Dazzling Emeralds Demerit and Merit System
I. Purpose
To help maintain discipline, promote reliability, and uphold fairness for all by setting an example of good behavior, unity, and pride.
II. Guidelines
1. Only the coach can give demerits.
2. Captains may suggest demerits to the coach.
3. Three offenses of the same nature constitute removal from the team.
4. Fifteen demerits accumulated during the season constitute removal from the team.
5. All captains will receive double demerits.
6. If a captain receives ten demerits, she will be relieved of her office.
7. Members on dance probation, due to demerits, are still required to attend all practices and performances.
8. Penalties of Demerit System:
-10 demerits: Suspension from squad for two weeks and notification to parents in writing that the dancer is in jeopardy of dismissal.
-15 demerits: After administrative and coach review, there will be an automatic dismissal from the squad with notification to parents.
- Coach will issue demerits OR dismissal for the following: smoking, drinking alcohol, possession of illegal drugs, stealing, fighting at school or a school function.
9. Absences that are excused and will receive no demerits include: illness with a doctor’s note, death in the family, and academic responsibility (missing part of practice for a test or other approved academic reason will carry no penalty, but PRIOR approval must be obtained from the coach, or demerits will be assigned).
Demerit Relief – Earning Credits:
3 Credits (Must Complete All of the following)
--‐ Run 4 laps around the track after practice.
--‐ 50 high kicks after practice.
--‐ 40 push-ups after practice.
III. Demerits
1. The following infractions will result in 1 demerit per occasion:
- Any tardy less than 10 minutes (practice, performance, etc).
- Inappropriate dress (at school, games, or performances).
- Failure to limit socializing at practices or performances. Excessive talking can result in more than one demerit per practice.
- Has to be asked more than once to put food or drink away.
- Wearing jewelry that is not approved to practice or performances.
- Failure to wear make-up at a performance.
- Is not courteous or quiet during practice or performance.
- Not participating with the team.
- Any grades of a D or an F at interims or end of the quarter per class.
2. The following infractions will result in 2 demerits per occasion:
- Any tardy beyond 10 minutes (practice, performance, etc).
- Missing practice or performance once (any reason other than excused). More than one occasion will result in additional demerits, at the coach’s discretion.
- Leaving practice early without prior approval.
- Leaving games or other performances early without prior approval.
- Failure to wear the assigned outfit or uniform (includes hair and make-up).
- Public displays of affection while in uniform or during school functions.
- Failure to perform “full out” when asked by the coach or officer.
- Failure to bring in appropriate materials to practice (shoes, uniform, etc).
- Unnecessary scenes at practice or school functions (arguing with other dancers, parents, boyfriends, etc).
- Profane language.
-Disobeys a request by coach
-Any referral which requires formal disciplinary action.
3. The following infractions will result in demerits up to 5 per occasion.
- Disrespectful behavior toward the coach or other members of the team (includes gossip)
- Disrespectful behavior toward teachers.
- Any suspension from classes due to referrals from faculty. This includes both in-school and out-of-school suspension.
- Unexcused absences.
- A dancer choosing not to perform without coach approval.
- Lying.
- Referrals concerning repeated disciplinary action.
Dancers Performance Expectations:
Dancers will have to audition for performance spots. Whether if it is competition or a Friday night game. Dancers are to be performance ready or they will not perform the number.
Banner Girl Performance Expectations:
Banner girls are to continue developing dance skills at practice. Banner girls must have banner dance materials together in order to march in the banner. Banner girl will have to be performance ready to march with the band and to dance with the dance team members. Each banner girl works at her pace to develop the skills needed to participate with the dance team in a performance. Banners will be evaluated on progress each week.
YOU MAY DOWNLOAD THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT TO KEEP FOR YOUR RECORDS. THE BOTTOM OF THE DOCUMENT MUST BE SIGNED AND RETURNED TO MRS. STUKES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
I. Purpose
To help maintain discipline, promote reliability, and uphold fairness for all by setting an example of good behavior, unity, and pride.
II. Guidelines
1. Only the coach can give demerits.
2. Captains may suggest demerits to the coach.
3. Three offenses of the same nature constitute removal from the team.
4. Fifteen demerits accumulated during the season constitute removal from the team.
5. All captains will receive double demerits.
6. If a captain receives ten demerits, she will be relieved of her office.
7. Members on dance probation, due to demerits, are still required to attend all practices and performances.
8. Penalties of Demerit System:
-10 demerits: Suspension from squad for two weeks and notification to parents in writing that the dancer is in jeopardy of dismissal.
-15 demerits: After administrative and coach review, there will be an automatic dismissal from the squad with notification to parents.
- Coach will issue demerits OR dismissal for the following: smoking, drinking alcohol, possession of illegal drugs, stealing, fighting at school or a school function.
9. Absences that are excused and will receive no demerits include: illness with a doctor’s note, death in the family, and academic responsibility (missing part of practice for a test or other approved academic reason will carry no penalty, but PRIOR approval must be obtained from the coach, or demerits will be assigned).
Demerit Relief – Earning Credits:
3 Credits (Must Complete All of the following)
--‐ Run 4 laps around the track after practice.
--‐ 50 high kicks after practice.
--‐ 40 push-ups after practice.
III. Demerits
1. The following infractions will result in 1 demerit per occasion:
- Any tardy less than 10 minutes (practice, performance, etc).
- Inappropriate dress (at school, games, or performances).
- Failure to limit socializing at practices or performances. Excessive talking can result in more than one demerit per practice.
- Has to be asked more than once to put food or drink away.
- Wearing jewelry that is not approved to practice or performances.
- Failure to wear make-up at a performance.
- Is not courteous or quiet during practice or performance.
- Not participating with the team.
- Any grades of a D or an F at interims or end of the quarter per class.
2. The following infractions will result in 2 demerits per occasion:
- Any tardy beyond 10 minutes (practice, performance, etc).
- Missing practice or performance once (any reason other than excused). More than one occasion will result in additional demerits, at the coach’s discretion.
- Leaving practice early without prior approval.
- Leaving games or other performances early without prior approval.
- Failure to wear the assigned outfit or uniform (includes hair and make-up).
- Public displays of affection while in uniform or during school functions.
- Failure to perform “full out” when asked by the coach or officer.
- Failure to bring in appropriate materials to practice (shoes, uniform, etc).
- Unnecessary scenes at practice or school functions (arguing with other dancers, parents, boyfriends, etc).
- Profane language.
-Disobeys a request by coach
-Any referral which requires formal disciplinary action.
3. The following infractions will result in demerits up to 5 per occasion.
- Disrespectful behavior toward the coach or other members of the team (includes gossip)
- Disrespectful behavior toward teachers.
- Any suspension from classes due to referrals from faculty. This includes both in-school and out-of-school suspension.
- Unexcused absences.
- A dancer choosing not to perform without coach approval.
- Lying.
- Referrals concerning repeated disciplinary action.
Dancers Performance Expectations:
Dancers will have to audition for performance spots. Whether if it is competition or a Friday night game. Dancers are to be performance ready or they will not perform the number.
Banner Girl Performance Expectations:
Banner girls are to continue developing dance skills at practice. Banner girls must have banner dance materials together in order to march in the banner. Banner girl will have to be performance ready to march with the band and to dance with the dance team members. Each banner girl works at her pace to develop the skills needed to participate with the dance team in a performance. Banners will be evaluated on progress each week.
YOU MAY DOWNLOAD THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT TO KEEP FOR YOUR RECORDS. THE BOTTOM OF THE DOCUMENT MUST BE SIGNED AND RETURNED TO MRS. STUKES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
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