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PHHS Cheer Program Handbook
3/25/19
1
2019-2020
Pebble Hills High
School
Cheerleading
Handbook
&
Tryout
Information
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Table of Contents
Purpose
Program Membership
Commitment
Safety
Duties and Responsibilities
Captains
Communication
Code of Conduct
Lettering
Competition
Cheerleading Class Syllabus
Financial Agreement
Tryout Information
SISD Cheerleader Tryout Score Sheet
PHHS Jump/Tumbling Rubric
Tryout Application
Release Form
Team Agreement/Contract
Teacher Evaluation (1 copy)
This handbook is a living document. If an incident should arise that is not specifically addressed in
this document, the coach and/or school and district administration will address the incident on an
individual basis. Pebble Hills High School reserves the right to revise this handbook. The Pebble Hills
High School Cheerleading Program follows all policies outlined in the Socorro ISD Athletic
Handbook as well as the SISD Cheerleading Constitution.
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ATHLETIC STATEMENT
Participation in high school and middle school athletics is a privilege, which carries with
it varying degrees of honor, responsibility and sacrifice. Since athletic competition is a
privilege and not a right, those who choose to participate will be expected to follow all
rules and regulations established by the UIL, the district, the administration, and
coaches. Athletes represent their school and student body. Athletes are to conduct
themselves in a manner that is becoming of their family, their school, and community.
ATHLETIC MISSION
All student athletes will graduate from high school prepared to be productive members
of society. The athletic experience will instill the values of sportsmanship, teamwork,
commitment, and responsibility, which will have a positive impact on the student’s
academic and athletic performance. The mission of the Socorro ISD cheerleading
organizations is to promote and develop school spirit and sportsmanship among
students, parents and the community. The cheerleading squads shall provide support to
all campus athletic, academic and school programs. Students selected to be members
of a cheerleading squad shall learn the values of teamwork, pride and loyalty through
quality performances while maintaining high standards of ethics and integrity.
ATHLETE DEFINED
The SISD athlete is defined as and includes all young men and women who represent a
team that engages in interscholastic competition and further includes cheerleaders,
student managers, student trainers and statisticians.
Purpose (Per the Socorro ISD Cheerleading Constitution):
The mission statement of the SISD cheerleading squad is to:
1. Create school spirit, tradition, pride and loyalty and leadership opportunities.
2. Promote interest in school activities and perform at school games and events.
3. Develop responsibility, teach self-respect, encourage honest effort, strive for
perfection and develop character.
4. Teach teamwork and pride in a quality performance by maintaining high standards.
Assignments for 2019-2020 School Year:
The cheer membership consists of the following people:
2 teams: Junior Varsity, and Varsity
Junior Varsity members may be freshman, sophomore or junior girls/boys.
Varsity members may be sophomore, junior, or senior girls/boys
Cheerleader openings that occur after the official tryouts may be filled by the
coaches and campus administration.
Squads may be divided to ensure equal coverage of events.
Commitment:
Members of the cheer program will follow the guidelines in this handbook.
Cheer members will serve from the day of selection through the last day of school the
following academic year.
Cheerleaders represent PHHS at all times.
Cheerleading is a year-round commitment that requires devotion of time and
effort (see attendance guidelines in this handbook). It is an honor that requires
commitment, hard work and dedication.
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PHHS cheer commitments should come before other obligations such as jobs,
driver education, outside cheer teams, other sports etc.
Outside commitments will not be considered a reason to miss cheer events.
Absences related to outside commitments will receive consequences according
to discipline guidelines.
Each member is required to be in the cheer class. Classes will consist of, but not
be limited to, conditioning, preparation for events, tumbling, jumps, and stunting.
Physical conditioning may include, but is not limited to, running, weight training,
push-ups, crunches, etc.
Coaches may require supplies for cheer class including, but not limited to,
markers, poster board, streamers, tape, candy, snacks, drinks etc. With the
success of our sports teams, additional supplies may be required.
Safety:
Because of the increased athleticism of today’s cheerleaders and the
complexity of some stunts performed, there is a risk, as in any athletic endeavor,
of serious injury.
All participants must have a current physical form on file dated after May 1 of
the current year prior to participation. If on file with PHHS need to know for which
sport.
A district trainer will evaluate any injuries that take place during practice, a
game or performance. The outcome will be communicated to coaches via
Rank One and student will follow recommended plan of recovery provided by
trainer.
All participants must be trained and qualified for proper landing and spotting
techniques before they are allowed to stunt.
All participants must go through proper stunt progressions.
Stunt groups will be made by coaches. Changes cannot be made without
coaches’ consent.
No tumbling or building of stunts is permitted unless a cheer coach is present.
No horseplay, laughing or general socializing will be permitted during any
stunt/practice session.
Absolutely no jewelry will be worn during practices, games or events, including
body piercings. See demerits page.
Natural nails shall be kept short and square. Nail polish shall not be worn for
performances, games, or competitions. Cheerleaders not abiding by this policy
will receive demerits and sit out the game/event, for safety reasons. See
demerits page.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Leadership
Cheerleaders represent their school and PHHS at all times. They must act as role
models and leaders at school and in the community.
Members will demonstrate good sportsmanship; promote school spirit and
display genuine concern for others.
Members must be energetic and involved in the event they are
cheering/performing at.
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Academics
Any cheerleader who receives a grade below 70 at the end of the grading
period may not participate in extracurricular activities for the allotted time set by
the UIL Athletic Eligibility Schedule.
Cheerleaders who are ineligible will be required to attend all practices and
performances.
Progress Reports will also be taken into consideration when invited to attend
special events. Cheerleader failing a class during 3 or 6 week progress reports
will not be able to attend special events examples: visiting elementary, middle
schools, special Olympics, out of town games etc.
Any cheerleader who becomes ineligible will not be allowed to perform or travel
with the squad for the term of the ineligibility.
Any cheerleader who has been ineligible for any two 9-weeks grading periods
during the school year may be dismissed from the squad.
A student enrolled in PHHS Cheerleading will earn up to 1.5 credits in physical
education. All cheer members must be enrolled in the campus cheer class.
Attendance and Requirements
Cheerleaders missing an assigned activity (game, pep rally, practice, camp,
etc.) will receive a “0” for an unexcused absence and an 85 for an excused
absence for the grade during the academic calendar for that event. They will
also receive the appropriate demerits. After 5 demerits, there will be a two-week
suspension. After 10 demerits, in a 9 week grading period, due to infraction or
ineligibility, the cheerleader will sit out the remainder of the nine weeks. If this
happens in two nine weeks during the year, the cheerleader will not be allowed to try out for next year’s squad.
Once a cheerleader makes either the JV squad, Varsity squad/competition
squad the commitment is for the entire cheer season through competition
season. If a cheerleader quits or is removed at any time during the cheer season
or competition season they will no longer be allowed to participate in any school
activities’ that require the cheer team to perform or participate at.
Excused absences include but are not limited to: illness with a doctor’s note,
death in the family, school approved activities and Pebble Hills academic classes.
All cheerleaders must attend scheduled practices (including those in the
summer), summer camp and all assigned games and events.
Cheerleaders must be enrolled in the Cheerleading Class for the entire year. Any
cheerleader dropping from cheer class will no longer be considered part of the cheer squad(s).
Absences for work, driver’s education, quinceaneras, and practices/meetings
with organizations, groups or teams outside of school will result in demerits and/or
points deducted on their grade for the event missed. 24 hour written notice (not
text or oral notification) must be given to the coach prior to missing an event
marked on the calendar.
Absences for school activities/organizations must be submitted in writing to
coaches PRIOR to the scheduled absence in order to avoid schedule conflicts.
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Camps: ALL cheerleaders are required to attend one chosen summer camp as a
squad, as determined by the coach. ALL cheerleaders are required to attend
ALL summer practices. If the coach or administration chooses other activities or opportunities, the coach/administrator
shall decide if the event is mandatory or optional. Reasonable notice of all such
activities/opportunities will be given for mandatory events, and as early as possible for others.
(Ex: Central office events, Feeder School events, Special Olympics, Media signings, etc.)
Cheerleaders who are injured and unable to cheer or perform are still required to suit out for
practices and games. They must have a note from the parent or a doctor’s note excusing them. A
parent note will be accepted for one day only. The cheerleader will be expected to attend games
and/or events and sit with the coach. Follow up with the school trainers is mandatory for any
injury and the cheerleader will not be allowed to return until an PHHS trainer releases them.
Cheerleaders who are ineligible may not wear their uniform/camp wear, or be on the field/court during
games, and are not required to attend games/events, but are required to suit out for class.
Financial
Cheer members and parents shall review and sign the 2019-2020 Financial
Agreement
Returning members may not need to purchase all included items.
Other costs throughout the year may develop (team gifts, holiday gifts, dinners,
player
gifts, spirit items, etc.)
Varsity Spirit Fashion Online Payment Center will be used for all team-clothing
payments.
Any other payments not related to team clothing will be paid in cash to coach
or cheer boosters. Cheer boosters will conduct fund raisers and payments will
be made to them. Receipts will be given for all payments.
Cheer members must be current with their payment schedule. Not being current
will result in missing cheer events or games. In the event that a cheer account is
not current, removal from the team will occur. In that case, the cheer member
will still be responsible for the amount due to the campus cheer program.
Cheer members who owe a balance on their account or have not returned all
school-owned items will not be eligible to tryout out for the following year until
the amount is paid in full.
If a member is declared ineligible, injured, being disciplined, is dismissed or
resigns from the team, the member is still responsible for all fees. Refunds will not
be issued.
Refunds will not be provided for any items or services rendered. Fundraising: All squads will be given opportunities to fundraise for expenses. Participation is
expected; understanding that what is raised by each cheerleader is applied to the cheer general
fund or cheer booster fund.
All squads will conduct the annual Pebble Hills Cheerleading camp. All cheerleaders will
participate. Those not participating, regardless of reason, will miss all cheering events for the
month of September. Practices will be required. All cheerleaders are required to recruit a
minimum of 5 participants for the annual Pebble Hills Cheer Camp.
All fundraising activities will be approved by the Coach, Student Activities Director,
Administration or through the cheer boosters
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Physical
Cheerleading is an athletic endeavor. Students must possess the following
capabilities necessary for performing the essential functions of a cheerleader:
o Clear diction, vocal strength, rhythm and coordination
o Physical moves that may involve jumps, balance, agility and upper and
lower body strength as well being in good physical condition to perform.
o Stamina to endure these physical activities through the duration of the
games and events
o Ability to perform routines in both indoor and outdoor settings, in hot
and cold weather
Uniforms, Practice, & Camp wear
All uniforms purchased with district money or Pebble Hills High School fundraising
money, are the property of Pebble Hills High School and SISD according to
district policy. School uniforms must be turned in at the end of the year, or a hold will be placed on registration until uniform is returned or paid for.
Uniforms or camp wear purchased by the cheerleader are the property of the
cheerleader.
For all squad members only official squad jackets, pullovers and warm-upsmay
be worn over uniforms. At no time should anything else be worn while in uniform.
Jacket or pullovers worn over uniform should not be longer then the cheer skirt.
Uniform will only be worn for events as designated by the coach or administration.
Cheerleaders in uniform or wearing any item of squad or team identification must always conductthemselves in a manner becoming of a Pebble Hills High
School cheer squad member.
Cheerleaders may only wear assigned camp wear to practice, in attendance at
camps, or competitions at no time should items be worn for personal use to
school or outside of school unless assigned for that day.
Uniforms lost or damaged must be paid for by the cheerleader.
Appearance
Cheerleaders not in full uniform will not cheer and will receive the appropriate
demerits and zero “0” for a grade. Complete full uniform includes – skirt, shell,
bodysuit, briefs, white socks, team cheerleading shoes, bow, poms, duffle bag,
natural sport length nails, no jewelry, no nail polish, no piercings, appropriate
make-up, appropriate hair. As athletes, the Pebble Hills cheerleaders will adhere
to this policy as well.
Under no circumstances may jewelry be worn at practice, camp, games or competitionsThis includes rings, necklaces, piercings, anklets, watches,
friendship bracelets, and all earrings (including earrings in the cartilage or any
part of the ear). They are dangerous to wear while cheering. Naval rings should
be removed completely so that they do not get caught on uniforms while
stunting. No exceptions to this rule! Cheerleaders with jewelry will not
cheer/practice and will receive the appropriate demerits and zero “0” for a
grade.
Uniforms and camp wear must be kept clean at all times.
Makeup should be natural and not excessive. Appropriate colored lipstick, as
designated by coaches, must be worn when in uniform.
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All hairstyles must be neat and secured up out of the face, not needing attention
(combing etc) while in uniform, practicing or performing. Hair must be of a
natural-looking color. Hair must be worn according to the coach’s specifications for event
Cheerleaders should look their best at all times and abide by district dress code policies.
Practices
The cheer coaches, prior to the last day of school, will determine any mandatory
summer practices and camp dates and communicate that information to
cheerleaders and cheer parents.
Required team practice time will not exceed 10 hours per week.
Practice will be held during the cheer class period and at times after school and
on weekends. Coaches may assign additional afternoon or morning practices.
All practices are closed to the public. Parents may come to the last 15 minutes of
practice in order to provide transportation for their cheerleader.
No cell phones are to be used during practice.
Participants must attend all practices in order to perform at an event (game,
pep rally, competition, etc.) Members will be held accountable for an absence,
and may be removed from any performance by the campus coach.
Predetermined practice clothing shall be worn on assigned days. Failure to wear
appropriate practice clothing will have disciplinary consequences such as
additional running, push- ups, or removal from a particular performance and will
impact member’s daily grade (see cheerleading class syllabus).
Cheerleaders are expected to arrive on time to practice and games.
Cheerleaders late to an event will receive points deducted from their grade.
Arriving late to game will result in sitting out for the first quarter of game. Arriving
later than 30 minutes will result in sitting out for the entire game. Tardiness
includes late arrivals to the start of the game and returning from half
times/breaks.
JV Responsibilities
Members will cheer home football, volleyball, and girls/boys basketball games.
Per UIL, members will participate in one contest (game) per school week. The
school week is defined as the week beginning at 12:01 a.m. on the first
instructional day of a calendar week and ends at the close of instruction on the
last instructional day of the calendar week.
Members will participate in pep rallies through chants, cadences, and may
perform when permitted.
Squad may be divided to cheer at separate games to ensure game coverage.
JV may be invited to participate with Varsity cheerleaders at a Varsity game-
transportation will not be provided. It will be the parent’s responsibility to take
them and pick them up at the designated time and place.
Varsity Responsibilities
Members will cheer both home and away football games and home games for
all other sports.
Transportation for football games will be provided by SISD school bus.
Per UIL, members will participate in one contest (game) per school week. The
school week is defined as the week beginning at 12:01 a.m. on the first
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instructional day of a calendar week and ends at the close of instruction on the
last instructional day of the calendar week.
Members will participate in pep rallies through chants, cadences, and may
perform when permitted.
Members will represent Pebble Hills High School at community events per
request, i.e. feeder school assemblies, Butler games, etc. (must be passing all
classes during progress report checks).
Playoff Games: Varsity cheerleaders will attend playoff games (must be passing
all classes during progress report checks) if budget allows for transportation and
meals. Members will most likely not attend overnight games.
Games
All squad members must provide their own transportation to games, pep
rallies, events held at Pebble Hills High School. Not having a ride to a game or event at Pebble Hills High School will not be an excuse for being tardy or
missing an assigned event.
When traveling to away games, SAC or other school events, Varsity cheerleaders will not be allowed to drive themselves. District transportation will be provided to and from the function.
When traveling out of town all cheerleaders must travel as a team to the event- games, competitions anywhere a bus or plane has been reserved.
Cheerleaders may be released at the conclusion of the event and return only with parent or guardian once SISD release form has been signed and returned to cheer coach.
Upon conclusion of any home game for which the designated team cheers,
parents are to pick up the student from the event. If a team member chooses to
stay after the game for which he/she cheered, that member must change out of
uniform and written permission must be on file. If someone other than the parent
is picking up the cheer member, written permission from the parent must be
presented. Parents that approve for their child to drive themselves home after a
game must sign the parent release giving permission for the cheer member to do
so.
Captain and Leaders:
Coaches may incorporate a Captain for each team as they see fit. Captain’s duties
(for each team) may include, but are not limited to the following:
Captain responsibilities may include:
Reports directly to coach
Taking attendance at cheer functions
Keeps track of demerits and filling out demerit forms
Creating calendars
Selecting uniforms for events/activities
Communicating pep rally ideas (Varsity only)
Assigning game responsibilities to team members
Composing cheer, chant and game plans
Demonstrating a positive and motivating attitude at all times
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Being dependable and cooperative
Having good organizational skills
Being on time to all events
Being responsible for transporting the gift exchange at home games
Reporting all problems, conflicts and concerns to coaches
Keeping communication open and flowing with all team members
Process of choosing captains:
Campus coaches and administration will set cheer captain selection dates.
Captain candidates may be required to give a 3 minute speech to his/her team
about leadership qualities, etc. that they have to offer the program. This may be
followed by a group question and answer session that will be directed by the
coaches.
Any additional requirements will be made at the campus level.
Coaches will make final determination of Captains
Communication
Communication is vital for a successful cheer program.
All immediate correspondence will be conducted through the Remind messaging
system. Parents and Cheerleaders must be signed up to receive messages. If phone or
device is lost, broken or if number changes please inform the coach and sign up with
an additional device.
Coaches will communicate:
Requirements for students and the squad
Locations, dates, times of practices, games, and events through a monthly
calendar
Squad requirements including special equipment, uniform, squad
rules/regulations, travel arrangements, and off-season expectations
Cheer coaches will use ‘Remind’ app to communicate with cheerleaders
Parents should communicate:
Concerns regarding a son/daughter directly to the coach at the appropriate
time and place
Issues appropriate for discussion:
o Student plan for success
o Student behavior
o Student safety
Issues not appropriate for discussion with a coach:
o Squad selection of cheers, chants, stunts, or elements of a performance
o Any situation that deals with other students/cheer members
o Formation or line placement, flyer positions or bases positions/selection of
comp team
Communication between parent, school and coach:
If at any time a cheer member or parent feels he/she needs to discuss a problem
or complaint, please follow the appropriate channels:
o Campus cheer coach (set up appointment)
Do not confront coach before, during, or after any event.
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Only enter cheer class with permission from the campus principal or
his/her designee.
If meeting does not provide a satisfactory resolution, parents should then
contact the following in this order:
Campus Assistant Principal
Campus Principal
SISD Assistant Director or Director of Athletics
Code of Conduct:
HAZING
The Socorro Independent School District strives to maintain healthy
extracurricular programs in which all students feel safe and welcome, and can
be proud of the school and program they represent.
ALL SISD student participants and at least one parent/guardian must attend the
Hazing presentation every year before the student may participate in any
athletic or extracurricular activity.
STEROIDS
Texas state law prohibits possessing, dispensing, delivering or administering a
steroid in a manner not allowed by state law.
Texas state law also provides that bodybuilding; muscle enhancement or the
increase in muscle bulk or strength through the use of a steroid by a person who
is in good health is not a valid medical purpose.
Texas state law requires that only a medical doctor may prescribe a steroid for a
person.
Any violation of state law concerning steroids is a criminal offense punishable by
confinement in jail or imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
TITLE IX
The Law Reads: “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded
from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under
any education program or activity receiving Federal financial
assistance.”Cheerleading squads will equally cover girls’ and boys’ sports and school
activities.
DEMERIT/GRADING SYSTEM Demerits are issued by the cheer sponsors and documented
by captain and co-captain
In a 9 week grading period, a cheerleader with 5 demerits, due to infractions or
ineligibility, will be suspended from game/event participation for two weeks.
After 5 additional demerits, the cheerleader will sit out the remainder of the 9
weeks. Each 9 weeks, the cheerleader will start with 0 demerits, if 10 demerits are
reached in 2 nine week periods during the year, the cheerleader WILL NOT be allowed to tryout the following year.
Removal or quitting the squad for Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen wishing to
try out for the following year, will require them to appear before a review
committee comprised a school administrator and campus cheer sponsors.
DEMERIT OFFENSES Failure to meet a deadline. -10 pts per day +1 demerit per day
Wearing uniform off campus to non-assigned location. 1 demerit
Tardy to assigned event/game/class -5 pts, 1 demerit & sit 1⁄2 game/event
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5 or more tardies to cheer class
Excused absence for an event 2 demerits (1 demerit for each tardy thereafter
Documented with note
No prior notification of absence to coach in writing Zero“0”, 3 demerits, sit out game/event
Violation of policies in signed contract 3 demerits
“N” on progress report or report card. 3 demerits
Negative report from faculty/staff. 3 demerits
Cutting up or talking during national anthem/pledge etc 3 demerits & points from grade or sit out game/event
Unexcused absence from class/game/event 3 demerits, sit out 1⁄2 game/event
Office referral 5 demerits
Disrespectful actions, language, gestures 5 demerits
“U” on progress report or report card 5 demerits
Ineligibility during UIL grading period 5 demerits-cannot participate in any events
Unexcused absence from PHHS camp/summer camp 5 demerits & loss of participation/qualify for letterman
Cheating in class 5 demerits
LOC (Loss of Credit) Possible removal or Unable to tryout the next year
Fighting, on or off campus 5 demerits/removal
Conduct unbecoming of a PHHS Cheerleader 5 demerits/removal
Failure to bring uniform, poms, bow, sweats, bloomers, shoes
to game or performance
5 demerits & sit out game, performance, competition
Missing or wrong assigned practice wear 1 demerit 10 points from grade per wrong/missing item
Wearing jewelry in uniform or during practice-Jewelry must
be removed during practices and is not allowed when in
uniform
1 demerit and 10 points from grade after 3 demerits for
repeated offense will sit out for a game, pep rally or
performance
Nails with polish or artificial nails at game, performance or
competition
Zero“0”, 3 demerits, sit out game/event
Unexcused scheduled missed tumbling class 1 demerit after 3 will sit out a game or event
A cheerleader may be immediately dismissed from the squad for the following, but not
limited to, reasons: Any illegal activity on or off campus (EX: drinking, smoking, illegal
drugs), excessive and irreconcilable disruptive behaviors with themselves, teachers,
coaches, administration, fans, squad members, conduct likely to bring the program’s
reputation into disrepute (EX: assault, verbal assault, inappropriate social media online
posting(s) Facebook, twitter or Instagram or cellular text), and as otherwise deemed
necessary by coach, administration or athletic director.
Lettering:
In order for a member of the Varsity cheer team to qualify to receive a letter jacket,
he/she must:
Be a member of the PHHS cheerleading squad, cheering in a boy and girl sport for
the fall semester and a boy and girl sport in the spring semester for two years (one
year which must be as a varsity cheerleader).
Seniors can qualify for a letterman jacket by participating only their senior year)
Remain academically eligible
Remain in good standing
Attend mandatory summer camp
Participate on the competition team to qualify for their letterman jacket
Perform in all required events
o An unexcused absence for any event/game/performance excludes
cheerleaders from earning a jacket.
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o If a member is removed from the cheer program or resigns his/her position,
he/she will not be eligible to earn or receive a jacket. *If at any time a cheerleader has received three strikes, he/she will not be eligible for “lettering”
status.
Competition:
All PHHS Varsity cheerleaders will be placed on the high school’s competitive team.
Varsity cheerleaders must meet the criteria for the division the team enters and
demonstrate the skills needed to compete. Junior Varsity cheerleaders will try out based
on team try out scores, individual skills and readiness to compete at a Varsity level. If a
cheerleader cannot meet the demands of the routine they will be removed from
competition team. A cheerleader must be a member of the school’s regular cheer
team in order to be considered eligible to participate for the competitive team. The
commitment to the competition team must be for the entire competitive season.
Competitive squads will adhere to PHHS Cheer guidelines. There will be a separate
meeting for members of the competition cheer squad. Competition is at the discretion
of the coach with approval of administration and the SISD athletic office. Cheerleaders
must meet UIL academic requirements, financial cost and routine requirements in order
to compete on competition squads. All costs/fees of competition are in addition to
school cheerleading fees. Fundraising opportunities will be provided to help with
competition costs. If the cheerleader is academically ineligible, has been subject to
disciplinary action, quits the team, is removed from the team or chooses to discontinue
is still required to pay all competition fees. Cheerleaders will not be able to
perform/compete until all fees are paid.
Possible 2019-2020 Competitions Include:
Local: Pebble Hills, Superior, UTEP
NCA: High School Nationals (Dallas)
UIL State Cheer Competition (Ft. Worth)
Additional Out of Town Competitions
Competition Team will be selected by the summer through try out scores and class demonstration. Once selected the cheerleader must be able to demonstrate needed skills throughout the practices and competition season or will be removed. Choreography will be taught in 3-4 days. Choreography package cost will include but not be limited to a 2:30
second routine for the level we will compete, additional training and cleaning costs will be
included with the package. Music costs will be divided by the number of participants.
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Cheerleading Class Syllabus 2019-2020
Course Description
All cheerleaders will be assigned to their team cheer class. Students will prepare for cheerleading
activities. They will learn and practice cheers, stunts, jumps, cadences, and dances. Daily exercise will
include any of the following activities: running, sit-ups, pushups, stretching, dancing, tumbling, weight
lifting, and stunting.
Procedures
All students will be given five minutes at the beginning of class to dress out. Attendance will be taken 5
minutes after the tardy bell. All must be wearing required camp wear, hair in a ponytail, current cheer
shoes, nails short and square and all jewelry removed. Daily Schedule
1. Captains will take attendance and check for required materials and begin stretch routine.
2. Roll out mats if needed.
3. Warm-up activity (stretching, running, lunges, jumps, etc.).
4. New material or practice (stunting, cheers, chants, and tumbling).
Daily Practice Attire and supplies
Students will be required on a daily basis to bring: Poms when needed for practice always for
games
Cheerleaders will be given a schedule of which camp practice wear will be worn which days as
the practice uniform.
Any camp practice wear that is lost or stolen must be replaced at the expense of the cheerleader.
Free dress is not allowed.
In addition to camp practice wear, the following will be considered part of the daily practice
uniform:
- Hair pulled up fully into a ponytail (bring extra hair ties)
- Cheer shoes and socks
- Sports bra
- Absolutely no jewelry will be worn during practices including body piercings
- Nails shall be kept short and square See demerit page regarding consequences resulting from the inability to follow practice attire requirements.
Daily Participation
Students are required to stay through the duration of an activity/performance. If the student is unable
to dress out, they are still required to participate. Only a note from the student’s parent or doctor will
excuse the student from any exercises. Proper dress and full participation are keys to passing this class.
Grading
Academic Grades will be based on a point system that translates into the following percentages:
1. Daily Grades 50%
2. Tests & Projects = 30%
3. Final Exam = 20%
A = 100 - 90%; B = 89 - 80%; C = 79 - 70%; D = 69 - 60%; F = 59 – 50
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Daily Grades
Daily grades will consist of the student’s ability to perform the presented task. Class days will work on a
rotation schedule throughout all cheer teams. Schedule adjustments will be made at the discretion of
the coaches and cheer needs. Cheerleaders will also receive a grade for game performances, pep
rallies, participation, energy and crowd involvement.
Tests/Project Grades
Students will be tested on knowledge of chant/cheer words, motions, formations, voice, jumps, dances
and stunting prior to specific performances. Auditions will occur as a group or individually. Students will
be tested on their technique (example: sharpness of motions, pointed toes in jumps, etc.) All students
will be given critique on their Skills Tests.
Final Exam
The comprehensive final exam will test mastery in a skill set. This will be measured against the student’s
ability from the beginning of the year until test day.
Homework
Material learned in class shall be practiced at home to prepare for performances.
2019– 2020 Financial Agreement
Each squad member is expected to purchase personal items that will stay in the
possession of the squad member after the completion of the year. This document is
intended to inform the participant and parents/guardians, of the estimated cost.
*Indicates item needed for purchase only by NEW PHHS Cheer Members
NCA Cheer Camp July 8-11, 2019
Franklin HS 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Payment Due
Monday, April 29, 2019
4-Day Clinic $161.00
Total $161.00
Boys camp wear-Phase 1 due May 5, 2019 $127.97
Camp wear 3 shirts 1 short
Boys Uniform- Phase 2 $341.89
Top pant & lettering
Boys Misc-Phase 3 $211.74
Back Pack $63.95 tag$9.95
Embroidery $14.00 Miza shoe $95.00 Total $681.65
Phase 1: Camp wear, bows All Squads
Payment Due on Varsity Payment Center on or before May 5,2019
*Stunt Jersey $47.00
*Heat Transfer $22.00
*Motion flex short stock $0.00
Sublimated bra $29.56
Sublimated Short $32.76
Sublimated tank $32.76
Sublimated short $27.96
Ringer T $18.36
Motionflex short stock $19.16
Varsity Classic Tank $18.36
Sublimated bow $15.16
Sublimated short $27.96
Total RETURNING w/tax &SH $224.68
Total New w/ tax & SH $304.56
Total Returning from JV w/tax&sh $224.68
Competition Team Only: 2:30 Routine Choreography $80-each-(2 payments of $40.00) Training & tumbling $65.00 per month (August-December) Tumbling only May, June, July $40.00 per month Music $450 divided by team Travel expenses to Dallas-NCA
KTC Tumbling- All Varsity and JV Mondays $45.00 $50.00 Registration fee
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Phase 3:– Varsity-All Girls back pack poms shoes
Payment Due on Varsity Payment Center on or before
Sunday June 30, 2019
Phase 3: – JV , back pack, poms shoes
Payment Due on Varsity Payment Center on
or before Sunday June 30,2019
*4” metallic fire mix pom $26.75 Luggage tag $9.95
*4” metallic fire mix pom $26.75
Luggage tag $9.95 Glitter Game day back pack $63.95
Glitter Game day back pack
Camp wear embroidery
$63.95
$14.00
Campwear embroidery
*4 in metallic pom
*4 in metallic pom
$14.00
$20.75
$20.75
Miza with logo $95.00 Miza w/ logo $95.00
Total New & Move up $269.11 Total RETURNING $316.16
Total Returning $211.79 Total NEW $316.16
2019-2020 Financial Responsibility
Varsity package Total JV package Total
New Member $1039.30 $879.99
Returning Member $876.66 $752.18
Male $681.65
NCA Summer Cheer Camp July 8-11 $161.00 $161.00
Training & Tumbling
Varsity and Comp Team
Aug-Dec
Choreo Wed 4-5;30
$65.00 monthly Aug-Dec
$80.00 ($40 due July 31$40 due Aug)
Tumbling monthly JV-
Varsity/comp May-July
May –March
Monday 7:15-9:15
$45.00 monthly May-July
$45.00 monthly May-March
KTC one time registration fee $50.00 $50.00
Fundraisers for 2019-2020 Cheer Squad: profits will be deposited in the cheer general fund or in
the cheer booster fund and distributed for NCA cheer camp, clinics, choreography and music.
April Fan Cloth fundraiser-will be distributed when turn in acceptance forms
May Dance Recital concessions (parents and cheerleaders will donate and run concessions)
May Braden Aboud Fundraiser
August Pebble Hills Cheer Camp (parents will help with registration and concessions)
Phase 2: Uniform – Varsity Girls
Payment Due on Varsity Payment Center on or before
Wednesday June 5, 2019
Phase 2: Uniform – JV
Payment Due on Varsity Payment Center on or before
Wednesday June 5, 2019
Dance body liner $72.95 Power fit shell top $135.00
Cust heat transfer
Varsity all-star stones
Varsity stones
$17.95
$13.95
$21.95
3 color shadow initials
VSF motion flex body liner
$16.50
$66.95
Motion skirt
Dance top
$59.95
$69.95
Power fit A line skirt $12.00
Specialty fab bow $23.95 Glitter Vinyl bow $20.95
3 color graduated arch $58.50 Boy Cut Brief $21.95
Rhinestone overlay $24.00
Custom lettering womens $16.95
*Boy cut brief
Dance body liner
$21.95
$72.95
Total Returning w/tax & SH $440.14 Total returning w/tax &SH $211.79
Total New & Move up w/tax & SH $465.56 Total New w/tax &SH $269.11
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At Pebble Hills High School we have a Cheer Booster Club that helps with events and
fund raising. The Booster Organization is for all of the cheerleaders for both JV and
Varsity squads. Competition Team will do additional fund raisers through the boosters
organization or school to help with competition team costs. There is a yearly
membership fee of $25.00 per family. It is important that someone from each
cheerleader represent their family and sign up for fundraisers. The money earned goes
to the entire team unless designated otherwise ex. competition team
Boosters will conduct new officer’s nominations and elections will take place. Must be
an active member to vote and run for leadership positions. You are highly encouraged
to be involved as these decisions will impact you and your child.
More information and meeting dates will be announced once the JV and Varsity cheer
teams have been selected. We will be looking to add board members.
I understand the financial responsibilities and the payment breakdowns. I
understand this is an estimate and the prices may increase or decrease. I also
understand that camp wear and uniform payments will be made through the
Varsity Portal. I will receive log in and payment information once my child is
fitted. I understand the importance of making portal payments on or before
the deadline date. NCA camp payment will be made to Coach for payment
of summer camp at Franklin High School. KTC will receive payments for
tumbling, choreography and training. Any payments made to Pebble Hills they
will receive a receipt.
Parent Signature _______________________________________ _______
Date:__________________________
Student Signature _______________________________________________ Date:
______________________
Tumbling and Choreography Registration and payments made directly to KTC
Each squad member should attend tumbling classes once a week with the entire squad. Class
registration will be required once team is announced. Attendance will be taken at the gym.
Students will receive demerits for not attending which will reflect in lack of participation at the
games, pep rallies and performances (see demerit page) Tumbling is an important skill that is
essential to a successful cheer program. KTC has been chosen as the PHHS cheer practice gym.
Scheduled tumbling days are on Mondays 7:15-9:15 Approximate cost tumbling only: $45 per
month. Tumbling and Choreography $65.00 (Aug-Dec)
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2019-2020 Cheerleading Tryout Information
Tryout Packet
Available March 27, 2019
Must attend mandatory Parent meeting to receive
packet- Packets will not be released without a parent
signature.
Mandatory
Parent Meeting
Wednesday March 27, 2019
- Receive and Review PHHS Cheer Handbook & Tryout
packet
- Q & A
Turn in all
paperwork by
4:00 pm Friday
April 12, 2019 in
PHHS Dance room
or PHHS front
office
Friday April 12, 2019 all signed
paperwork is due. If turned in
after 4:00 pm on Friday it will be
time stamped as late with the
date and time.
*Complete tryout packet
maybe turned in before
April 12, 2019
*Unofficial transcripts, discipline
and attendance reports take
time. Take care of these first.
*Teacher evaluations make
copies and give to your
teachers with an envelope.
Submission of ALL Tryout Paperwork:
1. Completed Application
2. Signed Release Form
3. Signed Anti-Hazing Form
4. Signed Anti-Bullying Form
5. Signed Demerit Page
6. Signed Cheerleading Agreement/Contract-Presented
at mandatory parent meetings
7. Physical (dated after May 1, 2018)
8. Teacher Evaluation form for ALL currently enrolled
courses. Please provide your teachers with an envelope
as these are to be sealed.
9. Copy of unofficial transcript for the 1st full semester and
3rd 9 weeks. PHHS see Ms. Amaya between 8-8:30.
10. Attendance/LOC reports these can be obtained from
Attendance clerk based on last name between 8-8:30
11. Discipline Report PHHS see Ms. V. Viramontes
between 8-8:30 or after school
ALL DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE
IN TRYOUT, NO EXCEPTIONS.
Session 1 Tuesday April 16, 2019 Learn Cheer, Dance, Material required for Tryout
Session 2 Wednesday April 17, 2019 Review Cheer, Dance, Material required for Tryout
Session 3 Thursday April 18, 2019
Final Evaluation 3-5 Judges
Judging for Tryouts will start at 4:45 warmups and
practice will start at 4:00
Results Posted Sunday April 21, 2019
Tryout results will be posted by candidate number on
Pebble Hills Cheer website check twitter for updates.
Print and return contract signatures on April 22 and pick
up first fundraiser. Fan cloth all orders will be placed
online
All tryout sessions will begin promptly at 4:10 p.m. in the PHHS small gym
Uniform Fitting
Wednesday April 29, 2019 starts
at 2:00 p.m. in PHHS Dance
Room
1st payment of $161.00 for camp
payment due at fitting, you will
receive a receipt
- Please wear appropriate undergarments, including a
sports bra, spandex shorts, and athletic socks
- Receive instructions on setting up Varsity Spirit Fashions
Payment Center Account-Varsity Portal
- Summer Tumbling/Weight Room Schedule/Practices
- Signed Statement of Integrity Due
- Signed Athletic Handbook Acknowledgement Form
- Set up Remind Accounts
Everyone will need a new Physical dated after May 1,
2019 and will need to register on Rank One. Information
for physicals will be announced once scheduled by
trainers.
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Tryout Information:
General Information:
Cheer tryouts will be held in the second semester of the school year.
Judges are experienced and professional.
No videotaping of any portion of the clinics or evaluation by parents or
candidates is permitted.
Before tryouts:
All candidates and parents must attend the mandatory parent/candidate
meeting.
Candidates and parents are responsible for completing, signing, and returning
all forms required. These forms must be completed and turned in by Friday April
12, 2019. If turned in later will be time stamped as late. Candidates will not be
able to participate if missing any of the signed forms. Parents need to read all
information carefully and sign forms indicating their understanding of the
expectations set forth by cheer program.
All candidates must be in good discipline standing at their respective school and
be cleared from all financial holds.
A physical dated after May 1, 2018 must be turned in or on record with the PHHS
trainers. Only current PHHS students with a physical on file can be accessed,
need to know for which sport they turned in a physical for. All others must bring
in a copy. Any student who does not have a physical on file with the trainer on
the first day of the tryout process will not be permitted to participate in tryouts.
Candidates must have teacher recommendations (see appendix) completed
and sealed in an envelope for each of their current teachers. Make copies as
necessary.
During tryouts:
All candidates should report to the designated tryout site on time each day of
the tryout process.
Clothing for clinic sessions: shorts, t-shirt/tank top, cheer shoes, hair in ponytail, no
jewelry, and athletic footwear.
Clothing for formal tryout: black or white shirt, black shorts, hair in ponytail with
bow, no jewelry, and athletic footwear.
PHHS tryouts and clinics are closed to the public. Parents are asked to drop off
their candidate and leave the tryout facility. There will be no areas for parents to
wait. Cheerleaders will be required to stay in case of call backs.
Scoring:
Cheer tryout participants will be evaluated on skills using a point system (see SISD
Cheerleader Tryout Score Sheet). Each skill is assigned a point value. The maximum
point value assigned is considered excellent and the minimum point value assigned
is considered below expectations. Tumbling begins at the lowest skill level and
progressively become more difficult (see PHHS Jump/Tumbling Score Sheet). Points
for performing each tumbling element/sequence earns cumulative points. The
more difficult the skill, the higher the point value earned. In skills that progressively
become more difficult, participants will be asked to perform the most difficult skill
they are capable of doing and will be scored accordingly. Points will be used to
compare and rank candidates against one another, but again, coaches will make
the final determination on who makes each team/squad. Final member selection
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will be made based on judge’s scores, teacher evaluations, grades, frequency of
tardies and absences. Scores will also be used to determine competition team.
After tryouts:
After tryouts coaches will rank candidates based on the points they earned and
will use this to guide the decision for placement on each team.
Seniors will be considered for Varsity only. Sophomores and junior will be
considered for JV or Varsity based on tryout rank scores. Freshmen will be
considered for JV only.
The results of the tryouts will be posted on the Pebble Hills website –Athletics-
Cheer on Sunday April 21, 2019 by the participant’s number. Follow twitter for
updates. Please print Contract signatures they will be due Monday April 22
accepting placement for the PHHS cheer team.
All decisions regarding teams are made by the campus coaches and
administration and are final.
Parents may inquire about their student’s tryout results by making an appointment
with the cheer coach. Concerns about other students’ tryout results, including
scores, will not be discussed. The campus is responsible for keeping all
documentation regarding the tryout process for one year.
All new and returning cheerleaders will need to get a new physical dated after
May 1, 2019 and register on Rank One.
Will be given information to sign up on Remind.
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SISD CHEERLEADER TRYOUT SCORE SHEET 2019-2020
PARTICIPANT #:___________ FINAL SCORE:_________ FINAL
RANK:_________ The purpose of completing this form is to rate the contestant’s abilities and
techniques as a cheerleader. Each of the evaluation criterion is to be rated as a
whole. The sub-points are to be considered within the individual criterion.
CRITERION SUB-POINTS VALUE
SCORE COMMENTS
TOTAL POINTS
EARNED
Showmanship
& Spirit
Smile, Eye
Contact, and
Enthusiasm;
Entrance and Exit;
Confidence, and
Crowd Appeal
0-10
POOR FAIR GOOD EXCELLENT WOW
0-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10
Jumps
Height, Form, and
Technique; Three
Consecutive
Jumps and
Landing
USE
RUBRIC
Cheer
Knowledge of
Cheer, Voice
Projection, Sharp
Motions, Timing,
and Execution
0-10
POOR FAIR GOOD EXCELLENT WOW
0-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10
Dance
Knowledge of
Dance, Rhythm,
Timing,
Technique, and
Execution
0-10
POOR FAIR GOOD EXCELLENT WOW
0-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10
Tumbling Technique, Form,
and Landing
USE
RUBRIC
Overall
Impression
Grooming,
Neatness,
Posture, and
Appropriate
Clothing
0-10
POOR FAIR GOOD EXCELLENT WOW
0-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10
JUDGE’S SIGNATURE:____________________________________
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Additional overall comments:
PARTICIPANT #__________
TUMBLING/JUMPS SCORE SHEET
JUMPS: HEIGHT, FORM, TECHNIQUE, LANDING
1) THREE CONSECUTIVE JUMPS
1-5 PTS ________
2) DOUBLE TOE TOUCH
1-5 PTS ________
3) TOE TOUCH FLIP FLOP 1-5 PTS
OR
TOE TOUCH BACK TUCK 6-10 PTS ________
4) DOUBLE TOE FLIP FLOP 1-5 PTS
OR
DOUBLE TOE BACK TUCK 6-10 PTS ________
TOTAL JUMP POINTS AWARDED______________
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON TUMBLING TECHNIQUE/SKILLS:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
PARTICPANT #_____________
TUMBLING: TECHNIQUE, FORM, AND LANDING
5) STANDING TUMBLING
FF 1- PT ________
FF FF 2- PTS ________
FF FF BT 3-5 PTS _________
STANDING BACK 1-5 PTS ________
6) ROUND OFF FLIP FLOP 1-2 PTS
OR
ROUND OFF FF BT 3-10 PTS __________
7) ADVANCED PASS 1-10 PTS ________
TOTAL TUMBLING POINTS AWARDED ________
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON TUMBIING TECHNIQUE/SKILLS
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PHHS Cheer Application
Candidate Name__________________________________ ID __________________
2019-2020 School Year Classification FR SO JR SR
School Presently Attending_____________________________
Birthday_________________________________________
Parent(s) Name(s)__________________________________________________________
Address, City, Zip ___________________________________________________
Home Phone______________________Work Phone_________________________
Parent Cell________________________Student Cell_________________________
Parent Email________________________________________________________________
Student Email_______________________________________________________________
Medical Information:
Doctor______________________________________ Phone #____________________
Dentist______________________________________ Phone #____________________
Insurance Company____________________________ Policy number________________
Recommended Hospital in the event of emergency____________________________
1. Please list any medications and/or food allergies ____________________________
2. Please list any medications you are currently taking _________________________
3. Please list any injuries you are currently being treated _______________________
- If you have ever been removed or resigned from a cheerleading squad, please explain
why: ________________________________________________________________________
Explain why you would like to be a Pebble Hills High School Cheerleader:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
What do you feel is the purpose of cheerleaders at Pebble Hills High School?
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
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Release Form
Applicant Release:
I, (applicant name) ____________________________________, have read Pebble
Hills High School Cheer Program Handbook that governs the Pebble Hills High
School Cheerleading Squad. As a representative of my school, I understand
and agree to abide by the rules and expectations if selected as a cheerleader
for the 2019-2020 school year.
Signature of applicant: ______________________________ Date_______________
Parental Release:
I, the undersigned, have read and fully understand the rules and regulations
which will govern my child if chosen to represent Pebble Hills High School as a
cheerleader. I further understand that this is an extracurricular activity and that
attendance at all practices, games, tumbling, competitions, special functions
and camp is a requirement of the elected cheerleader.
I hereby give consent to my child ___________________________, to tryout for
cheerleading at Pebble Hills High School and recognize his/her responsibilities
and requirement as a leader of their school. I understand that, if chosen, I will
be required to pay for the uniform package for my child. I also understand that
my child’s uniform package will not be ordered unless payment is received by
the deadline or my child will be dismissed from the squad. Further, I understand
that the school and coach/sponsor will not be held liable for any accident or
injury that may occur. We give our permission for our child to receive medical
attention in the event that we cannot be present or reached for any reason.
Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian_____________________________
Date_______________
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PHHS Cheerleader Agreement/Contract
I have read the 2019-2020 Socorro ISD Cheerleading Constitution and Pebble
Hills High School Cheer Program Handbook and fully understand the
requirements and expectations set forth. As a member of the PHHS Cheer
Program, I agree to abide by these rules and I am aware of the consequences,
should I not meet the requirements listed. I further understand that cheerleading
is an extracurricular activity and that attendance at all practices, games,
competitions, special functions and camps are a requirement of a squad
member.
Student Name: _______________________________
Student Signature: ____________________________ Date: ___________________
I have read the 2019-2020 Socorro ISD Cheerleading Constitution and Pebble
Hills High School Cheer Program Handbook and fully understand the personal
and financial commitment I am responsible for. I agree to pay according to the
payment plan provided. I understand that my child’s uniform items will not be
ordered unless payment is received by the deadline or my child will be dismissed
from the squad. Further, I understand that the school and coach will not be
held liable for any accident or injury that may occur. We give our permission for
our child to receive medical attention in the event that we cannot be present or
reached for any reason.
Parent Name: _______________________________
Parent Signature: ____________________________ Date: ___________________