COEDS POLICIES
RULES AND REGULATIONS

Please make yourself and your dancer aware of the following policies and procedures. Links to documents are included and require you and your dancer’s signature. All documentation must be on file before the first day of camp in July.

Disapproval of school citizenship registered by the principal will result in disciplinary action or dismissal from the team.

Failure to comply with Coeds regulations may result in suspension, demerits or dismissal from Coeds.

SCHOLASTIC STANDARDS

All Coeds are expected to be in good scholastic standing to remain active on the team. The Coeds must follow the policy for scholastic standards set by the Centerville School District.

To be eligible, a student must in the quarter preceding the activity:

  • The student must have a minimum 2.0 grade point average and no more than one F in any class.

OR

  • The student must have a 1.500-1.99 grade point average and no more than one F in any class and two mandatory study table sessions per week.

*Failure to attend two study table sessions per week will result in INELIGIBILITY for seven calendar days.

A student is ineligible to participate in any form of activity (including practices) if in the quarter preceding the activity:

  • The student has a 1.499 grade point average or below.

OR

  • The student has more than one F as the final quarter grade.

If a member leaves or is dismissed from the team for any reason, she is ineligible for further tryouts, unless approval from the director is obtained.

ATHLETIC CONDUCT

The Athletic Code of Conduct by Centerville Schools is enforced.

ANY STUDENT PARTICIPATING IN COEDS AT CENTERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL SHALL NOT USE, PURCHASE, TRANSMIT, SELL OR HAVE IN HER POSSESSION IN ANY FORM, TOBACCO, ALCOHOL OR DRUGS IN OR OUT OF SEASON. Reference link on web site.

MEDICAL REQUIREMENT

Coeds should be in good physical condition.
Every dancer must have an updated physical and Emergency Medical form before the first day of camp in July.
Every dancer
Options for examinations are your child’s pediatrician, Kroger Minute Clinic for $33.00 (you’ll receive 50 fuel points) &/or CVS Minute Clinic. Reference link on web site.

MERITS & DEMERITS

The merit & demerit system is used to reward good behavior and discipline poor behavior.

A Coed can earn merits through the year and 3 merits will remove 1 demerit.

If a Coed uses no personal days throughout the season 1 demerit will be removed from her record.

If she has no demerits, she will receive 3 merits to begin the new season.

Other opportunities to earn merits are given through the season (i.e. volunteering for special events/activities, working extra hard at practice, 4 A’s at the end of each grading period).

  • 1 demerit for unexcused absence from weekly practice (includes technique class).
  • 1 demerit for tardy to practice or Coed event.
  • 1 demerit for non-compliance.
  • 1 demerit for insubordination.
  • 3 demerits for unexcused absence from mandatory practice or performance.
  • 3 demerits for public displays of affection &/or inappropriate display on social media.

When a dancer compiles 10 demerits within a year she is prohibited from the next 2 performances but is still expected to attend all Coed practices and performances.

When a member compiles 13 demerits, she is automatically dismissed from the team.

When an officer compiles 7 demerits, she loses her officer position, but will still remain a team member.

The Director may give demerits either directly or upon recommendation of officers.

ATTENDANCE POLICIES
Permission to be absent from a practice or performance MAY ONLY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIRECTOR. Request should be presented to the Director at least 24 hours before a practice and at least 4 days prior to a performance. Failure to do so will result in an unexcused absence.

  • Attendance is mandatory…All Coeds are required to attend all practices and performances unless they have an excuse that is considered legitimate by the Director (i.e. illness, death in the family, religious holiday, school event for which a grade is received, physical injuries). Practice should not be missed for a date, baby-sitting, a job, a doctor’s appointment.
  • A phone call, text or email must be made to the director if your dancer will be absent from practice.
  • If your dance is running a fever or is very sick, she should not attend practice. However, if the dancer is not contagious, the coach strongly encourages dancers to attend practice and observe. Because Coeds is a team sport, it is extremely important for the entire team to be present in some capacity at all practices.
  • 4 personal days are available to each dancer (one per quarter). The dancer must fill out a personal day form at least 24 hours in advance for approval by the director. Personal days only carry over per semester. Reference link on web site
  • If a dancer wishes to take a personal day on the last practice before a football or basketball performance, they must have a personal day to use and receive approval 24 hours before the practice. The dancer must meet with an officer and work for 30 minutes on the routine which will be performed.
  • If a dancer wishes to take a personal day on the last practice before a competition performance, the requirements are:
  • The dancer must a have a personal day.
  • The dancer will receive 1 demerit. In addition,
  • The dancer must meet with an officer on Friday for one hour and work on all routines.
  • If you have no personal days remaining, you will receive 3 demerits. You will meet with an officer on Friday for one hour and work on all routines.
  • If you do not meet with an officer on Friday, then you will not perform at the competition.

Coeds are allowed 4 excused tardies per year. After that, they will receive 1 demerit for being late. Practices are closed to everyone, except the last 15 minutes of practice.

  • A Coed should be in school at least one half day in order to perform that same day at a football or basketball game. Her performing will be at the director’s discretion.
  • Any Coed not attending a performance will be given demerits or may be dismissed from the team unless prior arrangements have been made with the Director.

Bus transportation is provided to all performances held away from the school. These busses leave from and return to the school.

All Coeds must ride the bus to and from the site of the performance

Attendance will be taken before the bus departs and again before it returns

The bus cannot be held for latecomers. You must be there at the designated time.

When riding a school bus, all Coeds are expected to conduct themselves properly.

If other arrangements need to be made for a dancer in regards to bussing a parent must complete an Alternative Transportation Form prior to the event and receive approval by the director. Reference link on web site

ATTIRE FOR PRACTICES, TECHNIQUE & COMPETITIONS

  • Specific practice wear is required and must be worn at every practice. If a practice item is lost or broken, it must be replaced or repaired in order for the dancer participate at practice.
  • Hair must be worn in a ponytail or bun, and pulled neatly away from the face.
  • Only small earrings are permitted at practice. All other jewelry is prohibited.
  • Half-slips are required for technique at practice.
  • Absolutely no gum chewing during practice.
  • Cell phones must be placed on silent and turn into the cell phone bin at the beginning of each practice.
  • All Coeds must wear specified Coed attire to school & competitions.
  • All dancers must wear the required Coed makeup for all performance and competitions. This will be purchased by each Coed to assure uniformity of color. Makeup is applied slightly heavier than normal for all performances
  • Competition Hair must be worn in the specific style designated by the Director.

BEHAVIOR & ETTITQUITE
All dancers must be to practice, technique and special events on time.

  • All dancers must wear the required attire to all specified events.
  • Dancers must ask for permission to enter technique if they arrive late.
  • Dancers must bring water to all practices.
  • Dancers must be open to receiving feedback and work to apply the information to their dancing.
  • Dancers must bring dance shoes, poms and other supplies needed to all practices.
    Dancers must be respectful to their officers, directors, other Coed coaches and board members at all times.
  • Dancers must not speak negatively about their fellow team members.
  • Dancers are encouraged to approach their directors with concerns and issues in order to keep the vibe of the team positive and encouraging!

VOLUNTEERTING

The Coeds Varsity Dance Team is run by its director(s) and board members. Each spring a new board is elected to run and organize the team for the upcoming season. Parents are encouraged to be active in the board or participate on a committee. The following board positions also have committees and are in need of parent volunteers (parents must sign-up for one volunteer committee). Reference link on web site.

Board Position:Duties that require volunteers:

Hospitality Parade water, Coed Tea, Holiday Party, Coed “C” Party

& Banquet

Travel CoordinatorNationals food

4-Team CoordinatorCoed camp, Father-Daughter Dance, Mother-Daughter Kick-off party, Coeds Revue

Ways & MeansRaffle, Solo Competition, Talent Show

Creative ServicesTeam Poster Distribution, Advisory Signs, Nationals Decorations, Hair Moms

PR/MarketingPictures, Competition Videos, Banquet slide show

UniformsSewing, hemming and bedazzling

All Coed parents must also volunteer at all of the following events…

  • Coeds Business Raffle Days (1-2 shifts)
  • Booster Concession Stand Sales (1-2 shifts…shift selection is by seniority).
  • Volunteer at 1-2 shifts at the Coeds Solo competition.
  • Volunteer the entire day at the Centerville Coeds Invitational.

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