1. Caddo Middle Magnet 2013 – 2014 Pep Squad Informational Meeting Monday, May 13, 2013

2. Purpose of Spirit Groups To promote CMM and the standards and ideals for students To promote team spirit, dedication, sacrifice, honor, and friendship

3. CMM Spirit Squads 6 th, 7 th, and 8 th grade Pep Squad 7 th grade Cheer 8 th grade Cheer Starline (7 th and 8 th graders) Mascot (8 th grader ONLY) Twirlers (any grade) Flag Runners (7 th and 8 th graders)

4. Code of Conduct Must conduct yourself in accordance with CMM Code of Conduct at ALL times Repeated disruptions, inattentiveness, or other misbehavior at practice or events will result in disciplinary action Actions that reflect negatively on the team, while in or out of uniform, may be brought to parent sponsor and/or school administration

5. Loss of Membership School suspension Failure to maintain 2.5 GPA Repeated discipline problems reported by coach/parent sponsor

6. Approximate Cost of Uniform Uniform (MUST BE ORDERED FROM SHREVEPORT GYMNASTICS BY June 1st) Shell and skirt - $143.00 Briefs - $7.99 White midriff - $22.00 Poms - $19.99 Shoes - $33.99 Bow - $5.99 Practice tee - $9.99 Practice shorts - $8.50 Bag - $19.99 Total - $271.44 Optional warm-up suit - $63.95 Total w/warm-up - $335.39 + $28.84 tax + Registration $25 = $389.23

7. Pep Squad General Info Two squads – one for each football team Squad selection will be random and made by Spirit Board Chair and Principal. Requests for placement will not be accepted except in the case of multiples (i.e. twins). Squad will be taught by a paid coach. Girls wear their uniforms to school on Fridays throughout the year.

8. Practice Attendance MUST attend Cheer & Chant Camp on Thursday, August 8 th from 8-12 at CMM Held one day a week during football season immediately after school. Day TBA. Other practices will be held during school year for important performance events such as Stallion Showcase.

9. Game Attendance 6 th grade games are on Saturdays. The schedule is put together by the YMCA and is almost arrives at the last minute. Squads will rotate attending 7 th /8 th Grade Football games. These are usually held on Tuesdays, beginning at 5:30 at Lee Hedges Stadium.

10. Practice/Game Attendance In order to tryout for a 7 th or 8 th grade Spirit Squad (Cheer, Starline, Mascot, Flag Runner), the student must have been a member, in good standing, of another spirit squad for an entire year. Good standing is defined as: Attending AT LEAST 50% of all practices. Attending AT LEAST 50% of all 6 th grade games to which your squad is assigned. Attending AT LEAST 50% of all 7 th /8 th grade games to which your squad is assigned. Maintaining a 2.5 GPA Maintaining a good discipline record, both in school and at practice/games.

11. Approximate Cost of Participation Monthly fees Coach’s fees - $10 Misc. expenses (parties, after school activities, etc.) - $5 Total- $15 x 4 months = $60

12. Parent Sponsor Duties Promote discipline and maintain records relayed by coach (i.e.attendance, discipline issues) Coordinate and communicate with squad, Spirit Board Chair, and School Administration Act as a liaison between Coach and parents.

13. Parent Support Positions Positions include, but not limited to Treasurer Communication Parties **ALL PARENTS WILL BE EXPECTED TO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME IN SOME WAY. **CMM SPIRIT SQUADS ARE RUN EXCLUSIVELY BY THE PTSA, WHICH MEANS YOUR CHILD WILL BE REQUIRED TO JOIN.

14. Extra Information Any questions – contact Natalie Howell at 402-9631 or cmmhowell@gmail.com (include “pep squad” in subject)