STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE

Being a cheerleader is an honor and special privilege. Cheerleaders and spirit groups exist to promote good sportsmanship, good citizenship, wholesome and enthusiastic school spirit and are first and foremost representatives of their school. Cheerleaders should exemplify both individual and group behavior suitable to their position and in accordance with the rules as stated in the LISD Student Code of Conduct. Members of these groups have a fundamental responsibility to play a leadership role in building teamwork and helping the school achieve its goals and objectives. Because of these responsibilities, members of the cheerleading squad will be expected to maintain a higher standard of behavior both on and off campus and academic achievement than that of their peers. Cheerleaders are expected to be physically and mentally skilled in learning and remembering cheers. They are also expected to be able to publicly demonstrate a skill level suitable for the team position and the timing necessary for group performance. Off the field, they are to enthusiastically support all athletic teams through advertisement, personal attitude, and attendance at events chosen by the coach and approved by the principal.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DEFINITION ELIGIBILITY - TRYOUT 3 EXTRACURRICULAR CODE OF CONDUCT7
ACADEMIC GRADES 3 DISCIPLINE SYSTEM8
COMMITMENT 3 GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES10
SELECTION 3 CHEERING ACTIVITIES11
TRYOUT GUIDELINES 3 COMPETITION SQUADS11
SQUAD MAKEUP 4 TRANSPORTATION12
JUDGING CRITERIA 4 BOOSTER CLUBS12
MALE SPIRIT SQUADS 4 MONIES COLLECTED BY COACHES12
JUDGES 5 ADDITIONAL COSTS12
PANEL TRYOUTS 5 PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS12
TABULATION OF SCORES 5
EXCEPTIONS 5
VIDEO FILM USAGE GUIDELINES 6
NOTIFICATION 6
PARENT REQUEST FOR SCORES 6
REPLACEMENTS 7
ELIGIBILITY - MAINTENANCE 7
GENERAL CONDUCT RULES 7
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