2016-2017 Gatorette Dance Team Information Sheet

The LaGrange Gatorette Auditions will begin on Tuesday March 8 and end on Thursday March 10 in the Boys’ Gym at LaGrange Senior High School. The schedule for tryouts is listed below:

Day / Time
March 8 / 3:30 to 5:00
March 9 / 3:30 to 5:00
March 10 / Report to Auditorium at 3:30

On Tuesday, March 15th, a MANDATORY meeting will be held in the LaGrange cafeteria at 6:15 p.m. Girls will be reviewing the constitution. Anyone who does not attend this meeting will be removed from the squad. A PARENT OR REPRESENTAVITE MUST ATTEND. There will also be a fitting for new team members following the meeting.

Requirements to tryout:

Ø  A signed permission slip & insurance statement forms with copy of insurance card turned in by Thurs Mar 3rd at 3 p.m. to LaGrange front office. I will not accept any applications after the due date. ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS

Ø  Teacher’s Recommendation Form—all Four from CORE TEACHERS, Due by March 3rd at 3 p.m.

Ø  An overall GPA of 2.5 or 85% average is needed in order to tryout. A Copy of your MOST RECENT GRADE REPORT must be submitted at time of application—no exceptions

Ø  Proper Dance Attire: Fitted shirt or tank top (preferable school colors), shorts or dance pants/shorts, and tennis shoes or dance shoes. NO CUT OFF JEANS. Anyone not in attire will be asked to leave. Hair must be pulled off face in a BUN.

Ø  No Jewelry of any kind except for Small Stud earrings

Ø  Proper MAKE UP for Audition (eye and lipstick)

Ø  Mandatory 2 week PRE-CAMP practice (summer session) approx May 18-June 3 4:00 – 6:00 pm at LaGrange High

Ø  Mandatory attendance to camp in the Summer, June 5th to 8th

Ø  Financially able to pay approximately $1300 paid over 2 month period beginning April 2.

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All girls will be chosen by a panel of judges’ scores and teacher recommendation letter. The number of dancers for the 2016 team will be determined by the sponsor and the scores. Auditions are closed to the public. No one may video the audition. ELEMENTS for TRY OUT DANCE include but are not limited to a right split, high kicks, a forward leap, a double, and heel stretch.

Financial Information:

The approximate cost for being a dancer is $1300. The cost includes all camp, uniforms, pep clothes, dance warm-up, shoes, and rain gear. The final total costs can not be determined until uniforms are ordered and the exact prices are totaled. Fees must be paid according to the following schedule: APPROXIMATE AMOUNTS only…IT MAY VARY depending on items purchased

Ø  1st payment $433.00 April 2

Ø  2nd payment $433.00 May 2

Ø  3rd payment $433.00 May 30

Total $1299 ** Failure to pay balance by date will result in removal from the team.**

Parents: Please accept this as the official notice to prepare for the financial obligations. The first payment is not due for approximately one month. If you feel you are unable to meet the financial obligations of the dance team, please do not allow your daughter to try out. It would be truly disappointing and heart-breaking if your young lady makes the team but has to decline due to finances.

PARENTAL PERMISSION SLIP

This permission slip is not valid unless all required information has been completed.

I, ______, Parent/Guardian of

______, (Student Name)

have read the entire LaGrange Gatorette Information Sheet and Audition Packet. I give my child permission to start the teacher recommendation process, practice, and audition for the Gatorette Dance team. I also understand that is the official notice to prepare for the financial obligations if my daughter is selected to the dance team. The first payment is due approximately one month from this notice and not the date of selection to the team.

PARENT’S MEDICAL RELEASE FORM:

I do hereby grant permission to the hospital or health center staff members to administer immediate treatment to my child should she be injured or become ill during the practice/audition.

I also agree to hold harmless LaGrange High School or dance sponsor for injuries incurred as a result of my daughter’s participation.

Student Name______Home Number______

Student ID Number:______Student Cell Number______

Address:______Zip Code:______

Emergency Number or Parent Cell Number______

Possible 2016-17 Extra Curriculum Activities other than the Dance Team if selected:

Example: Student Council, Track, Yearbook Staff

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**PLEASE ATTACH CURRENT REPORT CARD & COPY OF INSURANCE CARD TO THIS PAGE. CANDIDATES WILL NOT TRY OUT WITHOUT THESE PAPERS PROVIDED**

Parent’s Signature:______Date:______

Student Name______Grade:______Due by 3/3

Please Print

Teacher Recommendation Form #1: MUST BE COMPLETED BY CORE TEACHER

Please do not show this form to the student and be honest as possible when filling out the form. Please return the form in Ms. Harless’ box at LaGrange High, or fax or hand to the school secretary.

Please write in grade:

Please rank the candidate from 1-5, 5 being the highest. Consistently low ratings will make candidate ineligible to try out for dance.

Area / Score / Comments
Dependability / 1 2 3 4 5
Leadership / 1 2 3 4 5
Attitude / 1 2 3 4 5
Cooperation / 1 2 3 4 5
Courtesy / 1 2 3 4 5
Character / 1 2 3 4 5

Teacher’s Name______Subject______

How long have you known the above name?______

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Student Name______Grade:______Due by 3/3

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Teacher Recommendation Form #2: MUST BE COMPLETED BY CORE TEACHER

Please do not show this form to the student and be honest as possible when filling out the form. Please return the form in Ms. Harless’ box at LaGrange High, or fax or hand to the school secretary.

Please write in grade:

Please rank the candidate from 1-5, 5 being the highest. Consistently low ratings will make candidate ineligible to try out for dance.

Area / Score / Comments
Dependability / 1 2 3 4 5
Leadership / 1 2 3 4 5
Attitude / 1 2 3 4 5
Cooperation / 1 2 3 4 5
Courtesy / 1 2 3 4 5
Character / 1 2 3 4 5

Teacher’s Name______Subject______

How long have you known the above name?______

Student Name______Grade:______Due by 3/3

Please Print

Teacher Recommendation Form #3: MUST BE COMPLETED BY CORE TEACHER

Please do not show this form to the student and be honest as possible when filling out the form. Please return the form in Ms. Harless’ box at LaGrange High, or fax or hand to the school secretary.

Please write in grade:

Please rank the candidate from 1-5, 5 being the highest. Consistently low ratings will make candidate ineligible to try out for dance.

Area / Score / Comments
Dependability / 1 2 3 4 5
Leadership / 1 2 3 4 5
Attitude / 1 2 3 4 5
Cooperation / 1 2 3 4 5
Courtesy / 1 2 3 4 5
Character / 1 2 3 4 5

Teacher’s Name______Subject______

How long have you known the above name?______

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Student Name______Grade:______Due by 3/3

Please Print

Teacher Recommendation Form #4: MUST BE COMPLETED BY CORE TEACHER

Please do not show this form to the student and be honest as possible when filling out the form. Please return the form in Ms. Harless’ box at LaGrange High, or fax or hand to the school secretary.

Please write in grade:

Please rank the candidate from 1-5, 5 being the highest. Consistently low ratings will make candidate ineligible to try out for dance.

Area / Score / Comments
Dependability / 1 2 3 4 5
Leadership / 1 2 3 4 5
Attitude / 1 2 3 4 5
Cooperation / 1 2 3 4 5
Courtesy / 1 2 3 4 5
Character / 1 2 3 4 5

Teacher’s Name______Subject______

How long have you known the above name?______