Clinton Junior High Cheerleaders Applications available on the CJHS webpage.

Application Deadline

June 23, 2020

Applications due by 5:00 PM at CJHS office (when the offices close) OR scanned

into atravis@clintonpublicschools.com by 11:59 PM June 23, 2020 (Physicals due then as well)

Mandatory Informational Meeting

On the CJHS Webpage from June 9-June 23, 2020

Tryout Instructor Clinic

On the CJHS Webpage from June 23, 2020 to July 8

Mandatory Practice Clinics

Monday, July 6 on Zoom Tuesday, July 7 on Zoom

Wednesday, July 8 on Zoom (Times TBD)

Cheer Tryouts

Thursday, July 9 CHS (Clinton HIGH School) gym 9AM – 12 PM

Application for 2019-2020 CJHS Spirit Squad Tryouts

Tryouts are Thursday, July 9, 2020, in the CHS Gym. Students will be at CHS by NO LATER THAN 9:15. Tryouts will be from 9 AM – 12 PM. Students must pass any four courses with an overall “C” average to be eligible to try out. EVERYONE must wear a plain red shirt and plain black shorts. Please see the Tryout Information sheet for more specific information regarding tryouts.

Students interested in trying out for being a 7th or 8th grade cheerleader should fill out the form below. All four forms in this packet must be returned to the CJHS office at 5:00 PM OR emailed to atravis@clintonpublicschools.com BY 11:59 on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. If the forms are not filled out and returned by this time, you will not be able to tryout. Also, you must have a physical on file in order to tryout or participate in any clinics. Please bring proof of your updated physical to the CJHS office or email to atravis@clintonpublicschools.com by June 23, 2020 as well.

Name _________________________________________ Date ___________

Parent/Guardian _________________________________ Current Grade _____

Full Address _____________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Phone ___________________________ or _____________________________

Birth date ____________________________________ Age ____________

Homeroom Teacher _______________________________________________

**A minimum overall grade of 70 is required. This comes from the average of your four major courses (math, science, english, and history). Failure to produce a passing grade will result in dismissal from

tryouts or dismissal from the squad.

I give _____________________________ (student’s name) my permission to try out for the CJHS Spirit Squad on Thursday, July 9. I understand that if my child does not turn this completed form into the CJHS office by 5:00 PM or emailed by June 23, 2020 at 11:59 PM and sign the form saying he/she did so, he/she will not be able to try out for the 2020-2021 Spirit Squad at CJHS. I have read the attached rules and regulations. Should my child be a part of the 2020-2021 Spirit Squad, I understand that he/she must abide by all rules and regulations, including attending the mandatory summer camp for the full four days. Failure to do so will result in removal from the CJHS Spirit Squad.

Parent’s Signature ____________________________ Date ___________

Student’s Signature ___________________________ Date ___________ NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION Pursuant to the provision of Title IX of the Education Amendments, the Education for the Handicapped Act, P.L. 94-142; and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; it is the policy of the Clinton Public School District not to discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability in the provision of educational programs, activities, and services, or employment opportunities or benefits.

Estimated Costs for the 2020-2021 Cheer School Year

Item Cost ESTIMATE

CAMP TBD

Cheer Uniform TBD

Additional Uniform costs TBD

Total TBD

*For those returning to the squad, these costs will be cheaper. *Being a cheerleader is expensive, but I am doing what I can to cut down on unnecessary costs.

WITH THINGS BEING UNCERTAIN, WE CANNOT GIVE AN ACCURATE AMOUNT FOR PAYMENT. WE ARE TRYING TO CUT COSTS TREMENDOUSLY, BUT AGAIN, WE ARE UNSURE AT THIS POINT. PLEASE BE PATIENT. *Once we know when things are to be paid, payments are to be in either cash or money order. NO CHECKS*

CJHS Spirit Squad Tryout Information 2020-2021

for Upcoming 7th and 8th Graders Any Clinton Public School District student or student pre-enrolled in the Clinton Public School District, in grades 6-7, may sign up to try out for the CJHS Spirit Squad starting June 9. The last day to turn in packets is Tuesday,June 23, 2020. In order to be considered for tryouts, candidates will turn in the Application form, Tryout Information form, Emergency form, and the Parent Consent form in the main office at CJHS. When the application is submitted, a signature must be provided ensuring that the application was turned in to the office. Permission forms MUST be turned in at the time of sign-ups in order to be considered for tryouts. Girls must have a current physical on file BY June 23, when the packets are due. This can also be emailed to atravis@clintonpublicschools.com OR brought to CJHS by 5 PM on June 23. There is a CPSD physical date held at Clinton HIGH School gym on Tuesday, June 16 from 1-5 for $10 for anyone needed to get a physical. Members of the CJHS Spirit Squad, should be prepared to spend some type of payment for uniforms. We are not sure what costs will be at this point, but we will let yall know as soon as we do! Below is a list of important dates for tryouts. Clinics will be online through Zoom, so make sure to have access to Zoom July 6-8! Tuesday, June 9 - Tuesday, June 23 by 11:59 P.M.—Sign-ups in the CJHS main office. Remember all signed forms must be turned in at this time. Tuesday, June 9- June 23 at 11:59 PM- Online on the CJHS website—MANDATORY meeting for prospective cheerleaders and their parents. The video will be on CJHS webpage, and there will be a google form stating that the video was viewed. Per board policy, at least one parent/legal guardian must sign the form online to sign “attendance” to this meeting. The cheer candidate does not have to attend, but are encouraged to watch the video online. Candidates will not be allowed to try out if these requirements are not met. Monday - Wednesday, July 6-8 (TIMES TBD) Practice Clinic—CHS Seniors will work with prospective cheerleaders to review the dance/cheer. This will be through a zoom meeting, and a sponsor will be on each meeting.

Thursday, July 9 (9 AM – 12 PM) Official CJHS Spirit Squad Tryouts at Clinton High School—Tryouts will begin at 9 for upcoming 7th AND 8th graders Please enter the doors by the front doors at the High School. Doors will open at 9:00 A.M. for upcoming 7th and 8th graders and locked at 9:15 A.M. If you are not in the building when the doors are locked, you will not be allowed to try out. Also, once tryouts have begun, no one will be allowed to go to the restroom or leave the holding room for ANY reason. PARENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED INSIDE THE SCHOOL THE DAY OF TRYOUTS. NO EXCEPTIONS. Students will be dismissed immediately to go home after they tryout. The results of the tryouts will be posted on the CJHS Cheer website on Friday evening after 8:00 PM. ALL STUDENTS TRYING OUT FOR CHEERLEADING MUST WEAR A PLAIN RED T-SHIRT WITH SHORT SLEEVES (NO TANK TOP, SPAGHETTI STRAPS, ETC.) AND PLAIN BLACK SHORTS (NO WORDS, PICTURES, ETC.) If a student has any markings at all on their shorts or shirt, they will not be permitted to try out. The student’s undergarments cannot be exposed. A student may wear a ribbon in her hair only if it is either a solid red or a solid black ribbon. If a student does not come to tryouts dressed appropriately, she will not be permitted in to the building. There will be absolutely no sharing/swapping clothes or accessories once inside the building. Do not bring any purses, bags, or cell phones because you will not be allowed to re-enter the building after you exit your tryout.

• ANYTHING AFTER TRYOUTS, INCLUDING UNIFORM FITTINGS, PARENT MEETINGS, ETC, WILL BE DETERMINED AFTER TRYOUTS. THIS INFORMATION IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. PLEASE BE PATIENT WITH US. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

Parent’s signature ____________________________ Date _____________ Student’s signature ____________________________ Date _____________

PERSONAL SKILL SHEET Student Name ________________Number (drawn at clinic) __NA_ Upcoming Grade ___ 1. Do you have any cheerleading experience? Please Circle: Yes No If Yes, How many years? ________ 2. Circle the following skills that you are able to perform proficiently (meaning you are capable of doing the skill on a mat by yourself). If you circle it, you will be asked to demonstrate it for us at clinic. If you make the team, you will be required to perform this tumbling at practices, games, pep rallies etc. Round-off Back Handspring Standing Back Handspring Standing Back Tuck 3. List any other tumbling skills at which you are proficient. ________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

4. Which stunting position would you like to be considered for? (Check all that apply) Please state if you have any experience at this position. Flyer _________ Experience? __________________________________________

Base _________ Experience? __________________________________________

Back Spot _________ Experience? __________________________________________

Front Spot _________ Experience? __________________________________________

All Positions _________ Experience? __________________________________________

5. Besides cheerleading, dancing, or athletic skills, what qualities or skills could you add to this squad? ________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

6. Which of the clinic days do you plan to attend on Zoom? You are welcome to come to all three.

Please Circle: Monday Tuesday Wednesday

CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT P. O. Box 300

Clinton, Mississippi 39056

PARENTAL CONSENT TO STUDENT ACTIVITY AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY

Student’s Name: _______________________________________ Age: ______________ Date of Birth: __________________ Social Security #: ___________________ Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s) Name(s): _______________________________________ We (I) the undersigned custodial parent(s) of _____________________________, a student of Clinton Public School District, am/are apprized of the fact that said student is desirous of participating in an activity designed to enhance and enrich his/her education objectives in the form of:

CHS CHEER TRYOUTS AND ALL ACTIVITES UPON MAKING THE SQUAD. .

(write or type in above; the description of the activity, the location and the duration of that activity and its relation to the educational program; i.e.: foreign language, scientific, cultural, sports, etc.) By the signature(s) hereto I/we request the permission for the student to participate in said activity and covenant and agree as follows: (a) By affixing my/our signature(s) hereto it is agreed that ________________________ will obey and follow the instruction of the faculty or staff member of the Clinton Public School District relative to arrival and departure times of all segments incident to the planned activity, and, those instructions and directions related to lodging, meals, transportation and personal conduct during the time period of this activity. The undersigned consent and agree that the District Personnel in charge of the conduct of this activity shall have exclusive determination of the appropriateness of the student’s conformity to discipline and shall have sole discretion to cause the student to leave the activity and return home. The exercise of this discretion shall be made with care and reasonable prudence. By our signature(s) hereto, as parent(s) of said student, I/we guarantee and promise that the expense of the return of the student for disciplinary reasons shall be paid by me(us); and shall not be the obligation of the staff member of the School District. In such event, however, that the student should be directed to return to

his/her home and the undersigned have not been available to be apprized of the circumstance, and, should the situation be such that the departure of the student is necessary and/or required for the maintenance of good order, discipline or safety of others, then and in that event, the undersigned promise(s) and agree(s) to pay and reimburse the staff or faculty member or the School District for the reasonable expense of transportation, lodging and meals incurred in so returning said student to his/her home. (b) In the event of the necessity of the rendition of hospital and/or other medical care, treatment and/or confinement in the restoration and/or preservation of the good health of the student, the undersigned empower, authorize and request the staff or faculty member in charge of the activity to seek out and secure the same; and, by those presents, covenant and agree, and do hereby promise to pay the actual, reasonable and necessary cost of medical care, treatment and for hospitalization as performed, and to indemnify and hold the said staff or faculty member and School District harmless from the expenses incurred in said care and treatment of said student. By the signature(s) affixed hereto and the designation of the name of the issuing company and number of the policy of medical and hospitalization insurance written below, the staff or faculty member is empowered and authorized to execute in our place and stead such medical authorization and/or hospital insurance forms as required to seek and obtain admission of the student to medical care and/or hospitalization. (c) The undersigned acknowledge and agree that by their signature(s) they understand and concur that neither the staff or the faculty member in charge of this activity nor the Clinton Public School District are guarantors or insurers of the physical or emotional safety of the student in and during participation in this activity and the undersigned acknowledge that the said staff or faculty member and the School District are required only to act in the production of things for the needs of the student and the protection of said student from injury and loss in a careful, prudent and reasonable manner; and, they do hereby acquit, discharge and release those persons and the School District from liability from loss or injury suffered by said student, if any, occasioned by the acts of others and covenant and agree to indemnify said staff or faculty member and School District from said student’s loss or injury occasioned by others in the event of later claim against said staff or faculty member or the School District by said student predicated upon such incident. The information listed below relative to said student and any addresses, telephone numbers, insurance policies and/or alternative persons to notify in the event of emergency are true and correct. WITNESS OUR SIGNATURES THIS _______DAY OF ____________20_________. ___________________________ STUDENT ____________________________ PARENT

____________________________ PARENT Student’s Residence Address: ____________________________________ Emergency Notification and Health Information: Father: __________________________ Employer: ____________________ Phone: Home: _____________Office: ________________ Cell: _______________ Mother: __________________________________ Employer: ___________________ Phone: Home: _____________________ Office: ____________________ Cell: _______________________ Alternate person to notify: _______________________ Phone: __________________ Medical/Hospitalization Insurance Company: _________________________________ Policy Number: ______________________________ Please list any that apply to your child: ALLERGIES: ________________________________________________________________________ MEDICATIONS: ________________________________________________________________________ KNOWN HEALTH CONDITIONS: _________________________________________ Rev. 1/18/11

Score sheet Information:Thescoresheetwillbesimilartowhatweputoutforupdatesearlierthisyear.

However,studentswillreceiveanautomatic10pointsforthecoachesportion,sincethecoacheswillnotbeabletoscoreattheclinics.

Clinton Public School District Tryout Evaluation Form

Contestant Number _______________ Total Tryout Score ____________/90

Skill

Evaluations

Possible Points

Score

Comments

Judge

Number

This portion of the tryout will be completed individually. Tumbling • Proper Technique, Form,

Execution • None = 0 points

10

Standing

Running

• Proper Technique, Form, Execution

• Round-Off = 0 points

10

This portion of the tryout will be completed in groups of 5. Jumps

• Toe Touch • Proper Technique, Form • Height

10

• Additional Jump

5

Cheer

• Volume & Projection • Technique & Sharpness • Enthusiasm &

Showmanship

20

Dance • Excitement & Enthusiasm • Motion

Technique/Placement • Coordination & Rhythm• Sharpness

20

Game Day Appeal

• Confidence

• Fitness Ability • Neatness • Spirit • Enthusiasm

15

Clinton Public School District

Clinic Evaluation Form Contestant Number _______________ Total Clinic Score ____________/10

Skill

Score

Comments

Scoring will be done by the coaches and will take place during the clinic.

Attendance

• Present: 1 2 3• Punctuality

2

Skills

• Tumbling (display of skills recorded in tryout packet)• Stunting• Sharpness • Knowledge

4

Attitude

• Working with others • Self – Control • Respect of authority • Ability to take direction

4