A. 

Progress reports:  Failing one or more classes will result in the following consequences:

1. 

You will obtain weekly progress reports from your teachers to be evaluated by your coach and signed by your parents/guardian until the next grading period.

B. 

Semester grades:  Failing two or more subjects at the end of a semester will result in the following consequences:

1.

You will be dismissed from the squad and you may be unable to try out the following year.

C.

In order to participate in an interscholastic activity, each cheerleader must have satisfied all of the scholastic eligibility requirements prior to participation.

1. 

9^th grade students

a.  

Must have passed 5 classes the previous grading period before participation.

b.  

Must have one unit in ‘Core’ subjects after first semester.

2. 

The following pertain to other students

a.  

Must have passed five classes the previous grading period before participation and in order to be on track for graduation.

• 10^th graders must have passed 4 units 

• 11^th graders must have passed 10 units

• 12^th graders must have passed 16 units

A. 

All cheerleaders must have a good school attendance record. Students who miss over half of the school day due to illnesses will not be able to practice or compete on that date. Students missing school for reasons other than illness must have an excused absence in order to participate.

B. 

Practices

1. 

Cheerleaders are expected to be at all practices unless absent from school.  All appointments should be made on days that practice is not occurring.  No other extra curricular activity may interfere with cheerleading practice, competitions or games.

2. 

A cheerleader who must miss a practice and who is not absent from school must talk the situation over with the coach.  The coach will determine if the absence is excused or unexcused.

a. 

An unexcused practice will result in the cheerleader not being allowed to cheer at the next game or pep rally.

b. 

Two unexcused practices will result in removal from the squad. Make up time will be required whether excused or not.

c. 

Cheerleaders are to call the coach or teammate after any missed practice for missed information.

3.

Cheerleaders who do not dress out for a practice will be counted as an unexcused absence and will not be allowed to cheer at the next game or pep rally.

C. 

Additional Activities:  All cheerleaders are expected to attend all cheerleading activities determined mandatory by the coach throughout the season, including but not limited to; fundraisers, support of other squad/teams, etc.  If an activity is missed, the same rules apply as for missing practices.

D. 

Games

1. 

If a cheerleader is absent from school on the day of a game or competition, she cannot cheer for or attend the game.

2.

Cheerleaders are required to attend all games and competitions including tournaments.  Many tournaments are scheduled over holidays, cheerleaders will not be excused from missing holiday tournament games or competitions.  If a cheerleader cannot attend a game or competition and the reason is not sickness or family emergency, the coach will determine if the absence will be excused or unexcused.

a. 

One unexcused game will result in removal from the squad.

b. 

Make up time will be required whether excused or unexcused and additional conditioning will be required and will be at the discretion of the coach.

A. 

The coach will provide a practice, game and competition schedule two weeks in advance.

B. 

The coach may call additional practices if the need arises.

C.

 Proper attire for practice is shorts, T-shirt, cheerleading shoes, and hair pulled back.

A. 

Each cheerleader will be required to participate in fund raisers decided upon by the coach and booster club.  Failure to participate in fund raisers will be counted as unexcused absences.

When young people seek leaders, they rely on the ability and talent of people in their age group.  When the leaders fail, the moral fiber of the whole group falls apart.  This leadership responsibility is now yours.  As long as you maintain the position of a Centennial High School Cheerleader, you will be looked upon as leaders.  You are placed in the public light and your life is no longer just your own.  You represent yourself, your entire squad, your school, and others your age.  Please read the following information carefully and think about the responsibilities you have as a Centennial High School cheerleader.  Be prepared to uphold these high standards for yourself and your teammates.  You are the ambassadors for school both positively and negatively.

A. 

School Behavior:  A cheerleader must maintain positive behavior in all school classes and activities.  If a cheerleader receives in School Suspension or Out of School Suspension they will not be allowed to participate in practice, games, or competitions until the suspension has been served.  Additional measures may be implemented at the discretion of the coach and administration depending on the offense.  A second offense means possible dismissal from the squad as determined by the coach and administration.  A cheerleader should also strive to make the best grades possible. This means doing homework, listening and participating in class and setting the example for others to follow.

B.  

General Behavior:  The following behaviors will NOT be tolerated by the Centennial High School Cheerleading Coaching Staff. Violations will be evaluated by the coaching staff and administration and appropriate punishment including suspension or dismissal will be given.

Use of Tobacco

Use of Alcoholic Beverages

Use of Illegal Drugs    

Violation of Honor Code

Profane Language  

Public Display of Affection

Undesirable or Immoral Behavior

Any behavior considered inappropriate for a school representative.

Cheerleaders are to obey all Centennial High School rules.

In accordance with the Fulton County Student/Parent Handbook for GHSA Sanctioned Athletic Participation, the following Athletic Codes of Conduct Training Rules and Regulations will be enforced:

A. 

Ethics Rule:  Acts of unacceptable conduct, such as, but not limited to disruption of school, theft, vandalism, disrespect, immorality, or violations of the law tarnish the reputation of everyone associated with the program and will not be tolerated.  Due to the serious nature of violations of the Ethics Rule, the coach will determine the penalty according to the degree of infraction.

B. 

Training Rules and Regulations:  We cannot compromise participation in interscholastic athletic activities with substance abuse.  The cheerleader who uses tobacco, alcohol, illegal drugs or any type of mood altering substance found legal over the counter products, jeopardizes team moral, team reputation and team success and does physical harm to herself.

C.

Penalties for Violations of Training Rules

1.  

Tobacco Violations

a. 

First Offense:  You will be subject to extra conditioning and/or suspension from the squad as determined by the coach and administration.

b. 

Second Offense:  You will forfeit participation in the remaining season and all school awards and recognition associated with that sport for that season.

c. 

Third Offense: You will forfeit all interscholastic athlete activities for one (1) calendar year from the date of the infraction.

2. 

Drug/Alcohol Violations

a. 

First Offense:  You will forfeit the remaining sports season and all school awards and school recognition associated with that sport for that season.

b. 

Second Offense:  You will forfeit all interscholastic athlete activities for one (1) calendar year from the date of the infraction.

c. 

Third Offense:  You will forfeit all interscholastic athlete activities for the remainder of your high school career.

1.

Talk over all potential problems with the coach.

2.

Do not talk about another cheerleader in a negative way.

3.

Cooperate with and respect each other.

4.

Do not argue as a squad in public.

5.

Do not complain.

6.

Do not make excuses for anything.

7.

Do your share of the work. Volunteer.

8.

Show good sportsmanship at all times.

9.

Give 110% in all aspects of cheerleading.

10.

Keep a cheerleading notebook with all information.  Bring it to practice and be prepared.

11.

Cheerleaders are required to ride the bus to and from functions unless given specific permission by the coach.

12.

Be neat in appearance.

13.

Refrain from chewing gum while in uniform.

14.

Jewelry is not allowed at practice, games or competitions.

15.

Hair must be pulled back for practice, games and competitions.

16.

You may only wear light fingernail polish while in uniform.

17.

Be willing to go the extra mile to improve the squad.

18.

Be willing to sacrifice time, talent and perhaps personal feelings for the good of the squad.

19.

Remember that there are a lot of people who wish they were in your shoes. Be proud to be a Centennial High School Cheerleader, work hard, strive to improve yourself everyday, be humble, smile!

*You may have extra conditioning, be benched, suspended, or removed from the squad for violating the above.

***Junior Varsity and Varsity Competition Squads***

You must maintain your tumbling skills throughout the football/competition season.  If you fail to do so, an alternate will immediately replace you.