PSLH Cheerleader Contract

PSLH Cheerleader Expectations
Philosophy
Being a cheerleader is an honor and special privilege.
Cheerleaders and spirit groups exist to promote good
sportsmanship, good citizenship, and 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 SLCSB Student Code of Conduct. Members
of the cheerleading squads will be expected to maintain a high
standard of behavior both on and off campus.
Objectives
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 Sponsor/Coach and approved by the
Principal and/or Athletic Director.
Definitions
Cheerleading Year: The rules and procedures outlined in this
contract are in effect from the time a student is selected for the
cheerleading squad until the next tryout date. Cheerleaders may
be called upon to represent the school at various events outside
the football, basketball, and competition seasons.
Eligibility
A student is eligible to try out for cheerleading if the student is
currently enrolled at PSLH or is registered to attend PSLH for the
next school year.
Academics
To be eligible for participation, a student must maintain a GPA of
at least 2.0. Additionally, a student may not have an excessive
number of disciplinary referrals, placement in BIC, suspension, or
placement in an alternative education center.
Commitment
Students selected to be a member of any cheerleading squad are
expected to make a commitment. Any cheerleader who quits the
squad before the end of the season without the approval of the
Sponsor/Coach may not be allowed to tryout the following year.
Cheerleaders must attend all practices and games. If a
cheerleader cannot attend a practice or game, the Sponsor/Coach
must be notified 24 hours in advance.
General Conduct
Cheerleaders are expected to behave in a manner that is
becoming to the individual, as well as to the school they
represent. Cheerleaders should be aware that in or out of
uniform, they represent Port St Lucie High School, and should act
accordingly. This includes ensuring that cheerleaders web
presences are appropriate, for example on sites such as
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat. Appropriateness
includes but is not limited to language, pictures, suggestive
posing, and references to alcohol, drugs, or tobacco.
The possession and/or use of alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs is
expressly forbidden and will not be tolerated. An infraction, on or
off campus, will result in review by the Sponsor/Coach and
Principal/Athletic Director, and may result in dismissal from the
team.
Students removed from the squad for disciplinary reasons, or who
leave voluntarily, will lose all privileges associated with the squad
including awards or recognitions, attendance at cheer events, and
wearing cheerleading uniform or other cheer attire.
Cheerleaders are expected to be respectful to adults and each
other. Mutual respect and politeness toward all members of the
squad are basic elements that contribute to the total success of
the squad.
Practice and Games

Cheerleaders are expected to attend all practices. Additionally,
they are expected to be dressed in appropriate practice attire,
including shoes and water bottle. For safety reasons, no jewelry
is may be worn during practices. Phones are not permitted to be
used during practice.
Cheerleaders are expected to attend all games. Additionally, they
are expected to be in full uniform by the designated arrival time,
including water bottle. For safety reasons, no jewelry may be
worn during games. Phones are not permitted to be used during
games. Cheerleaders may not eat in uniform.
Uniforms
Cheerleaders may not wear uniforms to a non-cheer function.
Cheerleaders may not lend out uniforms, practice shirts, cheer
jackets, etc. to a non-cheerleader.
Cheerleaders may alter their owned uniforms. However, any
alterations in length must be approved by the Sponsor/Coach.
General Rules
Any visible tattoos must be covered by a bandage.
No jewelry is permitted while cheering, including necklaces,
bracelets, rings, earrings, and face or body piercings. Necklaces
with religious symbols may be worn if taped down.
Cheerleaders will not engage in any public displays of affection in
school or at school events, while in uniform or in any cheer attire.
Cheerleaders are expected to clean up after themselves at
practices and games.
Cheerleaders are expected to follow school dress code.
Cheerleaders are expected to be respectful and polite to all
teachers and staff, including the Sponsor/Coach.
Cheerleaders must leave/be picked up from practices and games
within 15 minutes after ending. Students may not loiter on
campus after an event.

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