1. KMS CHEER
Welcome

2. Agenda Welcome & Introductions KMS Cheer Handbook
Fitting Times on April 11th
Camp Money – Due April 20th
Estimated Uniform Cost – Due May 4th
Important Dates to Remember
Contact Info and Communication Methods

3. Cheerleaders & Mascots fulfill 2 distinct roles in middle school, high school, and at the University level:
1.) To engage the crowd in cheering for their Team – focus is on the Team.
2.) To entertain the crowd at time outs and half times – focus is on the Cheerleader and Mascot.
Our goal is to prepare our cheerleaders and mascots to fulfill both roles at a level that will make them a valuable asset to a high school and, eventually, a college.
School Cheer 101

4. KMS Cheer Handbook ARTICLE I – PURPOSE
The purpose of cheerleading is to create, promote and uphold school spirit and a positive school environment by participating at athletic events and extracurricular activities as deemed appropriate by the campus administration and sponsor. Participation in the regular curriculum is a right afforded to each student, while participation in the extracurricular program is a privilege that carries additional expectations for acceptable conduct.
KMS Cheer Handbook

5. Article III: Expectations
Section A – School Leadership
1. Cheerleaders will abide by rules and follow directions given by school authorities.
2. Cheerleaders will demonstrate determination, hard work, strength, dedication, and self discipline.
3. Cheerleaders will strive to cooperate and be a part of a cohesive unit.
4. Cheerleaders will strive to improve themselves and others through positive interaction and accountability.
5. Cheerleaders will exhibit loyalty to the squad and demonstrate leadership, honor, and integrity.
6. Cheerleaders will demonstrate good sportsmanship and promote school spirit which will be defined by a generosity and genuine concern for others.
Article III: Expectations

6. Article IV: Requirements
Section A – Participation
Cheerleaders must attend all scheduled before and after-school practices and performances.
Cheerleaders absent from a practice or performance will be subject to discipline, unless extenuating circumstances exist. Extenuating circumstances shall require formal documentation be presented to the coach.
Cheerleaders are required to attend all summer practices beginning the first Monday in August. Failure to attend practices after this date will result in discipline consequences.
Cheerleaders may be prohibited from activity and may be allowed an excused absence with a doctor’s restriction in a written statement submitted to the head coach or campus coordinator at the middle school level.

7. Article IV: Requirements
Section C – Academic
Any cheerleader that receives a grade below 70 at the end of a grading period may not participate in extracurricular activities for the allotted time set by the Humble ISD Eligibility Schedule.
2. Any cheerleader that becomes ineligible will not be allowed to perform, travel with the squad, or wear his/her uniform for any reason for the term of ineligibility.
3. Any cheerleader that has been ineligible for more than two consecutive grading periods during the current school year, or a total of 3 grading periods throughout the current year, may be dismissed from the squad for the remainder of the year subject to the athletic council. They will be able to try out the following year provided they are in good academic standing
Article IV: Requirements

8. Article VII: Procedures
Section B – Consequences for Misconduct
Suspension or probation will remove the cheerleader from participation in performances and special events for a determined length of time.
Dismissal or removal will eliminate membership and he/she will forfeit all privileges of the program.
Resignation will be a choice made by the individual member that he/she no longer desires to participate for the duration of the school year.
Any member dismissed, removed or resigned of his/her position in the cheerleader program must complete all financial obligations for non- returnable/non-refundable merchandise, and turn in all school-owned uniforms.
Article VII: Procedures

9. Article VIII: Responsibilities of Cheerleaders
Being a member of the HISD cheer program is an honor, a responsibility and a privilege. Due to the level of the visibility of campus cheerleaders, it is imperative that squad members set a good example for peers.
Section C – Performance Uniforms
Uniforms will be worn only when instructed by the Head Coach.
Uniforms will be worn by squad members only.
Cheerleaders will be responsible for any missing or damaged uniform pieces and he/she will be expected to pay reimbursement or replacement costs.
Cheerleaders must ensure the uniform is clean and in good condition before each performance.
Article VIII: Responsibilities of Cheerleaders

10. Article IX: Supplemental Information
Section B- Summer Camps
Summer camps are required for all squad members and payment is due on or before the designated due date. Extenuating circumstances that would cause the absence from camp will be handled on a case by case basis. Family vacations or other camps would not constitute an extenuating circumstance.
Section C –Transportation
Travel to games not on campus will be provided by district transportation as determined by the Head Coach. At no time shall coaches allow their cheerleaders to “meet” them at their destination.
Cheerleaders will abide by all school transportation rules, procedures and safety guidelines.
Article IX: Supplemental Information

11. Article X: Parent, School, and Coach Communication
Section A - Communication of the Parent
Communication coaches should expect from parents:
Concerns regarding a son/daughter expressed directly to the coach at the appropriate time and place.
Specific concerns with regard to the coach’s expectations.
Notification of any schedule conflicts to the coach.
Article X: Parent, School, and Coach Communication

12. Article X: Parent, School, and Coach Communication
Issues appropriate for discussion with the coach and/or school administrator is encouraged:
Mental and physical treatment of a student.
Improvements on which a cheerleader/mascot may need to focus.
Student behavior.
Student safety.
5. Issues not appropriate for discussion with a coach:
Squad selection of cheers, chants, stunts or elements of a performance.
Any situation that deals with other student cheerleaders or squad members
Article X: Parent, School, and Coach Communication

13. Article X: Parent, School, and Coach Communication
Section B – Communication of the Coach
Written communication parents should expect from their student’s coach:
1. Requirements the coach has for his/her student and the squad.
2. Locations and times of practices and performances.
3. Squad requirements of fees, accessories, uniforms, squad rules, travel arrangements and off- season expectations.
4. Procedures in the event his/her student becomes injured during a performance or practice.
Article X: Parent, School, and Coach Communication

14. Estimated Costs 2018-2019 TOTAL Estimate: $640 Uniform:
Shell, Skirt, long sleeve*, brief*
Shoes*
Pom Poms
Bows (3 for Camp, one for Uniform)
Socks
Other:
CampWear (shorts and tees for 3 days)
Game Day Shirt (short & long sleeved)
WarmUps
TOTAL Estimate: $640

15. Varsity Payment Portal Info
You can log on and begin reviewing your order about 3 days after our fitting takes place.
There will be a username and password sent to you via .
Find your daughter’s name and follow the prompts for partial payment.
Varsity Payment Portal Info

16. CampWear & Equipment

17. Game Day Tee

18. Important Dates to Remember:
April 11th: Uniform Fitting – please sign up today for your time.
April 20th: All Camp $ Due - $225 (est). will be paid on RevTrack, an online system through Humble ISD.
May 4th: Remaining Money for all uniforms due. Paid online through Varsity
Portal.
June 1: Humble ISD Physical due to Coach Enderle. Must be completed after 1 Feb.
July 30th-August 2nd: Woodcreek Middle with 5 Humble ISD Schools.
We are still waiting on the Camp for final details and will send those to you as soon as we have them. ☺
Important Dates to Remember:

19. Communication for Parents
We will use 3 forms of Official Communication this year:
1.) KMS Cheer Website: please check weekly for game and Pep Rally Details, Monthly Calendars and Announcements.
2.) Remind 101: We recommend that you sign up and have your Cheerleader/Mascot sign up as well.
3.) We will send updates and details to the you have provided. Please check it regularly and let us know if you change it. ☺
*All other forms of communication are not official. These 2 platforms are the ONLY ones updated by the Coaches.*
Communication for Parents

20.
TO: 81010
Remind 101:

21. We will post all updates of a non-confidential nature on this Website
We will post all updates of a non-confidential nature on this Website. Please check it!!!
Go to Humble ISD
Choose “Schools” from the top dropdown menu.
Choose “Kingwood Middle School”
Choose “Activities”
Choose “Cheerleading”
KMS Cheer Website

22. Communication for Cheerleaders
Remind 101: Both Cheerleaders & Parents should be on Remind 101.
Google Classroom: Every Cheerleader is responsible for checking Google Classroom and completing all assignments.
Communication for Cheerleaders

23. CHEER Google Classroom:
Each Cheerleader must have signed up for Google Classroom and check it daily.
Cheer Lists, Demerits, Announcements and Schedules will be posted here.
It is each Cheerleader’s responsibility to know their game and practice schedules, which uniform or practice outfit to wear, and what to bring with them.
CHEER Google Classroom:

24. Please use the following code to join our Squad Google Classroom: e5i20f3
Google Class Log In

25. Contact Info
Ms. Wells –
Ms. Rosario –
is the fastest and most efficient way to reach us. When ing, please BOTH coaches as we will make all decisions together. ☺