Tryout Information

Flairs Director stacey.grayson@cfisd.net 346-227-6122 Ms. Grayson Tiger Dance Teacher Dance 1 & 2 Team Leader for PE/Health/Dance Email best form of communication stacey.grayson@cfisd.net 346-227-6122

Tryout Meeting topics What are Flairs? Year In Review Financial Obligation Tryout Requirements Tryout Procedures After Tryouts Being a Flair

Flairs? Flairs are the DANCE TEAM at Cypress Park High School Year Round Program Morning Practice from 6 am – 8 am Established in January 2017 with 10 members Membership is by Tryout Only Governed by CFISD Dance Team Guidelines & Flairs Handbook Ability to earn a Letter Jacket

Flairs year in review December 2017 Flair Tryouts Flairettes Flair in Training Complete Flairette Semester before becoming a Flair January 2018 – May 2018

Flairs Year in Review Summer 2018 Summer Line Camp Mandatory – per CFISD Dance Team Guidelines July 30 – August18 , 2018 (will be 2 weeks during this time period) Learn Dance Routines Football Halftime Dances, Stand Routines & Pre-Game (Spirit Lines) Pep Rally Dances Contest Dances Learn how to Be A Flair Fundraisers Car Washes

Flairs year in review 3 main seasons 2018 - 2019 Football Season August to November Contest Season November to March Spring Show Season March to May

Flairs year in Review football Season (Aug – Nov) Football Games Flairs will attend and perform at all VARSITY Football Games Band rehearsals are after school the day before a football game Football Games are likely to be on Thursday’s, Friday’s & Saturday’s Flairs stay after school on game day to get ready and bond as a team (dinner provided) Junior Flairs: Kids in Elementary & Middle school will be invited to sit with the Flairettes in the football stands during the 1st half of the game and participate in all stand activities. Contest Choreography Flairs will begin learning contest routines (Line camp, September, October) After school and Saturdays

Flairs year in review Contest Season (Nov – March) 3 Team Routines (styles varies each year) Compete at 2 – 3 contest a year Flairs have the option of competing solo/duets/trios/small ensembles Practice every day and afterschool/Saturdays when needed Contest are in February/March   CFISD Showoffs January All CFISD Dance Teams participate Fundraiser $7 per ticket

Flairs year in review spring Show Season (March – May) Flair Affair (Spring Show) 1st Weekend in May Fundraiser for Flairs Flairs present dances from throughout the year   Junior Flairs: Kids in Elementary, Middle, Jr High & High School will have the chance to learn a dance to perform during Spring Show. Banquet: End of Year Celebration for Flairs only Induction Ceremony: “Flairettes” officially become Flairs and officer ranks are announced.

Financial Obligation 4 Types of Expenses First Year Only vs Annual Out-of-Pocket Expense vs Fundraised Extra’s Payment Plan for Out-of-Pocket Expenses

Payments made for balance not fundraised Type of Expense Out-of-Pocket Fundraised Due By? Annual? Summer Line Camp $150 Yes No May 2018 Clothing $750 Flairette Dues $100 Flair Dues $400 - $500 *No Payments made for balance not fundraised Begins 2018 – 2019 School Year

Summer Line Camp Expense $150 Out-of-Pocket Annual Due by May 25, 2018 Includes choreography (clinicians), technique master classes, leadership, team bonding activities and meals/snacks

Clothing Expense $750 First Year Only!!! Out-of-Pocket Expense Due by May 25, 2018 Includes all Flairette & Flair clothing Practice clothing, team spirit shirts, boots, hat, make- up, warm-ups, duffle bag, accessories, etc. Cost does NOT includes optional/parent items

Flairette Dues $100 Out-of-Pocket Flairette Semester Only Due by May 25, 2018 Includes all t-shirts (Flairette, Showoffs, & Spring Show), team activities, contest travel expenses/snacks, & Induction Ceremony

Flair Dues $400 - $500 Annual Fundraised Balances not fundraised will be paid out-of-pocket Known as “Fairshare” through Flairs Booster Club Payments begin August 2018 Set Schedule will correspond with fundraiser Flairs Booster Club will develop payment schedule Includes all meals for football games, contest travel/snack, social events, Banquet (Flairs Only), t-shirts (Football, Showoffs, Contest & Spring Show), out-of-town trip, uniform cleaning, etc.

Extra During the year Big/Lil Sister Gifts Homecoming, Contest & Spring Show Holiday’s Boo Buddies, Secret Santa, Valentines, etc. Letter Jacket Must be earned (see CFISD Dance Team Guidelines) Jacket is at the parent’s expense and optional Extra Items Tights, earrings, eye lashes, new items, etc.

Payment Schedule Summer Line Camp, Clothing & Flairette Dues Cash or Money Order Only…CFISD does not accept Checks Payment 1 December 11, 2017 $250 Payment 2 January 16, 2018 $150 Payment 3 February 16, 2018 $150 Payment 4 March 9, 2018 $150 Payment 5 April 17, 2018 $150 Payment 6 May 25, 2018 $150 or remaining balance ***Payment Schedule for Flair Dues will be set by Flairs Booster Club in May 2018***

Tryout Requirements Step 1 – Requirements & Paperwork Step 2 – Tryout Clinic Step 3 – Flairs Tryouts Step 4 – Becoming a “Flairette”

Step 1 Requirement & paperwork Tryout Packet (White Copies) Tryout Packet DUE November 14, 2017 Flairs Tryout Application Financial Agreement Consent Form “Flairette” Regulation & Flair Handbook Agreement Physical Packet Copy of 1st Marking Period Report Card Must be in 9th, 10th or 11th Grade No SSC, ALC or U in Conduct Attend Each Day of Tryout Clinic & Tryout Above in addition to CFISD Dance Team Guidelines (Pink Packet)

Step 2 Tryout Clinic Dates: November 27th, 28th, 29th & 30th (Week after Thanksgiving) Times: 2:50 pm – 4:40 pm (Late Bus leaves at 4:45 pm) Where: CyPark Drill Team Room Wear: Full length tank top, black leggings, dance shoes or barefoot, hair in ponytail, no gum or jewelry (no rings or studs) Attendance is required each day!!!! Emergency or Illness – MUST CONTACT Ms. Grayson Will learn tryout material Perform a Mock Tryout on Thursday

Step 3 Flairs Tryouts Date: Friday, December 1, 2017 Time: Begins @ 3:15 pm Ends: Between 5 – 5:30 pm (NO LATE BUS) Where: Multipurpose Gym Wear: Black tank top & leggings, dance shoes or barefoot, hair low pony tail, no gum or jewelry Make-up: Smokey eye and red lipstick

Tryout Details Must attend full day of school on December 1, 2017 Exception would be School Sponsored Event Tryout Number Perform Splits & Routine in groups of 4 Tryout Process Judged by 3 impartial dance/drill team judges Tryouts are closed to the public Only hopefuls, judges, administrator and director are allowed to be present during tryouts Score up to 100 points per judge (Total of 300 points) Team Determined by Natural Break

Natural break example 290 289 Administrator decides the biggest natural break (gap) 286 278 275 Scores above the line make the team 274 269 268 258 255 218 215 Scores below the line do not make the team 210

Tryout Score sheet Hopeful will be judge on the following – 100 Total Points per Judge 10 points for each category Splits (5 points for Right, 5 points for Left) Grade Point Average (do not have to be passing to tryout, but will effect score) Kick Technique Kick Memory Dance Technique Precision Rhythm Memory Showmanship Overall Impression

Tryout details Administrator will tally and enter scores into excel spreadsheet No set number of members Per CFISD Dance Team Guidelines – All Decisions are FINAL and NON- APPEALABLE Tryouts must be “In Person” per CFISD Dance Team Guidelines Announcement of hopefuls who made the Flairs December 1, 2017 between 8:30 – 8:45 pm on the Flairs Website www.cypressparkflairs.weebly.com Hopefuls WILL see their tryout number if they made the team

Step 4 Becoming a Flairette Hopefuls selected on December 1, 2017 for the Flairs will become a Flairette Flair in Training for Spring Semester Flairette Class Period – Spring Semester Still receive same credit as Dance 1 or 2 Class period will be 3rd, 4th or 5th period…depends on Master Schedule Flairettes must successful complete the Flairette Semester to officially become a Flair in May Requirements Mandatory New Member Parent Meeting – December 11, 2017 (Payment 1 - $250) CFISD Showoffs – January 20, 2018 Contest – February 17, 2018 (Flairettes will observe not compete) Flair Affair – Rehearsal & Show May 4 & 5, 2018 Any other practices, performances or event that may arise Earn 100 merits No more than 8 demerits Summer Line Camp, Clothing & Flairette Dues paid in full by May 25, 2018 Increase skill level to that of a Flair

Consider the following Back of Tryout Packet Time Commitment Financial Obligation Emotional Involvement

Tryout forms All forms and required paperwork are due: Tuesday, NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Tryout forms White Packet Tryout Application Financial Agreement Parent/Guardian Tryout Consent Form Flairs Handbook & Flairette Regulations Agreement Page Physical (must be completed by a doctor) If on file with trainer I will request copy Copy of 1st Mark Period Report Card Hopeful supplies (Print from Home Access Center) ***Ms. Grayson will check discipline with Assistant Principals***

Handbooks pink packet CFISD Dance Team Guidelines Flairette Regulations Flairs Handbook & Guidelines Important Sections Expectations of Members pg 2 Memberships – Grades & Absences pg 4 Routine Evaluation pg 9 Conduct Code pg 10 Honor System pg 11-13

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f.a.q’s Are Flairs able to participate in any other organizations, clubs or athletics? Yes, Flairs can join any club on campus (HOLA, Key Club, Student Council, FCA, etc) Organizations that work well with Flairs is Theatre. Athletics Conflict Volleyball Basketball Softball Wresting No Conflict Cross Country/Track Soccer Tennis

Questions? What questions can I answer for you? Contact Info Ms. Grayson stacey.grayson@cfisd.net 346-227-6122