RHS CHEERLEADER APPLICATIONS

RHS CHEERLEADER APPLICATIONS 2016-2017 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 11, 2016 TO COURTNEY COX, ROOM 2113. YOU CAN BRING THEM TO ROOM 2113 OR PLACE THEM IN AN ENVELOPE CARE OF COURTNEY COX AND DELIVER IT TO THE RHS BUSINESS OFFICE. MRS. WEST WILL PLACE IT IN THE PROPER MAILBOX. TURNING YOUR APPLICATION IN BEFORE OR AT THE PARENT MEETING ON APRIL 4, 2016 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 4:30PM ON APRIL 11, 2016. 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

Dear Parents and potential RHS Cheerleaders, Welcome to the RHS Cheer Program! We hope that you, as parents of a prospective cheerleader, are aware of the time and energy it takes to be an effective student leader responsible for guiding student conduct at extracurricular activities and during the school day both on and off campus. Please look over the Cheerleading Constitution for all GISD high school cheerleaders which is posted online at www.garlandisd.net/cheerleader. All Rowlett High School Cheerleaders will be expected to abide by these standards and guidelines. Cheerleaders who fail to adhere to the standards and guidelines will be penalized as being an RHS Cheerleader is a privilege and not a right. RHS Cheerleaders will have additional duties, which they will be required to perform throughout the school year. These duties will include (but are not limited to): planning and working as instructors for cheer clinics, cheerleading camp, parades (Labor Day, Rowlett Christmas, MLK Parade, etc.), preparation for homecoming festivities, for games indicated in the cheerleading constitution, attendance at athletic play-off games, and participation in various school and community service projects. A great amount of time and energy will also be asked of the parents/guardians in providing transportation to some of the activities and in other miscellaneous functions during the year. The estimated cost of cheerleading for one year is outlined in the packet. The greater part of these expenses is incurred during the first two to three weeks after tryouts. Every effort has been made to keep these costs to a minimum. The stated costs include fees for camp instruction/week, camp wear, and season wear; please keep in mind, the RHS Spirit Booster Club will also have some costs for the year. On the following page there is a tentative list of cheerleading events. It is very important that all newly selected cheerleaders attend the practices and functions which are listed. The absence of any member affects the productivity of the entire squad and program. Consequences for missing these activities are detailed in the GISD Cheerleading Constitution. In order for cheerleaders to be able to give 100% to his/her activities, it is important to make a choice between Varsity cheerleading and Fall/Winter sports. This is in the best interest of the organization as well as the student who needs to fulfill the responsibilities he/she has chosen. JV and Freshmen cheerleaders can play another JV or Freshmen school sport provided that there are minimal conflicts. The cheerleader must work out the conflicts with both coaches/sponsors involved. Cheerleaders are also encouraged to participate in programs and clubs in the school, provided that there are minimal conflicts and a 50/50 split is maintained keeping it fair for both clubs and programs in the school. Within our cheerleader program, we strive for excellence and a good representation of character. While a member of the RHS cheer program, certain standards and expectations of character are encouraged and promoted. We want to promote community pride, lead with true sportsmanship, and high spirit. Integrity of character is what cheerleaders are made of and we are a very different program than middle school or competitive cheer programs. Character is a core quality of a cheerleader and we focus on the foundations of building great leaders. Respect, honesty, self-control, kindness, dependability, and perseverance are a few traits we will encourage our cheerleaders to uphold and maintain while a member of the RHS cheer program. The RHS Cheerleaders will have a code of conduct that all are expected to follow and uphold. Parents are encouraged to stay involved; actually, parents are the second most driving force in the popularity of cheerleading and overall program ventures. We hope that you will discuss the expectations and obligations of being a RHS cheerleader with your son/daughter, and agree that Rowlett Cheerleading is a worthwhile organization. Cheerleading gives them countless opportunities to foster leadership skills that will prove beneficial later in life. With your support, we can work together to make this year at RHS a successful and memorable one. We look forward to meeting each of you during the coming year. If at any time you have questions, please do not hesitate to email one of us. Courtney Cox Varsity Carol Mays JV Tracy Merriman Freshmen CLCox@garlandisd.net CDMays@garlandisd.net TAMerrim@garlandisd.net 2

RHS CHEERLEADER EVENT SCHEDULE March 1 April 4 April 11 April 14 April 16 April 16 April 25 April 25 Applications for cheerleader tryouts will be available in each school office and online. Mandatory Parent/Guardian and candidate meeting (If you cannot attend, you must contact Courtney Cox before this meeting.) RHS Cafeteria 6:00pm All Candidates and at least one parent/guardian must attend. All forms must be turned in before the clinic starts. Tryout clinic 4:15pm 8:00pm RHS Gyms (BRING A SACK DINNER) MANDATORY Mock tryouts 3:00pm 5:30pm RHS Gym Varsity & JV 3:00 4:30pm, Freshmen 4:00pm 5:30pm Judges Panel tryouts @ GHS Gyms 5:00pm-7:00pm We will have a warm-up period from 5:00pm-5:30pm Varsity, JV, and Freshmen will tryout at the same time, in three different gyms. Be there at 5:00pm. Announcement of cheerleader squads for 2016-2017 Posted Online Fitting with Varsity Spirit Fashion Varsity 2:40pm, JV 3:10pm, Freshmen 4:15pm in cheerleading locker room. The Varsity Rep. will give you the total and payment for this company will be due at this time. Mandatory Parent/Guardian and Cheerleader Meeting in RHS Library, 6:00 PM $339 covers camp payment. (YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW INSURANCE INFORMATION) 3

April TBD SRDs Spring Show Performance (varsity only) May 2 Uniform Distribution, Varsity & JV 2:45; Freshmen 4:15 Remaining Camp Payment must be paid in Full! May 4 Pictures at Southern Images; ALL TEAMS Varsity 3:30pm, JV 4:00pm, Freshmen 4:30pm May 10 & 12 Practice RHS Gym Varsity/JV 2:45pm-4:15pm, Freshmen 4:15pm-5:30pm May 17 & 19 Practice RHS Gym Varsity/JV 2:45pm-4:15pm, Freshmen 4:15pm-5:30pm May TBD Special Olympics TBD (Varsity Team Only) May TBD Spring Game ALL TEAMS ATTEND June 7 Practice RHS All Squads 9:00am-10:30am June 8-11 NCA Leadership Cheer Camp TWU; ALL TEAMS July 22 Practice at RHS: JV and Varsity only to prepare for RYAA Camp July 25 28 RYAA Camp @ 8:30 am 2:30pm at RHS Gym: ALL TEAMS July 28 RYAA Showoff, 6:30 pm at RHS Gym: ALL TEAMS Aug. 1-4 RHS Cheer- All Squads Summer Practice 8:00am-12:00pm (SIGNS DUE this week All Squads) Aug. 8-10 RHS Cheer- All Squads Summer Practice 8:00am 12:00pm Aug. 10 All Squads- Flight School @ RHS 4

Aug. 22 Sept. 5 Oct. TBD Nov. TBD Dec. TBD First day of school Labor Day Parade Relay For Life Community Pep Rally Football Banquet **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 AT LEAST ONE AFTER SCHOOL PRACTICE A WEEK DURING THE YEAR. PRACTICES WILL BE TUESDAYS FROM 2:45pm-4:00pm, THIS IS OUR TIME IN THE GYM AND 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. In order for Cheerleaders to be able to give 100% to his/her activities, it is imperative to make a choice between cheerleading and other sports. This is in the best interest of the organization as well as the student to fulfill the responsibilities he/she has chosen. ALL CHEERLEADERS MUST COMPLETE THEIR COMMITMENT TO CHEERLEADING BEFORE BEING RELEASED TO THE EXTRA CURICULIARS THAT THEY WILL PARTICIPATE IN IF THEY HAVE MADE THE TEAM. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS CANNOT BE A VARSITY CHEERLEADER AND PLAY VARSITY VOLLEYBALL, VARSITY BASKETBALL, OR VARSITY SOCCER. JV AND FRESHMEN CHEERLEADERS CAN PLAY ANOTHER JV OR FRESHMEN SPORT PROVIDED THAT THERE ARE MINIMAL CONFLICTS. 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. 5

CLINIC INFORMATION WHAT: WHEN: WHERE: CLINIC TRYOUT MATERIAL WILL BE TAUGHT MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2016 (clinic) RHS GYMS TIME: 4:00pm-8:00pm (we will begin learning the tryout material PROMPTLY at 4:30) (Warm up and Registration 4:00-4:30) COST: BRING: $10.00 (CASH ONLY) 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, it 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. 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 MS. COX (ROOM 2113) BY APRIL 13, 2016 FOR A TRYOUT NUMBER. IF YOU DO NOT COME BY, IT WILL BE ASSUMED THAT YOU ARE NOT TRYING OUT. 7

MOCK TRYOUTS WHAT: WHO: MOCK TRYOUTS ALL CANDIDATES WHEN: THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2016 WHERE: TIME: RHS GYMS VARSITY AND JV CANDIDATES: 3:00pm- 4:30pm FRESHMEN CANDIDATES: 4:00pm-5:45pm (please arrive as soon as possible so we can begin promptly at 4:10) ATTIRE: VARSITY - WHITE POLO STYLE SHIRT (no visible logo), MAROON 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), NAVY 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), MAROON 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. THESE MOCK TRYOUTS ARE CLOSED. PARENTS AND FRIENDS MAY WAIT FOR THEIR CANDIDATE OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING. 8

PANEL TRYOUTS WHAT: WHO: WHEN: WHERE: JUDGES PANEL TRYOUTS ALL CANDIDATES SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 2016 FROM 5:00pm-7:00pm YOU WILL WARM UP FROM 5:00pm-5:30pm GARLAND H.S. GYMS ATTIRE: VARSITY - WHITE POLO STYLE SHIRT (no visible logo), MAROON 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), NAVY 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), MAROON 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. If you would like a copy of your individual scores mailed to you, please bring a self-addressed stamped envelope to the parent meeting on April 4, 2016, the clinic on April 11, 2016, or to the mock tryout on April 14, 2016. No envelopes will be accepted at tryouts on April 16 th, they must be turned in BEFORE tryouts! 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 2016-2017 ROWLETT HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING SQUADS. 12

JUDGING CRITERIA ENTRANCE PRESENCE/POISE TUMBLING DURING RUN IN SPIRIT/ENTHUSIASM (20 POINTS) 10 PTS JUMPS CHEER (25 POINTS) TOE TOUCH 10 PTS RIGHT HERDLER LEFT HERDLER CHOICE JUMP (Candidates will perform their choice jump) (20 POINTS) MOTION TECHNIQUE 10 PTS VOICE/PROJECTION INCORPORATION (JUMPS/STANDING TUMBLING) CHANT MOTION TECHNIQUE TIMING PROJECTION (20 POINTS) 10 PTS DANCE MOTION TECHNIQUE TIMING (15 POINTS) 10 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 LEADERSHIP CAMP $339.00 paid in full by 4/25/16 VARSITY SPIRIT FASHION WEAR FITTINGS WILL BE 4/25/16 AND PAYMENT IS EXPECTED AT THAT TIME. CAMP WEAR GAME DAY SHIRT $55.00 SHOES $80.00 BREIFS $20.00** WARM-UP $175.00-200.00** HAIR BOWS $6.00-30.00** BACKPACK $55.00** SWEATSHIRT $110.00** $150.00 *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.* Every effort is made to keep costs at a minimum and we will do some fundraisers to help with some of the costs. BOOSTER ACTIVITIES, GIFTS $300.00-$800.00 THESE DUE DATES AND PRICES ARE APPROXIMATE. A DETAILED LIST OF COSTS AND DUE DATES WILL BE DISCUSSED AT THE PARENT MEETINGS ON APRIL 4, 2016 AND AGAIN ON APRIL 25, 2016. 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 6:00pm on April 4 th to Ms. Cox at Rowlett High School. No applications will be accepted after 4:30pm April 11 th! If the application is not turned in by April 11 th at 4:30 pm with the appropriate signatures, you cannot tryout!!! 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 constitution 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 may not attend the tryout clinic. *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) Self-addressed stamped envelope Signed Uniform Policy, Acknowledgment of Voluntarily Quitting/Removal of team from a GISD Campus, Sign Policy, and Constitution Acknowledgment Form Student must have selected Rowlett 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. Don t Forget: Parent and Candidate Meeting on April 4 th RHS Cafeteria 6:00 pm. If you can not attend, please contact Ms. Cox before the meeting! If you do not have your forms turned in on time, you will not be able to tryout. No exceptions. Turn them in early so you won t forget! (This 15

checklist is for your records to help keep track of all the necessary and required items for tryouts.) 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 CONSTITUTION 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

ROWLETT 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 Rowlett High School, your choice of school must be for Rowlett 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 and RHS Cheerleader Code of Conduct. 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 Rowlett High School for Courtney Cox, Carol Mays or Tracy Merriman and your call will be returned. (972-463-1712) or email, CLCox@garlandisd.net or CDMays@garlandisd.net or TAMerrim@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 11, 2016 to Courtney Cox, room 2113 (you may drop these off in the front office and Mrs. West will place it in the proper mailbox.) A mandatory parent and candidate meeting is scheduled for April 4, 2016 at 6:00pm in the cafeteria, 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 11, 2016 at 4:30pm 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 RHS. We understand and will abide by all the rules introduced and enforced throughout the year. We have confirmed that RHS is the cheerleader s choice of school and they have been accepted to attend for the 2016-2017 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 Rowlett 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 coaches 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 Constitution. 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 Rowlett H. S. cheerleading first. PARENT SIGNATURE DATE CHEERLEADER S SIGNATURE DATE The GISD Cheerleading Constitution 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 constitution and confirm that I have not voluntarily quit any cheerleading squad at any GISD campus. PARENT SIGNATURE DATE CHEERLEADER S SIGNATURE DATE SIGNS: Each squad member will paint and decorate a specific number of signs. Freshmen: 20 signs JV: 10 signs Varsity: 6 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 RHS approved letter pattern. Signs are due August 1-4, 2016. 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