Pacifica High School 2017-2018 Cheer Squad Information Night WELCOME!!!

Procedures/Paperwork Cheer application/information sheet Teacher recommendation forms (one from each current teacher) Mandatory 1st Semester GPA of 2.0 or higher-please attach a copy of your 1st semester grades, printed from Aeries portal Athletic Packets (completed on school website) Physical must be done BEFORE tryouts Questions…Call Athletic Secretary Linda Lee 714-663-6544 DEADLINE – WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29th at 3pm chee

Cheer Clinic & Tryouts Mandatory Cheer Clinic Mon. April 3-Wed. April 5 Mandatory Try-Outs with USA judges Thursday April 6th April 3-5 3:30pm-5:30pm on the PHS Soccer Field April 6th 7-9pm in the PHS Gym Bring snacks and water Team will be announced April 7th. Please stop by the bookstore window 2:47-3:15pm to pick up your letter indicating whether or not you made the team. You must show your school I.D.

Selection of Teams Junior Varsity and Varsity team placement will be based upon the scores awarded by the USA judges The distinction between the two teams will based upon the natural break in scores Exceptions to this: Freshman will not be allowed to cheer on the Varsity Squad Seniors will not be allowed to cheer on the Junior Varsity Squad

Estimated Donation-approximate OPTION 1: Fitted Uniform, Camp Clothes, Warm-Ups, Poms, Bag, shoes, Briefs…$1100 Camp (not including transportation)…$400 Cheer Box…$100 TOTAL $1600 (Returners approx. $1200) OPTION 2: NO CAMP Total $1200 (Returners approx. $800)

Estimated Donation-approximate (cont.) OPTION 3: Borrowed generic sized uniform (cannot be altered), Camp Clothes, Warm-ups, Poms, Bag, Shoes, Briefs…$800 Camp (not including transportation) $400 Cheer Box…$100 or borrowed plain stand Total With Stand: $1300 Total Without Stand: $1200 OPTION 4: Borrowed generic sized uniform (cannot be altered), Warm-ups, Poms, Bag, Shoes, Briefs…$450 NO CAMP Total With Stand: $550 Total Without Stand: $450 50% deposit due April 25, 2017. Final payment due JUNE 20, 2017 *All borrowed uniforms and boxes MUST be returned to the advisor at the end of the season.* Purchases of cheer related clothing/items are voluntary and will in no way affect a student’s participation or grade.

Save the Date Cheer Camp Information USA Cheer Camp- August 7-10, 2017 Overnight resort camp at Knott’s Resort Hotel Camp attendance is not mandatory but strongly recommended for team & skill building

Summer Schedule Practices will begin BEFORE the current school year is over in order to prepare for camp. Dates TBA. Summer schedule TBA. Please notify advisor in writing of summer vacations. Practices are not mandatory but may affect ability to perform if not prepared.

Class Structure Period 6 Athletics Graded class with a syllabus (similar to PE or other athletics like PE) Participation (in class and at events), attendance, classwork, etc. will determine grade PE credit for 9th and 10th graders, elective credit for all who have met PE requirement All school rules apply Class syllabus/cheer contract will be given after student has made the team

6th Period Curriculum Planning spirit activities; ie. lunch activities Working with ASB to support ALL spirit activities on campus Game preparation- working on pom motions, crowd involvement, etc. Additional stunting practice Regular Practice (learning stunts and performance material) with coach will take place after school 1-2 days a week. Schedule to be set by coach.

QUESTIONS? Advisor: Brienne Velton bvelton@ggusd.us