Orange High School Panther Cheer Spirit Squad General Contract 2018-2019 Orange High School, OUSD, and the greater community of Orange endorse involvement in spirit-building activities that contribute to a healthy, supportive and interactive school culture at the high school level. Membership on our Spirit Squad offers a unique opportunity for personal growth, leadership, and involvement in diverse activities.the Attitude, dedication, and enthusiasm of the squad members are just as important as the skills involved in spirit leading. Members of the Spirit Squad must be committed to the highest level of athleticism, performance, self-discipline, respect for the school and others, personal exemplary conduct and the performance of all responsibilities related to the pursuit of school spirit and pride. Furthermore, spiritleaders must demonstrate a proven ability to balance academic requirements and demands with extra-curricular and personal activities. Panther Cheer Spirit Squad General Objectives: 1. Provide opportunities for participation in a wide variety of activities during every sport and competition season. 2. Be an integral, well-coordinated part of the school s student leadership program. 3. Assist participants in the development of athletic and leadership skills. 4. Promote and uphold school spirit, unity, and pride while representing the school at the highest caliber. 5. To develop and practice effective time management strategies. 6. Provide opportunities for participants to develop socially through cooperation, competition, and appropriate standards of social behavior. Setting an example of good behavior and sportsmanship at all times (whether in uniform or not). Panther Cheer Spirit Squad Specifics : Qualifications: In order to participate on the OHS Panther Cheer Spirit Squad, a student is required to meet the following guidelines: Students must be academically eligible (based upon official quarter/progress report grades) to try-out and to perform at any sporting event or assembly. Students must be a good citizen on and off campus, in and out of uniform. Poor citizenship will lead to suspension or expulsion from the squad. Students will not use or be in possession of tobacco, vapor paraphernalia, alcoholic beverages, narcotics, steroids, or other non-prescribed drugs. These instances will result in automatic and immediate dismissal from the squad. Students must obtain a doctor s consent to participate in strenuous physical activity prior to participating in any squad activity. Additionally, students must maintain an adequate level of physical fitness throughout the entire year.
Mission / Purpose: All Panther Cheer Spirit Squad members first responsibility is to academics. Each student s first priority MUST be core academic learning. If at any time a student s grades reflect a D or F, remediation will be facilitated and Spirit Squad duties will be amended, or suspended, until which time as the grades have risen to an acceptable level. The most visible function of the Spirit Squad is to support interscholastic athletics and to promote school pride, spirit, and unity. This refers to all three sports seasons, both boys and girls athletics. A Panther Cheer Spirit Squad member must set a good example of Panther Pride and proper behavior for others to follow. Duties: Panther Cheer Spirit Squad members will: Attend and perform at all assemblies and pep rallies as assigned by the coach/advisor. Attend and perform at all football and home basketball games (boys and girls). Attend and perform at selected assigned additional sporting events. Attend and perform at any and all play-off, championship games as assigned. Attend and perform at community events, to represent Orange High School, as assigned. Arrive to practice, dressed in proper athletic attire, within 7 minutes of the tardy bell; with all personal necessities handled. Maintain all uniform pieces in a clean and appropriate fashion. All pieces must meet OHS dress code guidelines. Skirts, shorts or tops that are too short or too tight will not be tolerated. Discipline: Members should be present at all scheduled practices during the summer and throughout the school year. ALL OTHER ACTIVITIES MUST BE SCHEDULED AROUND THESE PRACTICES, including work schedules. The only valid excuse for missing a game or practice is illness or a death in the family. After school jobs, babysitting, transportation, and excessive homework are not considered valid excuses for absences from games or practices. Missing practices, even with a valid excuse, can still lead to being removed from a routine position or stunt, due to not physically being available to practice. During game suspensions, the squad member will sit, in uniform, with the coach/advisor for the entire game. Attendance for the full academic school day is required for participation in any game/performance, unless excused by an OHS administrator. Poor Academic Performance Repercussions: One D = tutoring during lunch and/or during 6th period 2-3x/week, probation while cheering, and academic counseling with the coach/advisor until ALL grades are C or better. More than one D = tutoring during lunch and/or during 6th period 2-3x/week, probation
with and academic counseling with the coach/advisor until ALL grades are C or better. One F = tutoring during lunch and/or during 6th period 2-3x/week, probation with academic counseling with the coach/advisor until ALL grades are C or better. More than one F = tutoring during lunch and/or during 6th period 2-3x/week, suspension with NO cheering at rallies, assemblies and or games, and academic counseling with the coach/advisor until ALL grades are C or better. Expectations as Campus Leaders: Squad members at OHS will develop responsibility, self-respect, goal-setting skills, and a strong work ethic. We will work to build self confidence and pride in themselves, our school and our community. Participation in our Panther Cheer Spirit Squad is a privilege, not a right; with expectations more rigorous than those of other students. Squad members must exhibit good taste in appearance and social behavior both at and away from school. We are representatives and leaders and must behave as such. Spirit Squad members should conduct themselves with behavior that is beyond reproach, both in and out of school. They should be leaders within the school and set a good example at all times. A squad member must be courteous, polite, friendly and treat EVERYONE within the school and community, as they would want to be treated. This includes fellow squad members as well as all teachers, coaches, administrators and peers. Offensive language will not tolerated, in or out of uniform. There should be NO public displays of affection (PDA), at any time in uniform, or out of uniform while at school or at any school function. You are a role model and must behave as such. There is a time and place for affection and school / school functions are not acceptable times/places. There will be no videos or photos of explicit content regarding any member of the squad on cell phones, email, camera, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, or any other social media outlet of any kind. Additionally, any item #:hashtaged or in anyway referencing OHS or Panther Cheer Spirit Squad, its members, coaches/advisors or representatives, must be of a positive nature. Any negative / bullying posts will not be tolerated and will result in immediate review and appropriate consequences will ensue. Consequences range from formal apologies to suspension from the squad, to removal from the class. Consequences will be determined by a combined review committee of OHS administration and Panther Cheer Spirit Squad coaches/advisors. If you are unsure if a post is acceptable, DO NOT POST IT! Any inappropriate conduct at games, on the bus or at school will be subject to OHS discipline policies. Good Sportsmanship is paramount at all times. Inappropriate comments about other teams, officials, or guests are strictly prohibited. Spirit Squad members are expected to refrain from socializing during practices and games or additional required events. PHONES ARE TO BE PUT IN YOUR PERSONAL BAG DURING ALL GAMES AND PRACTICES.
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