATES MAY WEAR WORKOUT ATTIRE (t-shirt and cheer shorts), WHITE SOCKS, WHITE ATHLETIC SHOES (hair must be up and secure, no nail polish, no jewelry) PROPER ATTIRE REQUIRED You must be passing to participate. If a candidate has been academically ineligible any grading cycle prior to tryouts, the candidate is subject to a sponsor/principal review. Only candidates who are academically eligible may attend this clinic; however, the clinic is NOT mandatory. Academically ineligible students may NOT participate in the clinic or mock tryouts; however, they may participate in the oneday judge tryout only. Tryout numbers will be randomly drawn at the clinic and we will provide you with the number to wear at mock-tryouts. The number provided at mock tryouts must also be worn at the Saturday tryout. Numbers must be secured on the front of the shirt at chest level. You must wear the number drawn and provided, or be disqualified. The $10.00 fee covers the cost of a choreographer and a CD. 6
CLINIC AGENDA 4:00-4:15 REGISTRATION 4:15-4:30 STRETCH AND JUMP 4:30-5:00 CHANT 5:00-5:30 CHEER 5:30-6:00 DINNER BREAK 6:00-7:00 DANCE 7:00-7:15 BREAK 7:15-8:00 REVIEW MATERIAL CLINIC IS OPEN ONLY TO ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES. NO VIDEO TAPING OR CELL PHONE RECORDING WILL BE ALLOWED. MRS. SHECKELLS WILL VIDEO THE CHOREOGRAPHER AND EMAIL IT OUT TO THOSE WHO HAVE PLACED THEIR EMAILS ON A LIST DURING CLINIC REGISTRATION. MEDICAL RELEASE FORMS MUST BE SIGNED AND TURNED IN, AND GRADES MUST BE PASSING BEFORE THE CANDIDATE MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE CLINIC. MEDICAL RELEASE FORMS AND REPORT CARD MAY BE TURNED IN AT THE PARENT MEETING OR AT THE CLINIC CHECK IN. (THE SOONER ALL PAPERWORK IS IN, THE SOONER YOU WILL GET INTO THE CLINIC.) IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND THE CLINIC, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO SEE MRS. SHECKELLS (ROOM SCI 2) BY APRIL 12TH, 2018 FOR A TRYOUT NUMBER. IF YOU DO NOT COME BY OR CONTACT, IT WILL BE ASSUMED THAT YOU ARE NOT TRYING OUT. 7
MOCK TRYOUTS WHAT: MOCK TRYOUTS WHO: ALL CANDIDATES WHEN: THURSDAY, APRIL 12 TH, 2018 WHERE: NGHS MAIN GYM TIME: VARSITY AND JV CANDIDATES: 3:30pm- 5:00pm FRESHMEN CANDIDATES: 5:00pm-6:30pm (please arrive as soon as possible) ATTIRE: VARSITY - WHITE POLO STYLE SHIRT (no visible logo), BLACK SHORTS, WHITE SOCKS, WHITE ATHLETIC SHOES (hair must be up and secure, no hair ribbon or bow and must be out of your face, no nail polish, no jewelry) JV WHITE POLO STYLE SHIRT (no visible logo), BLACK SHORTS, WHITE SOCKS, WHITE ATHLETIC SHOES (hair must be up and secure, no hair ribbon or bow and must be out of your face, no nail polish, no jewelry) FRESHMEN WHITE POLO STYLE SHIRT (no visible logo), RED SHORTS, WHITE SOCKS, WHITE ATHLETIC SHOES (hair must be up and secure, no hair ribbon or bow and must be out of your face, no nail polish, no jewelry) *There will be mats available to ALL candidates. *Number drawn at clinic will be provided at this time. It will be used at mock tryouts and the actual Saturday tryout. It will need to be secured at chest level. MOCK TRYOUTS ARE CLOSED. PARENTS AND FRIENDS MAY WAIT FOR THEIR CANDIDATE OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING. NO PHONES!! 8
PANEL TRYOUTS WHAT: JUDGES PANEL TRYOUTS WHO: ALL CANDIDATES WHEN: SATURDAY, APRIL 14 TH, 2018 FROM 5:30pm-7:00pm YOU WILL WARM UP FROM 5:00pm-5:30pm WHERE: GARLAND H.S. GYMS ATTIRE: VARSITY - WHITE POLO STYLE SHIRT (no visible logo), BLACK SHORTS, WHITE SOCKS, WHITE ATHLETIC SHOES (hair must be up and secure, no hair ribbon or bow and must be out of your face, no nail polish, no jewelry) JV WHITE POLO STYLE SHIRT (no visible logo), BLACK SHORTS, WHITE SOCKS, WHITE ATHLETIC SHOES (hair must be up and secure, no hair ribbon or bow and must be out of your face, no nail polish, no jewelry) FRESHMEN WHITE POLO STYLE SHIRT (no visible logo), RED SHORTS, WHITE SOCKS, WHITE ATHLETIC SHOES (hair must be up and secure, no hair ribbon or bow and must be out of your face, no nail polish, no jewelry) *There will be mats available to ALL candidates. *Number drawn at clinic needs to be visible at chest level. We will provide you with the number that you will need to wear (will be handed out at mock tryouts, no replacement numbers will be provided). Failure to wear the proper number will result in disqualification. Candidates are responsible for securing their number to their shirt. THESE TRYOUTS ARE CLOSED. PARENTS AND FRIENDS MAY WAIT FOR THEIR CANDIDATE OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING. NO CELL PHONES OR ELECTRONIC DEVICES WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE BUILDING. NO PURSES OR BACKPACKS ALLOWED. 9
DAY OF TRYOUTS EVERY ATTEMPT IS MADE TO HIRE JUDGES WHO HAVE NOT WORKED WITH STUDENTS IN THE GARLAND AREA. HOWEVER, WITH THE HUNDREDS OF CAMPS IN THE STATE OF TEXAS, ATTENDED BY THOUSANDS OF CHEERLEADERS AND TAUGHT BY HUNDREDS OF INSTRUCTORS, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE AT SOME TIME THAT A MEMBER OF THE JUDGING PANEL MAY HAVE HAD SOME CONTACT WITH A CANDIDATE WHO IS TRYING OUT. THE JUDGES DECISIONS ARE FINAL AND NOT GROUNDS FOR THE FORMAL GREVIENCE PROCESS. PROFESSIONAL JUDGES WITH OUTSTANDING CREDENTIALS AND REFERENCES WILL BE HIRED FOR ALL TRYOUTS. THEY WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO JUDGE THE CANDIDATES BASED ONLY ON THE MASTERY OF THE SKILLS THAT THEY SEE DEMONSTRATED DURING THE TRYOUTS. TRYOUT RESULTS WILL NOT BE CHALLENGED BECAUSE OF PRIOR KNOWLEDGE OF JUDGES AND CANDIDATES. NUMBERS MUST BE WORN ON YOUR SHIRT AT CHEST LEVEL. WE WILL PROVIDE YOUR NUMBER, HOWEVER, YOU MUST PROVIDE YOUR OWN PINS TO SECURE IT TO YOUR SHIRT. YOUR NUMBER MUST BE AT CHEST LEVEL AND MAY NOT BE ALTERED IN ANY WAY. YOU MUST TRYOUT IN NUMBER ORDER AND YOUR NUMBER MUST REMAIN THE SAME AS THE NUMBER DRAWN AT THE CLINIC. SWITCHING NUMBERS IS NOT ALLOWED. THE JUDGES PANEL TRYOUTS WILL CONSIST OF A GROUP PERFORMANCE IN WHICH A CHANT AND A DANCE WILL BE PERFORMED, AND AN INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE IN WHICH AN ENTRANCE, A JUMP SERIES, AND A CHEER WILL BE PERFORMED. 10
GROUP PERFORMANCE YOU WILL PERFORM IN GROUPS OF TWO OR THREE. (depending on the number trying out) THE CANDIDATES WILL WALK OUT IN NUMBER ORDER. THE CANDIDATE WITH THE LOWEST NUMBER WILL STOP IN THE LEFT POSITION AND THE NEXT CANDIDATE WILL TAKE THE RIGHT POSITION. (THIS IS FROM THE JUDGE S VIEW.) YOU WILL PERFORM THE CHANT AND THE DANCE, THEN EXIT. THIS PROCEDURE WILL CONTINUE FOR ALL GROUPS. INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE EACH CANDIDATE WILL RE-ENTER ONE AT A TIME, BEGINNING WITH NUMBER 1. YOU WILL PERFORM AN ENTRANCE, THE REQUIRED JUMP SKILLS, AND A CHEER. IN YOUR CHEER, YOU WILL BE ALLOWED TO INCORPORATE 1-2 TRICKS. MATERIAL TAUGHT AT THE CLINIC EXIT AFTER ALL CANDIDATES HAVE COMPLETED THEIR TRYOUT, WAIT UNTIL AN ADMINISTRATOR DISMISSES YOU. YOU WILL RECEIVE INFORMATION ON ANNOUNCEMENT OF CHEERLEADERS AT THIS TIME. 11
SELECTION OF CHEERLEADERS THE JUDGES PANEL VOTE WORTH 100% WILL SELECT CHEERLEADERS. THERE WILL BE FIVE JUDGES. EACH JUDGE WILL HAVE A TOTAL OF 100 POINTS THAT HE/SHE MAY AWARD. THE HIGH AND LOW SCORE WILL BE THROWN OUT AND THE REMAINING THREE JUDGES SCORES WILL BE AVERAGED TOGETHER TO GET AN AVERAGE OF THE JUDGES SCORES. THIS NUMBER WILL COUNT 100%. VARSITY CANDIDATES MUST EARN A MINIMUM SCORE OF 50 TO BE PLACED ON THE SQUAD. JV CANDIDATES MUST EARN A MINIMUM SCORE OF 45 TO BE PLACED ON THE SQUAD AND FRESHMEN CANDIDATES MUST EARN A MINIMUM OF 40 TO BE PLACED ON THE SQUAD. THE SQUADS WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING; VARSITY TOP 4 SENIORS, TOP 4 JUNIORS, NEXT 8 CANDIDATES (WITHOUT REGARD TO GRADE) (SCORE OF 50 AND ABOVE) JUNIOR VARSITY TOP 12 SOPHOMORE CANDIDATES (SCORE OF 45 AND ABOVE) FRESHMEN TOP 12 FRESHMEN CANDIDATES (SCORE OF 40 AND ABOVE) THERE WILL BE AN ADMINISTRATOR PRESENT DURING TRYOUTS. THE JUDGES WILL ENTER ALL SCORES INTO A COMPUTER USING A DISTRICT-WIDE FORMULA. ALL DECISIONS ARE FINAL! AFTER TRYOUTS, EACH CANDIDATE WILL BE GIVEN A WEBSITE ADDRESS TO SEE THE 2018-2019 NORTH GARLAND HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING SQUADS. 12
JUDGING CRITERIA TUMBLING DURING RUN IN (20 POINTS) 5 PTS 10 PTS 5 PTS JUMPS (25 POINTS) TOE TOUCH 10 PTS RIGHT HERDLER 5 PTS LEFT HERDLER 5 PTS CHOICE JUMP 5 PTS (Candidates will perform their choice jump) (20 POINTS) MOTION TECHNIQUE 10 PTS VOICE/PROJECTION 5 PTS INCORPORATION 5 PTS (JUMPS/STANDING TUMBLING) CHANT DANCE MOTION TECHNIQUE TIMING PROJECTION MOTION TECHNIQUE TIMING (20 POINTS) 10 PTS 5 PTS 5 PTS (15 POINTS) 10 PTS 5 PTS TOTAL (100 POINTS) per judge MAXIMUM SCORES WHEN INCORPORATING 2 OR 3 TRICKS These scores are based on skills that are executed perfectly. If there are errors in execution, points should be deducted. 5 = Must include a BACK TUCK 4 = Must include a FLIP FLOP 3 = Must include a TOE TOUCH 2 = NONE OF THE ABOVE MAXIMUM SCORES WHEN INCORPORATING 1 TRICK These scores are based on skills that are executed perfectly. If there are errors in execution, points should be deducted. 5 = BACK TUCK 4 = FLIP FLOP 3 = TOE TOUCH 2 = NONE OF THE ABOVE 13
ESTIMATED COSTS Please note: all costs are an estimate. There will be a more detailed list after tryouts. Most costs will be paid up front, please be aware and prepared if your candidate makes the cheer team. NCA CAMP $315.00 paid in full by 6/8/18 FITTINGS 4/18/18 CAMP WEAR GAME DAY SHIRT $47.00 SHOES $52.00 BREIFS $10.00 each** WARM-UP $146.00 ** HAIR BOWS $32.00 POMS $16.00 BACKPACK $52.00 SWEATSHIRT $105.00**(Varsity Only) MEGAPHONE $80.00 (Varsity only) $138.00 *Includes 3 practice shirts & 3 pairs of shorts **These are items that are repetitive and will need to be ordered by new members to the team or program.** *These are approximate and the costs will vary per squad/per cheerleader. We will use items from previous years to try and cut costs. There will be other items (ie: sports bra, extra bows, extra briefs) that can be ordered, but the items listed above are required.* THESE DUE DATES AND PRICES ARE APPROXIMATE. A DETAILED LIST OF COSTS AND DUE DATES WILL BE DISCUSSED AT THE PARENT MEETINGS. ALL CHEERLEADERS MUST MAKE PAYMENT FOR EACH ITEM BEFORE RECEIVING IT. IF NOT, THE CHEERLEADER WILL NOT RECEIVE THE ITEM AND THEREFORE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PERFORM UNTIL PAYMENT IS MADE. 14
Tryout Checklist For you to keep for your reference All forms should be turned in by 5:00pm on April 9 th to Mrs. Sheckells at North Garland High School. No applications will be accepted after this point. They must contain the appropriate signatures, or you cannot tryout!!! Pre-Physical and Medical History - Attached to the back of the packet or found online at www.garlandisd.net (go to Departments & Programs and then Cheerleading). *****Please notice that cheerleading candidates are NOT required to have a physical exam unless they answer yes to questions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. If none of these apply, they only need to turn in the first page. If they answer yes to any of these questions, they must have a physical exam and must turn in both pages of the form. Cheerleader Application (signed by parent and cheerleader candidate) Please read over the handbook which can be found at www.garlandisd.net (go to Departments & Programs and then Cheerleading). Report Card (must show all grades through 4 th six weeks) *If you failed any class during the 4 th six weeks, then you MUST bring your official progress report for the 5 th six weeks. If you did not pass EVERYTHING on the progress report, you may not attend the clinic but may still try out. *Any student who was academically ineligible for any two six weeks prior to tryouts must have approval to tryout. $10 cash for tryout clinic (cash only) Signed Uniform Policy, Acknowledgment of Voluntarily Quitting/Removal of team from a GISD Campus, Sign Policy, and Handbook Acknowledgment Form Student must have selected North Garland High School as their choice of school and been accepted. REMINDERS NO parents or friends are allowed in the building at tryouts, clinic, or mock tryouts. 15
PREPARTICIPATION PHYSICAL EVALUATION THE MEDICAL RELEASE FORM IS AVAILABLE ON THE DISTRICT WEBSITE. PLEASE NOTICE THAT CHEERLEADING CANDIDATES ARE NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE A PHYSICAL EXAM UNLESS THEY ANSWER YES TO QUESTIONS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. IF NONE OF THESE APPLY, THEY NEED ONLY TO TURN IN THE FIRST PAGE. IF THEY ANSWER YES TO ANY OF THESE QUESTIONS, THEY MUST HAVE A PHYSICAL EXAM AND MUST TURN IN BOTH PAGES OF THE FORM. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT (must be completed) ONCE A CANDIDATE IS SELECTED AS A MEMBER OF THE CHEERLEADER SQUAD, THE CHEERLEADER WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE PHYSICAL FORM. ALL CHEERLEADERS MUST COMPLETE THIS FORM EACH YEAR. PER UIL RULES THE PHYSICAL MUST BE DATED AFTER MAY 1. MOST SCHOOLS WILL OFFER LOW COSTS PHYSICALS THROUGH THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT DURING THE MONTH OF MAY. IF YOU HAV E TO GET A PHYSICAL TO PARTICIPATE IN TRYOUTS, YOU MUST GET A SECOND ONE AFTER MAY 1 IF YOU MAKE THE TEAM. AS A CHEERLEADER, YOUR CHILD IS COVERED BY THE SCHOOL INSURANCE, PROVIDING THAT THE PROPER GISD CHANNELS ARE FOLLOWED. HOWEVER, YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO HAVE YOUR OWN INSURANCE OR TO TAKE THE ADDITIONAL SCHOOL INSURANCE. Tryout information packets to each middle and high school in the Garland Independent School District are available on the district website: www.garlandisd.net Follow the General Information link and select Cheerleading. THE HANDBOOK IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE. CANDIDATES ARE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ALL RULES AND PROCEDURES IN THIS DOCUMENT. PLEASE READ THIS CONSTITUTION IN ITS ENTIRETY. www.garlandisd.net Go to departments and then select cheerleading. 16
NORTH GARLAND HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADER APPLICATION NAME ID NUMBER CURRENT GRADE ADDRESS _CITY _ZIP TELEPHONE (PARENTS) (CELL) (WK) (HM) (CANDIDATE) (CELL) _(HM) EMAIL ADDRESS (PARENTS) EMAIL ADDRESS (CANDIDATE) CANDIDATE FOR: VARSITY JV FRESHMEN Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s): In order to tryout for cheerleading at North Garland High School, your choice of school must be for North Garland High School. Cheerleading is a very time-consuming responsibility and will require much time outside of the school day. Attendance is mandatory at all cheerleader activities. Also, incidental expenses may arise which cannot be allotted for at this time. Cheerleaders are expected to conform to a higher standard of behavior than others do. Cheerleaders will abide by and uphold all of the cheerleading guidelines, rules, and regulations as well as GISD policies as outlined in the GISD Cheerleader Constitution. As a cheerleader, your child is covered by the school insurance, providing that the proper GISD channels are followed. However, you are encouraged to have your own insurance or to take the school insurance. The cheerleaders will be required to take field trips to out-of-town games by means of a bus. Cheerleaders must ride the bus to and from these games. In consideration of GISD guidelines, the parent(s) or guardian(s) must agree to their child taking these school-sponsored field trips. A more formal field trip permission form must be signed at that time. Cheerleaders must provide their own transportation to all in Garland/Rowlett/Sachse games/events. Parents may be called upon to provide transportation and to chaperone. If you have any questions or need further information, you may leave a message at North Garland High School for Chelsey Sheckells or email at cnshecke@garlandisd.net. Please read the entire application packet, and then both candidate and a parent/guardian must sign the 4 places at the end of this packet plus the medical release form. Forms should be turned in by April 9th, 2018 to Chelsey Sheckells, room science 2 (you may drop these off in the front office and it will be placed in the proper mailbox.) A mandatory parent and candidate meeting is scheduled for April 4th, 2018 at 7:00pm in the library (unless other arrangements have been made), forms may be turned in at this time. NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED! If the application, forms and report card is not turned in by April 9 th, 2018 at 5:00pm with the appropriate signatures you cannot tryout! We have read the above statements and all the attached forms regarding tryouts, regulations, costs and the standards of cheerleading at NGHS. We understand and will abide by all the rules introduced and enforced throughout the year. We have confirmed that NGHS is the cheerleader s choice of school and they have been accepted to attend for the 2018-2019 school year. REMINDER No parents or spectators allowed in building at tryout clinic, mock tryouts and the formal tryouts. CANDIDATE S SIGNATURE DATE PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE DATE 17
I understand that the uniforms are the property of North Garland High School and if lost or damaged it is my responsibility to replace them. The uniforms may be altered without cutting the fabric, with the cheer coach s approval. Uniforms will be returned at the designated date and will be taken to a dry cleaning center to be laundered and turned in with receipt attached to the bag. PARENT SIGNATURE DATE _ CHEERLEADER S SIGNATURE DATE _ I have read the Cheerleader Guidelines/Rules according to the GISD Cheer Handbook. I understand each of them before I tryout and will abide by each rule. I also understand and accept each punishment given for each rule violation. I agree to put North Garland H. S. cheerleading first. I also understand that if I make the team, there will be an addendum for specific North Garland rules that I will sign and abide by. PARENT SIGNATURE DATE CHEERLEADER S SIGNATURE DATE _ The GISD Cheerleading Handbook states: Participation in the GISD Cheerleading program carries both a time and financial commitment. Each cheerleader is expected to meet all financial responsibilities identified by their specific campus. Dedication to, and the prioritization of, cheerleading is obligatory from all cheerleaders to meet the objectives of the program. Candidates selected be a member of the cheerleading squad are expected to maintain their commitment to the activity for the full cheerleading year. Prior to making commitments to be involved in other school activities, may cause participation and time conflicts with cheerleading duties. Any cheerleader who voluntarily quits the squad before the end of the cheerleading year without the approval of the principal and sponsor will not be allowed to tryout for the next year on any GISD campus. I understand the above portion of the handbook and confirm that I have not voluntarily quit any cheerleading squad at any GISD campus. PARENT SIGNATURE CHEERLEADER S SIGNATURE DATE DATE SIGNS: Each squad member will paint and decorate a specific number of signs. Sponsors will provide a list of sayings for each cheerleader. Each cheerleader will provide his/her own paintbrushes and accent paint. All signs must be painted in the NGHS approved letter pattern. Signs are due August 10, 2018. At this time, the sponsor will check for the following: - The name of cheerleader on the back of the sign on both ends. - Saying written on the back of both ends. - Category written on both ends. - Saying spelled correctly. - Painted and decorated neatly. - Sign rolled tightly with a rubber band. If any of the above sign requirements need to be corrected, the sign will need to be redone and turned in at the sponsor s discretion. Signs will be stored at school and used each week. PARENT SIGNATURE DATE CHEERLEADER S SIGNATURE DATE 18
GARLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT CHEERLEADING PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR AVAILABLE JV CHEER POSITIONS VARSITY CANDIDATES ONLY!! This document must be signed and returned to the cheerleading sponsor NO LATER than the end of the school day on the Friday before Saturday cheerleader tryouts. NO EXCEPTIONS! Student s Name GISD Campus The candidate and parent/guardian have read and understand the procedures and guidelines for a Varsity candidate being placed in a Junior Varsity spot. In the event that fewer than 12 candidates tryout for the JV cheerleading squad I would like to apply for an available JV cheer position. I do not want to apply for an available JV cheer position. *All candidates applying for available positions must score at least 45%. *All GISD cheerleader constitution rules apply. Signature of Student Date Signature of Parent/Guardian Date 19