Otay Ranch High School Responsibilities of Cheer Squad Members and Parents/Guardians Note Contract must be signed by the parent/guardian and the student prior to being allowed to try‐
out for the squad. Being a Cheerleader is different that other activities on campus, it is demanding and year‐long commitment. Financial Commitment 1. Uniform: There is a minimal expense to the cost of this sport. Due to diminishing financial support and non‐mandated cost, the district can only provide for 20 Varsity and 10 Junior Varsity uniforms. 2. Cost: The approximated cost for cheer will be for the tennis shoes, hair bows, socks, and under garments is about $100. We can not mandate the purchase of these items but strongly encourage it for the completion of the uniform. 3. Fundraising: In order to off set some of the cheer expenses, the cheerleaders will engage in multiple fundraisers throughout the year. Fundraisers are scheduled to assist with the expenses. We can not mandate fundraisers but hope for participants from students to parents to help with the minimal expense or other accessories the squad votes to purchase. All monies fundraised is deposited into the trust fund for the whole squad and can not be designated to any one cheerleader. Any financial assistance to the fund goes towards the whole squad as well. a.
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If a member is dismissed from the squad, the family remains responsible for the return of the uniform (ie skirt, top, and pom poms) or pay for any unreturned uniforms pieces. Any accessories purchases will remain at the ownership o f the cheerleader. Fundraising may take many forms, but in no way should it compete with the sponsoring of the ASB. Cheer Advisors and Coach 1. Advisor: The Cheer Advisors/Coach is Gretel Liana Rodriguez is a district employee and Brook Reynolds is a district cleared volunteer coach. Any issues that arise, that may or may not be covered in the contract will be resolved by the advisors. Student Initials __________
Parent Initials ___________ Uniforms 1. The advisor must approve all uniforms and equipment materials, before any item(s) are purchased. When dressing out for school, all members must wear what the coaches and advisors have decided. Variance will result in possible benching. 2. Squad members are responsible for the conditions of their own uniform. 3. Uniforms must be kept clean and in good condition at all times. 4. Squad members will be required to wear appropriate uniform to school at various times to show school pride and spirit. This will usually be on football and basketball game days or any other designated game. Eligibility 1. All cheerleaders must maintain an overall G.P.A of at least a 2.0 to be on the squad in both scholarship and citizenship. 2. If a cheerleader has less than a 2.0 on any report card or progress report, they will be ineligible until the next report card. There are no exceptions. a. If a cheerleader cannot maintain their eligibility, then more time needs to be dedicated towards their academics. The cheerleader remains financially responsible for personal debts (uniforms, traveling, ect.) b. The most recent progress report card is required for tryouts and the June report card will determine eligibility to begin the cheer year (2012‐2013) Cheer Camp 1. Like any other sport camp, cheer camp teaches and models proper techniques and most importantly cheerleading safety. SUHSD Camp for 2012/13 is TBD. ( Example: Tentative place: Mar Vista High School 8:00 a.m ‐12:00 p.m) Camp is mandatory per district request. There is no cost for the camp. 2. An away camp will be scheduled for just our school in order to help build a team bond. Time and place is TBA. Practice Schedule
1. Cheerleaders will be given a monthly calendar which will list scheduled practices and activities. a.
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At the advisors discretion events may be added or deleted. Calendars will be handed out at the
first parent meeting. Advisor reserves the right to change the calendar to assist the developing
needs of the squad throughout the year. Parents/ guardians are responsible to check the calendar monthly for any important
announcements. 2. Practices are held weekly to prepare for upcoming events. Student Initials __________
Parent Initials ___________ 3. Practice during the academic school year will generally be held after school and will
last until the time scheduled. Because of this, cheerleaders may not have a 7th
period class or credit recovery. There is a possibility of practice during some breaks
and Winter Break. a. A parent-advisor conference is required in order to miss any practice during
any Intersession. This must be held at least 2 weeks before any break. 4. A squad member is not to leave early from practice without a parent/medical excuse.
If she/he does leave early without parent permission, it will be counted as an
unexcused absence. Competition
1. The focus for ORHS cheer is on supporting sports, not cheer as a sports team.
Competition is considered an “extra” rather than a guaranteed component of the
cheerleading program. Cheerleading for Sports
Cheerleaders will support the athletic programs through cheer. Cheerleaders will cheer at school
and sporting events as scheduled by the advisors. Cheerleaders may not “stunt” unless a coach
or advisor is supervising and only if there are mats accessible to avoid injury (new SUHSD
Policy)
1. Football: Junior Varsity and Varsity games are on Fridays. JV at 3pm and Varsity at
7pm. (Home Varsity games are mandatory but “away” games are not mandatory) 2. Basketball: Cheerleaders will cheer at all Varsity home games. 3. Other Sport Involvement: Cheerleaders may participate in Spring sports only to
avoid conflict with practices and games. Cheerleader must first obtain clearance
from the cheer advisor and the sport coach. 4. All cheer financial obligations must be paid off and current. Cheer Attributes
The members of the ORHS Cheer team are:
1. Athletes who are willing to accept, and who are motivated by, the physical and
mental challenge of cheerleading.
2. Athletes who are willing to commit to “pushing the limits” of their individual abilities
and mindsets, and who can do so with a positive attitude.
5. Closed cheer try-outs: the advisor have the right to announce only one closed tryout any
time of the year for any purpose. No make up try outs will be offered.
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Parent Initials ___________ 6. Cheer captains will be chosen by advisor and coach. It is considered an honor to be captain
and it is at the discretion of the advisor and coach for this designated position. Captain
positions will vary based on needs of the squads.
Cheerleading Participation
1. Participation in the next performances or event will be affected for the following infractions:
a. Absences from practices, tutoring, or cheer events.
b. Wearing incorrect uniform
c. Tardiness and / or truancies from school.
d. Non-attendance at a required practice, meeting, tutoring, or cheer event.
e. Failure to execute duty or task assigned by coach/advisor.
f. Use of profanity / inappropriate behavior
g. Poor attitude/ sportsmanship
h. A violation of any district, school, or squad rule.
Participation in special events (special events are those that can only hold a specific number of
participant) will be those who:
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Show up early for practice, games, or cheerleading events.
Help others (including non-cheerleaders)
Volunteer for extra responsibilities
Compete extra tasks assigned by the advisor(s) – i.e. Campus Beautification
Resignations
We want to discourage students from resigning when the “going gets touch”. Although no one can force
a squad member to continue, parent/guardian approval will be required in order for a member to resign.
Cheerleaders who resign or are dismissed from the squad may not be allowed to try out for the cheer
squad the following year, while at Otay Ranch High School (determination is based on individual cases).
In addition, all debts owed to the squad must be paid immediately upon resignation and the uniform
must be turned in within a 24 hour period.
Parental Concerns
All concerns related to cheerleading should be directed to the Cheer Advisor(s) FIRST. Miss
Gretel Rodriguez or Brook Reynolds can be contacted via email or by phone
[email protected] and /or Brook Reynolds [email protected] or 619254-8110. In case it is after school hours Ms. Rodriguez can be reached at 619-456-8250.
Please sign the following agreement sheet and return with packet. You keep the contract with your
initials, in your files, in case it is needed at a later date.
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Parent Initials ___________ Cheerleader _________________________ Contract Date ________________________ Today’s Date: July 30, 2012 Progress Report Date: September 7, 2012 I understand that on September 7, 2012 progress report I, ______________________ did not have a 2.0 G.P.A and I cannot participate in any cheer activities (i.e. cheer football games and assemblies) unless my academic grades improve and I demonstrate to Miss Rodriguez that my G.P.A is above a 2.0 in both academics and citizenships grades. If I fall below a 2.0 I will sit out until the next grading period to demonstrate a 2.0 or I can provide Miss Rodriguez a grade print out from all classes, every Friday, in order to participate in cheer activities. I need to turn in the grade print out by 2:45 pm on Friday to ensure that I am able to participate in all activities and to be able to cheer at the Varsity Football game. Any two consecutive grade ineligibilities will result in removal from the squad. By signing below I understand the following contract __________________________________ Advisor Signature Date __________________________________ Cheerleader Signature Date ___________________________________ Parent Signature Date Student Initials __________
Parent Initials ___________ ORHS 2012‐13 Cheer Squad Rules & Guidelines Agreement I have read the Responsibility of Cheer Squad Members and Parent/Guardians and understand the expectations of the Otay Ranch High School 2012‐13 Cheerleading squads. Parent/Guardian Signature _____________________Date________________ Participant Signature___________________________Date_______________ Student Initials __________
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