1. 2015 J.B. MARTIN PEP SQUAD

2. Sponsors Mrs. Chiasson Ms. Puccio Ms. Waguespack

3. Pep squad managers Requirements: 8 th Grader Previous member of Pep Squad Demonstrate positive leadership skills

4. pep squad information Great way to make new friends & support J.B. Martin Many pep squad members go on to cheer for JBM & HHS Must be a member and in good standing with pep squad in order to try out for JBM cheerleading in 2016 Pep Squad fee= $25.00 which covers your uniform shirts, bows, and food/drink for our end of pep squad celebration

5. Pep squad policies Must maintain a 1.5 overall average on progress reports and report cards Cannot receive less than a C in conduct Must dress out in full P.E. uniform for each practice Notes from parents or a doctor must be given to one of the sponsors within 2 days of absence from games or practices Members must attend all practices which will be held every Tuesday afternoon from 3:05-5:00. Members must ride the after school bus unless a parent is there by 4:45. ALL BUSSES LEAVE PROMTLY AT 5:00.

6. Pep squad policies Pep Squad members MUST arrive 15 minutes before the game Members may cheer for A or B games if they have a conflict (band, recreation sports). Otherwise, members will cheer for both games. Pep Squad members MUST be signed out by an adult on their Parent Sheet. If someone is not on the list, a parent must send a note. Photo ID is required. If you are absent from school or you check out early on a game day (due to illness), you WILL NOT be allowed to cheer at the game.

7. Pep squad policies Make arrangements with your parents for pick up BEFORE the game. Games usually end around 8:00, however, check out begins at 7:45. Members not picked up on time will not be allowed to participate. You MUST see a sponsor and have your parent sign you out before leaving a game or activity. Never, under any circumstances, should you leave a game or activity without signing out FIRST! Whoever comes to pick you up from the game MUST have an ID with them or they will not be allowed to take you home!

8. Consequences Benched for One Game:  Not participating at a practice or game without a parent excuse  Eating, drinking, or chewing gum while cheering at games (eating & drinking are allowed during break periods)  Excessive talking while cheering at games  School office referral during week of the game resulting in ISS or ADAPT  Tardy three times to practice or game  Inappropriate language/behavior  Insufficient knowledge of cheers  Improper conduct while in uniform  Disrespect to any adult  Not dressing out for practice three times ( we changed this from two) ***When a member is benched for a game, she can only attend the game as a paying customer. Dismissal from the Squad:  More than two benched games  More than two unexcused absences from practices or games

9. FAQ’s Do we ride a bus to games? Pep Squad Members are responsible for their own transportation to and from games. Any person picking you up must be on your Parent Contact Sheet!!! What do we wear for games? Uniform t-shirt, khaki pants (no shorts!), tennis shoes, bow * You may NOT alter the t-shirt in any way, this includes monogramming. When is practice? EVERY Tuesday unless otherwise notified What do we wear to practice? PE Uniform (change in the locker room) Are we cheering at the Jamboree? NO! What time are the football games? Start at 5:00 (be there for 4:45) and end around 8 (tell parents be there for 7:45)

10. ANY other QUESTIONS??

11. Football Game Schedule 2015 J.B. MARTIN COUGARS FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Date Team Field Wednesday, September 16 Cammon HHS Thursday, September 24 RK Smith HHS Thursday, October 1 Hurst HHS Thursday, October 8 Cammon DHS Thursday, October 22 RK Smith HHS Wednesday, October 28 Hurst DHS Report to all games at 4:45pm. Pick up at 7:45pm