Coach:  Mrs. Angie Broussard

Moderator:  Mrs. Lavergne

Academic/Conduct Standards determined by RCE

Membership is for 1 academic year with participation set by the following Academic/Conduct Standards listed

This school spirit group includes the Cheerleaders and Mascots.  Their purpose is to provide and promote school spirit.

To seek and hold the position Cheerleader, a student must have the met the following criteria:

1.     Must have a minimum 2.80 GPA on the 1^st Semester Grade and Final Grade on the report card.

2.     Must have no grade lower than a “B” in conduct at any time during the current school year.

3.     Must have completed and returned all paper work by designated time.

4.     Must be registered for the next year.

REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES/RULES TO MAINTAIN Cheerleader Position:

1.       Adhere to the Minimum Academic/Conduct Standards set forth in this handbook.

2.       Cheerleaders will cheer during both HOME and AWAY football games and designated basketball games.

3.     Members are expected to conduct themselves in a way that is positive to R.C.E. and its philosophy.

4.     Members are subject to the authority of the sponsors, administrators, and other adults who are assisting in any activity.

5.     Once on squad, members are expected to adhere to the guidelines listed in the R.C.E. Handbook concerning academic/conduct requirements for extracurricular activities.

6.     Members are expected to be properly uniformed at all home football games:

a.       UNIFORM:  shell, skirt, bloomers, socks, shoes, and pom poms

b.      HAIR:  neatly styled and out of face

c.       HAIR RIBBONS:  only solid orange, black, or white

d.      NO make-up, nail polish, or jewelry

7.       Members are expected to be prompt for all practices, games, or activities involving R.C.E. cheerleaders.  Report to sponsors one half hour before games begin.  Parental written excuse for absence is required.

Consequences:  A demerit system will be used if a cheerleader chooses to disobey any of the above requirements.  Earning three (3) demerits will result in being excluded from participating in either a pep rally or a game.  Any further demerits earned will require an immediate parent/sponsor conference with the possibility of suspension or dismissal from the squad.  (See guidelines for student behavior Parent/Student Handbook.)

In the event that more than 18 girls seek the position of cheerleader, a “try-out” staffed by independent judges not affiliated with RCE will be held. Students will be notified of tryout dates.  Tryouts will be conducted by impartial judges.

 EXTRA:       

Cheerleaders will be required to attend practices held during the summer months.  These practices will prepare the girls for Cheerleading Camp (mandatory) and any other camps the squad may attend during the summer months.

A uniform fee will also be required.  The girls need to purchase a shell, skirt, bloomers, socks, shoes, and two (2) camp outfits.  This will be ordered before the end of the school year.