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Burroughs Cheer Page
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Sherman E Burroughs High School
My email address is: goto.havasu@verizon.net, phone number is: 793-1505, between the 8's (that's 8am -8pm). Fax #:384-1554
JV coach is Kara Tolbert (793-7046)
All checks should be made out to:
BHS Varsity Pep Squad
tax ID code: 95-6105150
Demerits system
A) Not in uniform or dressed for spirit day on game day during school. = 10 demerits
B) Non-sportsmanlike conduct during all cheerleading events including practice. = 10 demerits
C) Discipline referrals from teachers or administrators. = 10 demerits
D) Unauthorized use of cell phone during any cheerleading activity. = 10 demerits
E) Not knowing cheers/dances for evaluations on time. = 10 demerits
F) Visible hickeys. = 10 demerits and possible non-performance depending on severity.
G) Being non-cooperative at practice/games/school sponsored trips or any other attitude that does not promote the image of our program. = 10 demerits
H) Excessive talking in cheer lines at practice or at games. = 5 demerits
I) Any uniform violation, this includes hair out of your face, not having the correct color rubber band and not having natural looking makeup for game time or performances unless otherwise specified by the coach. Including all items needed for practice (the correct shoes, poms etc….)= 5 demerits each violation
J) Failure to remove jewelry, to throw away gum, or to turn off cell phone prior to arrival at cheerleading activities/performances, including every practice.= 5 demerits each violation
K) Excessive public displays of affection in or out of uniform. = 5 demerits
L) Arriving 1-5 minutes late for practice/game or leaving 1-5 minutes early from practice/game this also includes being back on time for the 3rd qtr. = 5 demerits each violation
M) Not turning in money/forms on time. = 5 demerits each violation
Any accumulation of points above 50 per season will render the cheerleader “Not in good standing.” A meeting with a parent may be scheduled. And you will not letter or receive a hash mark for that season. Make-ups may occur along with demerits. Two of the same type of violations repeated may result in double demerits.
LETTERING POLICYIn order to receive a letter in the sport of cheerleading, cheerleaders must:A) Be a member of good standing (less than 50 demerits) on the Varsity squadB) Attend all practices, games, and activities unless excused by the coach(es)D) Actively participate in all fundraising events where “off the street money” is collectedE) Cheer for the entire seasonF) Pay any outstanding financial obligations (uniform charges, fundraising profits, etc.)G) Earn coach’s recommendation: dedication and commitment, good attitude, hard worker, team player, etc.H) May miss up to but no more than two games per season.I) Must not have an unexcused absence due to “failure to call.”J) Must not have an unexcused absence due to a suspension from school.
BURROUGHS HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY PEP SQUAD HANDBOOK I. Purpose The purpose of the BHS Pep Squads is to generate and direct spirit in support of BHS athletic events and rallies. Cheer, dance or mascot at football games (home, away and CIF), basketball games (home only), designated volleyball, wrestling and baseball games. (home only). II. Composition A. The size of the BHS Pep Squads will be determined on a yearly basis. B. A student will not be prevented from participating on the Pep Squad based on race, religion, national origin, or gender. C. Definition of Terms 1. Pep Squad Member – Being a Burroughs high school varsity pep squad member means you assume the role of a cheerleader, song leader and a mascot. A Pep Squad member’s primary function is to initiate cheers and channel the crowd spirit in a positive direction. The Pep Squad is also responsible for entertainment at assigned half times and rallies. To be a good sport at all times and to be an ambassador of your high school in and out of uniform. III. Selection Process A. Selection of the Pep Squad will occur after the third quarter of the academic year. 1. USA judges will score pep squad members based on the skilled execution of the routines on tryout day. B. Eligibility Requirements In order to try out for the BHS Pep Squad, a person must meet the following criteria: 1. A student must prove they have at least a grade point average of 2.0 for the third quarter. 2. Applicants must have participated in the instructional clinics or workshops. 3. Returning pep squad members still in good standing at the time of tryouts are eligible to tryout for next year’s squad. 4. Pep squad members on the present squad who became ineligible during the year due to gpa, will need at least a 2.0 gpa at the third quarter. 5. Pep club is not required for eligibility. However, pep club points will count towards your overall tryout score. C. Instructional Clinic 1. Applicants should attend every day of the instructional clinic and be on time. If an applicant cannot attend a portion of the instructional clinic they should notify the Pep Squad Advisor. Learning the material they missed will be up to the applicant to make up on their own time. 2. No instruction of, or assistance to, the applicants may take place outside the instructional clinic days by any of the outgoing squad members. 3. Applicants should dress appropriately. Comfortable. No jeans. Shoes that lace up, no skater shoes allowed. Supportive under garments. No jewelry should ever be worn during the clinic, leave it at home. Coaches are not responsible for any lost jewelry. Hair should always be pulled up out of your face; this includes your bangs. 4. No cell phone usage at any time during the instructional clinics and tryouts. Cell phones must be turned off. 5. No student will be able to participate in any of the instructional clinic until the medical card has been filled out and given to the pep squad advisor.D. Tryouts 1. All paper work must be turned in to the Pep Squad Advisor. (Signed handbook, medical card etc.) 2. Applicants must dress in a manner that will allow visibility and flexibility of movements. Hair should be neatly pulled back, including bangs. No jewelry. No costumes or uniforms will be allowed. All applicants must be compliant with the Dress Code. 3. No audio-visual equipment, except that arranged by the instructors, will be allowed at the tryouts. 4. USA judges will be used for judging tryouts. Coaches will observe but not be part of the judging process. 5. Tryout sessions will be open only to those directly connected with the selection process. IV. Duties and Responsibilities A. All Pep Squad members must: 1. Maintain a quarterly grade point average of at least 2.0. a. Grade checks will be conducted by the Activities office after every quarter to assess academic progress in case improvements need to be made. Should a member’s gpa fall below a 2.0, a letter will be sent home showing their status and they will be placed on probation until the end of the grading period when eligibility is checked again. During the period of probation, the student may participate. If the student does not become fully eligible at the end of the probationary period, the student will then become ineligible to participate on the pep squad and will be dismissed for that school year. If a student does not pass the required amount of classes they will be dismissed without probation for that school year. If a cheerleader has been dismissed from the squad due to grades and wants to try out for next year’s squad, they must have at least a 2.0 overall grade point average at the end of the third quarter to be eligible to tryout for next year’s squad. 2. Attend ALL scheduled practices for the entire duration. The number and times of practices will be determined after tryouts. Practices will be scheduled in advance, but additional practices will sometimes be necessary, and will be mandatory. 3. Attend all meetings arranged by the Pep Squad advisor. 4. Be at assigned activities thirty minutes prior to the beginning of events, or when specified by the Pep Squad advisor/coach. 5. Attend away events as determined by the Pep Squad advisor. a. Travel must be by means of furnished transportation to and from assigned Pep Squad duties.b. Students may ride home from away games with their parent only and sign a waiver before doing so. Under no circumstance will you be allowed to ride home with anyone else.c. When traveling, member must adhere to all rules, directions and meeting times of advisor(s) or supervising adults. 6. Plan, execute and participate in all Pep Squad fundraising activities. a. When participating in a fundraiser, each squad member is required to fulfill the responsibility assigned. b. Each member will be responsible for his or her allotted share of items being sold. i. Fundraising: All cheerleaders must participate in any fundraiser where off the street money is accepted. (Example: car wash) An adult family member must be present in your place if you cannot be there. If you know you cannot be at the event when the event is announced. Tell me immediately. Otherwise the pep squad member will serve a benching. ii. Any money raised beyond the cost of the uniform for the present year will not be carried over to the following year; it is absorbed into the squad account and used for the present squad, which is always needed and welcomed. iii. Fundraisers will be specified if it will be for the following year’s uniform cost should the cheerleader make the squad. If the present cheerleader does not make the following year’s squad, that money is absorbed into the squad’s account. iv. If a cheerleader ever becomes ineligible during the current year any money raised by that cheerleader will be absorbed into the squad’s account. 7. Be an active member in Pep Club. Squad members will be required to attend all Pep Club meetings and participate in all Pep Club activities. 8. Your parent or guardian is prepared to assume all expenses as a result of Pep Squad responsibilities. 9. Your parent or guardian is prepared to reimburse the squad account for the full price of uniforms and accessories purchased for the cheerleader on or before their due dates. 10. Each squad member should be well groomed when performing: hair needs to be neatly pulled back (no fly away bangs, clips need to match hair color) with correct colored rubber bands/hair ribbons, hair color must look natural, make-up must look natural, no jewelry, clean and complete uniforms. Unless otherwise instructed. No gum chewing or consumption of food is allowed at official events except during designated breaks. A squad should look unified, not as individuals. Failure to comply will result in demerits, but could also result in a benching or extra conditioning for the entire squad. 11. Pep Squad members are required to wear a uniform to all performances. No partial uniforms will be allowed. This rule also applies to scheduled school uniforms. Practice dress must consist of tennis, workout, or cheer shoes, (no skater shoes) socks, shirt and shorts or sweats, all of which must conform to the school’s dress code. No jewelry can be worn at practice or when performing. Hair should be neatly pulled back for practice and always up while in uniform unless specified differently by the advisor. Failure to comply will result in demerits, but could also result in a benching or extra conditioning for the entire squad. 12. No PDA (public display of affection) while in uniform or school sponsored trips. No excessive PDA while out of uniform 13. BE A GOOD SPORT AT ALL TIMES 14. Always conduct yourself as an ambassador for your high school. 15. A pep squad member will not be able to participate in any winter sport activity including Powder Puff. If you’d like to participate in a spring sport it must never interfere with your pep squad responsibilities. You should discuss your intent to participate in a spring sport with both coaches. 16. Squad members should always be at practice on time and ready to warm up with jewelry taken out, no gum, hair up, cell phones off with water and a bathroom break done by the scheduled practice start time. 17. Varsity pep squad members assume the duties of a cheerleader, songleader and mascot. V. Benching and Dismissal A. Benching or other disciplinary action. 1. Benching policy. A benching will be served in uniform at the event without participating. Sitting next to the coach with no interaction with friends. Benching may occur “on the books” if no event is scheduled. You are allowed only 3 benchings per season. There are 2 seasons. The first season starts in the summer and concludes when football is over, including CIF games. The second season starts when Basketball practice begins and could overlap football season. a. One unexcused absence from any assigned event, practice or meeting scheduled by the Pep Squad advisor. b. All excused absences will need to be “made up”. Make ups will be determined by the advisor and failure to so in a timely manner will result in a benching. c. Being sent home from a practice or game for bad conduct. Depending on the circumstances this could result in dismissal. d. Leaving an event, game, fundraiser, practice or meeting early, without the approval of the Pep squad advisor, will result in a benching for that game and/or event plus the next game and/or event. Depending on the circumstance this could result in dismissal. e. Inappropriate behavior, including attitude, belligerence, defiance, skipping school, failure to wear the correct school uniform, etc. Continuous inappropriate behavior will result in dismissal. f. Being absent from a game unless under documented illness or a family emergency (parent notification required). g. Suspension from school will more than likely result in a double benching. However, depending on circumstances, if it is deemed that the pep squad member is suspended for an act unbecoming of a Varsity pep squad member, that member will be dismissed. h. Special circumstances will be handled as they arise. Having an excused absence during a practice where material has been taught requires the i. pep squad member to make up lost work on her/his own time. Failure to do so may mean the squad member will not perform during the event the material was meant for. An evaluation may be done to determine if the squad member is ready to perform. Having too many excused absences may result in the squad member not performing if it is deemed detrimental to the performance. However, a non-performance in these cases will not be considered a benching. j. 1 benching per 20 demerits. 2. Definitions of types of absences: a. Unexcused Absences i. transportation ii. work iii. vacation iv. homework v. non-notification of absence vi. routine appointments case by case basis (medical and dental included) b. Excused Absences i. required, scheduled classes (teacher note required) ii. documented illness (doctors note {notes can be faxed to me @ 384-1554}, one ex. Absence per note) iii. unavoidable family emergencies (parent notification)iv. Excused absence from school v. Notification before practicevi. Unavoidable out of town appts. with a doctors note. (It’s understandable that we have doctors out of town, however, try your hardest to be at every practice and try not to have appts made on Thursdays. If you fail to bring a doctor’s note to the coach the absence will be deemed unexcused and a benching will occur. If you forget, fax it to me as soon as possible.vii. All excused absences must be made up. c. Tardy- For every squad member that is tardy the entire squad will have additional conditioning. i. Five minutes late to any practice, game, fund raiser, event, meeting, etc. ii. 3 tardies = 1 unexcused absence B. Dismissal from the Pep Squad will result from any of the following actions. If dismissed from the pep squad for reasons 2,3, or 4, the squad member will not be eligible to tryout for next year’s squad. 1. Failing to meet the grading criteria as shown above. 2. More than three benchings per season. 3. Conduct deemed inappropriate for Pep Squad members (e.g. poor sportsmanship, rudeness, poor attitude, expulsion from school, taking advantage of position, walking out of practice in a defiant manner etc.). 4. Failure to abide by the school’s athletic/activities code. C. If a member quits at any time for any reason, the member may be (1) ineligible to try out for the Pep Squad the following year. 1. If a squad member is going to quit it is incumbent upon the parent to meet with the Advisor and Administration to discuss the situation. VI. Insurance Coverage Currently enrolled BHS students are covered by the Burroughs High School’s accident insurance policy. This policy contains an excess provision which means the policy is only supplemental to the benefits provided by any other collectible insurance. NOTE: It is strongly recommended that Pep Squad applicants carry private major medical insurance. VII. Lettering policy and demerits:A. copy of the lettering policy and demerits will be given to each cheerleader. These apply per season.
B. 20 demerits will result in a benching.
C. It is the pep squad members responsibility to abide by these policies.
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