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| Purpose | Requirements | Conduct | Routines | Practices |
| Games | Half-time | Uniform guidelines | Penalties/Demerits | |
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It is the purpose of the drill team to: Promote and uphold school spirit. Represent LOH to the highest degree. Set an example of good behavior at all times at school and off campus, whether or not in uniform. Promote friendship with schools with which we compete, perform, or attend camp. Promote friendship between members of the squad. |
| Eaglettes must take priority over all other extracurricular activities,
including jobs, from August through February. You must be available to attend camp usually the first week of June during the summer. Anyone selected for Eaglette squad may participate in dance only. You will not be allowed to participate in any other sport (ex. Track, softball, basketball). For each semester, members must maintain a grade point average of 2.0. Not fulfilling this requirement first semester means ineligibility for second semester. Members must also maintain good attendance and class performance during the time on the squad and for auditions. Being on the dance squad one year in no way guarantees placement on the squad for the following year. Every girl must go through the same audition/selection process each spring. In addition to ability, each girl’s cooperation, effort, attitude, and getting along with other squad members from the previous year will be considered. |
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By accepting the privilege/honor of wearing a LOH Eaglette
uniform, a girl accepts the fact that her actions are more prominent than
those not associated with such an activity. Because of this prominence and because members represent the school, exemplary behavior is MANDATORY AT ALL TIMES, ANYWHERE IN THE COMMUNITY OF LIVE OAK HIGH SCHOOL, AND AT ALL FUNCTIONS WHERE GIRLS ARE RECOGNIZED AS LOH EAGLETTES. Proper appearance is expected at all times, with clothing appropriate to the occasion. Members must not use foul language at practice, in school, at games, camp, etc. Excessive public displays of affection are NEVER considered appropriate and will not be tolerated especially while in uniform, at games, or in school. All rules and regulations imposed on any Live Oak student will be imposed on dance team members. Members are responsible for knowing and following all the rules. By following school rules, no Eaglette should be involved with detention. Detention will result in demerits and being benched from a performance(s) as determined by the sponsors. A demerit system to deal with minor infractions – tardiness, missing uniform items, etc. will be used for disciplinary purposes. It is our wish that no squad member would ever face being benched, dismissed, or suspended, SO FOLLOW THE RULES. Because all situations may not be foreseen and thus outlined here, each will be dealt with in a manner decided upon by the sponsors with assistance from the administration if deemed necessary. Every attempt will be made to discipline fairly and equally, and to make consequences of actions known ahead of time. Severity of the offense or repeated offenses may dictate harsher action. Poor conduct/behavior under any of the above circumstances could result in warnings, demerits, plus suspension/removal from the squad. Inappropriate behaviors not only reflect on the individual, but the image of the entire squad. The good of the squad always comes before any one individual. No one is irreplaceable or indispensable. |
| Members are expected to be attentive and
cooperative when learning routines. Repeated disruptions, especially
during the same practice, will result in warnings, demerits, and possible
removal from that performance. Continued problems may dictate harsher
action. All members are urged to help choreograph routines. Song/styles
selected should be done early to avoid delays and repeated ideas.
Approval of song/styles must be obtained ahead of time from the sponsors.
Constructive criticism/suggestions given in a polite manner are welcomed. Complaining and/or rudeness to the teacher of the routine is a disruption carrying demerits. The person in charge of the routine should have it completely ready one week before it is scheduled to be taught, in case we have extra time to start, or in case the sponsor asks to see it. The entire routine should be worked out, including placement of people and formations so no time is wasted. The person in charge of the routine is responsible for having the music taped on the beginning of the tape at all practices and a backup. The tape should have proper cuts made, and no breaks in the music due to careless over-recording. |
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Mandatory after-school practices, usually four per week,
will be established during the performing months (September – February).
Times will be announced each week; however, you should not have any
conflicting activities before 5:00. Advisers and captains may choose to
have night practices during basketball season for use of the gym. Additional practices will be scheduled as needed, especially to start each season, and when many performances are close together. Missing a scheduled practice the day of or before a game will result in the individual not performing for the game and receiving demerits (no demerits with a valid doctor’s excuse). Any absence from practice must be reported directly to a sponsor. Report intended absence BEFORE leaving campus. Failure to report your absence may result in demerits/removal from the event. Missing an added-on practice at which major routine changes are made, may result in not performing for that event if it is too close to that performance. Missing part of a practice for a test or other approved academic reason will carry no penalty, but the member must get PRIOR approval and make up what is missed. Missing part of practice for another club or meeting will be allowed IF PRIOR NOTICE IS GIVEN at least one day before. Dance shoes, white socks, and matching outfits must be worn to practice. Practices begin at 2:50 p.m. – You should be dressed and ready to begin by this time. Tardiness is unacceptable. Only 3 unexcused absences will be allowed (any absence other than a doctor’s excuse is considered unexcused). After the 4th absence, you will be dismissed from the squad (this also includes absences from performances). If you miss a practice, you will be given laps to run (# to be determined by the sponsor) other than your regular exercise. Members must NOT LEAVE PRACTICE EARLY unless given PRIOR approval. Do not schedule work too early. Members must not schedule routine dental, doctor, or other appointments during school hours on game days, and must be avoided for final practices before performing. There may be weekly inter-squad tryouts. These tryouts will consist of any routine that is to be performed. Your being cut during inter-squad tryouts will result in your being benched for that game or performance. If you are cut 3 performances (this includes games and pep rallies) you will be dismissed from the squad. |
| You must be at all football games 1 hour
prior to the start of the game, dressed and ready to dance (30 minutes for
basketball). You must report to the band room for football games.
Eaglettes march to the stadium with the band. There is no talking with friends during the game. There is to be no physical contact (including kissing, hugging, or holding hand) when in uniform. Absolutely no chewing gum during the game. |
| After the half-time performance, you will
be dismissed for a portion of the 3rd quarter. You must be in
the stands, ready to perform when there are 2 minutes left in the 3rd
quarter. REMEMBER, YOU ARE NOT ONLY REPRESENTING YOURSELF, BUT YOUR SQUAD, YOUR SCHOOL, AND YOUR SPONSORS. |
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When dressed out, there is to be no smoking, drinking, or
physical contact with anyone. Arrive to the game dressed out in the correct game attire- including bow, shoes, socks, pompoms, and uniform. No colored nail polish or jewelry. You will not be allowed to wear any type of earring/body ring while you are participating in dance related activities – practice/games/etc. |
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PENALTIES-DEMERIT SYSTEM FOR GAMES AND PRACTICES |
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PERSISTENT ATTITUDE PROBLEMS WILL RESULT IN DISMISSAL FROM
THE SQUAD. Attitude with sponsor or peers – 5 Not following sponsor/captain instructions (this includes meeting deadlines – 3 Missing or incorrect practice or performance uniform – 3 Missing practice, game, or meeting – (Other than a valid doctor’s excuse) – 10 demerits and benched for next performance Jewelry infraction – 3 Missing or incorrect bow – 1 Missing or incorrect socks – 1 Missing or incorrect shoes – 1 Smoking, drinking, physical contact in uniform – 10 demerits, benched for next performance, and referral Chewing gum at games or practices – 1 10 demerits = benched for next performance 30 demerits or 3 benched performances = dismissed from squad DEMERITS WILL DOUBLE IF YOU HAVE TO BE PENALIZED MORE THAN ONE TIME WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME PERIOD. Each demerit acquired will result in running 8 laps in the gym. Demerit laps will be run at the end of each practice after regular exercise. Remaining demerits may result in point deduction for tryouts. It is stated in the school handout that any dancer dismissed from the squad cannot try out for any Live Oak High Spirit squad in the future (including cheerleading, Eaglettes, etc.). Anyone selected for the Eaglette squad may participate in dance only. This is presently school policy, so you will not be able to participate in any other sport. (ex. Track, Softball, Basketball, etc.) |