ANGELINA COLLEGE
Liberal Arts Department
CHEER SQUAD PHED 1116/1117
Tuesday and Thursday 4 pm – 6 pm
PURPOSE
To promote and uphold school spirit, to develop a sense of good sportsmanship and unity the student body, and to enhance the relationship between Angelina College and the community.
REQUIREMENTS
- COURSE CONTENT:
- Learn and practice proper technique
- Learn and demonstrate warming up and cooling down techniques
- Learn and demonstrate fitness and Conditioning
- Learn fitness principles and apply them to a fitness regimen.
- Learn and apply proper Stretching before and after working out.
A.All members of the Cheer squad must establish and maintain a cumulative grade point average in accordance with the scholastic requirements of the College. As stated in the General Catalog, the cumulative grade point average schedule is as follows:
Credit Hours Attempted / Minimum GPA Acceptable1 to 20 Hours / 1.50 GPA
21 to 30 Hours / 1.75 GPA
31 and Above / 2.00 GPA
B.If a member's GPA falls below the minimum requirements at any time, the scholarship and squad appointment may be revoked.
c.Each member must maintain a course load of 12 semester hours or more during the fall and spring semester.
D.All members must maintain body weight that is in proportion to height.
E.Members are required to enroll in PHED 1115 during the fall semester of their freshman year, PHED 1116 the following spring, PHED 2115 during the fall semester of their sophomore year and PHED 2116 the following spring.
F.Prior to the fall semester, each member is required to have a medical examination in order to assess adequate physical condition. Documentation from the attending physician must be submitted to the director no later than May 15.
G.Other than academic endeavors, Cheer Squad will take priority over other activities, including work.
Ill.OFFICIAL CONDUCT
A. As official student representatives of Angelina College, all Cheer Squad members will display proper conduct.
B.Inappropriate social behavior such as anger, profanity, etc. will not be tolerated.
C. Smoking, alcohol consumption or drug involvement will warrant immediate dismissal from the squad.
D.Good sportsmanship will be displayed at ali times.
E.Personal conduct (independent of squad activities) should reflect mature and responsible behavior by all members. Reports of misconduct will be reviewed by the Director.
Conduct in the classroom should also set a good example to other students.
G.Squad members shall review the Angelina College Student Handbook and fully understand the Code of Student Conduct outlined in this publication. Any violations of this code may result in dismissal from the Cheer Squad and possibly dismissal from the College.
IV.PRACTICES
A.All members are required to participate in ten (10) minutes of stretching exercises prior to the beginning of each practice.
B.As squad leader, the Captain, under the supervision of coach and/or director, is expected to conduct organized, orderly, and timely practices. Each member is expected to follow her instructions.
C.If a member is injured, she must bring a signed status report from the AC trainer or a medical doctor indicating limited abilities or disabilities. 'A member cannot decide what, or to what extent, she can perform.
D.Due to scheduling of guest choreographers, additional practice times may be set outside regular scheduled practice times. These practices are mandatory.
E.If a member misses a practice, the week of ör the practice prior to an event, she will not perform. The member will be required to attend, dress out and sit in the stands behind the squad. Failure to do so will mean immediate dismissal from the squad.
v.GAMES
A.Each member is expected to cheer at ALL games selected by the Director. Any absence must be approved by the Director prior to (the day before) the game. Unexcused absence from a game will result in dismissal from the squad with subsequent revocation and reimbursement of the scholarship.
B.All squad members are required to arrive one hour prior to each home game.
C.All squad members are required to participate in ten (10) minutes of stretching exercises prior to the beginning of each game.
D.Members are to dress in the Squad room where all uniforms are to remain at all times when not in use. Members should not take any uniforms home.
E. E. All bags, jackets, etc. will remain in the Squad room during games.
F.During half-times, when not performing, members will sit in the stands (not on gym floor).
G.All members will perform at least 10 jumps during all games.
VITRAVEL
A.Members are required to travel via school vehicle to and from all out-of-town games. For extenuating circumstances, if a squad member must ride home (only) from a game in another vehicle, a notarized release by her legal guardian is required prior to
departure from A.C. to the game. If the legal guardian attends the game, the squad member may be released by signature of a release form obtained from the squad advisor. Travel money will not be disbursed to members not traveling with the squad.
B.Meals, and when necessary, lodging expenses for travel to games will be provided by the College.
C.All squad members are required to meet at an appointed place 15 minutes prior to departure time for out-of-town games.
VI.UNIFORMS
A.School uniforms and accessories will be assigned to each squad member for utilization during the academic year. All items will remain in the Cheer Squad dressing room when not in use. The Director will inventory all items at the end of each semester.
B.If a member resigns or is dismissed from the squad, all uniforms and accessories will be inventoried immediately.
c.Care and cleaning of the uniforms and accessory items are the responsibility of the Director.
D.Uniforms are college property and will not be altered or mended in any way without permission of the Director.
E.Uniforms are worn only when officially representing the college.
F.Members are financially responsible for college issued uniforms and/or accessories that appear damaged or are unaccounted for during item return. G. Shoes must be cleaned prior to each game or performance.
VillATTENDANCE
A. Cheer Squad members are expected to comply with the attendance guidelines outlined in the Angelina College Student Handbook for all courses other than PHED 1105, 1115, 2105 and 2115. For the PHED courses (Varsity Athletics, Cheer Squad) the following attendance requirements will apply.
1Members are to attend all scheduled meetings, practices, and performances.
2Accepted excused absences from any activity will be•
a.Personal illness with a note from parent or doctor.
b.Routine medical or dental appointments with a note from doctor or dentist.
c.Make-up work for academic classes with a note from instructor.
d.Bereavement with a copy of obituary or funeral order of service.
the undersigned, acknowledge that I have read and understand the Angelina College Cheer Squad Constitution. I am aware that failure to comply with any items in the Constitution may result in forfeiture of scholarships and/or dismissal from the AC Cheer Squad
Signed:
Student Signature
Date:
POLICIES:
It is the responsibility of the student to attend all classes and a record of attendance will be kept. It is the responsibility of the student to withdraw officially in the College District admissions and registrar’s office from a class the student no longer desires to attend. Students may be dropped for non-attendance. All missed assignments, tests, and work will result in a “0" grade and will be averaged into your cumulative grade.
It is the responsibility of the student to know how many absences they have in the class.
Any behavior that would disrupt classroom discussion or instruction will not be tolerated and the student will be asked to leave the classroom and must meet with the instructor before re-admittance back into the class.
Cell phones are to be kept put away with personal items and turned off during all class times.
No tobacco products may be used during class hours.
No children or guests are allowed in class.
Students requesting accommodations for disabilities (as cited in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or Title II of the American Disabilities Act of 1990) that may affect your participation in this class, you should see Sellestine Hunt Associate Dean of Student Service, Student Center, room 200. At a post- secondary institution, you must self-identify as a person with disabilities; Mrs. Hunt will assist you with necessary information to do so. To report any complaints of discrimination related to disability, you should contact Mr. Steve Hudman, Dean of Student Affairs, in Student Center, room 101, (936) 633 – 5292, or email: