South Kitsap High School
Cheerleading Tryout Packet
2018 - 2019
Name:
Current Grade Level:
Tryout practices (mandatory) are 4:00 to 7 p.m., May 7th through May 10th, in the auxiliary gym at SKHS. Final tryout will be by scheduled times on Friday, May 11th from 4:00-7p.m.Athletes who are unavailable for tryouts due to spring school district athletic activities ONLY may contact the coach for alternate try out dates.
Are you willing to be on JV?
Yes No
If no, why not?
* Note: SKHS Cheer is a yearlong program. All team members will participate through May.
Will you be unavailable for an extended time during the season?
Yes No
If yes, please explain _
Directions for Completing this Packet:
1)Fill out application completely and thoroughly.
2)Get updated grades from ALL of your current teachers anda signature from a counselor verifying your CURRENT cumulative GPA or attach a copy of your transcript.
3)Ask the attendance office for a copy of your attendance record and attach to this application.
4)Turn in a complete Athletics Participation Packet for the 2018-19 school year at the HIGH SCHOOL Athletics office. Packets are available from the junior high and high school offices or online. This packet includes a sports physical. If your last physical was done within the previous 13 months you will need to provide a copy from your junior high/middle school. Current high school students can check the expiration date of their physical at the Athletics office.
5)In order to be eligible to tryout on the first day, you must bring a pink clearance slip from the High School Athletics Office. Please clear your eligibility with the Athletics Office as soon as possible to avoid missing the first day of tryouts.
6)Get 2 teacher recommendation from 2 different teachers of your choice. Have them return this completed form to Coach Nunley (Not to you).
7)All current fines must be paid at the ASB office.
8)When you have everything completed, please return the Cheer Application Packet to Ms. Nunley at South Kitsap High School no later than 2:30 pm on Friday, May 4th.
**If you have any questions, please contact Coach Nunley at South Kitsap High School. Email: Phone: 360-874-5600 ext 4870**
SKHS Cheer Application
2018-2019
Name:Age:
School:Current Grade Level: GPA:
Phone:Email (optional):
Current grades (include class and teacher’s name):
ClassTeacher SignatureGradeComments
1st:
2nd:
3rd:
4th:
5th:
6th:
7th:
8th:
Number of days absent this year Number of unexcused absences:___
Reasons for absences:
***(Remember to get an official printout from your school’s attendance)
Please list any activities, clubs or sports you were involved in this year at school:
______
Parent Consent to tryout:
I, , parent of , give permission for my daughter/son to try out for the 2017-2018 SKHS cheer squad. I acknowledge the safety risk that cheerleading poses. Also, I understand the financial and time commitment that cheer requires.
Parent/Guardian Signature:Date:
Please answer the following questions on a separate piece of paper and attach to this packet.
1. Why do you want to be a SKHS cheerleader?
2. Do you have any previous cheer, dance or gymnastics experience? If so, please indicate what you were involved with, where, and the number of years of experience.
3. What makes you highly qualified to be a cheerleader? (other than previous experience)
4. Do you have any vacations planned for the summer? If so, are you willing to give up vacations in July and August for required camp and practices? If no, why not?
5. What does the term commitment mean to you?
6. The year can become long and tiring. What will you do if you start to feel burned out mid-season? How do we know that we (your coaches and your team) can count on you to stay committed?
7. Do you plan to participate in any other sports, clubs and/or activities during the 2018-2019 school year (this includes community sports, clubs, ASB)? If yes, please explain your plans.
2018-2019 SKHS Cheer Tryouts
Teacher Recommendation Form
Please return this form to SK cheer box at South Kitsap High School by Friday, May 4th. Do not return this form to the student.
The student listed below is a candidate for the 2018-2019 Cheer Squad at South Kitsap High School. The teacher recommendation is a very important part of the selection process and will be kept in strict confidence. Please evaluate the student in the areas listed below. I encourage you to include specifics in the comments section that would be helpful. If you have any questions, please direct them to me at
Student Name: ______Grade Level: _____
Teacher: School: Class:
Rating (1-poor, 3-average, 5-oustanding)
Attitude12345
Acceptance of Responsibility12345
Peer Relationships12345
Achievement/Aptitude12345
Participation in Class12345
Leadership12345
Attendance12345
_____ I would recommend this student for the Cheer Squad at SKHS.
_____ I would NOT recommend this student for the Cheer Squad at SKHS
Comments:
______
______
______
Signature of TeacherDate
2018-2019 SKHS Cheer Tryouts
Teacher Recommendation Form
Please return this form to SK cheer box at South Kitsap High School by Friday, May 4th. Do not return this form to the student.
The student listed below is a candidate for the 2018-2019 Cheer Squad at South Kitsap High School. The teacher recommendation is a very important part of the selection process and will be kept in strict confidence. Please evaluate the student in the areas listed below. I encourage you to include specifics in the comments section that would be helpful. If you have any questions, please direct them to me at
Student Name: ______Grade Level: _____
Teacher: School: Class:
Rating (1-poor, 3-average, 5-oustanding)
Attitude12345
Acceptance of Responsibility12345
Peer Relationships12345
Achievement/Aptitude12345
Participation in Class12345
Leadership12345
Attendance12345
_____ I would recommend this student for the Cheer Squad at SKHS.
_____ I would NOT recommend this student for the Cheer Squad at SKHS
Comments:
______
______
______
Signature of TeacherDate