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CHAPELLETTE DANCE TEAM

Dear Students and Parents,

Try-outs for the Chapellette Dance Team will be held on Saturday, April 8th

, 2017 in

Chapelle’s gymnasium. The doors will open at 12pm and the try-out will begin at 12:30pm.

Due to the fluctuating number of girls trying out, it is difficult to predict what time the try-outs

will end; however, there will be a phone available to all girls trying out. A mandatory clinic

will take place in Rummel’s gym on Thursday, April 6th

at 7pm – 8pm. Only those attending

the clinic will be allowed to try-out. Applicants should wear leggings, a tank top of their choice,

hair in ponytail off of the face, and tennis shoes for both the clinic and the try-out. Both are

closed events.

Try-outs for the Chapellettes, like sports teams, will be held each year. The number of girls

chosen will vary from year to year. All Chapellettes must try-out each year and membership one

year does not guarantee membership the following year. Those trying out for a position on the

team will be judged on technique, execution, and personality. Judges made up of Chapellette

alum and/or individuals with a technical dance background will be brought in to help with

selecting the new team.

The requirements to try-out are:

1. Academics: Must have a minimum 2.0 GPA for three quarters of the current school

year.

2. Discipline: Must be in good standing with the Discipline Committee and

Administrative Council.

3. Grade level: Must be registered at Chapelle for 8th

, 9th

, 10th

, 11th

, or 12th

grade for

the 2017-2018 school year.

So that the above requirements can be verified; all students registered at Chapelle must turn in

their application to the front office NO LATER THAN MONDAY, APRIL 3RD

, 2017.

Students who do not meet the above requirements will be notified prior to the mandatory clinic.

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The academic and disciplinary requirements will be monitored for all Chapellette members

quarterly from the final quarter of the current academic year through the first three quarters of

the following year. The student is required to either present a copy of her report card to the

directors or email a copy within five days of receiving it from Chapelle. The directors will

receive from Chapelle and Administrative Council the name of any team member who loses

their good standing. If a team member loses their good standing in either area, she will be placed

on probation for the following nine-week period. If she is not eligible at the end of the

probationary period, she will be asked to leave the team. A current member of the dance team

who is on probation may try-out for next year’s team but will not be considered for an officer

position. If she is selected as a Chapellette, she will have one quarter to have her probationary

status removed or she will be asked to leave the team.

Attached is the list of approximate cost and time commitment associated with being a

Chapellette so that you may make an informed decision. Because of expenses involved in these

activities, students who are members are not eligible for tuition reduction. You must be in good

standing with the finance office to be considered and those enrolled in work study will not be

eligible to try out.

If you daughter has your permission to try-out for the Chapellettes, please complete the attached

application and return to Chapelle’s front desk no later than MONDAY, APRIL 3RD

.

We realize that some of the competitive dancing schools may be competing on the day of tryouts

so as long as your daughter attends the mandatory clinic, she will still be eligible to make the

team. Please don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected] should you need

any further information.

Sincerely,

Stephani Kammer and Cheryl Pelle

Chapellette Directors

mailto:[email protected]


Chapellette Schedule:

Uniform (Varsity & Custom) Fittings: April 27th

@ACHS Gym, 4:30-6pm

Officer Voting: April 10th

, 5:45pm in ACHS gym

*Mandatory Informational meeting for all Chapellettes and parent(s): April 10th

, 6:30pm, Music

Room in ACHS Fine Arts building

Mandatory Band Camp at Rummel: 7/10-7/14 (Incoming members &

officers)

7/17-7/21 & 7/24-7/29 (Full band and Chapellettes)

Spring/Summer Practices: Practices will begin in April on the following days

from 4-6pm in the ACHS gym/cafeteria: 19th

, 21st, 24

th, 25

th, and 26

th. June

practices will run from the 12th

-16th

, and 20th

-24th

(location and times TBA).

Please plan summer vacations during the following weeks so your daughter

does not miss any mandatory practices/camps: May 27th

– June 11th

, June

25th

-July 9th

. Any conflicts must be immediately reported to the directors who will then

decide if the conflict is excused or not. Unexcused absences may result in being placed in an

alternate position or being dismissed from the team.

During the fall school year (August – December), practices are held after school at Rummel on

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:30-5:30pm. Buses will transport girls that do not

drive from Chapelle to Rummel on these days. A ride home from Rummel must be arranged.

On occasion, there will be one or more morning practices before school or on a weekend if

needed when we are preparing for a competition with the band or special event.. Extra practices

may be called by the directors at any time deemed necessary with proper notice. (72 hours)


In the spring, practices after school or in the evening are scheduled when the gym is available.

We must be flexible. We share the gym with several other teams. A schedule will be given out

monthly or quarterly if possible.

The Chapellettes will perform at all Rummel football games, Chapelle and Rummel pep rallies,

several Rummel basketball games and several Mardi Gras parades. The Chapellettes compete in

up to three fall competitions with the Rummel/Chapelle band and perform at the Centurions Ball

sometimes during Mardi Gras. The Chapellettes also march in a Disney parade every other year

and take this trip with the band. All rehearsals and performances are mandatory. Any

conflicts must be immediately reported to the directors who will then decide if the conflict is

excused or not. Unexcused absences may result in being placed in an alternate position or being

dismissed from the team.

IF YOU MAKE THE CHAPELLETTE DANCE TEAM

YOU WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO TRY OUT FOR

HI-STEPPERS OR ANY CHEERLEADING TEAMS.

FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL FORFEIT YOUR

OPPORTUNITY TO BE ON ANY OF THE TEAMS.


Anticipated Expenses for 1st year members:

Paid for over 6 months (May & October): ($275 per month)

*Formal Custom Uniform: (one time cost)

-Custom red dress, blue sequin shrug, formal wool jacket, + materials - $500

-Sequin Vest/added fringe - $165

-Red, high-waisted shorts - $20

-White body liner - $22

-Long & short gloves - $30

-Sequin hat - $90

-Bows (3) - $26

-Performance boots - $70

-Marching boots-$60

-Fishnets-$17

-Tights-$15

Total: $1015

*Gloves and tights may need to repurchased throughout the season if stains and rips

occur

Practice uniforms:

-Varsity reds: $60

-2 practice tanks: $40

-2 practice shorts: $60

-2 red sports bras: $30

-Team sweats (pants and fleece top): $70

Total: $260

Accessories/Props/Field Show:

-Team back pack -$55

-Rain jackets/hat cover: $15


-Red garment bag -$10

-Hat box-$35

-Fleece headband-$15

-Routine props: $50

-Field show costume: $130

-Field show props: $65

Total: $375

GRAND TOTAL: $1650.00 (approximate, subject to change but will not exceed

$200)

ADDITIONAL FEES:

Band Camp: $100-200 range (to be paid in 2 installments May/June)

Rummel baseball cap: $10 (to be paid to ARHS)

Booster Club Fees: $80 per child (to be paid to ARHS)

*Several team fundraisers will be held to cover any unforeseen costs and the team

Christmas party. PARTICIPATION IS MANDATORY.

All fees, except the Booster Club and baseball cap, are to be paid to ACHS on the first of

each month if you choose to pay over six months. Payments are to be turned into the

front office at ACHS. Rummel payments are to be turned into the band director at

Rummel. You are welcome to pay your full balance at any time before the six-month

term.


ARCHBISHOP CHAPELLE HIGH SCHOOL

CHAPELLETTES TRYOUT FORM

NAME: ______________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

PHONE: _____________________________________________________________

EMAIL: ______________________________________________________________

I am currently in grade: ______________.

If you are in 7th

or 8th

grade, what school do you attend?

_________________________________________________________________

PARENT(S)

To insure your daughter’s safety, please list any medical problems/chronic injuries that could

affect her try-out.

I HAVE READ THE ATTACHED LETTER AND UNDERSTAND THE FINANCIAL AND

TIME COMMITMENT INVOLVED WITH THE CHAPELLETTE DANCE TEAM. I GIVE

MY DAUGHTER PERMISSION TO TRY-OUT AND ACCEPT MEMBERSHIP SHOULD

SHE BE CHOSEN.

PARENT’S SIGNATURE: _____________________________________________________

THIS APPLICATION IS DUE TO THE FRONT OFFICE BY

MONDAY, APRIL 3RD

2017.

For Chapelle Administration to fill out for current Chapelle students:

GPA: _________ Discipline: _________________


Chapellette Dance Team Declaration

2017-2018 I. Purpose

The Chapellettes represent Chapelle and Rummel at athletic events, parades, and various other

public forums. It is also the purpose of the Chapellette Dance Team to:

1. Promote and uphold school spirit.

2. Represent ACHS & ARHS to the highest degree.

3. Promote friendship towards all other sports teams and activities including cheerleaders and

Hi- Steppers.

4. Promote friendship with schools with whom we compete and perform.

5. Promote friendship and respect between members of the team.

II. Membership and Requirements:

1. To be eligible members must meet the following requirements:

a.) 2.0 GPA – No F’s in any subject(s).

b.) Good discipline record with the Disciplinary Board The academic and disciplinary

requirements will be monitored for all members quarterly from the final quarter of the

current academic year and through the first three-quarters of the following year.

c.) Officer criteria include an upperclassmen grade level status (Junior/Senior) with at

least one complete year served immediately prior to tryouts for the position.

2. The student is required to present or email a copy of her report card to a director

within five days of having received it from Chapelle.

3. If a team member does not achieve either her academic and/or disciplinary requirements, she

will be placed on probation for the following nine-week period.

4. If she is not eligible at the end of the probationary period, she will be asked to leave the team.

5. A current member of the dance team who is on probation may try-out for next year’s team. If

she is selected as a Chapellette, she will have one quarter to have her probationary status

removed or she will be asked to leave the team.

III. Uniform/Fees

1. All members must purchase a uniform and any practice uniforms, accessories, warm ups,

etc… that are required for that year. If any piece of the uniform should be misplaced or

damaged, it must be replaced before the member is allowed to participate in any team related

event. It will be replaced at your expense. If your uniform requires any alterations after the

final fitting, this will be an additional cost at your expense.

2. Performance and marching boots are to be cleaned and polished (with white shoe polish)

before each performance. All white uniform items should be bleached and kept clean. If

they become visibly dirty and unable to be cleaned to an acceptable standard, you will be

required to replace that item at your expense.

3. FEES will be broken down in detail at the parent meeting. Fees for new members will be in

the range of $1650 and will be divided into payments over a six-month period. All payments

are made to Chapelle with the exception of booster fees/baseball practice hat that are paid

directly to Rummel. Returning members will incur the costs of any new pieces added to

formal uniform, any new practice gear, band camp, booster fees, props, and field show

costume.

4. *AT THE END OF YOUR TERM AS A MEMBER OF THE CHAPELLETTE DANCE


TEAM, WE WILL BUY BACK YOUR INTERCHANGEABLE TOPS IF YOU ARE

INTERESTED IN SELLLING THEM BACK TO THE TEAM (APPROXIMATELY $20-40

EACH DEPENDING ON CONDITION).

5. *IF YOU LEAVE OR ARE DISMISSED FROM THE TEAM FOR ANY REASON,

ALL PIECES OF THE FORMAL UNIFORM MUST BE RETURNED TO

DIRECTOR IMMEDIATELY. This includes the hat, red dress, interchangeable tops, and

formal jacket. Any and all fees paid up until your departure from the team are non-

refundable.

6. Your Chapellette uniform is a representation of Chapelle & Rummel High Schools and the

Chapellette Dance Team and should never be worn by you or anyone else as a joke. If you

lend your uniform to anyone for any reason other than for official Chapellette use you

will be placed on probation or dismissed from the team.

IV. Schedule

1. Summer schedule entails approximately 2-3 weeks of practice in totality (not including band

camp). Dates are the following: April 19th

, 21st, 24

th, 25

th, & 26

th from 4-6pm at ACHS.

June dates are 12th

-16th

and 20th

-24th

…times and location TBA. If you do not notify us via

email at least 72 HOURS before any practice about a conflict, it is UNEXCUSED no

matter the reason. Three unexcused absences may result in being placed in an alternate

position.

2. BAND CAMP WITH THE RUMMEL/CHAPELLE BAND IS MANDATORY. Dates

for camp are 7/10-7/14 (incoming members and officers), 7/17-7/21, 7/24-7/29 (full band and

Chapellettes). Conflicts with camp should be reported immediately.

3. Sometimes, performances or practices will be added to the schedule at the last minute. If a

performance or practice is added to the schedule less 72 hours before the date of event, only

an EXTREMELY VALID excuse would be accepted for not attending. (Job schedule,

planned trip, school commitment, etc…)

4. Otherwise, vacations, jobs, dancing, and doctor’s appointments WILL NOT be accepted as

an excuse for missing practice.

5. If you miss more than 3 practices in the summer (unexcused) you may be moved to an

alternate position. There is a possibility that if you miss too many summer practices (even if

excused) you will be moved to an alternate position.

6. During the fall practices are held at Rummel on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays from

approximately 3:30-5:30pm. If you miss a Thursday practice on the week of a game, you

will not be permitted to perform on the field but may be allowed to march in and perform in

stands.

V. Performances

1. All members must arrive in complete uniform at the time specified by the director. You will

not be allowed to apply make-up or fix hair in public.

2. All hair and makeup must be approved by the directors before performing. Repeated failure

to do hair and makeup as instructed will result in probation and possible dismissal

from the team. 2. You should always be groomed tastefully and we take this very seriously.

3. Your uniform should always be neat and CLEAN. Stockings should not have any noticeable

rips or holes. Always have an extra pair in your bag. Gloves should always be bleached and


boots polished.

4. Once in uniform, you are expected to remain with the team. You do not mingle with friends

or parents until the dismissal time.

5. Parents/friends are not permitted to visit with team members at the site of a game or

any event before the actual performance. They are welcome to sit in stands or attend

events and meet you after (if permitted) or at Rummel for pickup.

6. CHEWING GUM IN UNIFORM IS NEVER ALLOWED. IF CAUGHT CHEWING GUM IN UNIFORM

YOU MAY BE REPLACED BY AN ALTERNATE FOR THAT PERFORMANCE.

7. You are not allowed to wear your uniform anywhere other than performances. If you have

any other plans after a performance, you must prepare to change INTO A COMPLETELY

DIFFERENT SET OF CLOTHING.

8. All team members participate in band camp, pep rallies, mandatory marching band

competitions (3 in the fall), Girls in Green, Open House, Breakfast with Santa, football

games, basketball games (a few at Rummel) and parades. On Disney years during Mardi

Gras, all members are required to travel to and from Disney with the team unless a signed

permission slip in submitted to the directors prior to departure date.

9. *If your family decides to travel to Disney while we are there you MAY NOT stay with

them overnight. You must sleep in the room you are assigned.

VI. Conduct

1. Members must show respect to their teammates, their officers, the director, parents,

and fans at all times.

2. Always return compliments by saying thank you. Other comments are to be ignored. This

includes social media of any kind.

3. All members must display a positive attitude at practices and performances.

4. When walking off after any performance, no one should make any negative comments.

5. All communication pertaining to missing practice or events due to illness or any other

circumstance must be emailed to directors. NO EXCUSES.

6. Personal grievances must never conflict with team interests (leave it at the door).

7. Chapellette dances are not to be taught to anyone that is not a Chapellette.

8. Any information appearing in any kind of newspaper must go through Chapelle.

VII. COMMUNICATION

1. All members and parents will abide by the following chain of command with

communication:

a. First - team member(s) communicate with coach.

b. Second - Parent and member communicate/meet with coach.

a. When a parent would like to meet with a coach he or she needs to email for

an appointment. Appointments will be scheduled no sooner than 24 hours

after request is received.

b. Any concern a parent has will be addressed with the student as well.

c. Third - Communicate/meet with Dean of Students.

d. Fourth - Communicate/meet with Archbishop Chapelle High School

Administration.


2. This chain of command is very important; it is impossible for coaches to address

issues that are not brought to the coaches. Violations of this chain of command

are highly discouraged and frowned upon.

3. Under no circumstances should a parent discuss any issues or concerns with any team

member other than his or her OWN child. This behavior is considered highly

inappropriate and will not be tolerated.

4. All members of the Archbishop Chapelle High School community are expected to act in a

civil and courteous manner towards one another. An environment of mutual respect must

prevail for parents, teachers, coaches and student-athletes to effectively work together.

Inappropriate or derogatory e-mails or comments on social networking sites destroy

morale, reflect poorly on the school and negatively impact our student-athletes. Thus, we

expect all members of the Archbishop Chapelle family to behave, communicate, and

interact with another in a manner that reflects good sportsmanship and our Christian

values.

5. Rude, discourteous, or inappropriate communication from student-athletes and/or parents

via email, text message, in person, or any other form of communication will not be

tolerated. Said communication may result in the removal of the student-athlete from the

team.

VIII. Attendance:

1. Attendance at all scheduled events is MANDATORY. An excused absence is due to illness

(absent from school with doctor’s note), death in the family, and extreme emergency.

Excused absences will be dealt with on a case by case basis by directors.

2. Leaving any practice early is unexcused.

3. If we have traveled to a band/team event on a bus and you plan to leave on your own, you

must acquire a form from the band director, have it signed by a parent, and returned to the

band director or team director for approval. If you have to miss practice due to therapy, x-

rays, etc., you must have a doctor’s note for that missed practice to be excused.

4. INJURIES. If you have to miss practice or required events due to an injury you must

present a doctor’s note specifically stating the nature of the injury and your limitations

caused by the injury. Missing more than 3 weeks of practice (actively participating) or 3

required events could result in being placed in an alternate position. Missing more than 6

weeks of practice and/or events may result in dismissal from the team. If you have to miss

practice or events due to therapy, x-rays, etc., you must have a doctor’s note for that missed

practice/event to be excused. Chronic injuries should be treated with extreme care and if

you find yourself in this situation you will be released from the team so that your injury

may get the attention it needs. YOUR HEALTH AND OVERALL WELL-BEING

MUST COME FIRST. If you suffer from an injury and then are released to dance, we must

have a doctor’s note stating you are fully recovered and may participate in all events.

PARTIAL PARTICIPATION AT PRACTICES AND EVENTS WILL NOT BE

ALLOWED.

5. Even if you are not performing at the event, you must still come in full uniform unless

specifically excused by a director OR you are not permitted to attend due to missing school

for something other than sickness, death in family, extreme emergency…

6. IF YOU MISS ANY PART OF A DAY AT SCHOOL on the day of a scheduled event,

YOU WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO PARTICIPATE WITH THE TEAM. NO


EXCUSES. This is the policy of ACHS and we work in accordance with this policy.

Arriving late (after the first bell) or attending school for a half day does not qualify you to

participate. YOU MUST ATTEND SCHOOL FROM THE FIRST BELL TO THE END OF

THE DAY. For example, if you are late or miss half a day on Friday and we have a game

that night, you will not be permitted to participate or attend the game with us AT ALL. You

will not report to Rummel.

7. If a member misses a practice, it is her responsibility to learn anything she may have missed.

Returning to the following practice after having missed and not knowing your material may

result in being moved to an alternate position. YOU WILL BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE

FOR ALL MATERIAL THAT IS TAUGHT IN YOUR ABSENCE.

IX. Respect & Behavior – PROBATION

Bad attitudes or disrespect WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.

1. Eye rolling, cursing, speaking disrespectfully to fellow teammates, and/or director will result

in either probation or dismissal from the team.

2. Excessive tardiness will result in either probation or dismissal from the team.

3. Three or more unexcused absences from mandatory practices and performances may result in

either probation or dismissal from the team.

4. Not wearing uniform correctly or missing pieces of the uniform will result in either probation

or dismissal from the team.

5. Inappropriate behavior at public places will result in either probation or dismissal from the

team.

6. Poor participation during practices and games will result in either probation or dismissal

from the team.

7. Unclean uniform (uniform not clean, stockings, unclean boots, gloves) will result in either

probation or dismissal from the team.

8. Displays of affection while in uniform will result in either probation or dismissal from the

team.

9. Failure to respond to a director/officers’ phone calls, emails or texts will result in either

probation or dismissal from the team.

10. Inappropriate behavior on social networks will result in either probation or dismissal from

the team.

X. Penalties

1. Infractions of the rules may result in either probation for a set or non-set period of time or

immediate dismissal from the team.

2. Directors will receive quarterly reports from the Dean of Students concerning any and all

disciplinary issues with team members. Penalties will coincide with those issued at Chapelle.

For instance, if you receive a suspension at school you will be suspended from one

Chapellette performance/event. Three suspensions in a school year will result in

immediate dismissal from the team. Six (6) demerits will equal a suspension from one

event. 3. The inability to maintain a 2.0 GPA (with no F’s) will result in a nine-week probationary

period followed by dismissal from the team if you are unable to bring your grades up by the

next report card.


IT IS AN HONOR AND PRIVILEDGE TO BE A MEMBER OF THE CHAPELLETTE

DANCE TEAM AND IF YOU CANNOT UPHOLD THE INTEGRITY OF THE TEAM

THEN YOU WILL TURN IN YOUR ENTIRE FORMAL UNIFORM AND BE ASKED TO

LEAVE.

XI. Transportation

1. Rummel High School will provide bus service from Chapelle to field practices at Rummel

during the fall. You are responsible for transportation home from practices and after games.

2. You are responsible for all transportation to and from any practices and events at Chapelle.

3. Please be especially careful to make proper arrangements home. Excessive tardiness by

parents or anyone picking up a team member could result in probation or dismissal from the

team.

XII. Dismissal from team

Because all situations may not be foreseen and thus outlined here, dismissal from the team will

be dealt with in a manner decided by the directors, with assistance from the administration if

deemed necessary. Some actions may warrant dismissal from the team and include but are not

limited to:

1. Excessive absences for performances or practices

2. Not meeting academic and/or disciplinary standards

3. Excessive tardiness

4. Extreme disrespect to anyone associated or not associated with the team

5. Actions that do not reflect appropriately on ACHS, ARHS, or the Chapellette Dance Team.

6. Repeatedly not having rides home at the appropriate times.

7. Chronic injuries lasting 6 or more weeks.

XIII. Health and Physique

As a member of the Chapellette Dance Team we like to promote a healthy physique on the

outside as well as on the inside. We expect all members to make good choices when it comes to

nutrition and exercise, as both of these play an important part of a member’s performance, skills,

and abilities. Should a member decide not to follow these guidelines, she may be put on

probation or dismissed from the team if it interferes with her ability to perform up to the team

standard.

XIV. Fundraisers

There will be several fundraisers planned throughout the year to cover costs of any unforeseen

expenses as well as help with costs of any parties or events for the team. On Disney years there

is a fundraiser organized by the band director that allows members to completely cover Disney

expenses by actively participating. FUNDRAISERS ARE MANDATORY.

XV. Booster Club Participation

We strongly encourage all parents to actively volunteer and participate in all aspects of band and

Chapellette events. Please plan to volunteer for at least 2-3 events each season. We want our

parents to be involved and present to be an example of what team work is all about. The Booster

club president sends emails each time there is an opportunity to help and we strongly encourage

you to do so.


Chapellette Dance Team Declaration Agreement Form

Name: _________________________________________

Name of Parents/Legal Guardians: _________________________________

_________________________________

Home Phone Number: ____________________________________________

Cell Phone Number: ____________________________________

Are there any medical problems that could affect your participation with the Chapellettes? If so,

please list.

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

In case of emergency, please notify: ________________________________________________

I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understand this declaration, and I agree that I am

accountable for the rules and regulations contained therein.

______________________________________ ____________________

Chapellette Signature Date

I have read the Chapellette Declaration and understand what is expected of my daughter.

______________________________________ ____________________

Parent/Guardian Signature Date

I give my permission to have my daughter’s picture appear on the school website and social

media sites.

____________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature

*This form should be turned with your tryout form by Monday, April 3rd

.

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