THURGOOD MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADER TRYOUT PACKET

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1 THURGOOD MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADER TRYOUT PACKET All tryout applications must be completed and turned in to Coach GillespieJohnson (Room C106) by Thursday, February 25 th at 3:00pm. No exceptions! Please Coach GillespieJohnson with any questions:

2 Student Information: Name: Birthday: Grade: Age: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Home No. Cell No. Work No. Are you currently employed? Where? Hours per Week? Parent/Guardian Information: Parent/Guardian: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Home No.: Cell No. Work No.: Address: Parent/Guardian Information: Parent/Guardian: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Home No.: Cell No. Work No.: Address: Student Certification: I,, certify that all information is complete and accurate. Signature Date - 2 -

3 2016 Marshall Cheerleading Tryout Packet Table of Contents Item... Page Being a TMHS Cheerleader... 2 Tryout Process & Procedures... 3 Judges Score Sheet... 4 Cheerleading Tryouts Sequence of Events... 5 Dates to Remember... 6 Cheerleading Expense List... 7 Marshall High School Cheerleader Parent Expectations... 8 **Parent/Guardian Signature Agreement** **Cheer Candidate Release Form** ** Acknowledgement of Receipt of the Parent/ Cheerleading/Mascot Financial Commitment Form **Parent/Guardian Permission Form**... 11/12 ***Tryout Checklists*** FBISD Cheerleading Handbook... Online TMHS Important Dates... Online ** These items need to be returned, signed/filled out to Coach GillespieJohnson no later than Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 3:00pm** ***Please bring this form with you where noted and turn into Coach GillespieJohnson at the Mock Tryout on March 7 th, 2016*** Guide to Online Forms & Information 1. Go to: 2. Here you will find everything you need for tryouts including: The Tryout Packet FBISD Athletic Forms on Rank One The FBISD Cheer Handbook Parent Interest Meeting Flyer TMHS Important Dates - 3 -

4 Being a TMHS Cheerleader What Should I Expect? Marshall Cheerleaders work hard. The squad trains to avoid injury and keep in shape. Weekly workouts include, but are not limited to, running, conditioning, and weight training. Marshall Cheerleaders practice after school Monday through Thursday until approximately 3:30 pm. occasionally, practice will need to be extended. In the event that practice will last longer than 3:30 pm, 24 hours notice will be given to all Marshall Cheerleaders by a coach. After-school practices are mandatory, as we review cheers, hang signs and practice jumps, tumbling and stunting. Make-up work and/or tutoring are not excuses for missing practice and should be taken care of before school. Marshall Cheerleaders are a team. If one person is absent, it affects the entire squad. We try to avoid excessive absences. Absences during the week of a pep rally will not be tolerated, as all participating cheerleaders are necessary to execute a successful pep rally. Marshall Cheerleaders notify their coaches prior to an absence, not the day of the absence. Marshall Cheerleaders understand that outside cheerleading or after-school jobs are not excuses for missing a game or practice. Marshall Cheerleaders do more than cheer at games. They also decorate hallways, paint signs, and host the pep rallies. All cheerleaders are expected to participate in these activities. Marshall cheerleaders have read, understand and follow the FBISD Cheer Handbook and the TMHS Cheer Handbook Varsity Cheerleaders Will Will cheer at all Varsity Football Games Will cheer at both fall and spring sports Will cheer at ALL Playoff Games Will fundraise for the team two times per year JV Cheerleaders Will Will cheer at JV Football Games Will cheer at the Homecoming Game Will cheer at both fall and spring sports Will fundraise for the team two times per year - 2 -

5 Tryout Process and Procedures How Does It Work? In order to try out. Candidate must turn in all paperwork to Coach Gillespie-Johnson in C106 by February 25, This includes parent signature agreement, candidate release/medical information form, parent permission form, Rank One online form completed, a copy the most recent report card, and an original athletic physical signed by a doctor. Candidate can not have more than two F s (grades), N s or U s (conduct) on previous report cards. Physical appearance at tryouts. You must wear a plain white T-shirt (not tight or see-through), light-colored sports bra, black shorts (not short or tight), bikers or bloomers, plain white socks and tennis shoes. You must put your hair in a neat ponytail. You may not wear a bow in your hair. You must remove all jewelry (including all piercings) and fingernail polish. Before Tryouts Candidates will learn a cheer, a dance, and the tryout sequence at the tryout clinic which will take place March 3, 4, and March 7, 2016 in the TMHS Main Gym. A mock tryout will be held on March 7 th in the Main gym to simulate the tryout sequence. Candidates will need to wear their tryout outfit with hair pulled back. On March 9 Check in at Hopson will begin at 3:30. Arrive at Hopson Fieldhouse no later than 3:30 pm to warm up and stretch. Enter through the outside entrance to the Home Dressing Room - do NOT enter through the front entrance. All cheer candidates must stay at Hopson until everyone has performed. Candidates will wait in the locker room when they are not trying out. Tryouts are closed to the public. Only candidates, coaches, judges and impartial tabulators are allowed in Hopson Field House. Candidates will individually spirit, jump, perform the tryout cheer, and tumble. The dance will be done in groups of three after the individual portion has been completed. Once tryouts are over, all candidates must leave Hopson so that the next school may begin. No candidates are allowed to stay and watch other schools. Results will be announced at 2:30pm on Friday, March 11, The coaches and administrators have no control over who makes the squad. This is decided by judges brought in by the district

6 CANDIDATE # HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADER TRYOUT JUDGES SCORE SHEET CHEERLEADER IN EACH CATEGORY, CIRCLE THE SCORE THAT BEST REFLECTS THE PERFORMANCE OF THE CANDIDATE USING THE RATING SCALE PROVIDED BELOW. RATING SCALE: 0=NOT PRESENT 1=POOR 2=BELOW AVERAGE 3=AVERAGE 4=ABOVE AVERAGE 5=EXCELLENT IF YOU MAKE A MISTAKE ON THE SCORESHEET, PLEASE CROSS OUT THE INCORRECT MARK AND INITIAL IN THE SAME MANNER AS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS SHEET. ENTRANCE VOICE PROJECTION JUMPS MOTIONS TUMBLING MEMORY DANCE OVERALL IMPRESSION JUDGE NUMBER JUDGE S INITIALS TOTAL SCORE - 4 -

7 Cheerleading Tryouts Sequence of Events After being admitted to the Gym, each candidate will: 1. Walk out to the cone. 2. Wait for the judges to say GO. 3. Spirit in to the center of the mat. 4. Do three jumps 5. Perform a cheer. 6. Walk to opposite end of the mat and tumble in the direction of the door where they entered. 7. Exit the Gym. After three candidates have performed their individual routine, that group will re-enter the gym and demonstrate their dance as a group

8 Dates to Remember What Happens If I Make It? (Please Note Additional Dates will be added) Varsity Cheerleaders JV Cheerleaders 3/22, 2:30-3:15 New Squad Meeting Room 3/22, 4:15-5:00 New Squad Meeting Room C106 C106 TBA Fitting TMHS Room C106 TBA Fitting TMHS- Room C106 3/24, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Parent Cheer Meeting TMHS Room C106 3/24, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Parent Cheer Meeting TMHS Room C106 3/22 Camp Money Due TMHS Room C106 3/22 Camp Money Due TMHS Room C106 3/31 2 nd Payment Due TMHS 3/31 Payment Due Room C106 Room C106 4/15 Remaining Balance Due TMHS Room C106 4/15 Remaining Balance Due Room C106 Practice TBA Practice TBA Practice TBA Practice TBA TBA Camp Moody Gardens, Galveston, Texas TBA Camp Moody Gardens, Galveston, Texas Please remember that cheerleading is a YEARLONG SPORT. Family vacations should be scheduled outside of the dates listed above and will not be excused if they interfere. ALL unexcused absences will earn 5 demerits. Every cheerleader is given 5 excused absences (illness, extracurricular activities, doctor s appointment, etc.) after the 5 th unexcused absence the cheerleader will begin receiving 2 demerits for every unexcused absence

9 Cheerleading Estimated Expense List What Will It Cost? New Cheerleaders: $1200 Returning Cheerleaders: $950 Camp Expenses will be $400 and due by March 22, The first half of your cheerleader s clothing costs is due by March 31, All remaining balances are due on April 15, These costs are approximate and do NOT include shipping or applicable sales tax. Your child will be permitted to keep all items that you purchase. All other items will be returned at the end of the season (i.e.: uniforms, megaphones, poms). Your child is monetarily responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of their school-owned equipment. They must pay for anything that must be replaced

10 Marshall High School Cheerleader Parent Expectations Be supportive of your cheerleader. This year will be strenuous on your cheerleader and usually on your schedule, as well. Support your cheerleader, knowing that cheering develops cooperative skills, respect for others and leadership skills that wouldn t otherwise be refined. Take all concerns to the source first. Should you hear a rumor or have a problem with one of the coaches or another parent, take those to the coach before talking about them with others. Many painful and unnecessary confrontations can be avoided by going directly to the source. Meetings with the coaches can be scheduled during the coach s conference times. Should the issue at hand not get resolved; another meeting will be scheduled with administration. Transportation Each cheerleader is responsible for getting herself to all specified events and practices on-time. Please make sure your daughter has a ride and is on-time to all games and practices. Your daughter is ultimately responsible and will face consequences for being late or not being able to go based on a lack of or undependable transportation

11 Please detach and return the following forms to Coach GillespieJohnson (Room C106) no later than Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. No applications will be taken after this DEADLINE

12 **PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE AGREEMENT** Dear Parent/Guardian, By signing your name on the lines below, you are ensuring that you have read, understood, and agreed to all parts of the documents included in the Cheerleader Tryout Packet. Your signature acknowledges your responsibility to all of the actions/standards mentioned in the items listed below. All included forms must be signed in order for your student to participate in tryouts. PLEASE SIGN YOUR NAME NEXT TO EACH ITEM Cheerleading Expense List Tryout Process and Procedures Being a TMHS Cheerleader Dates to Remember Judges Score Sheet Cheerleading Tryouts Sequence of Events Fort Bend ISD Cheerleading Handbook Cheer Candidate Release Form Acknowledgement of Receipt of the Parent/Cheerleading/Mascot Financial Commitment Form Parent/Guardian Permission Form Parent/Cheerleading/Mascot Commitment Form Fort Bend ISD Rank One Forms Fort Bend ISD Physical Form (signed by Dr.) Return this form to Coach GillespieJohnson with all of the necessary paperwork no later than Application Form **Cheer Candidate Release Form** February 25, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. **Acknowledgement of Receipt of the Parent/Cheerleading/Mascot Financial Commitment Form ** Parent/Cheerleading/Mascot Commitment Form **Parent/Guardian Permission Form** Tryout Checklist **FBISD Rank One Forms completed online** **Completed Athletic Physical** **Copy of Second Nine Weeks (T2) Report Card** Candidate Name: Current Grade: Parent/Guardian Name Signature: Date:

13 **CHEER CANDIDATE RELEASE FORM** I,, do pledge to uphold all student policies and the high standards of the Fort Bend Independent School District. I understand that I am governed by the same rules on any sponsored trip or activity as I am at school. I understand that possession of, having used to being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol is prohibited and that the school s authority to enforce policy includes the right to inspect personal bags, lodging accommodations, transportation vehicles, etc. I understand that any infraction will be dealt with according to Fort Bend ISD Code of Conduct guidelines and may result in my being sent home immediately from a trip or activity at my parent/guardian s expense. Candidate Name (printed): Student ID: Current Grade: Current School: Candidate Candidate Cell Phone: Home Phone: Candidate Signature Date: **ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF THE PARENT/CHEERLEADING/MASCOT FINANCIAL COMMITMENT FORM** I,, parent/guardian of have read and understand the estimated cost provided. I agree to pay for the fees accrued for cheerleading. I understand that all payments are due by April 15, 2016 or my cheerleader will forfeit their position on the squad. Parent/Guardian Signature Date **PARENT/CHEERLEADING/MASCOT COMMITMENT FORM** I,, parent/guardian of understand that becoming a Thurgood Marshall High School Cheerleader is a Year-Long Commitment. I agree that other school programs, job responsibilities and or events will not interfere with my commitment as a Thurgood Marshall High School Cheerleader. I understand that I am a part of a Team and the Team is not successful, if all members are not present. I understand that if other programs, events, and or job responsibilities outside of cheerleader occur which prevent me from caring out my commitment as a Thurgood Marshall High School Cheerleader, I will receive demerits for that absence. I understand that once I reach 20 demerits, I will be removed as a Thurgood Marshall High School Cheerleader. Parent/Guardian Signature Date Candidate Signature

14 **PARENT/GUARDIAN PERMISSION FORM** has my permission to try out for cheerleader for the school year at Thurgood Marshall High School. I understand that he/she is required to attend all sporting events chosen by the coaches. I understand that dates/times may change and my cheerleader is expected to attend all mandatory events. I understand that the coach will give as much advanced notice as possible. I understand that scheduling flexibility is important during play-offs and that my daughter is expected to attend all play-off games. I understand that he/she is also responsible for participating in all fundraiser activities coordinated by the coaches. I understand that the responsibilities of a cheerleader and a mascot are considered at all times more important than other extra-curricular activities and/or an after-school job. I understand that he/she cannot have more than two failing grades or incomplete grades or unsatisfactory or poor marks in conduct to try out. I understand that to participate next year, he/she must be passing all subjects on his/her report card at all times. I understand that he/she is required to attend cheerleader camp, as well as a week or two of practice prior to camp. I understand that all ballots from the official tryout will be counted by unbiased tabulators to determine the winner and the coaches have no say in the final results. I grant the release of legal responsibility of my son/daughter to Fort Bend ISD and the Thurgood Marshall cheerleading coaches while on any project or activity concerning cheerleading responsibilities. I will show good sportsmanship by accepting the decision of the judges scores and the final results of tryouts. Candidate Name (printed): Current Grade: Parent/Guardian Name (printed): Parent/Guardian Signature: Date: Parent/Guardian

15 ***TRYOUT CHECKLIST*** Candidate Name: Grade: Date & Time What Is It? Coach Initials February 9 th - February 24 th Before or Afterschool Sign-Up and Packet Pick-Up Room C106 or online at Once on the website, scroll up and click on Services, then scroll down and click on Sports, scroll down and click on Cheerleader and then scroll down to you get to Resources. All information is in that section. February 23 th 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. TMHS Room C106 Mandatory Parent Interest Meeting February 25 th Deadline is 3:00 p.m. March 3 rd, 4 th, and 7 th 4:30-6:30 pm TMHS Main Gym March 7 th Start at 4:30 pm TMHS Main Gym March 9 th 4:30-6:00 p.m. Hopson Home Dressing Room March 11 th 2:30pm All tryout Paperwork Due! Drop these off in C106 Cheerleading Tryout Clinic All applicants must attend (All Applicants must have a current Physical to participate!) Mock Tryouts All applicants must attend Tryouts! Check-in will begin at 3:30 p.m. Don t forget your correct attire! Results Announced Turn in this Form Administrative Seal of Approval: Marshall Cheerleaders are a visible representation of Thurgood Marshall High School and in the public eye. They should always adhere to all district/campus rules. If you believe this student would be a good representative of TMHS please sign and date below. Administrator: Date: