1. THS C HEER T RYOUT P ARENT M EETING Thursday, February 6th *Welcome!! *Please sign in and find a seat.

2. N OW I NTERVIEWING : Positive, enthusiastic, highly energetic SCHOOL SPIRIT LEADERS Must be self motivated, willing to work hard and have a desire for fun – cheerleader style! Love of THS sports and activities a must! Our ideal candidate will be excited to: be ambassadors of good citizenship and sportsmanship Maintain a positive attitude (in person and on all social media sites) at ALL times work with band, belles, and other organizations to promote school spirit Perform chants and dances and lead (or sometimes follow) the fans at football, basketball, and volleyball games Make posters or write notes of encouragement or congratulations for various sports and activities Attend community events Be a leader and, when appropriate, a FOLLOWER

3. W ELCOME !! JV cheer coach: Brittany Holler Room number: D109 Conference period: 6 th period Email: brittany.holler@fbisd Varsity cheer coach: Kristie Thibodeaux Room number: L213 Conference Period: 1st Email: kristie.thibodeaux@fbisd.com

4. T RYOUTS Tryout material is due no later than 3 pm on TUESDAY February 25 th. Material can be turned into Coach Thibodeaux or the front office. Current junior high students need to turn in their packets to the THS front office. Clinic is Tuesday and Wednesday February 25 th and 26 th from 4:30-6:00. Thursday February 27 th is an open practice from 4:30-6:00. Friday February 28 is mock tryouts from 4:30-6:30 pm. Candidates MUST wear what they are going to wear for tryouts on this day. Tryout clothes: Black shorts and PLAIN white top. Top MUST be dress code. No spaghetti straps. Shirt must tuck in. Shorts can not be rolled more than once. Hair needs to be up in a ponytail. Ribbon is optional but if you wear it must be white. All white shoes. Nothing with school or competitive cheer on the shirt or shorts can be worn. ABSOLUTELY NO JEWELRY! Roll call is promptly at 4:00 pm on Tuesday March 4 th. Try-outs begin at 4:30. Announcement of cheerleaders will be on Friday March 7 th at 4:30 New squad members can meet us at Il Primo at 4:30 (not mandatory, bring money) Tryouts are closed to parents. You may not bring in video cameras to record material – nor can they use their phones to record.

5. A FTER T RY -O UTS Mandatory cheerleader and parent meeting 3/19 at 6:00 pm $200 deposit for camp (no checks – cash or money order made out to THS Activity Fund) Mandatory uniform fitting 3/28: JV 6:00, Varsity 7:00 Practice in the Spring: April 29-May 22 Returning Varsity – Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:45-4:00 JV and New Varsity – Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30-6:00

6. C HEER T IME C OMMITMENT Cheerleading is a 10 month commitment. Cheer for football, volleyball, basketball (girls and boys), and playoff matches. Begin in Spring, break for June, come back in late July. Cheer camp is mandatory…July 28- July 31 st. Camp will be held at Moody Gardens in Galveston. Camp Fees are non-refundable. Practices the previous week are crucial and are mandatory. Week of July 21 st – times TBA. Practice the week of August 11 th. Mandatory for all cheerleaders to attend Fall: 1 to 2 games per week (football and volleyball), homecoming week, Holiday Bowl, other appearances Winter/Spring: 1 to 2 games per week (girls and boys basketball, possible attendance at other sports events) However – not many afterschool practices because we have cheerleading 7 th period and it is utilized as a practice.

7. C OST TO F AMILIES - $875 Your 1 st deposit ($200) is due March 19. Then $168.75 is due: April 19, May 19, June 19, and July 19. You have the option of paying at ONE time or over 6 payments. All payments must be cash or money order All payments must be received by July 19 or cheerleader will not be able to attend camp – ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS! Total actual cost (including camp gifts, Christmas party, etc.) for cheerleaders is around $950 Cheerleaders will keep the uniform and accessories (including poms) that they purchase.

8. E XCUSED VS. U NEXCUSED A BSENCES Attendance is vital at all events. Participation at all events is mandatory unless otherwise stated. Excused absences include: illness, death in family, etc. Unexcused absences include: work, competitive cheerleading practices, studying, etc. (3 demerits) One unexcused absence per cheer year may be substituted with an excused absence and the cheerleader/mascot will not be penalized. However, this must be approved by Coach Thibodeaux or Coach Holler at least 48 hours prior to the absence. If the absence will occur on a game day, no more than 3 cheerleaders may use an unexcused absence. The first 3 to give notice will be excused.

9. D EMERIT G UIDELINES Demerits are in place for discipline and to ensure achievement of our mission statement 3 week suspension = 15 demerits Dismissal = 20 demerits Dismissal and Suspension guidelines come straight from the district guidelines in the handbook Begin Friday once new squad is announced No merits

10. J UDGING F ORM Review Judges form Please make sure your daughters/sons are SAFE in the tumbling portion. They should NOT be attempting something they have not perfected already. Coaches will NOT spot cheerleaders for liability reasons during tryouts. Other cheerleaders will not be allowed to spot during tryouts.

11. T RYOUT P ACKET Forms to turn in are listed on the back page of cheerleading tryout packet. 1. FBISD Athletic Policies 2. Fort Bend Emergency Form 3. UIL Steroid Form 4. Pre-participation Physical Evaluation Form (2- sided) **If this is already on file for another athletic group at the school, please obtain a copy from your coach or the trainer and include in this packet. 5. Activity Permission Form 7. Student and Parent Agreement to Cheerleader Regulations and Guidelines 8. Copy of candidate’s 1 st semester report card 9. Handbook acknowledgement

12. W HAT HAPPENS N EXT ? If your daughter or son makes the Varsity team, there will be a meeting for THEM in Coach Thibodeaux’s room (L213) after school the WEDNESDAY (3/19) we get back from spring break. At 6 pm the same night, Wednesday March 19 th is the parent meeting (JV and Varsity) in room L213. Your 1 st deposit is due this night. On Tuesday, March 25 th cheerleaders will be fitted for uniforms. All parents need to attend to sign off on uniform sizes. Varsity cheerleaders will fit at 6:00, Junior Varsity will fit at 6:30 in L213.

13. A NY Q UESTIONS ??? Thank you for coming!