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ROLE OF A CHEERLEADERThe West Briar Cheerleading team is an organization of school leaders with high standards. The team’s mission is to promote a group of young ladies who strive for perfection in cheerleading, as well as high academic achievement and high moral standards. Through this organization my wish is that every cheerleader will grow into a mature, confident, and independent young lady. The reason for structure and rules is to create an organization that can represent West Briar Middle School and the Houston Independent School District well and to better the student as a person so that they can move forward in life with useful skills.?As a cheerLEADER, you have taken on the responsibility of being a role model for your peers. A good role model is someone whose positive behavior is imitated by others. Good role models show?respect and self-discipline. A cheerleader must be a lady at all times.A cheerleader must be willing to abide all rules and follow directions.A cheerleader must take accountability and corrections.A cheerleader must be present and on time for all practices and games, absences affect the whole team.A cheerleader must be dedicated and prepared. The team is only as strong as its weakest member.A cheerleader must show respect to herself, coach, team members, parents and teachers at all times.A cheerleader must set a good example for the team and herself at all times – both in and outside of school.A cheerleader must spend time with all teammates to get to know everyone.A cheerleader must lift her team members up, support one another, work together, and look out for each other.A cheerleader must understand that any decision made by the coach/administration is in the best interest of the team and its members.Teacher recommendations are calculated into your tryout score. Your character and behavior in class and on campus is a factor of making team. Students with poor teacher recommendation from multiple teachers will not be considered for the cheer team.SEASONS OF CHEERAll cheerleaders are required to participate in ALL activities in which the organization is involved, be it performance, fund-raising, or school or community events. Before school, after school, and summer practice sessions are required. Time specifications for these will be established as camp dates and other school schedules become available to the coach. Be present and on time for all practices and performances, absences affect the whole team. Personal business, traffic, lack of a ride, etc. are not acceptable excuses for late arrival, early dismissal, or absences. Parents are required to be active in the Cheerleading Team Organization and must help with fundraising and volunteer work throughout the yearSummer Practice (August 2020)Currently, there are no plans for summer camp due to Covid-19. We hope to have summer practice in August to prepare for the year and meet the team. This will be confirmed at later time.Birons Practice (September – March)All cheerleaders are required to take our WBMS tumbling/stunting class on Thursdays at Birons Youth Sports Center (10225 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77024) from 4:45pm – 6pm. Parents help carpool cheerleaders from school to Birons on Thursday.Football Games (September – October)The team cheers at four games a season traveling off campus to either Butler or Delmar Stadium. Cheerleaders are required to ride the bus with the team. Games are typically a Tuesday or Wednesday night at 7pm.School pep rally (September)Every cheerleader actively participates and performs in the pep rally during school hours.Homecoming Dance Fundraiser (September)The Homecoming Dance is our biggest fundraiser for the cheer team. All cheerleaders and parents are expected to actively participate the night of hosting the school dance. As well as sell ticket during school lunches the week of.Westside High School Homecoming Parade (October)Every year the West Briar Cheerleaders are invited to participate in the Westside Homecoming parade travel from WSHS, Bush Elementary, WBMS, and Parkway Place. Parade takes place during school hours.Basketball Games (November – January)The team cheers at four games (two boys games and two girls games) a season on campus at West Briar. Games are typically a Wednesday or Thursday night at 6:30pm.Cheer Clinic Fundraiser (February) All cheerleaders and parents are expected to actively participate our kiddie clinic fundraiser one Saturday morning.Houston Rockets Halftime Performance (February) The team performance at the Rockets Halftime Extravagant. This is an all-day event starting with a practice at the Toyota Center prior to the game at night. As you can see, cheerleading is a full year commitment. If you, or your daughter, feel that she cannot meet these expectations, she should not participate in the tryout. It is an honor to be selected as a cheerleader. It requires enthusiasm and dedication not only from the girls but from the parents as well. The team can be the best only if it has your support. I hope each of you will be willing to give your support to your daughter and the team as these girls prepare for a successful year.Next year there will be a new cheer sponsor. Practice times will be announced later be by the new sponsor as well is final calendar dates. Practice may occur before and/or after school, all practices are mandatory.COST ESTIMATE SHEETBelow is an itemized list of expenses which reflects a close estimate of the total cost of a cheerleader though the course of a year. Most items are “one time” expenses, unless your child should lose or damage something. Please understand this is only an estimate!NEW MEMBERS$430.00RETURNING MEMBERS$20.00Cheer Bow$ 20.00Cheer Bow$ 20.004232275635000Uniform Shell Top$164.00Bodyliner (Sleeves)$ 68.00Uniform Skirt$ 12.00Spandex Shorts$ 24.00Cheer Shoes $ 57.00Warm Up Jacket$ 50.00Cheer Jersey$ 35.00* Every cheerleader is issued a cheer tote bag and pom poms loaned out by the school.* Returning members will only need to order a new cheer bow, unless they need to replace any cheer uniform pieces due to wear or fit. The new cheer bow will be different from last year’s bow, all other uniform pieces are the same.PAYMENT DUE DATESUniform costs will be divided into four payments.-1260614105400Payment #1 – Monday, May 25th (School Pay)Payment #2 (remaining balance, if any) - Monday, June 22nd (School Pay)Payment #3 (remaining balance, if any) – Monday, August 10th (Cash or School Pay)Payment #3 (remaining balance, if any) – Tuesday, September 8th (Cash or School Pay)-11430011728500BIRONS PRACTICEAll cheerleaders are required to take our WBMS tumbling/stunting class one day a week at Birons 4:45pm – 6pm from September to March. Birons classes are $65/girl/month or one payment of $445.00 for seven months.VIRTUAL TRYOUTSFriday, May 8th – Friday, May 15th, 2020CHEER APPLICATION & PARENT PERMISSION FORM:Fill out the cheer application and parent permission form -. Turning in the form is an acknowledgment that you and your parent/guardian understand the rules, financial cost, and expectations of cheer. It also acknowledges the parent/guardian are aware their student is participating in virtual tryouts and give their student permission to do so.?Cheer Application & Parent Permission Form is due no later than May 8th at 11:59 pm.?Failure to do so will keep you from being able to try out for the team.TRYOUT MATERIAL:You will learn a school chant and dance routine for tryouts. No jumps or tumbling are required this year. All tryout material (school chant, dance, and mock tryout video) will be posted on Flipgrid on May 8th. You have until May 15th to watch the video, practice, and record your performance.To join Flipgrid, click on the link - . Log in with Microsoft, using your HISD email. ?TRYOUT VIDEO REQUIREMENTS:Once you feel confident with the chant and dance, please video yourself performing the material. This video must be unedited. Tryout videos are due May 15th. When you are ready to submit your tryout video to Flipgrid, click on the big green + button to you upload your video to turn in.What to wear: Please wear solid colored athletic shorts or leggings and a solid colored T-shirt (all black preferred). No short shorts or spaghetti strap tops – keep it school appropriate. Hair must be pulled back out of your face in a ponytail. Wear tennis shoes.The area: We understand that space is limited, but please clear out as much area as you can, even if its outside. Have someone else video you so that they can get your full body.Video: (watch the mock tryout video as an example to follow)Step 1: State your first and last name and grade.Step 2: Perform the school chant and spirt after (as shown in the mock tryout video). Make sure you are smiling, loud, and are enthusiastic.Step 3: Perform the routine with music. Make sure you are smiling and performing the entire time.Step 4:?Submit your video to Flipgrid by?May 15th!Candidates will be scored on the following:Crowd leadership – voice, facial expression, confidence, enthusiasmCheer – memory, placement, sharpness Dance - memory, placement, sharpness, timing and rhythmShowmanship - Projection, energy, audience appealPotential and ability to blend the style and skill level of the team as a wholeGrades – it is recommended that you have an average of at least 70 in each of your classes prior to tryouts. Timelines in turning in paperworkBehavior, work ethic, attitude, and attentiveness during the tryout clinic. Teacher recommendationsPrevious members are NOT guaranteed a spot on the team again. Everyone must tryout and follow the same tryout procedures.RESULTS:Students will be notified if they made the cheerleader or not on my. on May 20th at 5pm. An email with further details will be sent out to parents and students who made the team. Scores will not be discussed, and all results are final. Be kind to all of those who tried out, it can be stressful ordeal and it takes a lot of courage to tryout. Please be respectful to all the girls and show sportsmanlike conduct! There is not a specific number of members for the team. Membership depends on the ability and potential of each girl decided on by a panel of qualified judges.If your daughter is selected to be on the team all West Briar cheerleaders are required to take our WBMS tumbling/stunting class on Thursdays at Biron’s. All cheerleaders are required to attend summer practice in August if scheduled. All cheerleaders are required to complete the HISD athletic packet(physical) to participate in cheerleading. If a cheerleader does not turn in the uniform payment, attend summer practice, or has an incomplete athletic packet (physical) she will be removed from the team before the starts of the 2020 - 2021 school year. If you have any additional questions, feel free to email me at ldemny@. Thank you for your time and this team would not function without our involved parents! Best of luck at try outs! ................
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