1

Cheerleading Tryout Packet

Please read the entire application packet. Both the candidate and a parent/guardian must sign in five places at the end of this packet. You can leave your application at the front office in an envelope addressed to Coach Sams; Mrs. Reyna will place it in the box and give you a receipt. Once we have received your application, Coach Sams, Coach Sawyer, or Coach Palmore will sign, date and give you a receipt. It is highly recommended to turn in completed forms at the parent meeting. There is preliminary checking that needs to be done before you can attend the clinic. Positively no tryout forms will be accepted after 3:00pm on April 6th. If all of your signed forms are not turned in at this time, you cannot tryout.

2

Dear Parents and prospective Cheerleaders, First of all, we are so excited for your interest in Sachse Cheerleading. We are really proud of what the program is, and the direction that it is going. We pride ourselves in the discipline, respect and integrity of all of our cheerleaders, and we look forward to the 2018-2019 season. Cheerleaders are considered the best of the best on campus. We want to ensure that all of our cheerleaders are held to a high standard and serve as role models to other students. All Sachse cheerleaders will be expected to follow the GISD Cheerleading handbook, GISD Student code of conduct, and the Sachse Cheer Guidelines. All handbooks are available on the Sachse Cheer Site. Cheerleaders who fail to adhere to the standards and guidelines will be penalized. We hope that you, as parents of a prospective cheerleader, are aware of the time and energy it takes to be an effective student leader responsible for guiding student conduct at extracurricular activities and during the school day, both on and off campus. Candidates selected to be a member of the cheerleading squad are expected to make a commitment to the activity for the full cheerleading year. SHS Cheerleaders must give 100%, and complete their commitments and responsibilities to SHS cheerleading before anything else. SHS Cheerleaders will have additional duties, which they will be required to perform throughout the school year. These duties will include (but are not limited to): planning and working fundraising events, cheerleading camp, Sachse Fall Fest, parades (Labor Day, Sachse Christmas, MLK Day, etc.), preparation for homecoming festivities, games throughout the year, attendance at athletic play-off games, and participation in various school and community service projects. A great amount of time and energy will also be asked of the parents/guardians in providing transportation to some of the activities and in other miscellaneous functions during the year.

On the following page there is a tentative list of cheerleading events. It is very important that all newly selected cheerleaders attend the practices and functions which are listed. The absence of any member affects the productivity of the entire squad. In order for cheerleaders to be able to give 100% to his/her activities, it is important to make a choice between Varsity cheerleading and Volleyball/Basketball. This is in the best interest of the organization as well as the student who needs to fulfill the responsibilities he/she has chosen. JV and Freshmen cheerleaders can play another JV or Freshmen sport provided there are minimal conflicts. The cheerleader must work out the conflicts with both coaches.

The estimated cost of cheerleading for one year is outlined in the packet. The majority of the costs will be broken down into three payments. Every effort has been made to keep these costs to a minimum. The stated costs include fees for camp instruction/week, camp wear, and season wear. There may be additional costs that arise throughout the year.

We hope you will discuss the expectations and obligations of being a SHS cheerleader with your son/daughter, and agree that Sachse Cheerleading is a worthwhile organization. Cheerleading helps students to form friendships, enrich communication, and develop group dynamics skills and responsibility. It also gives them countless opportunities to foster leadership skills that will prove beneficial later in life. With your support, we can work together to make this year at SHS a successful and memorable one. We look forward to meeting each of you during the coming year. If at any time you have questions, please do not hesitate to call or email one of us. Sincerely, Rebekah Sams Rachel Sawyer Michelle Palmore rsams@garlandisd.net rsawyer@garlandisd.net lmpamor@garlanidsd.net

3

Important Mandatory Dates

March 27th Parent and candidate meeting in the SHS Cafeteria 6:00pm for all candidates April 6th Forms due by 3:00pm to Coach Sams in room 200 April 10-11th Tryout clinic 4:30pm-6:30pm SHS Gym April 12th Mock tryouts 4:30pm-6:00pm SHS Gym- MANDATORY April 14th Judges Panel tryouts: 11:00pm – 12:30pm, Garland HS Gyms

Warm Up period: 10:30-11:00 am Varsity, JV and Freshmen will tryout at the same time in three different gyms.

Announcement of cheerleader squads for 2018-2019 (via the Internet) April 23rd Uniform Distribution/Shoe Check – Varsity 1:15pm, JV 2:45pm, Freshmen 4:30pm

Room 134. No uniforms will go home until official fitting date and first payment is made.

April 25th Fitting – Varsity 1:15pm, JV 2:45pm, Freshmen 4:30pm Room 134 This fitting is for camp clothes, sweats, shoes (if needed), and ordering additional

cheer equipment. Mandatory MADE IT Parent and Cheerleader meeting 6:00 pm SHS Library (Bring SS# and insurance card) Camp Payment due $500 -Checks or cash only May 18th Sachse Mini Camp May 29th Spring Game Aug 5-8 Cheer Camp -Galveston Mid Aug Mustang Round Up Aug 20th First Day of School and Teacher Appreciation Breakfast Sept 3rd Labor Day Parade October Sachse Fall Fest (Morning) Mid-December Sachse Holiday Parade

4

Varsity Cheerleader Estimated Costs Item Cost *White Warm-Ups (Juniors & Newbies) $202 *Orange Poms (juniors & Newbies) $16 *Navy "S" Leggings (Juniors & Newbies) $52 *Backpack (Juniors & Newbies, Seniors Optional) $68 Game Day Tee & Leggings Headband Mustangs in Paradise - White Comfort Color V-Neck Raspberry/Black Shorts $232 Sachse Varsity Cheer - Violet Comfort Color Tee Graphite/Black Shorts Sachse Cheer Arrow - Neon Red Comfort Color Tank Navy/Graphite Shorts Sachse Cheerleader TX - LS Pepper Comfort Color Tee $21 Hoco Shirt $25 Pink Out Shirt $15 Holiday Parade T-Shirt $25 Black Leggings $23 Black Capri Leggings $23 *"S" Bow (New Varsity) $10 *White Sparkle Bow (New Varsity) $15 *Hoco Bow (New Varsity) $16 *Texas Bow (New Varsity) $19 *Pink Out Bow (New Cheerleader) $15 Orange Bow (Everyone) $15 *Navy Sports Bra (Newbies, everyone else if needed) $16 *Navy Spanx (Newbies, everyone else if needed) $21 *Navy and White Tall Socks (Newbies, everyone else if needed) $8 *Pink and White Tall Socks (Newbies, everyone else if needed) $9 *Navy/Orange/White Tall Socks (Newbies, everyone else if needed) $9 *Navy Fleece Pullover (Newbies) $35 Uniform Cleaning (this is approximate) $50 Camp $415 Transportation Costs (this is an estimate we will use a fundraiser for it) $125 Total Returners (Seniors2019) with new backpack (subtract $68 if not getting BP) $1,037 Total Juniors from JV (No Pink Out Bow) $1,393 Total Newbies Purchasing Everything $1,480

*Any items purchased in part or full with school funds will be retained by Sachse High School if the cheerleader is removed from the squad or voluntarily resigns the position.

5

Jr. Varsity Cheerleader Estimated Cost Item Cost *Navy Warm -Ups $165 *Navy Leggings $23 *Backpack (if needed) $60 Navy Poms $16 Game Day Tee & Leggings Headband Mustangs in Paradise - White Comfort Color V-Neck Raspberry/Black Shorts $232 Sachse Varsity Cheer - Crunchberry Comfort Color Tee Graphite/Black Shorts Sachse Cheer Arrow - Peapod Comfort Color Tank Navy/Graphite Shorts Black Leggings $23 Black Capri Leggings $23 Sachse Cheerleader TX - LS Pepper Comfort Color Tee $21 Hoco Shirt $25 Pink Out Shirt $15 Holiday Parade T-Shirt $25 "S" Bow $10 White "Sparkle Outline" Bow $15 Hoco Bow $13 *Pink Out" Bow (if needed) $15 *Navy Spanx $21 *Navy Sports Bra (if needed) $16 Navy Tall Socks with Double White Stripes $9 Pink Tall Socks with Double White Stripes $9 *Navy Fleece Pullover $35 Uniform Cleaning (this is approximate) $40 Camp $415 Transportation Costs (this is an estimate we will use a fundraiser for it) $125 Total Sophomore from Freshman Squad $1,051 Total Newbies $1,351 *Any items purchased in part or full with school funds will be retained by Sachse High School if the cheerleader is removed from the squad or voluntarily resigns the position.

6

Freshman Cheerleader Estimated Cost

Item Cost Navy Warm -Ups $165 White Poms $16 Navy Leggings $23 Navy Spanx $21 Backpack $60 Navy Sports Bra $16 Game Day Tee & Leggings Headband Mustangs in Paradise - White Comfort Color V-Neck Raspberry/Black Shorts $232 Sachse Varsity Cheer - Island Reef Comfort Color Tee Graphite/Black Shorts Sachse Cheer Arrow - Hot Pink Comfort Color Tank Navy/Graphite Shorts Sachse Cheerleader TX - LS Pepper Comfort Color Tee $21 Hoco Shirt $25 Pink Out Shirt $15 Holiday Parade T-Shirt $30 Black Leggings $23 Black Capri Leggings $23 "S" Bow $10 White Sparkle $15 Hoco Bow $13 Pink Out Bow $15 Navy Tall Socks $9 Pink Tall Socks $9 Navy Fleece Pullover $35 Uniform Cleaning (this is approximate) $40 Camp $415 Transportation Costs (this is an estimate we will use a fundraiser for it) $125 Total Incoming Freshman $1,356

*Any items purchased in part or full with school funds will be retained by Sachse High School if the cheerleader is removed from the squad or voluntarily resigns the position.

7

March

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

25 26 27 28

Mandatory Try-Out Meeting

29 30 31

April

1 2 3 4 5 6

All applications

due

7

8 9 10

Tryout Clinic

11

Tryout Clinic

12

Mock Tryouts

13 14

Panel Tryouts @

GHS

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23

Uniform Distribution

24 25

Camp wear & Uniform Fitting

& Made-It meeting

26 27 28

8

Clinic Information

What: Clinic – Tryout material will be taught When: Tuesday, April 10th & Wednesday April 11th- Material

Thursday, April 14th - Mock Tryouts Where: SHS Gym Time: April 10 & 11 4:30-6:30 pm- Clinic

April 12 4:30pm-6:00pm - Mock Tryouts Cost: $10.00 cash Attire: Athletic/cheer shorts, a T-shirt and tennis shoes are acceptable for the clinic.

No half shirts or bra tops. No jewelry of any kind - including belly button rings, nose rings, etc. Hair should be up and secure.

Candidates: Returning GISD students: you must have selected and been accepted to Sachse for the

2018-2019 school year. New to GISD: Make sure you have contacted Student Services and have that you have pre-enrolled for SHS. Documentation is required.

Only candidates who are academically eligible may attend this clinic, however it is not mandatory. Academically ineligible students may participate in the one-day judge tryout only. Any candidate that was academically ineligible 2 grading cycles during the 2017-2018 school year will need approval to tryout from Mr. Creel. Contact Coach Sams if you have any questions. The $10.00 fee covers the cost of a choreographer and video recording of material. Clinic is open to eligible candidates only. No parents, friends, or ineligible candidates are allowed to attend. No videotaping will be allowed. We will provide a video of the routine performed by the choreographer and ensure it is accessible to all candidates. Medical release forms must be signed and turned in, and grades must be passing before the candidate may participate in the clinic. Medical release forms and report card may be turned in at the parent meeting or at the clinic check in. The sooner all paperwork is in, the sooner you will get into the clinic. If you cannot attend the clinic, it is your responsibility to see Coach Sams (Room 200) by April 12th for a tryout number. If you do not come by, it will be assumed that you are not trying out.

Clinic Agenda & Mock Tryout Agenda

Tuesday & Wednesday April 10th & 11th Thursday, April 12th Check in/Roll call Mock Tryouts Demonstrate/Learn Dance Receive Tryout Numbers Learn Cheer and Chant Announcements Review Material/Announcements

9

Panel Tryouts

Who: All Candidates When: Saturday, April 14, 2018 from 11:00-12:30.

Warm up: 10:30-11:00 am Where: Garland High School Gyms Attire: Varsity Candidates – White polo shirt with collar (no visible logos) tucked into orange knit shorts,

white socks, white shoes, hair in a ponytail, no nail polish, no jewelry.

JV Candidates - White polo shirt with collar (no visible logos) tucked into navy knit shorts, white socks, white shoes, hair in a ponytail, no nail polish, no jewelry.

Freshman Candidates – White polo shirt with collar (no visible logos) tucked into grey knit shorts, white socks, white shoes, hair in a ponytail, no nail polish, no jewelry. Your sports bra must be white. Numbers must be worn on your shirt at chest level. You will receive your number at mock tryouts. Your number worn must remain the same as the number drawn at the clinic. Switching numbers is NOT allowed. Failure to wear the proper number will result in disqualification.

Group Performance

● Candidates will perform in groups of 2 or 3. ● The candidates will walk out in numerical order. The candidate with the lowest number will stop in the

left position, the next candidates will continue with the last candidate taking the far right position, from the judge’s standpoint.

● Candidates will perform the chant and the dance, then exit. ● This procedure will continue for all groups.

Individual Performance

● Candidates will re-enter one at a time, beginning with number 1. ● Candidate will perform an entrance, a jump series (right hurdler, left hurdler, toe touch, optional jump),

and a cheer. Jumps may be done in any order. There will be mats available in the tryout gyms. ● In your cheer, you will be allowed to incorporate tricks. (Ex. Toe-touch jump, flip flop, standing back tuck,

etc.) ● Exit

After all candidates have completed their tryout, an administrator will dismiss the group. Each candidate will receive information in an envelope on how to view the announcement of cheerleaders when they are dismissed. These tryouts are closed. Parents and friends may wait for their candidate outside of the building. Every attempt is made to hire judges who have not worked with students in the Garland area. However, with the hundreds of camps in the state of Texas, attended by thousands of cheerleaders and taught by hundreds of instructors, it may be possible at some time that a member of the judging panel may have had some contact with a candidate who is trying out. Professional judges with outstanding credentials and references will be hired for all tryouts. They will be instructed to judge the candidates based only on the mastery of the skills that they see demonstrated during the tryouts. Tryout results will not be challenged because of prior knowledge of judges and candidates.

10

Selection of Cheerleaders

Judges’ panel vote is worth 100% of the cheerleader selection process. All candidates will be scored using the same criteria and judged on the same material. There will be five judges. Each judge will have a total of 100 points that he/she may award. The high and low score will be thrown out and the remaining three judges’ scores will be averaged together. This number will count 100%. Each candidate must score a minimum percentage of points in order to be placed on a cheerleading squad. Varsity candidates must earn a minimum percentage of 50% to be placed on the squad. JV candidates must earn a minimum percentage of 45% to be placed on the squad. Freshmen candidates must earn a minimum percentage of 40% to be placed on the squad. The squads will consist of the following: Varsity – Top 4 seniors, top 4 juniors, next 8 candidates (without regard to grade) Junior Varsity – Top 12 sophomore candidates Freshmen – Top 12 freshmen candidates There will be administrators/administrative interns present during tryouts. A person not connected with the tryouts will enter all scores into a computer using a district-wide formula. All decisions are final! After tryouts, each candidate will be given a web address to see the 2018-2019 Sachse High School Cheerleading Squads and a list will be posted on the front windows at school. If you would like a copy of your scores mailed to you, please turn in a self-addressed stamped envelope with your application. All self-addressed stamped envelopes must be turned in by April 12th if you would like a copy of your scores.

Maximum scores when incorporating These scores are based on skills that are executed perfectly. if there are errors in execution, points should

be deducted

1 trick 2-3 tricks

5 = back tuck 4 = back handspring

3 = toe touch 2 = none of the above

5 = must include a back tuck 4 = must include a back handspring

3 = must include a toe touch 2 = none of the above

11

Judging Criteria

12

Parent Permission Form

My son/daughter, ____________________________________ has my permission to be a cheerleader at Sachse High School. I understand that he/she must abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the sponsor and the principal of Sachse High School and be present for all practices and games. I have read the rules and regulations and understand that the violation of any of these rules may lead to probation, temporary suspension, or removal from the squad. I understand and give my permission to my son/daughter to ride with the sponsor and/or other parents when necessary. I understand that all forms must be completed and turned in by 3:00 pm on April 6th or my son/daughter will not be allowed to tryout. (Please bring completed forms to the parent meeting on March 27th or earlier if possible.) I understand all estimated costs described in this packet. I understand that it is my responsibility to meet all financial obligation by the deadlines set forth by Sachse High School. I understand no parents will be allowed inside Garland High School the entire day of tryouts. Every attempt is made to hire judges who have not worked with students in the Garland area. However, with the hundreds of camps in the state of Texas, attended by thousands of cheerleaders and taught by hundreds of instructors, it may be possible at some time that a member of the judging panel may have had some contact with a candidate who is trying out. Professional judges with outstanding credentials and references will be hired for all tryouts. They will be instructed to judge the candidates based only on the mastery of the skills that they see demonstrated during the tryouts. Tryout results will not be challenged because of prior knowledge of judges and candidates. As a cheerleader, your son/daughter is covered by the school insurance providing that the proper GISD channels are followed. However, you are encouraged to have your own insurance or to take additional school insurance. My child has submitted a signed choice of school statement for the 2018-2019 school year selecting Sachse High School as his/her choice. ____________________________________________________________________________ Candidate Signature Date ____________________________________________________________________________ Parent or Guardian Signature Date

13

Sachse High School Cheerleader Application

Name ________________________________________________ Birthday _____________ ID Number _____________ Current grade ___________ Current School ________________ Address _____________________________________ City _________________Zip _____________ Name of Parent(s)/Guardian(s) ________________________________________________________ Telephone (parents) (wk) ____________________________ (cell) _____________________________ (Candidate) (cell) ______________________________________ Email address (parents) ___________________________________________________ Email address (candidate) _________________________________________________ Candidate for: Varsity _____ JV _____ Freshman_____ Cheerleading is a very time consuming responsibility and will require much time outside of the school day. Candidates selected to be a member of the cheerleading squad are expected to make a commitment to the activity for the full cheerleading year. Attendance is mandatory at all cheerleading activities. Also, incidental expenses may arise which cannot be allotted for at this time. Cheerleaders are expected to conform to a higher standard of behavior than others do. Cheerleaders will abide by and uphold all of the cheerleading guidelines, rules and regulations as well as SHS and GISD policies. The cheerleaders will be required to take field trips to out-of-town games by means of a bus. Cheerleaders must ride the bus to these games. In consideration of GISD guidelines, the parent(s) or guardian(s) must agree to their child taking these school-sponsored field trips. A more formal field trip permission form must be signed at that time. Cheerleaders must provide their own transportation to all in Garland/Rowlett/Sachse games/events. Parents may be called upon to provide transportation and to chaperone. We have read the above statements and all the attached forms regarding tryouts, regulations, costs and the standards of cheerleading at SHS. We understand and will abide by all the rules introduced and enforced throughout the year. We realize that cheerleading is very time consuming and all-stars, work, etc. are not excused absences from my responsibilities as a cheerleader. Candidate’s Signature ________________________________ Date _____________________ Parent/Guardian Signature ____________________________ Date _____________________ Questions? Rebekah Sams (Varsity) Rachel Sawyer (JV) Michelle Palmore (Freshmen)

14

Handbook Acknowledgement

I _______________________________________ have read the Cheerleader Guidelines/Rules in the GISD Cheerleading Handbook. I understand each of them before I tryout and will abide by each rule. I also understand and accept each punishment given for each rule violation. Cheerleader’s Signature _________________________________ Date ______________ Parent Signature _______________________________________ Date ______________

The Garland ISD Cheerleading Handbook states: Participation in the GISD cheerleading program carries both a significant time and financial commitment. Each cheerleader is expected to meet all financial responsibilities identified by their specific campus. Dedication to, and the prioritization of, cheerleading is obligatory from all cheerleaders to meet the objectives of the program. Candidates selected to be a member of the cheerleading squad are expected to maintain their commitment to the activity for the full cheerleading year. Prior to making commitments to be involved in other school activities, cheerleaders should carefully consider specific program requirements, as involvement in other activities may cause participation and time conflicts with cheerleading duties. Any cheerleader who voluntarily quits the squad before the end of the cheerleading year without the approval of the principal and sponsor will not be allowed to tryout for the next year on any GISD campus. I understand the above portion of the constitution and confirm that I have not voluntarily quit any cheerleading squad at any GISD campus.

Cheerleader’s Signature _________________________________ Date ______________ Parent Signature _______________________________________ Date ______________

15

16

17

Tryout Checklist All forms should be turned in by 3:00 pm on April 6th to Coach Sams, Coach Sawyer, or Coach Palmore at Sachse High School. No tryout forms will be accepted after 3:00pm on April 6th. If the tryout forms are not turned by this time and date, with the appropriate signatures, you cannot tryout!

❏ Physical and Medical History (Parent/candidate signatures required) Attached to the back of the packet or found online at www.garlandisd.net (go to Departments & Programs and then Cheerleading).

Please notice that cheerleading candidates are NOT required to have a physical exam unless they answer yes to questions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. (1, 2, 5, 7, 11, or 17 on the Spanish form.) If none of these apply, they only need to turn in the first page. If they answer yes to any of these questions, they must have a physical exam and must turn in both pages of the form. If selected to be on any of the Sachse Cheer squads for 2018-2019, the cheerleader must complete a physical exam BEFORE June 1, 2018!

❏ Parent Permission Slip (Parent/candidate signatures required)

Please read over the handbook which can be found at www.garlandisd.net (go to Departments & Programs and then Cheerleading).

❏ Cheerleader Application (Parent/candidate signatures required)

❏ Official Report Card (must show all grades/grade cycles through 4th six weeks)

CAN NOT BE A PRINTOUT FROM THE INTERNET, MUST BE THE OFFICIAL COPY *If you failed any class during the 4th six weeks, then you may not attend the tryout clinic. *Any student who was academically ineligible for any two grading cycles prior to tryouts must have approval to tryout.

❏ Handbook Acknowledgment Forms (Parent/candidate signatures required TWICE)

❏ Self-addressed stamped envelope (optional)

❏ Student must have selected Sachse HS as their choice of school and been accepted

❏ $10 cash for tryout clinic (cash only)

REMINDERS:

● NO parents or friends are allowed in the building at tryouts or clinic.

● MANDATORY Parent and Candidate Meeting on March 27th – SHS Cafeteria at 6:00pm

● If you cannot attend, please contact Coach Sams before the meeting! All candidates and parents are REQUIRED to attend this meeting unless prior arrangements have been made with the sponsor.

● If you do not have your forms turned in on time, you will not be able to tryout. No exceptions.

Turn them in early so you won’t forget!