Everyday of the week, with the exception of Monday (Duty), I am in my room at lunch for the purpose of make-ups, tutoring, or completing assignments or quizzes. All students know this, but many are not taking advantage of the opportunity. Please ask your son/daughter if he/she has completed all work for me. If not, I am here four days to assist them. Spartanette Rules and Regulations are posted on this site: Spartanette Rules and Regulations Objectives: 1) To create school spirit, pride, and loyalty 2) To promote interest in school activities 3) To develop responsibility, teach self-respect, encourage honest effort, and develop character Eligibility: 1) A student must have a GPA of 1.5. If she falls below a 1.5 GPA for any semester during the school year, she will be dismissed from the team. 2) A student must pass 5 units of credit each semester. 3) A student must not have been dismissed from the team or quit the team the preceding year. 4) A student must not have been dismissed from any other team or organization or quit that team or organization the preceding year. Membership: 1) The organization will be composed of the best dancers as chosen by the selection committee of qualified judges. 2) The dance team shall consist of not more than 24 members. Previous membership on the team plays no part in the selection of the new team. 3) In order to audition, the student must not owe any fines or fees to Salmen High School and must not have been suspended (in-house or out of school) at any time during the school year. Attendance: 1) In order to perform with the dance team for an event, a member must be present at school no less than ½ of the school day. 2) A Spartanette may not perform if the final practice before a performance is missed. Also, if a member misses “cuts,” she will not be allowed to perform, regardless of the excuse. 3) A member may not attend practice when absent from school. When returning to school, the member must present a written note from home/doctor explaining the absence. Illness with a written doctor’s excuse, death in the family, legal excuses, or personal extenuating circumstances will be the only acceptable excuses. Only 3 excused absences per grading period will be accepted, including summer. After the 3rd excused absence, a member will begin receiving demerits. 4) Members are expected to attend all summer practices and camps. 5) Employment or interviews are not excuses for missing practice or leaving practice early and will result in demerits being given. 6) A Spartanette may only participate in extracurricular activities that do not interfere with her responsibilities as a member of the team. Regulations: 1) A Spartanette must travel to and from games on the school bus or other school-approved transportation. 2) If a student wishes to leave a performance or activity with a parent, the parent must present two written notes in advance of the activity - one to the sponsor, the other to the principal. The notes must be signed and dated by the parent or guardian. Failure to comply could result in expulsion from the team. 3) During performances: All Spartanettes should participate at all times. There will be no jewelry worn, no primping, no food, gum, or drinks (other than water) while in the stands or at practice. No one is to sit in the reserved stands at football games or other events except members of the dance team. There will be no excessive talking between Spartanettes or members of the audience while in the stands. Spartanettes will be allowed to have the 3rd quarter off at football games, but may not leave until dismissed and must return with ONE minute left in the quarter. 4) Conduct in the classroom, as well as in the halls, around campus, and at all school activities, must be of a caliber that sets a good example for other students. This includes behavior with boyfriends at school or at Spartanette activities. v Any continuous reports of misconduct or disrespect to teachers, administrators, or other students after selection, may result in dismissal. v Suspension from school will result in dismissal. v In-house suspension will result in a 4-week probation. During the probationary period, any behavior by the student that results in disciplinary action by a teacher, sponsor, or administrator, will result in dismissal. Also, during the probationary period, the Spartanette will continue to attend all functions and practices in uniform, but may not participate. 5) Each Spartanette will attend all games and functions unless excused by the sponsor for illness or other extenuating circumstances. Notice prior to game time is required for absences to be excused. Moral and Ethical Values: 1) Certain standards are necessary for the integrity of any leading organization. Members of the dance team should be leaders in the school and set a good example at ALL times. Members are expected to have and maintain a character that is above and beyond reproach; personal appearance and habits of which there can be no criticism are required, since members are constantly representing the school and community. 2) A dance team member is never to be seen smoking, drinking, or using any king of drug while in any form of Spartanette or school uniform or representing the team or school. This includes any school or team function. If any of the above rules are broken and it is reported to the director, the director has the authority to immediately dismiss the member from the team. Discipline and Demerits: 1) Demerits are assigned as part of the disciplinary process. They will be given for violations of rules. The demerit system will be enforced. 2) The officers with director approval will officially mark demerits. 3) A student dismissed from the squad for disciplinary reasons or quitting the squad may not try out the following year. 4) Incidents sometimes occur that are not covered by the constitution. Those cases will be handled at the discretion of the director in cooperation with the school administration. 5) The following actions will take place for demerit accumulation: v 10 demerits – 1 game/event suspension v 15 demerits – non-participating status for 2 weeks v 20 demerits – dismissal 6) A student serving a game or event suspension must attend all practices and also attend the event in uniform, sitting in the assigned section, but will not perform. 7) Demerits are assigned for the following reasons or actions: v Disrespect to director, teachers, administrators, school-related personnel – dismissal v Failure to ride school-provided /approved transportation – dismissal v Suspension from school – (in-house included) – dismissal v Sarcasm with spectators, other school groups, instigating unsportsmanlike conduct (such as “booing”) – dismissal v Saturday detention - 5 v Not attending a mandatory camp/workshop/event – 10 v Not supporting all fund-raising events or failure to comply with monetary obligations – 10 v Unexcused absence from game/event – 15 v Unexcused absence from practice – 3 v Excused absence from practice after 3 absences per quarter – 1 per day v Unexcused tardy or leaving practice early – 1 v Fighting/arguing with another member – 5 v Fighting/arguing with an officer – 10 v Disruptive behavior at practice – 3 v Disruptive behavior during a game/event – 5 v 3rd quarter tardiness – 2 v Saturday detention – 4 week suspension v Excessive complaining – 2 v Profanity – 5 v Unauthorized snacks or drinks during practice/games/events – 2 v Incomplete uniform – 1 demerit per item v Improper dress at practice – 1 Special Notes: ¨ A member may only miss two practices before camp and competition. ¨ If a member does not feel well before practice, she should not attend practice. Sitting on the stage does not help the member or the team. This will be counted as an absence. ¨ There will be no jewelry worn, no gum, no food, and no carbonated drinks allowed during practice or in the stands at any time. ¨ Spartanettes must always show school spirit – at football games, basketball games, pep rallies, and all other school functions. It’s a must!!!