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GLENDORA HIGH SCHOOL PEP CLUB General Information Welcome! You have taken the first step towards becoming a member of the Glendora High School Pep Club. This packet outlines the entire tryout process as well as the expectations and responsibilities of a member of the Pep Club. The first thing you should know is that this is more than just an extra-curricular activity; this is a major time commitment that requires numerous hours of practice, preparation, and performance. It is very important that each prospective Pep Club member sits down with his/her parents and carefully goes over this packet. The signatures on the last page of the packet indicate that you and your parents have read and completely understand the rules, responsibilities, and expectations of the tryout process, the Glendora High School Pep Club, and the Glendora High School Pep Club Boosters. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact one of the following people: Audra Aguirre-Pep Club Advisor 963-5731 ext. 6121 [email protected] Kimm Toothman-Cheer Coach Meghan Owen-Song Coach [email protected] [email protected] Candidate Requirements: The following paperwork must be completed and turned in, on, or before APRIL 16, 2018. PLEASE STAPLE all items together. _______ Application _______ Signed Form Sheet ● Consent Form ● Pep Club Constitution ● Pep Club Payment Plan Agreement _______ Physical Waiver Form Deadline Date: April 16, 2018 by 3:00pm Turn in ALL paperwork directly to Mrs.Aguirre or to the receptionist at the front desk of the administration building at Glendora High School. Turning in paperwork on time is part of the Administrative score. Clinic Information: Stunting Clinic: April 10, 11, 12th 3:00-5:00 ($5 fee per day) This is voluntary Routine and Tryout Prep Clinic: April 16, 17, 18, 19th 3:30 – 5:30pm in Glendora High School Tryouts: April 20th 3:30 - 6:00 (approximately) Glendora High School Pep Club Tryout Application Name: ________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________ Phone Number: ________________________________________________________ Emergency Phone Number: ____________________________________ Parent Email Address: _________________________________________ Birth Date: _________________ Age: ____________________ rd nd Students with less than a 2.0 GPA at 3 quarter for Glendora and 2 trimester for Goddard or Sandburg may not tryout. There are no exceptions. Please revisit your grades before filling out paperwork. Grade for 2018-2019 School Year: (please circle) Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Please mark (X) by the squad you are trying out for: ___Varsity Cheer ___Varsity Song ___Varsity Flags ___Mascot (cheer) ___ JV Cheer _____ JV Song Thank you for applying for the Glendora High School Pep Club. Please note this application does in NO WAY ASSURE YOU A POSITION ON THE Pep Club FOR THE 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR, but is necessary part of the application process. The 2018-2019 Pep Club will consist of Varsity Cheer, Varsity Song, Varsity Flags, Junior Varsity Cheer, Frosh/Soph Cheer , and Mascots. Use the basic description below as a guide to help you in choosing which squad (cheer/song) is right for you. Pep Club: The Pep Club is to provide support for all athletic teams, promote school spirit, and help in the community by way of cheering at sporting events, performing at rallies and other special events, and helping at charity and philanthropy events throughout the year. While both cheer and song do a number of activities together, the descriptions below describe their talents more specifically. Cheer:Cheer focuses on developing and demonstrating gymnastic and acrobatic skills, stunting, dancing, and crowd leading. Song: Song is more traditional pom squad that utilizes and develops dance techniques with leaps and turns along with crowd leading. Flags: Flags routines involve choreography to music with dance and cheer elements incorporating twirls, flag tricks, and flag tosses. Mascots:Mascot routines involve choreography to music with dance and cheer elements. Skit performances are highlighted at games and pep rallies incorporating acting skills to help with character development of our traditional mascots Glen and Dora. GLENDORA HIGH SCHOOL Pep Club Tryout Constitution 2018-2019 Mission Statement: GHS Pep Club will strive to lead school spirit among students, staff, and members of the community building awareness and participation at school, pep assemblies, and athletic events. Members of the club will work together planning and organizing activities throughout the school year. Pep Club members will exemplify strong leadership and admirable characteristic traits serving as potential role models on and off campus. Purpose: 1. To support all Glendora High School athletic teams. 2. To promote and uphold school spirit. 3. To serve the school and community through active participation. 4. To promote good sportsmanship. 5. To develop leadership qualities. 6. To develop self-discipline and citizenship. 7. To perform at games, rallies, and special events with pride, excellence, and a positive attitude. 8. To instill spirit, pride, and enthusiasm in the student body. 9. To assist at school and community activities when requested. 10. To uphold high moral and ethical standards. Qualification for Membership: th th th th 1. Any interested 8 , 9 , 10 , or 11 grade student who expresses a desire to tryout for the Pep Club may attend a parent/student meeting to answer any questions. 2. To be eligible to tryout, candidates must meet district eligibility requirements. A candidate must be currently enrolled in at least 25 semester units, maintain at least a 2.0 rd nd grade point average for the previous grading period (3 quarter or 2 trimester), and have passing grades in at least 20 semester units at the completion of the last grading period. A candidate may not use their probationary period in order to be eligible to tryout. 3. All candidates must either be a student that lives in the Glendora High School attendance area, currently on an approved transfer, or be pre-approved for a transfer to Glendora High School. Candidates that have transfer applications still pending will not be allowed to tryout or participate in the clinics. 4. Candidates must complete and turn in all required paperwork prior to the clinic in order to be eligible for tryouts. 5. Candidates will be eligible for the following squads based on eligibility and grade-levels: th Varsity Cheer: 11-12 grade students Varsity Song: 11-12th grade students (current GHS Song underclassman will be grandfathered in and will continue to be on Varsity Song) J.V. Song 9th and new 10th grade students th th Varsity Flags: 9th-12 grade students Mascots:10-12 grade students JV Cheer: 9-10th grade students 6. Candidates that wish to be considered for Song will mark the appropriate box on the Pep Club application. The tryout for song will be similar to the tryout for cheer. The difference will be in the dance portion of the tryout. The song dance will assess dance technique (i.e. leaps and turns). 7. Candidates that wish to be considered for Mascots will mark the appropriate box on the Pep Club Application. Mascots must tryout for & make varsity cheer, flags, or song. The tryout for mascot will be similar to the tryout for cheer. The difference will be the addition of a 1 minute original mascot dance. 8. Candidates will be judged based on the following criteria: A. appearance B. showmanship C. voice D. kicks E. overall impression F. cheer technique (arms, angles, motions, rhythm) G. dance technique (timing, rhythm, coordination) H. jumps (cheer only) I. gymnastics ability (standing back handsprings, tumbling pass, etc.) (cheer only) J. leaps (song only) K. splits (song only) L. turns (song only) M. mascot original routine (mascots only) 9. All candidates trying out for Varsity Cheer, Varsity Song, Junior Varsity Cheer, Junior Varsity Song and Mascots will be judged on the following scale: 20% Administrative Score (Completed paperwork & Confidential Teacher Evaluations) 80% Judges’ scores *All squad sizes will be limited. A natural break in scores will be used in determining which candidates will be accepted onto the squad. Membership Responsibilities: 1. Members must maintain a minimum 2.0 G.P.A. for the duration of his/her commitment to the Pep Club. Grade check will be made throughout the semester, specifically at each progress reporting period. If a member receives less than a 2.0 G.P.A., as long as they have passed four classes, they can be placed on academic probation. Probation will continue for 1 quarter. GHS policy is that a student may not use more than 2 probationary periods in their entire career at Glendora High School and they cannot be used consecutively. 2. Members must maintain satisfactory, if not exemplary citizenship. Disciplinary action will be taken if citizenship falters in regards to any of the articles listed below: A. personal responsibility (i.e. arriving to practice and games on time, making sure all requirements are met) B. sense of service to the school and community C. honesty and integrity D. self-discipline (academics, interactions with others, reactions to others, etc.) E. willingness to cooperate with both peers and authority figures F. tolerance for others (especially differences between others and self) G. respect for authority figures (including teachers, community members, and administration) H. loyalty to squad, school, and community 3. Members must enroll in the appropriate Pep Club physical education class during the entire term of service. If a member drops the class for any reason other than extreme distress (i.e. death in the family, major injury/illness, etc.) the member will be immediately dismissed from the Pep Club. Any outstanding debts will be posted to said member’s school account and it will be the responsibility of said member to clear such debts. Any money not paid will NOT be refunded.