CHEER SQUAD

Cheerleading is a fun and fulfilling experience, but it is also demanding and disciplined in its nature. A cheerleading clinic will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (September 6th-8th) at Alps Road Elementary. During these three days, you will be taught cheers, chants, and a dance.This material will be performed on Thursday, September 8th and final cuts will be made. Those chosen for the squad will be posted on the Alps Website and Dojo, and will be sent home with the homeroom teacher. Our first team meeting and “cheer gear” fitting will be on September 14th. There will only be one tryout for the 2022-2023 cheerleading squad. If you make the squad, you are committing to cheering at all Alps Roads events. We are very fortunate to have talented athletes trying out on the very first cheerleading squad. All cheerleading candidates will be observed on skill, athleticism, physical requirements, school and team spirit, ability to work with others, academics, dependability, classroom conduct, and teacher recommendations.

Cheer Clinic Uniform

• White Shirt (no-logo)

• Black Shorts or Leggings 

• White or Black Sneakers 

• Hair pulled away from my face. Bows may be worn :)

Each student will be given a try out number. Students may not switch numbers

Mandatory Forms: Due September 2, 2022

• Signed Cheer Rules and Regulations Form (Attached)

• Two Teacher Recommendation Forms (Attached)

Cheerleading Rules and Regulations

The established guidelines below outline what is expected of cheerleaders at Alps Road Elementary. 

• Cheerleaders must maintain good grades 

• Any administrative disciplinary action (timeout or OSS) will result in disciplinary action on the squad.

 • Students participating in cheerleading are expected to be in school the entire day in order to participate in games or practices or performances, except where specifically exempted by a physician.

 • A cheerleader’s behavior should always be above and beyond reproach since they are in the public eye and are a representative of Alps Road. 

• Behavior at practices, games, and other events should consistently demonstrate good sportsmanship, willingness to work with others, and positive school spirit.

 • Uniforms: Each cheerleader will receive one skirt, two t-shirts, one pair of leggings, a set of pom-poms and two bows. 

Time Obligations 

• School Events 

  • October 21, 2022- Mid-School Concert

  • October 27, 2022- Trunk or Treat

  • November 17, 2022- Reading Rally w/ Malcolm Mitchell 

  • December 6, 2022- Holiday Concert

  • March 27, 2023- Multicultural Night 

  • May 11, 2023- Music Concert

  • May 12, 2023- Peace Contest Winners Celebration 

  • May 15, 2023- 1st/2nd Grade Recognition Assembly

  • May 16, 2023- 3rd/4th Grade Recognition Assembly 

  • May 17, 2023- Kindergarten Recognition Assembly 

  • May 22, 2023- Pre-K Moving On Ceremony 

  • May 23, 2023- 5th Grade Moving On Ceremony 

• Fundraising 

  • ALL cheerleaders are expected to help promote and participate in team fundraising events.

 Practice Schedule and Information

•  The first day of practice will be on September 14, 2022.

  • Practice will be held Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays unless Ms. Perry communicates otherwise.  

• Calendars will be distributed monthly (Dates and times are subject to change).

• Transportation to and from practice is the responsibility of the parent or guardian.

• Consistent late pick-up from practice will result in a consequence or possible removal from the team. 

•  No cell phones are allowed at practice. Phones must be turned off or on silent. 

• Cheerleaders must be ready at the designated practice time. 

• No guests/parents are permitted at practice, unless permission by the coaches is granted. 

• Coaches must be informed in advance if a cheerleader will miss practice. 

• Excused absences are only an excused absence from school, illness, or a death in the family.

• The coaches can remove a member of the team at any time at the coaches’ discretion. 

•  Once the squads are selected, if additional squad rules are decided, then cheerleaders and parents will be made aware of these rules in writing.

Cheer Gear

• Shoes (You are responsible for purchase)

• Black Shorts (You are responsible for purchase)

• Shirt (2) (Provided)

• Black Leggings (You are responsible for purchase)

• Pom Pom (Provided)

• Two bows (Provided)

• One bag (Provided) 

Cheerleading fees for the 2022-2023 school year is $10.00. Fees are due the first day of practiced September 14th, 2022

 If you have any questions, please email Ms. Perry at perryd@clarke.k12.ga.us.