KJH Cheerleaders

• 1. Cheerleaders shall promote and uphold school spirit.
• 2. They shall develop a sense of good sportsmanship among the students.
• 3. They shall promote unification of the crowd's involvement during athletic events.
• 4. They shall strive to build better relationships between schools.
• 5. They shall strive to uphold the highest personal, as well as cheerleading standards whether in uniform or not.

• 1. Cheerleaders must maintain the minimum grade point average (3.0 GPA) and citizenship (3.0 CPA) for each term without an I or F.
• 2. If requirements are not met in a term, the cheerleader will be put on probation until the grade is made up or the mid-term grade posting, whichever is shorter.
• 3. Probation means no participation in any events or dress in uniform, but the cheerleader is still required to attend all practices and games to support the squad.
• 4. You are only allowed to be on probation once. If for any reason you are unable to meet eligibility requirements you will be cut from the KJH cheerleading squad.

• 1. For practice you must wear practice clothes. Proper attire includes shorts, sweats, t-shirts, and cheer shoes. Hair must be restrained from face and shoulders. Jeans, sandals, and revealing clothing are not allowed for practice.
• 2. Everyone must attend all practices and be on time. If you cannot make it you must tell the coach by phone call or in person.
• 3. Jewelry and cell phones are prohibited during practices, games, and while in uniform.
• 4. You must be dressed and ready to practice at the designated practice times. If practice is missed the week of a performance you will not be able perform.

• 1. KJH Cheerleaders cheer at all home games for Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling, and Basketball.
• 2. You must wear your entire uniform to school on game day and to the game. This includes your cheer shoes and the removal of jewelry.
• 3. KJH Cheerleaders start every school assembly with the flag ceremony and school song.

• 1. Uniforms and matching camp wear will not exceed the amount of $300. Any damaged part of the uniform will be replaced at your own expense. Uniforms for females consist of: skirt, top, briefs, sneakers, and warm-ups. Uniforms for males consist of: shorts, top, sneakers, and warm-ups.
• 2. Summer camp for KJH will not exceed $180 and attendance is required.
• 3. Everything must be paid for before going to camp or receiving any part of the uniforms.
• 4. If you are removed from the squad for any reason, you are still responsible for any fees charged or deposits required for things that have already been ordered or applied for.
• 5. A deposit of $150 is required by May 4th and a second deposit of $150 by June 4th.

• 1. In order to try out for cheerleader you must have a 3.0 GPA with no incompletes and 3.0 Citizenship Average 3rd term.
• 2. Tryouts will consist of performing designated skills in front of judges.
• 3. Criterion for judging includes executing sharp/crisp movements, good vocal projection, enthusiasm, and confidence while performing a dance, performance cheer, and the KJH school song.
• 4. The format of the tryouts will be decided by the coach and will be held in a fair manner conducive to allowing each candidate to show his/her best abilities and potential. When the time comes to select the cheerleading squad, the judges' decisions are final.

• 1. The KJH Cheer squad will have a captain and a co-captain. The person with the highest score from the judges will be appointed captain and the co-captain will be a majority vote of the squad.
• 2. Assist in setting cheers and chants to be used at competitions and events. The squad should make suggestions, but the decision shall be by the captain, co-captain, and coach.
• 3. Act as peacemakers in case of disagreements.
• 4. Be responsible for welcoming visiting squads and setting a good example of friendliness to other cheerleaders.
• 5. Keep the crowd cheering and your cheerleaders in proper formation during games and competitions.
• 6. Show no favoritism within the squad.
• 7. In the event the captain or co-captain is not able to perform his/her duties, the coach will appoint a replacement.

• 1. Squad members are required to maintain and uphold the values of Kearns Junior High through their own conduct and squad spirit.
• 2. Members are required to be respectful and attentive to all coaches at all times. They are to be courteous, polite, and try to have a smile for every student.
• 3. All cheers and chants shall be of a positive and sportsmanlike manner.
• 4. Members will make every attempt to ignore or dissuade negative responses at events and not become involved in such action themselves.

• 1. Students must not use or have in their possession tobacco, alcohol, or drugs of any kind without doctor's order or prescription.
• 2. No threats of violence, fighting, or vandalism at or during school, and no violation of school drug and alcohol policies or safe-school policy will be permitted.
• 3. Involvement in criminal activity in the community or at school.
• 4. Compliance with school dress standards while in school and at all school functions is mandatory.
• 5. No sluffing or excessive tardiness will be permitted. One sluff will result in probation. More than one sluff can result in dismissal.
• 6. Students must use acceptable language and model appropriate behavior and good manners in school and at all school functions.
• 7. Receive no suspensions from school.

Cheerleaders may be suspended or dismissed from competitions, events, and from the squad by the coach, Principal, or KJH Standards Committee.