Drill Team Consitution

What is the purpose of drill team

to give qualified girls an opportunity to participate in an extracurricular activity

What will drill team help develop

help you develop poise, character, leadership and responsibility, encourage physical fitness, scholarship, and a tradition of high standards in precision dance and drill routines

What is the purpose of drill team

to give qualified girls an opportunity to participate in an extracurricular activity

What will drill team help develop

help you develop poise, character, leadership and responsibility, encourage physical fitness, scholarship, and a tradition of high standards in precision dance and drill routines

what are the responsibilities of being a part of charms

promote and live by high moral standards, always applying "TEAM" to the organization, acting respectful and disciplines at all Tomball functions, encourage sportsmanship, school sprit, and support interest in all sports, fine arts and other activities the school provides

what do charms wear every Monday

Members are required to wear dresses or skirts that are appropriate on the first day of each new school week to represent them as young ladies. If the weather is too cold deemed by the Director, then members may opt out of the Monfay dress rule. However they should still dress nice to still look like a lady.

who makes the final decision

the director

what is the best way to contact the director with any questions, concerns, or letting the director know about an absence

email

how should you use the appointment passes

only during doctor appointments

how should you use the emergency passes

Emergency passes require a phone call/ email prior to use and must be turned in immediately upon return. Emergency passes should be used for things such as unforeseen illness that does not require a doctor's visit, death in the family

do you get a demerit when you have an unexcused absence

yes, it can be either a permanent or a non permanent demerit

if you miss summer camp for more than two days, what performance can't you perform in

the first football game

what piercing are not recommended to get for drill team

facial piercings and tongue piercings, you can get belly button rings but it is better to not have them as they can not be worn with performance attire as well as teh cartilage and tragus piercings

what performance opportunities are offered in charms

varsity football games, pep rallies, basketball games, parades, competitions and spring show

do you tryout for performances

yes

what are the ways to not be able to perform

not performance ready with kicks, splits, dance, and technique, missing more than one dah of weekly practice (excused/unexcused), missing the final day of rehearsal, absence on the day of performance, and if you are absent on tryout day

what time can demerits be assigned to you

any time during school, dance/ drill team function, or off campus

how many demerits can you receive before you are taken out of a dance

5 permanent demerits or 8 TOTAL demerits (you must still attend practices and performances)

how many demerits can you get until you are taken off of the team

10 permanent or 15 TOTAL demerits will be dismissed from the team

how can you work off a permanent demerit

Each member will have an opportunity to erase non permanent demerits at a time designated by the director. The procedure for erasing the demerits is at the discretion of the Director. Demerits will be worked off by physical fitness conditions (4 sets of 25 reps and/or running an additional mile) per 1 demerit. All demerits must be worked of the day it is earned

What are the types of PERMANENT demerits

Keep in mind that a permanent demerit means that the member has done their conditioning, however the demerit will remain on the demerit sheet

-Assignment to ISS of OSS 5

-Discipline referral (the director will have the discretion on how 3-5 many demerits are given for the offense)

-Undermining the directors authority 5

-talking back to director 5

-unexcused absence from performance or required function 5

-unexcused absence from practice 1

-disrespect toward the director/teacher/administration 1-10

-unladylike conduct (deemed by director) 1-10

_inappropriate language 2

- misuse of social media and electronic devices as deemed by the director

-any other offense deemed necessary by the director

What are the type of NON PERMANENT demerits

keep in mind that if the member has done their conditioning to work off their demerit the demerit will remian on the demerit sheet until 25 merits erase it

Any of these offenses can be (1-5 demerits)

• Late to practice

0-5 minutes- 1 demerit

5-15 minutes- 2 demerits

After 15 minutes- unexcused absence

Late to performance/ leaving on trip

Chewing Gum

Wearing jewelry

Wearing nail polish while performing

Failure to wear designated item

Belly Button, Cartilage or Tragus Piercings left in for game or performance

Public appearance in the uniform without permission

Talking during a performance while lined up on field

Any public display of affection in school or school related activity

Poor conduct on bus

Leaving practice or class without permission

Failure to obey formal commands of the Director and officers

Showing disrespect toward an officer

Failure to participate at practice

Failure to inform Director of Detention or ISS/OSS assignment Failure to have appropriate hair or hair falling down during performance

Failure to pay any due/fees on time (unless arrangements are made ahead of time with Director)

Failure to wear a dress on the first day of the school week

Bad attitudes/bringing morale down on a team (to be decided by the Director, includes talking negatively about teammates, discussing quitting, etc.)

Cell phone going off in practice

Any violation of football and performance guidelines.

Loss of any piece of uniform or attire during performance

Negligence of uniform/costume/equipment or Missing parts of uniform

Eating or drinking in uniform, unless instructed otherwise

Any other offence doomed neccesary by Director

What demerits can officers receive

Officers are expected to abide by policies of the team and to be mature in handling their leadership positions.

• Improper behavior of any officer could result in 1-10 demerits.Examples include but are not limited to:

Abuse of authority

Unnecessary criticism of a member

Failure to give merits or demerits

Failure to set a good example

Failure to meet responsibilities

Failure to fulfill duties

what are prohibited things to do while on the team/ways to get kicked off

Experimenting with or the use of drugs/alcohol, including association with underage drinking in or outside of school

Possessing, selling, giving, or delivering to another person, using, or being under the influence of any drug or controlled substance

Possessing any drug paraphernalia

Possessing, Selling, or delivering to another person look-alike drugs or items represented to be drugs or contraband of any kind

Engaging in conduct that contains the elements of an offense relating to glue, aerosol paint, or volatile, mood altering chemicals

Participation in any illegal activity and any conduct that results in arrest or citation

Possessing, smoking, selling, or using any tobacco product

Suspension from school for any reason

Theft/Stealing

Fighting

Failure to cooperate with school officials

Three or more unexcused absences in a semester

Inappropriate touching in public places, sexual gestures, or exposing parts of the body that are ordinarily covered up in public

Inappropriate Behavior

Any act, in the opinion of the director and/or principal that has or will adversely affect the reputation of the organization.

Failure of school administered random drug testing

Any school violation that results in AEP placement, suspension or expulsion.

An ISS placement due to discipline or any other discipline issues to be deemed by the Director.

Reaching 10 permanent demerits or 15 total demerits within the school year.

Failing two consecutive six weeks in the same class or three consecutive six weeks for any classes.

Other circumstances may arise throughout the year, and any decision regarding the member's placement on team will be at the discretion of the Director and Administration if necessary.

what is the importance of the charms constitution

All decisions made are final. The purpose of tris consutations to reman lal afd consistent.

• Each member will receive a copy of the Constitution. Each member and parent is expected to read it and have a signed contract turned in with both the member's and the parent's signature.

If a parent is in question of a rule or procedure, it is the parent's responsibility to refer to the Constitution before approaching the Director. The Director will refer to the Constitution.

The Constitution will be reviewed and revised annually by the Director if necessary. The revised document will be submitted to the Tomball High School Administration for final approval.

what is the merit system

25 merits will erase 1 non permanent demerit

what are grades supposed to look like

All members must meet UIL rules and regulations for grades set forth by the state.

All members will enroll in drill team class as assigned by the director. Grades will be assigned in accordance with established TISD grading procedures.

Progress Reports and Report Cards will be checked and tutorial hours will be given for every grade that is a 70 o below.

Eligibility is checked at the three, six and nine week period of each nine weeks. It can be lost at the six week peri of the first nine weeks. After the first six weeks, eligibility can only be lost at the end of each nine weeks. If a dancer loses eligibility, it may be regained at the end of the three, six or nine week grading period of any nine weeks.

Dancers will remain ineligible for at least three weeks. They may be reinstated at the three week progress report with a passing grade in all classes in accordance with UIL policy.

Ineligible dancers still must attend all practices but may not perform or participate in any Charm function until eligibility has been regained.

When eligibility is regained, immediate participation may not be permitted based on the impact on upcoming performances. The Director retains the right to make this decision once reinstatement has been granted.

Charms will be dismissed after failing two consecutive nine week periods in the same class, or failing three consecutive nine week periods for any class.

Members who fail prior to a drill team trip will not be able to attend the trip and will not receive any refund for the trip. It is the member and parent's responsibility to stay on top of grades, not the Director.

In the case of any individual discrepancy, the Director and administrators will convene to consider the preponderance of evidence to make a final determination.

Grades start over when the school ear starts over.

Candidates who do not meet conduct or teacher recommendation requirements may be asked to conference with the Director and parents to discuss eligibility.

Candidates who have had ISS may be ineligible to try-out and may be asked to conference with the Director to decide eligibility.

what are some team requirements

The Director and Administration may require a membership contract due to prior disciplinary issues. Failure to adhere to the membership contract will result in immediate dismissal from the team.

Membership is a one-year commitment. Candidates or returning members should not consider or discuss quitting mid-year as it brings team morale down. Such discussions may result in disrespect demerits.

If a member must resign, she will not be allowed to participate in social events or performance activities. Members who resign will be moved into a PE class or any other available non-elective class during the same class period. Former members may not wear Charm attire to school and must turn in all uniform and costume pieces within 7 days, cleaned.

Failure to turn in all items will result in hold notices.

Members who resign will not be refunded any money that they have paid to the organization leading up to that date.

Members may not return the next year if all balances are not paid in full by the try-out date.

Members must be in 9-12' grade during membership.

Members must have a physical completed before line camp each year.

Members must complete and turn in consent to a random drug testing form

what do tryouts look like

All current members of the Cougar Charms must try out each year in order to continue membership. Any member who was dismissed from the 2020-2021 Cougar Charms will not participate in the 2021-2022 team tryouts.

In order to audition for the Cougar Charm line, you will need to attend a tryout clinic and perform in front of a panel of 3 experienced judges and the director. Once a girl makes the team, they are not required to try out again for the

line.

Candidates will be evaluated on their most recent report card, conduct throughout the year, voluntary teacher recommendations and interviews. The Director will also establish performance criteria that will include technical elements.

Any candidate who leaves try-outs before judging is completed will not be eligible to try-out.

Candidates will not be allowed to try-out or return to the team unless members and parents have read and completed the Parent Consent Form, Constitution test, and signed the last page of the Constitution.

Candidates who do not make the team are encouraged to register for PE/Dance | Dance class will be beneficial in helping girls make drill team in Spring for the following year. Candidates who are not selected have until the Monday following auditions to review their own score sheets.

All decisions are final and non- negotiable for line and officer tryouts.

Any member that has been on the team for one full year is allowed to try out for dance or social officer.

Officer tryouts also include a detailed notebook, interview, team vote, dance and kick evaluation, solo, and any other assignment assigned by the director. The director has the discretion to modify the tryout process from year tc year as the director sees fit.

Social officer tryouts include a detailed notebook, interview, team vote, and any other assignment assigned by the director. The director has the discretion to choose the number of social officers needed.

what are the duties of the dance officers

it is the duty of each dance officer to assist the Director with all officers and line members in ranking order and to show respect for all officers and Directors). If necessary, it becomes the officer's duty to substitute for the Director n her absence.

Dance officers may not discuss quitting or resigning at any time to line members or non-members as it will be considered a non-officer quality. Such behavior may result in disrespect demerits or removal from office. For such concerns, the chain of command is expected to be followed. It is up to the Director's discretion how to handle such behavior.

Dance officers will be required to have practices outside of normal team practices in preparation for camp and competition. Therefore. dance officer practice hours are more in comparison to team hours.

how are you able to attend the banquet and winter ball as well as earn a letterman jacket

Members may attend Winter Ball/ Banquet based on the following:

Members have had no major discipline issues (up to the discretion of the Director).

All balances for the school year are paid in full up to the date of the event. (This shall also include any Holiday parties that the team should have)

LETTER JACKETS

Members must complete two full years on the team in order to qualify for a letter jacket. If a member quits or is dismissed prior to the last spring ordering date at the end of their 2nd year, they do not qualify for a jacket.

Members must have attended all summer practices to be considered for a jacket.

Members must have performed and attended practices regularly to be deemed by the Director.

Members must complete the entire year, participating after contests in Spring Show, Banquet, etc. Failure to complete the entire year will not qualify members for letter jackets. Year concludes the day after the end of the year banquet.

All letter jackets will be handed out at the same time, as deemed by the Director.

Members who earned their jacket and are not returning the next year may still receive their letter jacket at the same time as the current members, if all qualifications have been met.

Members will not be allowed to order their letter jackets if they have an outstanding balance.

Members may not order their letter jackets if they have more than 8 permanent demerits.

Letter jackets are a privilege and not a right so rules will be followed accordingly and all decisions are final.

Members may not have been placed on academic or demerit probation.

Participate in all official team competitions for the year, performing in at least (2) routines.

Seniors at the discretion of the Director and with the approval of the school Principal may receive an award jacket if they are felt to deserve it, even though they may not have fulfilled the requirements set forth in the Constitution.