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Westlake High School Push-Up Squad Packet

 

 

Overall Description

Being a push-up squad member at Westlake High School is an honorable position and holds such an important role within the Westlake High School Cheerleading organization.  By representing Westlake High School as one of the push-up squad members, you will support the cheerleaders during events and interact with the crowd at games.  As a push-up squad member, you will be held to the same requirements and expectations as a regular cheerleader.  It is important that you take the position with seriousness and share the commitment of excellence with the Westlake High School Cheerleading program.  If you prove to be unable to fulfill your requirements, you will be removed as a WHS push-up squad member.  You will not be enrolled in the cheerleading class; therefore, will not receive PE credit for being a push-up squad member.  Please only apply if you are willing to make the time commitments to the scheduled events. 

 

Primary Push-up Squad Duties

1. Will perform at all Varsity football games (home and away, playoff and regular season)
2. Will attend other events (spirit, fundraising, community service) requested by the coach

 

Attire & Equipment

• You will be required to purchase overalls and shoes that can be painted.
• Equipment assigned to cheer program members is their full responsibility. If lost, stolen, or damaged in anyway, the program member must pay the cost of the repair or replacement. This includes, but is not limited to: t-shirt cannon, signs, mascot costumes, permanent breakthrough, coolers, megaphones,flags, poms, etc.

 

Games & Events

• You will travel with the cheerleaders . 
• You are required to participate in push-ups (1 for every point scored after every touchdown).
• You are responsible for running the “CHAPS” flags.
• You are responsible for using the t-shirt cannon to distribute shirts during the games.
• You may participate in one practice a week to learn stunting and tumbling if you chose.

 

Other

• As a cheer program member, you may be asked to attend additional events.  These may include, but are not limited to, other spirit, sporting, and community events. All members of the WHS cheer program will be required to attend community service projects chosen by the coaches.  Examples would be the Veterans Day Parade, Race for the Cure, Coats for Kids, etc.  The goal of doing community service is to build connections between the Austin communities and the Westlake High School community.
• You will help load/unload equipment for games. 
• Cheer program members will participate in MANDATORY activities such as: Chap Fest, fall carnivals, parades, photo shoots, PR appearances at media stations, send-off’s for playoff teams, and other spirit activities as assigned by the coach.
• Cheer program members will be provided a performance schedule by the coach to include all mandatory athletic events, academic functions, community events, spirit activities, fundraisers, and other functions. The schedule will be continuously updated throughout the year. Cheer program members MUST participate in each scheduled event.
• All push-up squad member must have an updated physical - Dated after May 1- in order to participate and any performances / events. 

 

Selection Process

• The push-up squad will consist of young men that:
  • Will be seniors the coming school year (Jrs will be considered if positions are not filled by seniors)
  • Will be outstanding citizens and positive role models at WHS
• If you would like to be considered as a Westlake High School push-up squad member, you will need to complete the tryout packet and have it turned in by the due date. Included in your tryout packet must be two recommendation letters from an adult (coach, teacher, employer), that must comment on your character/integrity, dependability, personality, responsibility, etc. There are no exceptions to this!  (Letters can be an email)
• Your selection will be based on your AP’s recommendation,, and your two recommendation letters.

 

 

 

Important DEADLINE

 

You must return the below forms signed and have your two letters of recommendation in by

May 17, 2019

 

 

Eanes ISD Extracurricular Code of Conduct (“ECC”)

 

Participation in Eanes ISD extracurricular activities is a privilege and not a right.  Therefore, the behavior expectations set forth in the Eanes ISD Extracurricular Code of Conduct (“ECC”) exceed the behavior expectations set forth in the Eanes ISD Student Code of Conduct (“SCC”).

• The director/coach has the right to set high standards for and to impose consequences on those students who choose to participate in extracurricular activities.
• Students who choose to participate in extracurricular activities are role models, and exemplary behavior is expected of them at all times. 
• The ECC does not limit or restrict the authority of the director, coach, or school administrator from imposing other consequences in addition to the penalties set forth below, i.e., extra running can be added to any consequence imposed.
• Discipline imposed under the SCC will not limit or prevent the imposition of consequences under the ECC.  Moreover, the modification of discipline imposed under the SCC or a decision to overturn the discipline imposed under the SCC shall not affect any consequences imposed under the ECC. 
• Unless specified otherwise in the ECC, consequences imposed under the ECC may be appealed to the Principal, and then to the Superintendent whose decision shall be final.  An appeal must be in writing and received within five (5) school days following the decision to administer consequence under the ECC, otherwise the appeal is untimely.

 

Consequences for Violating the Eanes ISD Extracurricular Code of Conduct

    I.   Students who participate in extracurricular activities are prohibited from:

         A.  Possessing or Using Alcohol and/or Illegal Drugs and/or Contraband

• Possessing or using marijuana, alcohol, a controlled substance, or any dangerous drug;
• Possessing or using drug paraphernalia;
• Committing a serious act or offense, as defined in the EISD Student Code of Conduct, while under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, a controlled substance, or any dangerous drug; and/or
• Possessing or using glue, aerosol paint and/or volatile, mood-altering chemicals.

First Offense

1. Three week suspension. (See Paragraph IV for time frame to impose the penalty.)

2. When a student is placed in the DAEP, the student cannot practice with the team/group.

3. At the discretion of the principal and/or athletic director, a student may not be allowed to travel on overnight trips for a period of one year.

4. The student may be removed from or not allowed to be a captain/officer of a current organization or team.

Second Offense

1.One year suspension from all extracurricular activity.

         B.  Committing a Serious Offense -- Punishable as a Felony --

                     First Offense

1. One year suspension from all extracurricular activities.

         C.  Bullying or hazing (as defined in the Eanes ISD Student Code of Conduct)

                     First Offense

1. Three weeks suspension. (See Paragraph IV for time frame to impose the penalty.)

2. When a student is placed in the DAEP, the student cannot practice with the team/group.

3. The student may not be allowed to travel on overnight trips for a period of one year.

4.The student may be removed from or not allowed to be a captain/officer of a current organization or team.

Second Offense

1.One year suspension from all extracurricular activities.

         D.  Possession of Tobacco --

                     First Offense -One week suspension with no practice with the team/group.

Second Offense - Twelve week suspension from all extracurricular activity.

 

  II.   Athletic-Infractions that occur during an “off-season.”  The term “off-season” is defined as a time period when there is no direct involvement in the athletic activity, or when school is not in session.  Consequences are imposed in the next in-season sport in which the student participates.  Fine Arts (Band, Choir, Hyline, Speech, Debate, Drama etc.)-are always in-season, hence a consequence of missing the next scheduled extracurricular performance/contest will be enforced if this consequence is not met during the students’ placement in the DAEP.

 

III.   Upon a third violation of the ECC, the student shall be suspended and prohibited from participating in extracurricular activities for the remainder of his/her attendance in Eanes ISD.  In such a case, the student may appeal under Board Policy FNG (Local).

 

IV.   The timeframe for imposing ECC consequences is as follows:

         A.  For purposes of administering punishment for violations of the ECC, the beginning of the competitive season shall be defined as the first week of UIL games, meets, tournaments, competitions or match schedules.

         B.  The student can practice and participate in scrimmages (at the coach’s discretion) until the first week of recognized UIL competitive games, meets, tournaments or match schedules unless the student is placed in DAEP.

         C.  Time served at the DAEP during the competitive season counts towards the three-week suspension from competition.