Cooper Jr. High Sparklers 12th line try outs

WISD Drill Team Constitution Membership The number of members will be determined by number of girls trying out and their ability level. Members must tryout every year. Members must follow the WISD Student Code of Conduct. Absences and Tardies Every member must be present and on time for all practice sessions, games, performances, camp, pep rallies, etc. Only excuses approved by the director will be accepted and each will be evaluated individually. Any unexcused absence may result in the member being placed on probation and may prohibit that member from participation at the next performance. Field practice is required in order to perform.

Constitution, continued The Demerit System Demerits are the means by which the director(s) determines which members are not upholding their obligations to the team. Demerits are in effect during the school year as well as summer practices and camp, apply to all members. Squad members will receive demerit(s) for any of the following: Tardy for practice. (1) Not being ready for practice. This includes not being in appropriate clothing and not having requested equipment for practice. (1 for each occurrence.) Not following directions. (1) Chewing gum at practice, games, or pep rally. (1) Not being in full uniform on game day (including pom-poms, etc.)(1) Being late to a game (for any reason other than those excused by school rules.) (1) Leaving the stadium during a game without permission. (3) Behaving inappropriately at any school function. (1) Eating or drinking at games and/or practices without permission. (1) Failure to come to attention on demand. (1) Not being in assigned area at game. (1) Showing lack of spirit or participation. (1)

Constitution, continued Demerit scale for determining probation: Six (6) accumulated demerits = suspension from one performance Twelve (12) accumulated demerits = dismissal from the team and ineligible for tryouts. Probation General probationary considerations. Failure to comply with any regulations as stated in the constitution may result in probation for a member in question until the reason for probation is corrected to the satisfaction of the director(s) and the administrator(s). A member on probation may not participate in performing activities including dressing out and attending all activities. Scholastic Probation In compliance with the Texas “No Pass – No Play” rule. In compliance with all other Junior High School policies.

Constitution, continued Conduct Games/practices Members must remain in the assigned area at all times unless given permission to leave by the director(s). Members are a group and will sit as a group. There will be no visitors beside or within the group. There will be no gum chewing or eating in assigned area, with the exception being, 3rd quarter breaks. Members will participate in the cheer as initiated by the cheerleaders. At football games, all members will cheer/perform as a group until the conclusion of the final game. Members will be released to their parents at that time. Conduct in General Drill team members actions requiring disciplinary procedures which result in suspension by administrative personnel involving tardies, truancy, misconduct, etc. may result in the following: 1st Offense: one week suspension from all drill team activities. 2nd Offense: two weeks suspension from all drill team activities. 3rd Offense: dismissal from the drill team squad.

Constitution, continued Uniform and Equipment Payments must be made before a member will receive uniform pieces, or equipment. Deadlines for camp fees must be honored. Field uniforms will be worn to games. Uniforms should always be clean, in good condition, and fit properly. All personal equipment must have the member’s name on it. Each member assumes full responsibility for the care of the uniform and equipment. All uniforms will be worn by squad members only. Members will not be allowed to wear the dress uniform outside of any squad function. The individual team member is responsible for any item(s) that is lost or damaged by that member. The lost or damaged items(s) must be replaced or repaired immediately. This cost is totally at the expense of the individual team member. See your director immediately if any item is lost or damaged.

Constitution, continued Tryouts Eligibility Open to all incoming 6th graders and current 7th graders in respective attendance zones. A student must be eligible according the TEA/UIL extra-curricular eligibility rules. Candidates that are eligible for tryouts are encouraged to attend all tryout practices. All paperwork must be turned in to the director by stated deadline. All WISD Junior Highs will follow the same judging criteria. The performance of a candidate will be evaluated and scored by a panel of qualified judges from outside the area. Selection of the members will be based on the sum of the scores of all judges during a closed tryout session. Candidates will be expected to perform a specific required routine at tryouts. No spectators will be allowed during practice or tryouts.

Constitution, continued Parental Permission and Responsibility Parents must give their written permission for their student to fulfill all responsibilities of being a member of the team. This must be done before they are officially accepted. Parents must meet all financial obligations involved in having their student be a member of the team. Parents are responsible for picking up their students promptly at the conclusion of all games and practices. Failure to do so will result in demerits for the member. Continued failure to pick up promptly will be handled on an individual basis by the director(s).

Constitution, continued Practice Sessions Responsibility Members must be at practice on time and stay until dismissal by the director. Members must be at school one-half day in order to be eligible to attend practice or perform that day. Administrator approval to participate required for all exceptions. Members must be PICKED UP PROMPTLY AT THE END OF PRACTICE. All practices are closed.

Constitution, continued Performances Junior High Drill Team should be a positive learning experience for students who may wish to continue in drill team or other performance activities at the High School level. Because of this, we will strive to value effort, not expertise in the Junior High teams. Students who are selected for membership in the JH Drill Team will be deemed sufficiently skilled to perform at all football games scheduled by the sponsors. While students will not be cut or “benched” based on performance abilities, they may be benched as a result of absences or the demerit system. (see sections III and IV above) For the optional spring competition(s), students may be required to tryout for each of the dances entered. 1. These contest tryouts will be evaluated solely by the team sponsor. 2. The team sponsor’s decision will be final. 3. Every effort will be made to ensure that each student who chooses to participate in the spring contest(s) will have the opportunity to perform in the majority of the dances entered.

Year-At-A-Glance Fall Season Breakdown Pre-Training Camp Camp to help us prepare for Line Camp. Dates: July 30th – August 1st ShowTime Line Camp At this camp we will learn our football season routines. Dates: August 2nd – August 4th Summer Practices Football Season Practice Dates: August 6th – 10th Theme Week Practice Dates: August 13th, 15th, 16th, and 17th Football Every Tuesday night for about seven weeks. Sparklers perform at both “B” Game and “A” Game Performance. Pep Rallies Two Inside Pep Rallies: Veterans will perform at the first one and whole team at the second one. One Outside Pep Rally: Whole team performance. Fall Season Breakdown

Spring Season Breakdown Year-At-A-Glance Competitions Sparklers compete at two contests. February (McKinney Boyd) and March (Lewisville) Preparation for these contests begin at the end of October. This is completely optional and costs additional money, no more than $300. Practice will be four days a week and will not have more than 8 hours of practice a week. There will be at least one Saturday practice a month. Attendance of practices preparing for contest are extremely important. Spring Show Sparklers are invited to perform at the WHS Pirate Pacesetter Spring Show. Sparklers perform one of their contest routines. Sparklers will perform both shows: Friday and Saturday. Usually in April. Spring Season Breakdown

Cost: Rookies Practice & Performance Wear 4 Practice Wear Tops Pep Rally Performance Top 3 Types of Bottoms (shorts, capris, pants) Jazz Shoes Tights Bag Pull Over Fleece Jersey Top Field Performance Top Field Dress $553.17 Camp Cost $120.00 Shipping and Handling $26.83   TOTAL COST $700.00

Cost: Rookies Payment Schedule Date Due Pay to March 26, 2018 $276.59 TeamGoFigure Online April 30, 2018 $276.58 May 17, 2018 $146.83 CJHS Sparklers *CASHIER CHECK ONLY

Cost: Veterans Practice and Performance Wear 3 Days of Practice Wear Tops Field Dress Tights $190.46 Camp $120 Shipping and Handling $26.83   TOTAL COST $337.29 *For those purchasing additional items (jazz pants, tights, jazz shoes, etc…), a payment schedule will be determined on an individual basis.

Cost: Veterans Payment Schedule Date Due Pay to March 26, 2018 $95.23 TeamGoFigure Online April 30th, 2018 May 17th, 2018 $146.83 CJHS Sparklers *CASHIER CHECK ONLY

Try Out Clinic Days March 8th All tryout forms must be turned into the Cooper front office.   March 19th 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.: Practice to teach the tryout routine will be held in the McMillan JH Competition Gym. Sparkler Hopefuls and parents will be encouraged to sign up for our remind to receive the latest updates and videos. Remind Information: March 20th & 21st 4:00 – 6:30p.m.: After school practice in the Cooper JH Competition gym March 22nd 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.: Mock Tryouts at McMillan JH

Day of Try Outs March 23rd   5:30 p.m. Tryouts – Girls will need to arrive at McMillan JH by 5:30p.m.to warm up and receive their number. TRYOUTS ARE CLOSED! Once tryouts are finished all candidates will be asked to leave the building. Results will be available approximately an hour after the completion of tryouts. Results will be posted on the website. ***Please do not withdraw your student from school early on the day of tryout. Tryout Day Information Tryouts will be closed to all persons who are not authorized. Under NO circumstances will anyone except the following be allowed to observe: Authorized school personnel (director, principal, etc.), instructors of the clinic, and judges Parents will be allowed to wait in the cafeteria until tryouts are over. Parents will NOT be allowed near the gym during tryouts. Girls will be judged on appearance (neatness, cleanliness), projection (smile, attitude), coordination, rhythm, and dance ability.   Tryout Attire: Plain black t-shirt Black shorts or jazz pants Athletic or dance shoes No jewelry! Hair in ponytail or bun

Score sheet Memory Dance Ability Showmanship Total (100) Candidate #1   Candidate #1 Candidate #2 Candidate #3 Candidate #4 Memory Routine Memory (10) Recovery from Mistakes (10) Timing with Music (10) Dance Ability Placement (10) Strength of Movement (10) Flexibility & Extension (10) Proper Technical Execution (10) Showmanship Eye Contact (10) Facial Expressions (10) Energy (10) Total (100)

If your Hopeful makes the team… Parent Meeting and Veteran Fitting   March 26th 6:30 pm CJHS Cafeteria 8th Grade Rookies Fitting March 27th 6:30 pm 7th Grade Rookies Fitting March 28th

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