Pebble Hills High School Cheerleading Handbook & Tryout Information

PHHS Cheer Program Handbook 1 2016-2017 Pebble Hills High School Cheerleading Handbook & Tryout Information

PHHS Cheer Program Handbook 2 Table of Contents Purpose Program Membership Commitment Safety Duties and Responsibilities Captain and Co-Captain Communication Code of Conduct Lettering Competition Cheerleading Class Syllabus Financial Agreement Tryout Information SISD Cheerleader Tryout Score Sheet PHHS Jump/Tumbling Rubric Tryout Application Release Form Team Agreement/Contract Teacher Evaluation (1 copy) 3 3 3 4 4 7 7 8 10 10 11 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 This handbook is a living document. If an incident should arise that is not specifically addressed in this document, the coach and/or school and district administration will address the incident on an individual basis. Pebble Hills High School reserves the right to revise this handbook. The Pebble Hills High School Cheerleading Program follows all policies outlined in the Socorro ISD Athletic Handbook as well as the SISD Cheerleading Constitution.

PHHS Cheer Program Handbook 3 Purpose (Per the Socorro ISD Cheerleading Constitution): The mission statement of the SISD cheerleading squad is to: 1. Create school spirit, tradition, pride and loyalty. 2. Promote interest in school activities and perform at school games and events. 3. Develop responsibility, teach self-respect, encourage honest effort, strive for perfection and develop character. 4. Teach teamwork and pride in a quality performance by maintaining high standards. For participants, cheerleading exists to provide students: Leadership opportunities A sense of team Participation in an athletic activity for students with skills in that area Opportunities to learn and exhibit sportsmanship and citizenship Opportunities to be a role model Campus and community ambassadorship These multiple opportunities help students grow and mature, both physically and emotionally. Program Membership for 2016-2017 School Year: The cheer membership consists of the following people: 3 teams: Freshmen, Junior Varsity, and Varsity Junior Varsity members may be sophomore or junior girls/boys. Varsity members may be sophomore or junior girls/boys Cheerleader openings that occur after the official tryouts may be filled by the coaches and campus administration. Commitment: Members of the cheer program will follow the guidelines in this handbook. Cheer members will serve from the day of selection through the last day of school the following academic year. Cheerleaders represent PHHS at all times. Cheerleading is a year-round commitment that requires devotion of time and effort (see attendance guidelines in this handbook). It is an honor that requires commitment, hard work and dedication. PHHS cheer commitments should come before other obligations such as jobs, driver education, outside cheer teams, etc. Outside commitments will not be considered a reason to miss cheer events. Absences related to outside commitments will receive consequences according to discipline guidelines. Each member is required to be in the cheer class. Classes will consist of, but not be limited to, conditioning, preparation for events, tumbling, jumps, and stunting. Physical conditioning may include, but is not limited to, running, weight training, push-ups, crunches, etc. Coaches may require supplies for cheer class including, but not limited to, markers, poster board, streamers, tape, etc. With the success of our sports teams, additional supplies may be required.

Safety: PHHS Cheer Program Handbook Because of the increased athleticism of today s cheerleaders and the complexity of some stunts performed, there is a risk, as in any athletic endeavor, of serious injury. All participants must have a current physical form on file dated after May 1 of the current year prior to participation. A district trainer will evaluate any injuries that take place during practice, a game or performance. The outcome will be communicated to coaches via Rank One and student will follow recommended plan of recovery provided by trainer. All participants must be trained and qualified for proper landing and spotting techniques before they are allowed to stunt. All participants must go through proper stunt progressions. No tumbling or building of stunts is permitted unless a cheer coach is present. No horseplay, laughing or general socializing will be permitted during any stunt/practice session. Absolutely no jewelry will be worn during practices, games or events, including body piercings. Natural nails shall be kept short and square. Nail polish shall not be worn for performances, games, or competitions. Duties and Responsibilities: Leadership Cheerleaders represent their school and PHHS at all times. They must act as role models and leaders at school and in the community. Members will demonstrate good sportsmanship; promote school spirit and display genuine concern for others. Academics Any cheerleader who receives a grade below 70 at the end of the grading period may not participate in extracurricular activities for the allotted time set by the UIL Athletic Eligibility Schedule. Cheerleaders who are ineligible will be required to attend all practices and performances. Any cheerleader who becomes ineligible will not be allowed to perform or travel with the squad for the term of the ineligibility. Any cheerleader who has been ineligible for any two 9-weeks grading periods during the school year may be dismissed from the squad. A student enrolled in PHHS Cheerleading will earn up to 1.5 credits in physical education. All cheer members must be enrolled in the campus cheer class. 4 Attendance and Participation Attendance at all games and cheer events is mandatory. This includes but is not limited to practices, fundraising activities, competitions, and pep rallies. Planned absences to a game/event/practice/etc. should be requested in writing at least 48 hours in advance. Campus coaches will determine if it will be excused. Inappropriate notification will result in disciplinary action. Examples of excused absences include: Funeral or death in the family UIL or school-related performance or event

PHHS Cheer Program Handbook Students who are ill should notify the coach as soon as possible. After three (3) unexcused activities and/or practices, the cheerleader will be dismissed from the cheer squad for the remainder of the year. These absences include preparations for competitions. 5 Financial Cheer members and parents shall review and sign the 2016-2017 Financial Agreement Returning members may not need to purchase all included items. Other costs throughout the year may develop (team gifts, dinners, player gifts, spirit items, etc.) Varsity Spirit Fashion Online Payment Center will be used for all team-clothing payments. Any other payments not related to team clothing will be paid in cash directly to the PHHS business office. Cheer members must be current with their payment schedule. Not being current will result in missing cheer events or games. In the event that a cheer account is not current, removal from the team will occur. In that case, the cheer member will still be responsible for the amount due to the campus cheer program. Cheer members who owe a balance on their account or have not returned all school-owned items will not be eligible to tryout out for the following year until the amount is paid in full. Cheer members may be required to participate in group fundraising activities in which all money earned will be contributed to the general cheer activity fund for team purchases used by all members such as mats. If a member is declared ineligible, injured, being disciplined, is dismissed or resigns from the team, the member is still responsible for all fees. Refunds will not be issued. Refunds will not be provided for any items or services rendered. Physical Cheerleading is an athletic endeavor. Students must possess the following capabilities necessary for performing the essential functions of a cheerleader: o Clear diction, vocal strength, rhythm and coordination o Physical moves that may involve jumps, balance, agility and upper and lower body strength as well being in good physical condition to perform. o Stamina to endure these physical activities through the duration of the games and events o Ability to perform routines in both indoor and outdoor settings, in hot and cold weather Practices The cheer coaches, prior to the last day of school, will determine any mandatory summer practices and camp dates and communicate that information to cheerleaders and cheer parents. Required team practice time will not exceed 10 hours per week. Practice will be held during the cheer class period and at times after school and on weekends (Saturdays). Coaches may assign additional afternoon or morning practices.

PHHS Cheer Program Handbook 6 All practices are closed to the public. Parents may come to the last 15 minutes of practice in order to provide transportation for their cheerleader. No cell phones are to be used during practice. Participants must attend all practices in order to perform at an event (game, pep rally, competition, etc.) Members will be held accountable for an absence, and may be removed from any performance by the campus coach. Predetermined practice clothing shall be worn on assigned days. Failure to wear appropriate practice clothing will have disciplinary consequences such as additional running, push- ups, or removal from a particular performance and will impact member s daily grade (see cheerleading class syllabus). Cheerleaders are expected to arrive on time to practice and games. Any tardiness may have disciplinary consequences such as additional running, push- ups, or removal from a particular performance. Arriving late to game will result in sitting out for the first quarter of game. Arriving later than 30 minutes will result in sitting out for the entire game. Tardiness includes late arrivals to the start of the game and returning from half times/breaks. Freshmen & JV Responsibilities Members will cheer all home football, volleyball, and girls/boys basketball games. Per UIL, members will participate in one contest (game) per school week. The school week is defined as the week beginning at 12:01 a.m. on the first instructional day of a calendar week and ends at the close of instruction on the last instructional day of the calendar week. Members will participate in pep rallies through chants, cadences, and may perform when permitted. Varsity Responsibilities Members will cheer both home and away football games and home games for all other sports. Per UIL, members will participate in one contest (game) per school week. The school week is defined as the week beginning at 12:01 a.m. on the first instructional day of a calendar week and ends at the close of instruction on the last instructional day of the calendar week. Members will participate in pep rallies through chants, cadences, and may perform when permitted. Members will represent Pebble Hills High School at community events per request, i.e. feeder school assemblies, Butler games, etc. Games Upon conclusion of any game for which the designated team cheers, parents are to pick up the student from the event. In order for the student to be released, a parent must sign out in person with the cheer coach within 20 minutes of the conclusion of the game. If a team member chooses to stay after the game for which he/she cheered, that member must change out of uniform and written permission must be provided prior to the start of the game. If someone other than the parent is picking up the cheer member, written permission from the parent must be presented. Parents that approve for their child to drive themselves home after a game must sign the parent release giving permission for the cheer member to do so.

PHHS Cheer Program Handbook Captain and Co-Captain: Coaches may incorporate a Captain and Co-Captain for each team as they see fit. Captain and co-captain duties (for each team) may include, but are not limited to the following: 7 Captain responsibilities may include: Taking attendance at cheer functions Creating calendars Selecting uniforms for events/activities Communicating pep rally ideas (Varsity only) Assigning game responsibilities to team members Composing cheer, chant and game plans Demonstrating a positive and motivating attitude at all times Being dependable and cooperative Having good organizational skills Being on time to all events Being responsible for transporting the gift exchange at home games Reporting all problems, conflicts and concerns to coaches Keeping communication open and flowing with all team members Co-captain responsibilities may include: Support the captain at all times Be on time to all events Fill in as captain when or if the captain is absent Help captain plan and organize pep rallies Demonstrate a positive attitude at all times Be dependable and cooperative Follow campus captain guidelines Process of choosing captains/co-captains: Campus coaches and administration will set cheer captain selection dates. Candidates must declare the position for which they are applying (Captain/Co-Captain). Captain/Co-Captain candidates may be required to give a 3 minute speech to his/her team about leadership qualities, etc. that they have to offer the program. This may be followed by a group question and answer session that will be directed by the coaches. Any additional requirements will be made at the campus level. Coaches will make final determination of Captains/Co-captains. Communication Communication is vital for a successful cheer program. Coaches will communicate: Requirements for students and the squad Locations, dates, times of practices, games, and events through a monthly calendar

PHHS Cheer Program Handbook Squad requirements including special equipment, uniform, squad rules/regulations, travel arrangements, and off-season expectations Cheer coaches will use Remind app to communicate with cheerleaders 8 Parents should communicate: Concerns regarding a son/daughter directly to the coach at the appropriate time and place Issues appropriate for discussion: o Student plan for success o Student behavior o Student safety Issues not appropriate for discussion with a coach: o Squad selection of cheers, chants, stunts, or elements of a performance o Any situation that deals with other students/cheer members o Formation or line placement Communication between parent, school and coach: If at any time a cheer member or parent feels he/she needs to discuss a problem or complaint, please follow the appropriate channels: o Campus cheer coach (set up appointment) Do not confront coach before, during, or after any event. Only enter cheer class with permission from the campus principal or his/her designee. If meeting does not provide a satisfactory resolution, parents should then contact the following in this order: Campus Assistant Principal Campus Principal SISD Assistant Director or Director of Athletics Code of Conduct: A PHHS cheer member takes on the role of a respectful and disciplined athlete who should model appropriate behavior for her/his peers at all times-in school, after school, and in the community. This is a very visual position. Along with this position comes a great deal of responsibility; cheerleaders display a good work ethic, and a spirit of cooperation with parents, coaches, other cheerleaders, and other students. Each squad member will be held to these high standards in and out of school. Cheer coaches will determine discipline should infractions occur. This expectation begins the day the member becomes part of the PHHS cheer program. PHHS cheer members will adhere to the policies and standards written in the Socorro ISD Student Handbook & Code of Conduct. Participants in the PHHS Cheer Program will follow a Three Strike system. Strikes will be given based on a cheer member s behavioral infraction. The coaches will document each behavioral infraction and communicate the strikes with cheerleader and parent at the time of the infraction. Any cheer member who is removed from the cheer program during the school year will be moved from the cheer class to a physical education class in order to earn the P.E. credit for the semester. Any student who is removed from the program for grade or behavior strikes must submit a formal request to tryout for the cheer program for the

PHHS Cheer Program Handbook 9 following year. Appeals will be granted on a case- by-case basis determined by a PHHS cheer coach and administrator. The following levels outline discipline infractions and possible consequences. All discipline is designed to be corrective in nature. Level I: (these infractions do not incur strikes) Immediate reminders: The cheer coach will determine the reminder and consequence at the time of the infraction. Consequences for Level I behaviors may result in reminders, physical conditioning, or suspension for part of a game/event. The list below includes examples of some behaviors which would require immediate reminders: Tardiness to practice or class Incorrect practice clothes/equipment (including hair bows, if applicable) o Cheer member will not cheer/perform at the event Incorrect game uniform (including hair bows) Wearing jewelry at inappropriate times Wearing nail polish or having nails beyond the natural length o Cheer member will not cheer/perform at the event Having hair dyed any color that is not considered natural looking o Cheer member will not cheer/perform at the event and uniform will not be worn Chewing gum, eating candy, or snacking during a game, practice, or an event without permission Being disruptive, horsing around, or talking excessively at inappropriate times Failure to bring designated materials or signed paperwork when required (including supplies for cheer class) Failure to help paint, hang, or remove signs when assigned Level II: (These infractions incur strikes) The cheer coach will determine if a strike is warranted by the cheerleader s behavior. Strikes may result in the same consequences as a level I infraction, along with the strike itself. Any of the following may result in a strike: Disrespect/insubordination toward cheer coach Disrespect/insubordination toward a teacher or administrator Disrespect/inappropriate language toward other team member Unexcused absence to a game/practice/event Leaving a practice/game/event without permission Unsportsmanlike conduct at a game or event Talking or texting on cell phone during game/practice event Academic dishonesty Assignment to SAC Receiving a discipline referral Repeatedly (three or more times) being tardy to a practice/game/event Three or more reminders for Level I infractions Level III: (These infractions result in removal from the team) Suspension from school Receiving three strikes Failing any two UIL eligibility periods in any subjects Alcohol Use

PHHS Cheer Program Handbook 10 Drug Use Smoking Fighting Destruction or vandalism of school property Stealing Violations of the Student Code of Conduct will also be handled by campus administration in conjunction with the PHHS cheer discipline process. Lettering: In order for a member of the Varsity cheer team to qualify to receive a letter jacket, he/she must: Two years of PHHS cheerleading, one being on the varsity team (seniors can qualify for a letterman jacket by participating only their senior year) Remain academically eligible Remain in good standing Perform in all required events o An unexcused absence for any event/game/performance excludes cheerleaders from earning a jacket. o If a member is removed from the cheer program or resigns his/her position, he/she will not be eligible to earn a jacket. If at any time a cheerleader has received three strikes, he/she will not be eligible for lettering status and/or the cheer banquet at the end of the year. General criteria for lettering and receiving a jacket for cheerleading athletes will be cheering in a boy and girl sport for the fall semester and a boy and girl sport in the spring semester for two years (one year which must be as a varsity cheerleader). Competition: All PHHS cheerleaders will have the opportunity to tryout for their high school s competitive team. A cheerleader must be a member of the school s regular cheer team in order to be considered eligible to tryout for the competitive team. Competitive squads will adhere to PHHS Cheer guidelines. There will be a separate tryout/application for members of the competition cheer squad. The Competition Cheer Squad is optional and not a requirement of the school s cheerleading program. Competition is at the discretion of the coach with approval of administration and the SISD athletic office. Cheerleaders must meet UIL academic requirements, community service requirements, financial cost and routine requirements in order to compete on competition squads. All costs/fees of competition are in addition to school cheerleading fees. If cheerleaders choose to compete, they will be required to pay all fees regarding competition. If the cheerleader is academically ineligible, has been subject to disciplinary action, quits the team or chooses to discontinue is still required to pay all competition fees. Cheerleaders will not be able to perform until all fees are paid.

Cheerleading Class Syllabus 2016-2017 PHHS Cheer Program Handbook 11 Course Description Cheerleading class will take place 8 th period from 3:05 3:55 p.m. Students will prepare for cheerleading activities. They will learn and practice cheers, stunts, jumps, cadences, and dances. Daily exercise will include any of the following activities: running, sit-ups, pushups, stretching, dancing, tumbling, weight lifting, and stunting. Procedures All students will be given five minutes at the beginning of class to dress out. Attendance will be taken 5 minutes after the tardy bell. Time will not be allotted to dress back. Daily Schedule 1. Captains will take attendance and check for required materials. 2. Roll out mats if needed. 3. Warm-up activity (stretching, running, lunges, jumps, etc.). 4. New materials or practice (stunting, cheers, chants, and tumbling). Supplies Students will be required on a daily basis to bring: Cheer notebook and pencil Poms Hair Ties Water bottle Positive attitude Daily Practice Attire Cheerleaders will be given a schedule of which camp practice wear will be worn which days as the practice uniform. Any camp practice wear that is lost or stolen must be replaced at the expense of the cheerleader. Free dress is not allowed. In addition to camp practice wear, the following will be considered part of the daily practice uniform: - Hair pulled up fully into a ponytail - Cheer shoes and socks - Sports bra - Absolutely no jewelry will be worn during practices including body piercings - Nails shall be kept short and square Inability to follow the above practice requirements will result in the following grading consequences: 1 Missing or Incorrect Practice Item (top/bottom/bra) 10 point deduction for the day 2+ Missing or Incorrect Practice Item (top/bottom/bra) 20 point deduction for the day Incorrect Footwear 20 point deduction for the day Incorrect Hair/Nails/Jewelry 10 point deduction for the day

PHHS Cheer Program Handbook 12 Daily Participation Students are required to stay through the duration of an activity/performance. If the student is unable to dress out, then she will be responsible for writing a summary of the day s material. All summaries must be written in complete sentences and are due at the end of the class period. Only a note from the student s parent or doctor will excuse the student from any exercises. Proper dress and full participation are keys to passing this class. Grading Academic Grades will be based on a point system that translates into the following percentages: 1. Daily Grades 50% 2. Tests & Projects = 30% 3. Final Exam = 20% A = 100-90%; B = 89-80%; C = 79-70%; D = 69-60%; F = 59 50 Daily Grades Daily grades will consist of the student s ability to perform the presented task. Class days will work on a rotation schedule throughout all cheer teams. Schedule adjustments will be made at the discretion of the coaches and cheer needs. Sample Weekly Rotation Schedule Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Freshmen Stunts Weight Room Performance Practice Jumps/Tumbling Conditioning JV Conditioning Performance Practice Jumps/Tumbling Weight Room Stunts Varsity Jumps/Tumbling Weight Room Stunts Conditioning Performance Practice Tests/Project Grades Students will be tested on knowledge of chant/cheer words, motions, formations, voice, jumps, dances and stunting prior to specific performances. Auditions will occur as a group or individually. Students will be tested on their technique (example: sharpness of motions, pointed toes in jumps, etc.) All students will be given critique on their Skills Tests. Final Exam The comprehensive final exam will test mastery in a skill set. This will be measured against the student s ability from the beginning of the year until test day. Homework Material learned in class shall be practiced at home to prepare for performances.

PHHS Cheer Program Handbook 13 2016 2017 Financial Agreement Each squad member is expected to purchase personal items that will stay in the possession of the squad member after the completion of the year. This document is intended to inform the participant and parents/guardians, of the estimated cost. Stunt Clinic Payment Due to Business Office Friday, August 5, 2016 3-Day Clinic $80.00 Total $80.00 Phase 3: Accessories 9th Payment Due on Varsity Payment Center on or before August 1, 2016 Phase 1: Campwear All Squads Payment Due on Varsity Payment Center on or before May 31, 2016 Coral Practice Tank $15.16 Teal Practice Tank $14.36 Black Practice Tank $15.16 Black Cotton Practice Shorts $8.76 White Cheer Shoes $87.00 Tumbling Black Cheer Bag $32.95 Black Spandex Practice Shorts* $21.95 Payment Made Directly to Olympian Teal/White Cheer $14.00 Multi-Color Practice Shorts $19.16 Each squad member is highly Bag Embroidery recommended to attend tumbling Teal Practice Shorts $19.16 Camp Wear Top $40.95 classes once a week with the entire Teal Leggings* $45.95 Camp Wear $16.75 squad. Tumbling is an important skill that Embroidery Grey Practice Tank* $26.95 is essential to a successful cheer Addtl. Camp Wear TBD Grey Practice Tank Embroidery PHHS * $16.75 Tax TBD program. Olympian has been chosen as Multi-Color Sports Bra $19.16 the PHHS cheer practice gym. Total TBD Approximate cost: $35-45 per month. Tax NEW $18.36 Total NEW $240.88 Tax RETURNING $9.15 Total RETURNING $120.07 *Indicates item needed for purchase only by new PHHS cheer members. Phase 2: Uniform 9 th Payment Due on Varsity Payment Center on or before June 30, 2016 Phase 2: Uniform JV Payment Due on Varsity Payment Center on or before June 30, 2016 Phase 2: Uniform Varsity Payment Due on Varsity Payment Center on or before June 30, 2016 Orange Cheer Uniform Shell $102.95 Teal Cheer Uniform Shell $107.95 Teal/White/Grey Cheer Uniform $81.95 Shell Cheer Uniform Shell Embroidery $30.50 Cheer Uniform Shell Embroidery $58.50 Cheer Uniform Shell Embroidery $55.00 PHHS Spartans PHHS Orange Cheer Uniform Skirt $12.00 Teal Cheer Uniform Skirt $12.00 Cheer Uniform Shell Embroidery $19.95 Spartans Orange Cheer Uniform $49.95 Teal Cheer Uniform Bodyliner $59.95 White/Grey Cheer Uniform Skirt $69.95 Bodyliner Teal Sequin Bow $13.95 Teal Sequin Bow $13.95 Teal/White/Grey Cheer Uniform $65.95 Bodyliner Orange Bow with Rhinestones $24.95 Tax $17.27 Tax $20.82 Tax $26.21 Total $226.62 Total $273.17 Total $343.96 Phase 3: Accessories JV Payment Due on Varsity Payment Center on or before August 1, 2016 Male Cheer Member Payment Due on Varsity Payment Center on or before May 31, 2016 Uniform Uniform $226.85 Phase 3: Accessories Varsity Payment Due on Varsity Payment Center on or before August 1, 2016 Teal Bloomers $20.95 Teal Bloomers $20.95 Teal Bloomers (1 Rtng./2 New) $21.95/$41.90 White Cheer Shoes $87.00 White Cheer Shoes $87.00 White Cheer Shoes $87.00 Black Cheer Bag $32.95 Black Cheer Bag* $32.95 Black Cheer Bag* $32.95 Teal/White Cheer Bag $12.00 Teal/White Cheer Bag $14.00 Teal/White Cheer Bag $14.00 Embroidery Embroidery* Embroidery* Teal Pom $20.75 Orange Pom $20.75 Tax $16.04 Tax NEW $12.78 Tax NEW $14.51 Total $210.44 Total NEW $167.68 Total NEW $190.36 Tax RETURNING $8.91 Tax RETURNING $8.90 Total RETURNING $116.86 Total RETURNING $116.85 2016-2017 Financial Responsibility Freshmen Total JV Total Varsity Total New Member $757.94 $761.73 $855.20 Returning Member n/a $567.42 $660.88 Parent Signature Student Signature Date:

Tryout Timeline: Tryout Packet Available Mandatory Parent Meeting Session 1 PHHS Cheer Program Handbook 14 Pebble Hills High School 2016-2017 Cheerleading Tryout Information Monday, May 2-6, 2016 Packet may also be picked up at May 6 Parent Meeting Friday, May 6, 2016 5:30 p.m. in PHHS Library Monday, May 16, 2016 4:10 p.m. in PHHS Dance Room *Complete tryout packet may be turned in prior to May 16 th - Available at PHHS Front Office, Dance Room, or D201 as well as Puentes Middle School and Sun Ridge Middle School front offices. - Receive and Review PHHS Cheer Handbook - Q & A Submission of ALL Tryout Paperwork: 1. Completed Application 2. Signed Release Form 3. Signed Cheerleading Agreement/Contract-Presented at Friday, May 6 Parent Meeting 4. Physical (dated after May 1, 2016) 5 Teacher Evaluation form for ALL currently enrolled courses. Please provide your teachers with an envelope as these are to be sealed. 6. Copy of unofficial transcript for the 3 rd 9 weeks. This can be obtained from your campus counselor. ALL DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN TRYOUT, NO EXCEPTIONS. Session 2 Tuesday, May 17, 2016 Learn Cheer, Dance, Material required for Tryout Session 3 Wednesday, May 18, 2016 Cheer/Chant/Dance/Jump Review, Tumbling Practice Session 4 Thursday, May 19, 2016 Final Evaluation Results Posted Thursday, May 19, 2016 Tryout results will be posted by candidate number. All tryout sessions will begin promptly at 4:10 p.m. in the PHHS small gym Uniform Fitting Friday, May 20, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. in PHHS Dance Room - Please wear appropriate undergarments, including a sports bra, spandex shorts, and athletic socks - Receive instructions on setting up Varsity Spirit Fashions Payment Center Account - Summer Tumbling/Weight Room Schedule - Signed Statement of Integrity Due - Signed Athletic Handbook Acknowledgement Form - Set up Remind Accounts Tryout Information: General Information: Cheer tryouts will be held in the second semester of the school year. Judges are experienced and professional. No video taping of any portion of the clinics or evaluation by parents or candidates is permitted. Out-going seniors for each campus may be used to teach the tryout material. The senior members may help the entire week of tryouts. Before tryouts: All candidates and parents must attend the mandatory parent/candidate meeting. Candidates and parents are responsible for completing, signing, and returning all forms required. These forms must be completed and turned in by the first day of the

PHHS Cheer Program Handbook 15 tryout process. Parents need to read all information carefully and sign forms indicating their understanding of the expectations set forth by cheer program. All candidates must be in good discipline standing at their respective school and be cleared from all financial holds. A physical dated after May 1, 2016 must be turned in on May 16, 2016. Any student who does not have a physical on file with the trainer on the first day of the tryout process will not be permitted to participate in tryouts. Candidates must have teacher recommendations (see appendix) completed and sealed in an envelope for each of their current teachers. Make copies as necessary. During tryouts: All candidates should report to the designated tryout site on time each day of the tryout process. Clothing for clinic sessions: shorts, t-shirt/tank top, cheer shoes, hair in ponytail, no jewelry, and athletic footwear. Clothing for formal tryout: black or white shirt, black shorts, hair in ponytail with bow, no jewelry, and athletic footwear. PHHS tryouts and clinics are closed to the public. Parents are asked to drop off their candidate and leave the tryout facility. There will be no areas for parents to wait. Scoring: Cheer tryout participants will be evaluated on skills using a point system (see SISD Cheerleader Tryout Score Sheet). Each skill is assigned a point value. The maximum point value assigned is considered excellent and the minimum point value assigned is considered below expectations. Tumbling begins at the lowest skill level and progressively become more difficult (see PHHS Jump/Tumbling Score Sheet). Points for performing each tumbling element/sequence earns cumulative points. The more difficult the skill, the higher the point value earned. In skills that progressively become more difficult, participants will be asked to perform each skill leading up to the most difficult skill they are capable of doing and will be scored accordingly. Points will be used to compare and rank candidates against one another, but again, coaches will make the final determination on who makes each team/squad. Final member selection will be made based on judge s scores, teacher evaluations, and grades. After tryouts: After tryouts coaches will rank candidates based on the points they earned and will use this to guide the decision for placement on each team. The results of the tryouts will be posted at a location determined by the campus coaches and administration and communicated to all participants. Parents may inquire about their student s tryout results by making an appointment with the cheer coach. Concerns about other students tryout results, including scores, will not be discussed. The campus is responsible for keeping all documentation regarding the tryout process for one year. All decisions regarding teams are made by the campus coaches and administration and are final.

PHHS Cheer Program Handbook 16 SISD CHEERLEADER TRYOUT SCORE SHEET 2016-2017 PARTICIPANT #: FINAL SCORE: FINAL RANK: The purpose of completing this form is to rate the contestant s abilities and techniques as a cheerleader. Each of the evaluation criterion is to be rated as a whole. The sub-points are to be considered within the individual criterion. CRITERION Showmanship & Spirit Jumps Cheer Dance SUB-POINTS Smile, Eye Contact, and Enthusiasm; Entrance and Exit; Confidence, and Crowd Appeal Height, Form, and Technique; Three Consecutive Jumps and Landing Knowledge of Cheer, Voice Projection, Sharp Motions, Timing, and Execution Knowledge of Dance, Rhythm, Timing, Technique, and Execution VALUE SCORE 0-10 USE RUBRIC 0-10 0-10 COMMENTS POOR FAIR GOOD EXCELLENT WOW 0-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10 POOR FAIR GOOD EXCELLENT WOW 0-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10 POOR FAIR GOOD EXCELLENT WOW 0-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10 TOTAL POINTS EARNED Tumbling Technique, Form, and Landing USE RUBRIC Overall Impression Grooming, Neatness, Posture, and Appropriate Clothing 0-10 POOR FAIR GOOD EXCELLENT WOW 0-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10 ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: JUDGE S SIGNATURE:

PHHS Cheer Program Handbook 17 PARTICIPANT # PHHS TUMBLING/JUMPS SCORE SHEET POINT VALUE 0 No jump JUMPS: HEIGHT, FORM, TECHNIQUE, LANDING JUMP RUBRIC CRITERIA 1 Below level, bent legs, flexed toes, feet apart on landing, timing off 2 Level jumps, average jump technique, flexed toes, feet apart on landing, poor timing 3 Level jumps, average jump technique, pointed toes, landing with feet together, good timing 4 Above level jumps, good jump technique, pointed toes, landing with feet together 5 Hyper-extended jumps, strong jump technique, pointed toes, landing with feet together, all advanced jumps (Toe-touch, Pike, Front Hurdler, Side Hurdler) connected by a whip approach 1) THREE CONSECUTIVE JUMPS 0-5 PTS 2) DOUBLE TOE TOUCH 0-5 PTS 3) TOE TOUCH FLIP FLOP 0-5 PTS OR TOE TOUCH BACK TUCK 0-5 PTS 4) DOUBLE TOE FLIP FLOP 0-5 PTS OR DOUBLE TOE BACK TUCK 0-5 PTS TOTAL JUMP POINTS AWARDED POINT VALUE 0 No Tumbling TUMBLING: TECHNIQUE, FORM, AND LANDING TUMBLING RUBRIC CRITERIA 1 Below level technique, bent legs, flexed toes, poor landing, no connections 2 At Level, average technique, flexed toes, poor landing, no connections 3 At level, average technique, pointed toes, good landing, connected tumbling with pauses 4 Above level, good technique, pointed toes, good landing, connected tumbling without pauses 5 Strong technique, pointed toes, excellent landing, connected power tumbling without pauses STANDING TUMBLING 5) FRONT WALK OVER 0-5 PTS 6) FLIP FLOP 0-5 PTS 7) FLIP FLOP, FLIP FLOP 0-5 PTS 8) FLIP FLOP, FLIP FLOP, BACK TUCK 0-5 PTS 9) STANDING BACK TUCK 0-5 PTS RUNNING TUMBLING 10) ROUND OFF FLIP FLOP 0-5 PTS OR ROUND OFF FLIP FLOP, BACK TUCK 0-5 PTS 11) ADVANCED PASS 0-5 PTS TOTAL TUMBLING POINTS AWARDED

PHHS Cheerleading Tryout Application PHHS Cheer Program Handbook 18 Tryout Application: Candidate Name ID 2016-2017 School Year Classification FR SO JR School Presently Attending Birthday Parent(s) Name(s) Address, City, Zip Home Phone Work Phone Parent Cell Student Cell Parent Email Student Email Medical Information: Doctor Phone # Dentist Phone # Insurance Company Policy number Recommended Hospital in the event of emergency 1. Please list any medications and/or food allergies 2. Please list any medications you are currently taking 3. Please list any injuries you are currently being treated - If you have ever been removed or resigned from a cheerleading squad, please explain why: Explain why would you like to be a Pebble Hills High School Cheerleader: Squad Choice Selection for the 2016-2017 School Year: Please initial all that are applicable. If you would like to tryout for both JV and Varsity, please indicate that by initialing both JV and Varsity cheer. Those that select both JV and Varsity, and do not make Varsity, scores will be carried over to the JV tryout. Some or all candidates may be asked to repeat trout material for all three teams. Parent/Student Initials Freshmen Cheer (Grade 9) Junior Varsity Cheer (Grades 10-11) Varsity Cheer (Grades 10-11)

Release Form PHHS Cheer Program Handbook 19 Applicant Release: I, (applicant name), have read Pebble Hills High School Cheer Program Handbook that governs the Pebble Hills High School Cheerleading Squad. As a representative of my school, I understand and agree to abide by the rules and expectations if selected as a cheerleader for the 2016-2017 school year. Signature of applicant: Date Parental Release: I, the undersigned, have read and fully understand the rules and regulations which will govern my child if chosen to represent Pebble Hills High School as a cheerleader. I further understand that this is an extracurricular activity and that attendance at all practices, games, tumbling, competitions, special functions and camp is a requirement of the elected cheerleader. I hereby give consent to my child, to tryout for cheerleading at Pebble Hills High School and recognize his/her responsibilities and requirement as a leader of their school. I understand that, if chosen, I will be required to pay for the uniform package for my child. I also understand that my child s uniform package will not be ordered unless payment is received by the deadline or my child will be dismissed from the squad. Further, I understand that the school and coach/sponsor will not be held liable for any accident or injury that may occur. We give our permission for our child to receive medical attention in the event that we cannot be present or reached for any reason. Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian Date

PHHS Cheer Program Handbook 20 PHHS Cheerleader Agreement/Contract I have read the 2016-2017 Socorro ISD Cheerleading Constitution and Pebble Hills High School Cheer Program Handbook and fully understand the requirements and expectations set forth. As a member of the PHHS Cheer Program, I agree to abide by these rules and I am aware of the consequences, should I not meet the requirements listed. I further understand that cheerleading is an extracurricular activity and that attendance at all practices, games, competitions, special functions and camps are a requirement of a squad member. Student Name: Squad: 9 th JV Varsity Student Signature: Date: I have read the 2016-2017 Socorro ISD Cheerleading Constitution and Pebble Hills High School Cheer Program Handbook and fully understand the personal and financial commitment I am responsible for. I agree to pay according to the payment plan provided. I understand that my child s uniform items will not be ordered unless payment is received by the deadline or my child will be dismissed from the squad. Further, I understand that the school and coach will not be held liable for any accident or injury that may occur. We give our permission for our child to receive medical attention in the event that we cannot be present or reached for any reason. Parent Name: Parent Signature: Date:

PHHS Cheer Program Handbook 21 Pebble Hills Cheer Tryouts 2016-2017 Teacher Evaluation Due May 16, 2016, no exceptions Name of Teacher Period Subject Please rate the Cheer Candidate: 0 being the lowest and 5 being the highest Dependability Leadership 0-5 0-5 Grades 0-5 Attitude 0-5 Respectful 0-5 Teachers: Being a PHHS Cheerleader means representing not only a team, but a school through spirit, motivation, and a positive attitude. Please be as honest as possible as you are the expert on the student s overall character. Please check one: o I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this student for the 2016-2017 PHHS Cheer Program. o I RECOMMEND this student for the 2016-2017 PHHS Cheer Program. o I RECOMMEND WITH RESERVATIONS this student for the 2016-2017 PHHS Cheer Program. o I DO NOT RECOMMEND this student for the 2016-2017 PHHS Cheer Program. Current Grade Teacher Comments: Teacher Signature Please send evaluation back in envelope with candidate s name and seal with teacher s signature on flap. *Teachers may hand SEALED envelope to candidate.