HHS Ladies of Royalty & Distinguished Gentlemen Step Team Tryout Information 2017-2018 Tryouts clinic: April 3rd- 4th_3:00-5:00pm Tryouts: April 5th 3:00-5:30pm Director: Ashley Johnson Humble High School 1700 Wilson Road Humble, Texas 77338 281-641-6569
Dear Step Team Candidate and Parents, I am honored that you have made the decision to audition for the Step Team at Humble High School. It affords the opportunity for self-development in many areas: goal setting, high standards, morals, maturity, time management, responsibility, dependability, and self-discipline. Members will also learn the value of hard work, conformity, and sacrifice. As a parent of a prospective member, it is important that you and your child realize the commitment and dedication required for all members once they make the team. Membership requires a sincere commitment from the family of a member as well. You will be asked to be both supportive and positive. Once your child is a member, you will be asked to join the Booster Club. The Booster Club will organize many of our fundraisers. Parent support is essential to the success of this organization. Before deciding to participate in the auditions each candidate must be willing to abide by the Step Team Constitution. The HHS Step Team season is YEAR ROUND and includes performing at many school events, community events, and competitions; therefore, all members must be able to devote the majority of their time to practicing and performing. It is expected that ALL members maintain high academic scores and excellent citizenship. I encourage you to look at the Constitution for the current school year prior to tryouts to get an idea of the guidelines that govern this organization. This is posted on the Dance Department webpage through the HHS website under Activities. If you have any concerns or questions with the guidelines or rules that govern this organization, they need to be discussed with the Director prior to tryouts. After selection to the HHS Step Dance Team, you should expect a busy, yet exciting school year. Not only will you have the opportunity to create long-lasting friendships, but gain a sense of responsibility, character, and pride in your school. If you have any questions in the meantime, please email Ms. Johnson at AshleyElaine.Johnson@humble.k12.tx.us. Sincerely, Ms. Johnson Step Team Director
HHS STEP DANCE TEAM AUDITION PACKET TRYOUT INFORMATION APPLICATION DUE BY March 31 st AT 3:00 PM Turn in to Ms. Johnson in the dance room (ROOM 2000) at HHS. If you drop them off at the front office, have them place them in Ms. Johnson s mailbox. NO LATE or INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. No exceptions. Members are expected to follow strict due dates and deadlines. This is their first impression. TRYOUT CLINIC April 3 rd - 5 th FROM 4:30 6:00PM Meet in the HHS Dance Room and be fully dressed out and ready to go by 4:20pm sharp. Attending the try-out clinic for all two days prior to try-outs is mandatory to be eligible to tryout. Anyone that misses any day, will no longer be eligible to tryout. As a member, you must value practice time so it is assumed if you cannot commit to a 3-day tryout that you are not ready to make the commitment to be on the step team. As a member, you are also expected to arrive early and be picked up promptly at the conclusion of events. WHAT TO WEAR: You will need to wear a solid black fitted top with no writing on it. You may choose to wear a black leotard, black fitted tank, or a black fitted tee. You will also need to wear a solid black pants. They can be yoga pants, sweats, jazz pants or leggings. Just make sure whatever pants you choose to wear aren t see through. You will need boots or sneakers for auditions. Your hair must be pulled back off your face. You may not wear excessive jewelry or chew gum during practice time. WHAT TO BRING: You should bring a water bottle with you as well. If you have a phone or a device to record the dance I encourage you to bring it. TRYOUTS April 5 th FROM 4:30 APPROX. 6:30PM Participants will audition in a closed-tryout setting. This means that all try-out rehearsals as well as the auditions themselves will be closed to all observers. WHAT TO WEAR: Solid black clothing head to toe, just like at the clinic practices. Performance makeup must be worn. At the minimum, this includes eye shadow, eyeliner, mascara, blush, and bright red lipstick. Gentlemen are excluded from this expectation. Your hair must be pulled back off your face.
AFTER TRYOUTS There will be a MANDATORY ORIENTATION MEETING on Tuesday, April 11th at 6:30 p.m. in the Humble High School LGI 1. This meeting is MANDATORY for ALL (even veteran) members who make the team as well as at least one parent or guardian per member. Crucial information is given out at this meeting to both the members and their parents/guardians. Failure to attend the meeting will result in REMOVAL FROM THE TEAM. A $50 INITIAL PAYMENT WILL BE DUE AT THIS TIME FOR ALL RETURNING & NEW MEMBERS. TRYOUT APPLICATION CHECKLIST 1. Sign up for the Remind system so that you will receive reminders about all of the important upcoming dates and deadlines. Text @stepau to 81010 to subscribe by text. You may also download the Remind app and follow the handle @stepau 2. Go to the following link to fill out your tryout application. This must be complete by March 31st. https://goo.gl/forms/wrh46p1jtimabpkv2 3. Please staple or paperclip the following papers together in the order outlined below. The following items are due to Ms. Johnson by April 1st. DO NOT TURN IN AN INCOMPLETE PACKET. IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Copy of most recent report card Copy of most recent progress report Signed Expense Release form Signed Student/Parent Contract *Remember, should you have any questions please email me at AshleyElaine.Johnson@humble.k12.tx.us.
STEP TEAM TRYOUT PROCEDURES ELIGIBILITY A. If a candidate was failing on the 2 nd nine weeks report card, he or she MUST be passing the most current progress report in the same class that was failed in order to be eligible to tryout. Example: Candidate failed English with a 65 on 2 nd nine weeks report card, must have a passing English grade of 70 or higher on most recent progress report. B. RETURNING MEMBERS: In order for a returning member to try out for the next year, the candidate s outstanding team balance must be $0.00. NO EXCEPTIONS! C. Must be attending 10 th, 11 th, & 12 th grades at Humble High School for the 17-18 School Year AUDITION DAY A. Selection for the team is based on where the break (or gap) in the scores fall. We do not have a set number that we are looking for. The team will consist of quality over quantity. B. Results will be posted to the Dance Department website the same evening as tryouts. You can find the website through the HHS webpage under activities. MEMBERSHIP A. RETURNING MEMBERS: There is no guarantee that you will make the team again. You must try out each year. B. One's term as a member begins the day that member's name is officially posted and continues until that membership is officially terminated at the next year's audition, by resigning, expulsion, or graduation. C. Any disciplinary infraction that is committed after April 5th, 2017 will be subject to Step Team consequences and ultimately removal from the team if that action warrants such a consequence. EXPECTED EXPENSES PAYMENT SCHEDULE Fee s MUST BE PAID IN FULL by May 2nd in order to maintain membership. Any unpaid balances will result in immediate removal from the program. NO EXCEPTIONS! Ladies of Royalty MEMBER PAYMENTS $165 due on May 2 nd Distinguished Gentlemen MEMBER PAYMENTS $165 due on May 2 nd Vendors change every year so these prices are not exact. Additionally, each varsity member will be responsible for fundraising $200 for his or her fair share. There will be multiple fundraising opportunities to accomplish this goal. Whatever is not fundraised, will need to be paid for out of pocket.
EXPENSE RELEASE FORM I am completely aware of the expenditures and understand the expenses required for the HHS Step Team. I am also fully aware that in the event my child is selected for the team, we will remit all monies due for the expenses on the date specified. Once I have paid the money, I understand that it is NOT REFUNDABLE after May 2nd. I understand that if my child makes the 2017-2018 HHS Step Teams, he or she will need to pay the first installment on April 11 th at the team orientation meeting. I understand that orders are placed almost immediately after the first installment payment has been made. I understand that vendors will not give refunds for any items. I understand that if a student resigns his or her position from the team, the items purchased will be given to them when everything is received, rather than receiving a refund. I understand that if my child is removed from the team or quits after May 2nd, my payments NON- REFUNDABLE. I also understand that the HHS Step Team fair share is approximately $200 members. I understand that these funds are NON-REFUNDABLE. I understand that I will have multiple fundraising opportunities made available to me to raise this money, and shall I elect to opt out of participating in fair share fundraisers, I must pay the fair share amount by predetermined deadlines. I understand that opportunities for fundraising to defray these expenses will be provided. I acknowledge that each member of the team is responsible for an equal share of the general operating expenses. 2017-2018 HHS Step Team members are not permitted to have any pending fines or outstanding balances with the activity account or booster club at any time throughout the year. I understand that all fines need to be paid in full by the predetermined deadlines. I AM FULLY AWARE OF ALL THE EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITHMY CHILD S MEMBERSHIP ON THE HHS STEP TEAM. Parent/Guardian Signature: Date:
STUDENT/PARENT CONTRACT HUMBLE HIGH SCHOOL STEP TEAM Remember, once you make the HHS Step Team, you are a member everywhere you go. Whether it is out on a Friday night, the local hang out, or church. People look at you with an entirely different outlook because you are representing the team and the school whether it be in school or out of school on your own personal time. PARENT/GUARDIAN: My child has my permission to audition to be on the Humble High School Step Team. I have read and understand the audition requirements, approximate expenses, HHS Step Team rules, and regulations. I am fully aware that my child must be physically able to attend all of the rehearsals and performances. He or she must also be able to travel with the team wherever their activities and performances may take them. I understand that my child must abide by the rules and expectations of the HHS Step Team. I understand and agree to be responsible for purchasing the equipment and uniform items indicated by the Director at the start of the auditions. I also understand that parental volunteer work is imperative to the success of this team, and that this responsibility must be shared by ALL of the parents. I, as a parent, will stand by the commitment my child has made and hold him or her to it. CANDIDATES: I have read and understand the requirements and responsibilities of a HHS Step Team member as explained in the try-out packet and I wish to be a candidate for membership. I understand that I will be a part of the group, and any and all commitments will be upheld by me. I understand that in signing this I am committing myself to membership for the entire year. I understand that this includes, but is not limited to, volunteering my time and complete effort to every practice, fundraising effort, community service event, performance, etc. I understand that my grades will be checked during school for UIL purposes. I understand that I may not receive more than 1 "U" or 2 "N's" in conduct. I shall not smoke, use drugs, drink alcoholic beverages, use profanity, or misbehave during any HHS Step Team activities. I understand that if I am found violating any bylaws of this organization, it will result in disciplinary action, including possible probation or dismissal. I agree to abide by all the rules and regulations of the team, and I will do my best to be an asset to the group in every way possible throughout my membership. Candidate's Signature: Parent Signature: Date: Date: