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Table of Contents Welcome 2 Purpose 3 Finances 5 Constitution Purpose 7 Audition Qualifications & Requirements 7 Membership Requirements 8 The Audition Workshop 9 The Audition 10 Grades 11 Attendance 12 Rehearsal Sessions 12 Uniforms and Equipment 14 Performances 14 Transportation 15 Activities, Trips, and Special Engagements 15 Finances and Fund Raising 15 Grading Policy 16 General Conduct 16 Probation, Suspension, Dismissal, Resignation, and Appeal Process 17 Disciplinary System 19 Miscellaneous Information 20 Officers 21 Managers 23 Motivational Programs and Activities 25 Awards 26 Conroe Golden Girls Handbook Contract 27 WELCOME TO GOLDEN GIRLS VARSITY DANCE TEAM! When a young lady becomes a member of the Conroe Golden Girls, her entire family becomes involved as supporters, spectators, and helpers. Being a Golden Girl makes many demands upon the family involved in terms of time, money, and emotional involvement, but you will find it a rewarding and enriching experience for all of you. Time Family schedules will sometimes have to be adjusted to accommodate the Golden Girl’s commitments to the organization. This is a team activity, so each girl must be present for rehearsal or a performance, etc. (i.e., to begin our work - if one girl is late, the rest of the team is often left waiting). Parents are asked to give their time to work at activities such as the Fall Arts and Crafts Show, working the Woodlands Pavilion Booth and to help with the building of props or sewing of costumes, to cook for social events, and perhaps most importantly to attend as many of your daughter’s performances as possible. Money Every effort is made to keep expenses reasonable, but there are considerable costs associated with Golden Girls. In an effort to ease the financial burden, the Golden Girls Booster Club and parents participate in fund raising to help defray over $25,000+ in team expenses. Each girl and her family must support these events by giving of their time and talents, and encouraging friends to participate because each team member benefits directly from the raised funds. Emotional
Involvement Each girl will have her triumphs and disappointments as a Golden Girl, and the love and support of her family will be important to her. Celebrate her triumphs - she has worked hard to earn them. Console her during her disappointments, but remember that learning to deal with frustration and pressures are part of her maturation process. Your positive attitude will influence your daughter’s reactions to her experiences. You and your daughter should always address your concerns and suggestions to the director. Many problems rise from simple misunderstandings, and there are always improvements to be made, so communication is the only way to effect a solution. As all of you are part of the Golden Girls family, Golden Girls is also a member of your family. Cherish it and protect it - your words and actions should reflect our family’s positive image. We are a large family and we must respect each person’s individuality while recognizing that we must always consider what is best for the whole. What might not be a problem for one person could be a nightmare if everyone did it, so we must be willing to “give and take” for the sake of the team. By working together, we will have a wonderful Golden Girl family. Never one thing and seldom one person can make for success. It takes a number of them merging into one perfect whole. - Marie Dressler Please enjoy this handbook. It is designed to be used as a guideline to make us all the best we can be. Good judgment and common sense will be used when events are not covered in the constitution. In all sincerity, it is hoped that your experience in the Golden Girls organization will be rewarding, and long lasting, and that qualities are developed that will be of benefit for an entire lifetime. PURPOSE OF GOLDEN GIRLS A Golden Girl shall provide a spirit-promoting service, be loyal, have high morals and standards, be a good example in and out of school, and develop self-discipline and confidence. She shall also have poise, good posture, and present a good appearance. Being a Golden Girl is an honor. In order to be as “good” as our tradition and history warrants, hard work and discipline are basic components of the program. A Golden Girl’s commitment is to both academics and the Golden Girl Organization. If you are not ready to accept this challenge, then Golden Girls may not be for you. GOLDEN GIRLS: A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE The history of the Golden Girls is a great one. The Golden Girls Dance/Drill Team was established in 1969 by Mr. J.L. McCullough. The Golden Girls were named after Mr. McCullough’s Alma Mater, the LSU Tigers and Golden Girls Dance Team. Under the direction of Ms. Cynthia Gibson, 25 young ladies became the original Golden Girls that year. The team has continued their tradition of excellence through performance, competitions, community service, and the support of other CHS activities. Over the years, numerous young ladies have been a part of the Golden Girls organization. Today, many second generation Golden Girls make up the team. The Golden Girls have also been under the direction of the following: Dotye Standford Barnes (1970-1976), Cynthia Head Thompson (1976-1980), Diane Watson Cain (1980-1984), Debbie Melton (1984-1985), Betty Buchner (1985-1991), Danielle Brasher Rapp (1991-1998), Fayla Chambers Curry (1998-2005), and Mrs. Amanda Kincaid Blaylock (2005-). The Golden Girls recently celebrated their 35th Anniversary in 2004-2005. The team is recognized nationally for its performance and dance technique. The Golden Girls strive each year to earn their proud status through teamwork, performance ability, and member dedication. Notable Team Accomplishments: 1985-86 Rose Bowl Parade Purpose of the Organization:
School Song: Stand for the Gold and White Our colors raise Our Alma Mater’s might Leads on always We pledge now joyfully As years go by Honor and loyalty To Con-roe High School Colors: Gold and White School Mascot: Tiger Organization
Flower: Yellow Rose TO BE A GOLDEN GIRL Being a Golden Girl provides for many girls, and is often the first, opportunity to share a common bond and a close relationship with others. Learning what it means to work very closely with other girls and sharing in accomplishments and frustrations are all part of the sisterhood of Golden Girls. To be chosen as a Golden Girl is an HONOR! To remain an active Golden Girl, a girl must maintain a passing grade average in each of her courses, maintain a certain level of dance ability, keep in good and attractive physical shape, and uphold all guidelines established for the Golden Girls organization. Being a Golden Girl means being a member of a team; a team that works together, dances together, and is TOGETHER! Leadership of a team is important and members often have the opportunity to cultivate and demonstrate leadership abilities. The Golden Girls organization is a proud group. Not only do they provide service to their school with the support of the faculty, administration, and other groups on campus, but they also provide a service to the community. Golden Girls are ready to help when needed. The Golden Girls organization provides a real opportunity for a young lady to exert initiative, leadership, and creativity. Performing before an audience helps each young lady develop self-assurance and poise. The opportunities to grow, learn, and lead that are received through the Golden Girls organization can ease the transition from adolescence into adulthood. Pride and dedication to the Conroe High School Golden Girls is required of all girls who make the team. Participation in this organization is the highlight of the high school years for many girls. There will be many good times, some glory and recognition, but a member must conform and make sacrifices. It is important that each team member understands that membership is a privilege, and not a right. Being selected as a Golden Girl is an outstanding achievement, but it is a commitment that must be taken seriously. A young lady must have the support and the understanding of her parent/guardian(s) and the decision to audition should be thoroughly discussed and the responsibilities realized from the beginning. There are many long hours required of Golden Girls, both before and after school, some evenings and weekends. Parent commitment involves the parent being involved in the Golden Girls organization, serving on committees, helping with props, etc. One of the strongest assets to the Golden Girls organization is PARENT INVOLVEMENT! The Foundation of Excellence- Tentative efforts lead to tentative outcomes. Therefore, give yourself fully to your endeavors. Decide to construct your character through excellent actions and determine to pay the price of a worthy goal. The trials you encounter will introduce you to your strengths. Remain steadfast…and one day you will build something that endures; something worthy of you potential. Epictetus Roman teacher, Philosopher 55-135 A.D. FINANCES Please read this section carefully because the financial operations of the Golden Girls organization seem to cause the most confusion. If you still have questions after reading this section, please do not hesitate to ask. SCHOOL OPERATING ACCOUNTS 1. Golden Girls Operating Account: This is a fund that is operated by the Conroe ISD and monitored by the CISD and CHS business offices. The money available to the Golden Girls organization comes from an extensive budget process. The money from this account is for the general operations of the team such as transportation, instructional supplies, Xerox needs, service and repair of equipment, and general purchases necessary for the organization to function. 2. General Activity Fund: This is a fund that is operated by Conroe High School. The money available to the Golden Girls organization comes from money earned from in-school fund raising activities by the individual team members, and does not involve Golden Girls Booster Club participation. Each member is required to participate in these activities (see Types of Fund raising). The main fund raising activities that supply this account are Fall Dance Workshop, Junior Golden Girls, candle sales, candy sales, and miscellaneous team fund raising activities. The director selects these fundraisers and generally limits it to one per semester. This money is used to purchase music, batteries, and other necessary supply items necessary for the organization to function, as well as handle any general operating expenses not covered by the operating account. GOLDEN GIRLS BOOSTER CLUB 3. Golden Girls Booster Club: The Golden Girls Booster Club is a non-profit organization whose sole goal is to support the Golden Girls. As parents become more familiar with the organization and attend meetings, the parent members will make decisions as to the use of the monies. The financial operations of the organization include: a. General Checking Account - This checking account is used for the normal operations of the Golden Girls Booster Club. b. Line of Gold Scholarship Account - Senior Golden Girls in "good standing" are eligible to apply for scholarships provided by the Golden Girls Booster Club. Booster Club is solely responsible for the fundraising for these scholarships. Senior Golden Girls who apply for Booster Club Scholarships must meet the standards and criteria set forth by the Booster Club in order to qualify. All years of an applicant’s participation, service, and behavior are taken into consideration. A committee of Booster Club parents, (not including senior parents), will make up the selection committee. This committee decides upon the number and monetary amounts of the scholarships. FUND RAISING THERE ARE THREE TYPES OF FUND RAISING: 1. Team: Fall Dance Workshop, Junior Golden Girls, Candle Sales, Mug Sales, Candy Sales, Magazine Sales and any other fund raisers designated as a Team Fund Raising Activity by the director. Each team member must participate in these Team Fund Raisers for the team for the year. All monies used from team sales will be deposited in to the Conroe High School General Activity Fund and designated for team use. 2. Golden Girls Booster Club: (Parent Operated.) Arts and Crafts Show, Woodlands Pavilion, Cunningham Research, Jog-a-thon, Cookbooks, etc. Parent participation is necessary and required in order to meet budgetary goals for team support. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Is all money required immediately after tryouts? Uniform orders will be placed within 3-4 weeks of auditions at the designated Vendor Night at which time member may pay in full or may pay the required deposit. Camp fees must be paid by the first day of camp rehearsal. Payment plans are available for uniform orders which will be established and terms agreed upon by the member/parents, director, and CHS business office. Payment plan payments must be concluded by the first day of school unless prior arrangements have been made with the director. Any payments extended past this deadline must be on file in the CHS Business Office for a member to retain performance privileges. Since school districts are state entities and run on tax dollars, credit cannot be extended for uniform payments. Where does Golden Girls Booster Club money go? It goes back into your pocket--for banquet, banquet awards, costumes, travel expenses, advertising for the Fall/Spring Craft Fairs, scholarships, props, capital expenses for the team, and miscellaneous expenses. What happens if a member resigns or is dismissed from the team? Monies earned from fund raisers go back into the Golden Girls General Activity Fund managed by the Director for use of the team. The former member is required to return all school owned items and clear her personal account within one week of resignation or dismissal. What is the difference between School Operating / Activity Accounts and Golden Girls Booster Club funds? The school operating accounts and activity accounts are controlled by the CISD and CHS business offices. Conroe High School has a bookkeeper who “keeps the books”. Each organization at Conroe High School has an operating account and an activity account. Deduction of money from a specific account must be approved by the principal before any expenditures may be made. Booster Club funds are controlled and operated by the Golden Girls Booster Club. An annual budget is recommended and voted on by the organization in August. All expenditures are executive board and/or membership approved according to the guidelines outlined in the Golden Girls Booster Club Bylaws. What if a young lady cannot afford but deeply desires to participate in the Golden Girls Organization? A recommendation can be made, along with the recommendation of the administration, to provide financial assistance to any student who qualifies for the reduced or free lunch program. Payment plans are available to assist those with financial need and wish to extend payments beyond the suggested payment dates. Payment plans must be in accordance with the school district/state guidelines for disbursement of fees. The director will assist in establishing payment plans as needed. What if a payment by check is insufficient? If a check is returned insufficient, it will then be the team member’s responsibility to incur the bank charges and pay by cash or money order. Receipt of a second insufficient check will require that all future payments be made by cashier’s check, cash or money order thereafter. What if a corporation or individual would like to donate money to the Golden Girls organization? Funds donated by corporations or individuals must designate the purpose of the donation...to be credited to an individual, to be used by the team at the director and team’s discretion, or for specific purposes. If the funds cannot be used as directed, the corporation or individual will be contacted and they may make a decision concerning its use or return. . CONSTITUTION of the CONROE
HIGH SCHOOL GOLDEN GIRLS DANCE TEAM The
following articles must be adhered to by all Conroe High Dance
Team members. It
must be understood that as a member of this organization, the
student becomes a representative of Conroe High School and each
member must maintain high moral and ethical standards.
Since members have elected to audition and were selected
for exclusive membership, the group is governed by this
constitution and its standards in addition to the district’s
minimum requirements for extra-curricular participation.
Membership on Golden Girls is a privilege and may be
terminated at any time for unacceptable standards of conduct in
accordance with this constitution. This
handbook is meant to be a basic operating instrument and is not
intended to cover every operating or disciplinary policy.
It should be included in the
yearly membership directory along with the Golden Girl
Booster Club By-laws.
All Golden Girls
and parents must follow this handbook as well as the Conroe High
School Handbook, CISD District and Fine Arts guidelines. ARTICLE I PURPOSE A
Golden Girl shall provide a spirit-promoting service, be loyal,
have high morals and standards, be
a good example in and
out of school,
and develop self-discipline and confidence. She shall also have poise, good posture, and present a good
appearance. Being a
Golden Girl is an honor. In
order to be as “good” as our tradition and history warrants,
hard work and discipline are basic components of the program.
A Golden Girl’s commitment is to both academics and the
Golden Girl Organization. If
you are not ready to accept this challenge, then Golden Girls
may not be for you. ARTICLE II AUDITION QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS Section
1.
Anyone who meets the set qualifications will not be
discriminated against because of race, creed, or educational
handicap. Section 2.
All forms must be turned in prior to or on the designated
date: A.
CHS Golden
Girls Varsity Dance Team Audition Application Form B.
CHS Golden
Girls Varsity Dance Team Audition Student Evaluation Form C.
Copy of
most recent grade report, indicating cumulative grade point
average D.
CHS Golden
Girls Varsity Dance Team Participation Contract E.
CHS Travel
Release Form – After auditions F.
CISD
Student Physical Health Form – After auditions Section 3.
Prospective members shall be entering grades (9) through
(12). Section
4. A
prospective member must reside with her parent/guardian(s)
within the Conroe Independent School District or show proof of
future CISD residency and must also reside within the Conroe
High School attendance zone at the time of auditions. If the
candidate does not live within the CHS attendance zone, an
approved transfer request form must be on file with CISD and the
CHS principal. Section
5. Any
student new to the district and/or CHS attendance zone may
audition only if enrolled by the day audition practices begin
and must meet all requirements of eligibility.
Transfer of membership from any dance team to CHS,
including in-district transfers, does not grant team membership. Section
6. Any
returning member who has been placed on probation during the
current performance year will be required to participate in the
formal audition in front of the judges and must meet the
performance standard/score as determined by the judges for all
prospective members. Section
7.
Candidates must have a cumulative grade point average of passing which is the equivalent of a 70. Section
8.
Candidates may not have been academically ineligible for
more than two six weeks grading periods during the current
school year. Section
9
Each candidate will receive a Student Evaluation rating.
This evaluation rating is based upon documentation taken
from the candidate’s most recently completed grading
period report, assistant
principal disciplinary records, and attendance office records.
(See Student Evaluation for Dance Team form.)
This rating constitutes 30/130 points of the
candidate’s final audition score. Section
10.
Candidates may not exceed five (5) absences per class per
semester. Extenuating
circumstances must be resolved with campus administrators prior
to submitting all paperwork for auditions. Section
11.
Candidates are required to have excellent disciplinary
records. Each
candidate must be cleared through the assistant principal’s
office before being cleared for audition.
Credit will be denied in accordance with the CISD Student
Evaluation Form for Cheerleading and Dance Team based upon the
number of office referrals the candidate has on record for the
current school year. Section
12.
Candidates are required to have excellent classroom
citizenship/conduct.
Each candidate will be credited for proper conduct in
accordance with the CISD Student Evaluation Form for
Cheerleading and Dance Team based upon
the citizenship grades received on the candidate’s most
recent grade report. Section
13. A
candidate who is academically ineligible for extra-curricular
participation during the time period in which auditions occur
and has not been academically ineligible for more than two six
weeks may audition to become a Golden Girl.
In the event that the candidate is selected to become a
Golden Girl, she will be placed on a probationary status.
If she does not regain her eligibility during the next
grading period, she will forfeit her membership and another
candidate may be selected to take her position. Section
14. All
candidates and their parent/guardian(s) must attend an audition
orientation meeting or contact the director for an appointment
prior to the posting of the PHASE TWO cut.
Failure to attend or meet with the director will result
in the candidate’s inability to
audition. Prospective members and their parent/guardian(s)
must be fully aware of the time and expense involved in becoming
a Golden Girl. Section
15. All
candidates who have passed the first and second audition cut
must attend all audition practices unless academically
ineligible or suspended, and may not exceed one absence unless
excused by the director or an administrator. If a candidate is to be absent from practice, the director
must be contacted prior to the absence. Section
16.
Candidates will be expected
to perform a specific required routine at auditions. The
performance of the candidates for line membership shall be
evaluated by a panel of three (3) certified and impartial dance
team judges. Selection of line members will be based on the sum of:
the average score of all three judges and the Student Evaluation
Form rating during a closed audition session. ARTICLE
III MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS Section
1. The
term of membership shall be officially recognized as the time
immediately following the audition through auditions of the
following school year. Section
2.
Team members must register for the designated Golden
Girls (PE/Elective – “Drill Team”) and for the Dance
II-III-IV/Varsity (Fine Arts/Elective – “Drill Dance”)
class periods for the fall and spring semesters of their
membership year. Section
3.
Members, pending
eligibility status,
will participate
in all
activities in
which the
organization is
involved, whether
it is
practice, performance, fund raising, or school and
community events. Section 4.
Members must exhibit and maintain a satisfactory attitude
toward school policies and regulations. Section
5.
Every member must be present for all practice sessions,
games, camps, pep rallies, competitions, etc.
(See Article VII, Section 1., for list of excused
absences.) Section
6. All
members are required to attend dance team camp and other
required dance/choreography workshops throughout the year.
Members who do not attend dance team camp or summer
choreography workshops will be placed on alternate status for
the first two pep rally and football game performances. Section
7.
Before school, after school, and summer practice sessions
are required. Time specifications for these will be established
as camp dates and other school schedules become available to the
director. Summer
practice for all members is mandatory upon notification of these
dates and times. A.
Members
will be placed on alternate status for the first pep rally and
football game if they have an unexcused absence for 1 (one) and
not more than 2 (two) summer practices. B.
Members
will be placed on alternate status for the first two pep rallies
and football games if they have unexcused absences for 3 or more
summer practices. Section
8.
Members may not leave any function for any reason other
than illness, injury, or death in the family.
The member may leave with a family
member or relative ONLY,
and the director must be contacted prior to departure.
If the student leaves, a written note must be submitted
to the director which states that the student is leaving with a
parent/guardian, what the reason is for departure, and that the
director and CISD are released of all responsibility for that
student. Section
9.
Members audition for every performance unless ill or
injured. Members
must be able to demonstrate competent memory of the specific
dance as well as be able to perform the dance skills required of
that routine in order to earn a dance position in that routine. Members who do not receive a dance position in a
specific routine shall assume the role of dance alternate for
that routine. Section
10.
Members who are unable to audition for a performance must
notify the director for approval.
Failure to audition for a specific routine will
automatically result in a member’s inability to perform that
specific routine and she will only be allowed to serve as a
practice session alternate for that routine. Section
11.
Members will purchase their pep rally uniform, practice
clothing, and other necessary
clothing as required.
All personal obligations for uniform orders must be met
by the 1st day of school unless prior arrangements
have been made with the director. Monies paid are not
refundable. ARTICLE IV THE AUDITION WORKSHOP Section
1. The
candidate must attend all scheduled practice sessions.
Academically eligible candidates must attend all audition
practices and may not exceed one absence unless excused by the
director or an administrator. Section
2. The
audition workshop will be held after school for a 4-5 day
period. Each
candidate will learn warm-up techniques; an audition technique
set, an audition jazz routine, and an audition kick routine
during the workshop. Section
3. All
candidates should wear comfortable attire and dance shoes to the
workshop. If leotards are worn, a cover-up is required when in hallways
or outside of the school building.
Leotards/practice attire shall also conform to school
dress code regulations, (i.e., no bare mid-drift styles
allowed). Hair should be secured back away from face, worn
preferably in a ponytail. Section
4.
Gum, large jewelry, canned beverages, and food are not
allowed in the audition workshop.
Candidates should bring a water jug and towel. Section 5.
If absent from the workshop, the director must be
contacted prior to the absence. Section
6. All
candidates must attend school 1/2 day in order to be eligible to
participate in the audition workshop that day, and must attend
all classes on the day of final audition if the audition date
falls on a regular school day. ARTICLE V THE AUDITION Section
1.
After clearing Phase I--registration, grade, conduct, and
attendance requirements; Phase II--orientation meeting and
participation contract; and Phase III--audition workshops, the
candidate may participate in Phase IV--the audition. Section 2
Auditions will be held on a date designated by the
director. Section
3.
Each candidate must wear a black leotard, black tights,
jazz shoes or bare feet, hair pulled away from face in high
secured bun. Section 4.
Each candidate will be known by an identification number
that will be worn during the audition. Section
5.
Each candidate will perform the audition technique set,
the audition jazz routine, and the audition military/kick
routine in groups of 3-4 members. Section
6.
Auditions are closed to spectators.
Those eligible for attendance include the director(s),
senior officers, senior managers, judges, and CHS
administrators. Section
7. The
audition process, in accordance and compliance with the Audition
Guidelines established by the Texas Dance Team Educators
Association and Texas Education Agency, will consist of the
following: A.
Each
candidate will be judged on a 130-point scale:
l00-points from judges, 30-points from Student Evaluation
Form, with membership selected using a natural break method. B.
Student
Evaluation Form: Each
candidate will receive a rating/score based on the following
areas: cumulative Grade Point Average, Conduct/Citizenship
Average, Discipline Referral Record, and Attendance Record.
This information will be gathered by the director via the
student’s report card, Assistant Principal’s
records, and Attendance Secretary’s records.
The student will receive a predetermined point value for
her success in these areas. (See sample audition form
attachments at back of handbook). The maximum number of points a student may receive is
30-points. This
rating shall be referred to as the Student Evaluation Form.
The Student Evaluation Form shall constitute 25% of the
overall audition score. C.
Line
Audition Score Sheet: Will
be provided in the audition packet. D.
Call
backs: If
necessary, the judges may, with the approval of the
administrator in charge of the auditions, again view selected
candidates from those whose scores fall within the next natural
break. Candidates
who are part of the designated call back group will
receive a separate score and recommendation for this call
back performance. Judges may or may not select individuals from
the “call back group.” E.
The
judges’ decision is final. Section
8. The
number of selected line members will be based upon the number of
candidates auditioning and their final score variations in
conjunction with a natural break method of scoring. Section
9. A
candidate who is not selected for membership may elect to view
her individual judges’ audition score sheets following the
audition. An
appointment must be made with the director and the administrator
in charge of the audition session.
The score sheet may be viewed in and not removed from the
administrator’s/director’s offices.
Statute of limitations concerning viewing is 10 working
days following the audition session. Section
10.
Audition records are kept for one year and/or will be
discarded at the beginning of the audition process of the
following year, which ever comes first. ARTICLE VI GRADES Section
1.
Academic Grades: A
Golden Girl whose recorded six weeks grade average in any course
is less than 70 at the end of a six weeks grading period
will be required to attend all practices but will be
ineligible to participate in any Golden Girls performance events during
the succeeding three weeks grading period. If after this
probationary time, the Golden Girl’s grades in all courses are
70 or above, eligibility will be regained.
If at the end of the three weeks probationary period, the
Golden Girl has below a 70 average in any subject, the
ineligibility status will continue and will also eliminate
participation in
practice sessions and all other Golden Girls activities
throughout the remainder of that grading period.
This is in compliance with the current Texas’ “No
Pass-No Play” rule/HB 72, which is in effect. Section
2. The
receipt of an
“I” or Incomplete notification on the
grade report must be completed
and an
official grade change recorded in the counseling office by the
Friday following the end of the grading period.
If the incomplete is not cleared and reported as a
passing grade of 70+, the student will become ineligible for 3
weeks. This is in compliance with the current Texas’ “No Pass-No
Play” rule/HB72, which is in effect. Section
3. The
second occurrence of academic
ineligibility, at
any time during the
current membership year,
will result in dismissal from the organization. Section
4.
Academically ineligible
members must provide a
three-week progress report for all
classes in order
to determine eligibility
for the remaining 3
weeks of the grading period. Failure to provide the three-week
progress reports will result in academic suspension for the
remainder of the six weeks grading period. Section
5. For
eligibility purposes, the director will obtain an official six
weeks grade report on all members at the end of each grading
period. (Due
to the nature of the dance team program, eligibility must
sometimes be determined prior to the issuance of the official
grade report. In cases such as this, it will be the member’s
responsibility to provide grade verification.) Section
6.
After a failing grade has been recorded, the situations
in which a student's grade may be changed to passing and
eligibility restored are only as follows: A.
a
mechanical error occurred in averaging or recording the original
grade; or B.
the
teacher's grading procedure violated either local policy, state
law, or Commissioner of Education rule and the student would
have received a passing grade if the correct procedure had been
followed. Extra
credit work or work (including re-test) turned in after the
grading period or evaluation has ended may not be considered
when determining a student's eligibility for extracurricular
activities except in the case of an "Incomplete" grade
discussed above. ARTICLE
VII ATTENDANCE Section
1.
Absence from any scheduled Golden Girls activity/event
will be considered unexcused except for the circumstances listed
below which are in compliance with the CISD and State of Texas
guidelines: A.
Personal
illness or accident B.
Death in
the family C.
Special
U.I.L. sanctioned or school field trip activities with advance
approval from the director. Section 2.
In the event of an absence, the member must: A.
Prior to
practice: Inform the director of the absence and the reason on the day
before the absence is to occur. B.
Day of
practice: Call
squad’s Officer by 6:30 am, or Golden Girls Office Voice Mail
by 7:15 am, and be prepared to answer the following questions:
“symptoms?”, “are you seeing a doctor?”, “when do you
expect to return?” Section
3.
Work, doctor, or dental appointments must not interfere
with rehearsals or performances and will be considered
unexcused. Section
4.
Failure to comply with absence policies or falsifying
reasons for absences may result in probation, suspension, or
dismissal. Section
5.
Members must attend school one-half day (4 class periods)
in order to maintain eligibility for participation in an
organizational activity on that day. Section 6. After weekly auditions during football season, a second excused or unexcused absence from any practice (before, during, or after school) for any reason will result in forfeiture of the perfo | ||