Dear Parent/Guardian:
Your daughter/son has expressed an interest in becoming a member of the Atascocita High School cheerleading squad for the 2012-2013 year. If selected, there are certain personal and financial obligations that a cheerleader and his/her parents must assume in order to qualify, to participate, and to remain a member in good standing.
We will have a Pre Tryout Meeting on Tuesday, February 28th at 6:30 in the WHITE LGI (this is located on the west side of campus by the PAC entrance, upstairs). Tryouts for the Freshmen, JV, & COED Varsity teams will be in the small gym starting at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 22nd & Friday, March 23rd. We will teach all tryout material in the clinic on Monday – Wednesday, March 19 – 21 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the small gym.
In the meantime, fully review the information in this packet with your son/daughter, as there are several items that cheer candidates must complete prior to tryouts. If I do not have the items listed in the packet then your child will be unable to participate until I receive them, no exceptions. If your child makes a team there will be a Mandatory Parent Meeting on March 27th at 6:00 p.m. in the Red LGI.
Thanks you for your interest in the AHS cheerleading program. We look forward to possibly meeting you in March!
Cheers,
Cindy Marches
Email:
AHS TRY-OUT REQUIREMENTS
Anyone interested in participating in AHS cheerleader try-outs must fulfill the following requirements:
1. Freshman Candidates must be currently enrolled in a Humble ISD middle school or planning on enrolling at Atascocita High School. Varsity/Junior Varsity Candidates must be currently enrolled at AHS or in Humble ISD. If a cheerleader candidate is enrolled at another HISD school and plans on trying out for Atascocita High School cheerleading then she MAY NOT tryout for any other HISD cheer squad.
2. Submit a completed Registration Packet to ON CAMPUS cheer sponsor by March 7th at 3:00 p.m.
3. Give Principal Evaluation Form & Teacher Evaluation Forms to the principal secretary & second semester teachers. They will complete these forms, place them in a sealed envelope, and will return them to the campus cheer sponsor or send to Mrs. Marches, AHS Campus via campus mail.
4. Submit a Sponsor Evaluation Form for all current cheerleaders. This form evaluates the candidate in the areas of: dependability, punctuality, squad behavior, peer interaction, and stunting. This evaluation will be included in the principal/teacher score.
6. All candidates must have the following minimum scores in order to receive teacher/principal points in try-outs:
a) Middle school cheerleaders with 7 classes and a sponsor evaluation must have a combined score higher than 30 points.
b) Current AHS Students or HISD transfer students, with 7 classes or 6 classes plus coach evaluation, must have a combined score higher than 30 points.
c) If a cheer candidate is not a current cheerleader then the teacher recommendations received will be average and entered in place of the sponsor evaluation.
8. Disqualification from Tryouts - Candidates may be disqualified from tryouts for the following reasons:
a) Being ineligible for two consecutive 6 week periods during the current school year.
b) Being removed or resigning from a squad during the current school year.
AHS Tryout Process
In order to better determine the selection of female squad members, candidates will try-out over a two day period. On Day One, Thursday, March 22nd, candidates will try-out in numerical order. On Day Two, Friday, March 23rd, candidates will try-out in REVERSE numerical order. All clinics and tryouts are closed to spectators.
Candidates will be judged on all aspects of cheerleading ability. Scores will be computed based upon the following areas: Teacher Evaluation, Principal Evaluation, Dance, Cheer Technique, Voice/Spirit/Enthusiasm, Jumps, and Sideline Chant (see examples below). Candidates who are not present for tryouts at their assigned tryout time forfeit the chance to tryout.
Selections: A panel of three outside judges has been assembled to select the squads. There is NO SET number of cheerleaders! Please refer to pages 5 – 7 of District Handbook for further information.
Attire: Cheer Candidates MUST wear black cheer shorts w/black or white spankies, white tank top, appropriate shoes, hair in pony tail, and white ribbon.
ALL DECISIONS ARE FINAL!!!!
AHS Tryouts - Thursday & Friday, March 22nd & March 23rd beginning at 4:00.
AHS SQUAD MEMBERSHIP
The VARSITY SQUAD will consist of at least 10 female members, and a proportionate number of male members. The members can be sophomores, juniors or seniors. A fall tryout to select additional male members may be held, if less than 10 males are selected in the spring.
The JUNIOR VARSITY SQUAD will consist of at least 8 of the next highest scoring sophomore or junior female candidates.
The FRESHMAN SQUAD will consist of at least 10 of the highest scoring freshman candidates.
TRY-OUT SCORING
Final Scoring will be determined in the following way:
Example:
Day One Day Two
Judge #1 41 (out of 60 possible points) Judge #1 44
Judge #2 43 (out of 60 possible points) Judge #2 45
Judge #3 38 (out of 60 possible points) Judge #3 40
122/3=40.6 129/3=43
Highest Day Total 43 points
Principal/Teacher Score 38 points(highest possible points = 40)
Total Try-out Score 81 points
Below is an example of the judge’s score sheet.
These scores are combined with all teacher evaluations, principal, and sponsor evaluations.
VARSITY/JV SCORE SHEET:
Running Tumblingup to 10 pts / Required Jump Toe Touch
5 pts / Alt. Jump
5 pts / Req. Standing
Back handspring
up to 5 pts / Standing
Back Tuck
up to 5 pts / Cheer Motion
Technique
10 pts / Voice Spirit
& Enthusiasm
5 points / Group Chant
5 pts / Group Dance
10 pts
FRESHMAN SCORE SHEET:
RunningTumbling
Up to 10 pts / Toe
Touch
5 pts / Alt.
Jump
5 pts / Standing Tumbling
Bck Tuck=5
Handsprg=3 / Cheer
Motion
Technique
10 pts / Voice, Spirit
Enthusiasm
10 pts / Group Chant
5 pts / Group
Dance
10 pts
Standing Tumbling FRESHMAN:
· Standing back is worth up to 5 points
· Standing back handspring is worth up to 3 points
Standing Tumbling VARSITY:
· REQUIRED TUMBLING FOR VARSITY: Standing Back handspring worth up to 5 points.
· Standing Back is worth up to 5 points.
o Solid landing 5 points
o Hands touching 3 points
o Incomplete landing (knees & hands) 1 point
Running Tumbling Varsity/JV/Freshman:
· Round off, back handspring FULL is worth up to 10 points.
· Round off, back handspring LAYOUT Is worth up 8 points.
· Round off, back handspring, BACK TUCK is worth up to 6 points.
· Round off, MULTIPLE back handsprings is worth up to 4 points.
· Round off, SINGLE Back handspring is worth up to 2 points.
· Round off or cart wheel is worth up to 1 point.
AHS REQUIRED FEES
1. The total cost for the VARSITY SQUAD for camp, camp clothes, new uniform, etc. will be approximately $1000. Some uniform pieces for the VARSITY SQUAD have been purchased by the school, and will be returned at the end of the season. Female members will be assigned one red skirt and one red vest. Male members will be assigned: a pair of cheer shorts, pants and a vest. Female members must purchase: one additional skirt and one additional vest, one of each red and navy hot pants, one of each red and navy sports bras, cheer shoes, a warm up suit and a cheer bag. The cost of these items will be approximately $400. Male members must purchase: one additional vest, one pair of cheer pants, cheer shoes and an optional cheer bag. The cost of these items will be approximately $300. All members will also be responsible for the cost of camp clothes. These costs will be approximate $175 for females, and approximately $100 for males. There is also a $50 activity fee which covers two parties (Back to School & Christmas).
2. The total cost for the JUNIOR VARSITY SQUAD for camp, camp clothes, new uniform, etc. will be approximately $1000. Some uniform pieces for the JUNIOR VARSITY SQUAD have been purchased by the school, and will be returned at the end of the season. Each cheerleader will be assigned one red skirt and one red vest. Female members must purchase: one additional vest, one of each red and navy hot pants, one of each red and navy sports bras, cheer shoes and a cheer bag. The cost of these items will be approximately $350. All members will also be responsible for the cost of camp clothes. These costs will be approximate $175 for females. There is also a $50 activity fee which covers two parties (Back to School & Christmas).
3. The total cost for the FRESHMAN SQUAD for camp, camp clothes, new uniform, etc. will be approximately $800. Some uniform pieces for the FRESHMEN SQUAD have been purchased by the school, and will be returned at the end of the season. Each cheerleader will be assigned one red skirt and one red vest. Female members must purchase: one additional vest, one of each red and navy hot pants, one of each red and navy sports bras, cheer shoes, and a cheer bag. The cost of these items will be approximately $350. All members will also be responsible for the cost of camp clothes. These costs will be approximate $175 for females. There is also a $50 activity fee which covers two parties (Back to School & Christmas).
4. All Freshman & Junior Varsity uniform and camp costs (camp & clothing) must be cleared by June 14th. All Varsity uniform/camp costs must be cleared by August 24th or cheerleading duties will be suspended until the balance is paid. All uniform/camp cost payments must be made according to the payment schedule.
5. The Varsity competition squad competes in small coed. A selection of 4 males and 16 females will be chosen to represent AHS in Local, Regional, State and National competition. All cost for competiting will be paid by the cheerleader. In the event a cheerleader become ineligible, quits, becomes injured, etc. then they are still financially responsible to pay ALL competition costs. Failure to make competition payments by the designated due date will result in a $25 late fee. Any cheerleader who is a month late on payment will be removed from the competition squad and all money paid will be forfeited. All competition cheerleaders will be required to attend a AHS tumbling class at Rowland Ballard.
IMPORTANT DATES
February 28th 6:30 p.m. Pre tryout meeting.
March 7th 3:00 p.m. All Try-out Forms are due.
March 19th – 21st 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Tryout Clinic
March 22nd & 23rd 4:00 p.m. Tryouts
March 27th 6:00 p.m. MANDATORY New Team
Meeting
March 27th First Payment Due $350
June 11th – 20th TBD Cheer Camp Practice
June 21st – 24th TBD Cheer Camp
DETACH THE FOLLOWING PAGES
AND RETURN TO CHEER COACH
PRIOR TO CHEER TRYOUTS WITH $10 CASH
ALL FORMS ARE DUE BY MARCH 7TH!
GENERAL INFORMATION
(Please print)
This form is due by March 7th!
Student name: ______
Student ID ______DOB: ______
Address: ______
Home phone number: ______
Student cell number: ______
Current school attending: ______Current grade level: ______
Parent/guardian name: ______
Parent email address: ______
Parent cell number: ______
Parent/Guardian signature required confirming that the handbook has been read and fully understood.
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Parent/Guardian signature Date
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Student Signature Date
INSURANCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Date: ______
As the parent/guardian of ______we carry accident and health insurance with ______and will accept full responsibility for all medical or hospital charges should our student become injured while participating in any class activity while under the supervision of school authorities.
Please accept this letter as authority to treat my child in case of emergency. The following are allergies and/or medications my child is currently taking: ______
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Family doctor: ______Phone number ______
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Parent Signature Phone Number
**This form is to be given to campus cheer sponsor or Mrs. Marches @ AHS**
I have read and understand the Humble I.S.D. cheerleading policies. I agree to abide by all the Humble ISD policies. I further understand that these policies are in effect for one calendar year from the date signed.
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DATE SIGNATURE OF CHEERLEADER
I have read and understand the above Humble I.S.D. cheerleading policies and agree that my son/daughter and I will abide by all Humble I.S.D. policies.
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DATE SIGNATURE OF PARENT
**This form is to be given to campus cheer sponsor or Mrs. Marches @ AHS**
SECOND SEMESTER TEACHER EVALUATION FORM
(MAKE copies for each of your teachers)
To be returned to campus cheer sponsor – NOT STUDENT!
BEFORE MARCH 7TH!!!!!!
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Cheerleader Candidate Course Teacher’s Name Grade
DEPENDABILITY-
5 The student is always dependable. Assignments are always turned in complete and on time.
3 Assignments are occasionally late or incomplete.
1 The student frequently fails to turn in assignments.
0 The student never completes assignments in a timely manner.
PUNCTUALITY-
5 Student is never tardy to class.
3 Student is occasionally tardy to class.
1 Student is frequently tardy to class.
0 Student is always tardy to class
BEHAVIOR-
5 Student is always focused and has never been involved in classroom misbehavior.
3 Student is frequently focused and/or has occasionally been involved in classroom misbehavior.
1 Student lacks focus and often is involved in classroom misbehavior.
0 Student has been sent to house principal for misconduct.
PEER INTERACTION -
5 There is evidence which clearly indicates that the student always interacts in a friendly, congenial, and cooperative manner with peers. The student is never in conflict with peers.
3 The student is occasionally involved in friendly, congenial, and cooperative peer interactions. There has been evidence of occasional peer conflict.
1 The student occasionally acts well with peers, however there is evidence of frequent conflict.