“We believe in the dignity of every life,

the possibility of every mind, the divinity of every soul…this is

True North.”-Elizabeth Dole

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Edmond North PomTABLE OF CONTENTS

Membership Guidelines & General Information PAGE # Welcome Letter to Participant and Parent/Guardian……………………………..

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Tryout Guidelines and Dates………………………………………………………………..……………………………………………….…........5-6

Pom Clinic and Tryouts……………………………………………………..…………………………………….……………………..5

Tryout Guidelines…………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………...….…...6

Tryout Score Sheet Breakdown…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….....7

General Information…………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………...8-11

Squad Member Expectations…………………………………………………………………………………………………….……8

Parent Expectations……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………8-9

Sponsor/Coach……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……..9

Camp…………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………..……..9

Practice Rules…………………………………….…………………….………………..……………………………………………..9-10

Attendance Policy………………………………..………………..……………….……………………………………………..……...10

Traveling and Away Games…………………………………………………………………………………………………..………10

Game, Event, and Practice Misses……………………………………………………………………………………..……..10-11

Game Conduct…………………………………..……………………………………………………………………………..…………..11

Actions and Consequences………………………...…………………………………………………………………………...........11

Staying Connected Through Technology………………...………………………………………………………………..11-12

What to Expect Throughout the Year.....................................................................................................................................................13-14

Demerit and Merit System…………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………….…15-17

Grading Policy………………………………………………..……………………………………………………………..……………….………17-18

Required Dates for all Squad Members…………………...……………………………………………………………………………………….19

Estimated Cost to Participate……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………20-21

Items provided by the school……………………..………………………………………………………………………………...20

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Essential Items and Additional Items not provided by the school…………………..……………………………....20

North Pom Parent Club Expenses…………………………………………………………………………………………………21

ITEMS BELOW THIS LINE MUST BE FILLED OUT, SIGNED AND TURNED IN TO THE FINANCE OFFICE NO LATER THAN 3:15 PM ON THURSDAY, MARCH 9TH

Packet Checklist…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………22

Tryout Application and $35 Tryout Fee…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….23

Edmond North Contract Agreement Signature Page…………………………………………………………………………………………….24

Parent Permission to Participate and Medical Release Form………………………………………………………………………………..25

Edmond North PomWELCOME LETTER

Dear Pom Candidate & Parent/Guardian,

Thank you for your interest in trying out for the 2017-2018 Pom Squad at Edmond North High School.   We appreciate your enthusiasm and interest in our program and are so excited to see what the new school year holds.  Included in this packet you will find information that will explain the tryout process, membership guidelines, and general information that all members (and parents) will need to be aware of before trying out.  We take pride in our program and want the very best for all members of each squad.

The purpose of the Pom Squads at Edmond North High School is to promote school spirit, support various organized activities, represent the school, and provide positive leadership in all aspects of school life.  These squads will promote and encourage student body involvement and will exemplify loyalty, cooperation, and positive attitudes.   This can be a truly rewarding experience for each of you, but it also requires a tremendous time commitment.  Pom truly is a year round sport!!!  A squad member must be willing to practice on his/her own time to perfect skills.  Additionally, a squad member must be able to work well with others, as Pom is a team sport!  Please be aware of this as you prepare to take on the challenges and responsibilities of becoming a member of one of the Edmond North High School Pom Squads.

Parents, please also understand that when your child makes a squad there are some responsibilities on your part as well.  Not only do the members have to work together as a team, so do the parents. This is an all-around team sport and it takes the trust, commitment, and communication of all members, coaches, parents, and administrators to be successful.  Once selected for a squad, you will be financially obligated to pay for all expenses that come your way.  It’s definitely not an inexpensive sport, but as parents, you have to make the commitment to either pay for the items or be willing to organize and participate in fundraisers to offset costs.

Candidates wishing to tryout for a position on any Pom Squad, and his/her parent(s), must read through the Edmond North Pom Handbook, as well as the EPS District Contract (that all three

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Edmond High Schools follow) prior to trying out.  After reading and being in full agreement, both student and parent signatures are required indicating that, if selected, both agree to abide by the rules and regulations governing the extracurricular activities of Pom at Edmond North High School.  

All colored pages in this packet, as well as the $35 tryout fee, MUST be turned into the finance office at Edmond North High School no later than Thursday, March 9 th at 3:15pm .  There will be no exceptions on this deadline and time, so please make sure to have all items in on time!

We are so excited for the year ahead and look forward to meeting you!  Thank you so much for considering trying out for Edmond North Pom, and GOOD LUCK to each of you!!!!

Sincerely, Kelsey Richard and Rachel Tilley Edmond North Pom Sponsors/Coaches

Emails:  enhsvarsitypom@gmail.com and enhsjvfreshpom@gmail.com Website:  www.edmondnorthpom.com

Edmond North PomTRYOUT GUIDELINES AND DATES

POM CLINIC

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22nd-FRIDAY, MARCH 24TH, 2017 (4:00-5:30 PM) Clinic Information:

Clinic will be held from 4:00-5:30 PM in the Siberian Gym: The gym will be closed at 5:30 PM; no participants may stay beyond the designated time. Clinics are closed to the public. Only sponsors, the choreographer, administrators, and current Senior Pom members may attend. Required attire for clinic is modest shorts, t-shirt, and jazz shoes. Hair and bangs must be pulled up and secured away from the face, and no jewelry is to be worn. Gum chewing will not be allowed, and cell phones need to be kept away and out of sight for the entirety of the clinic.

Clinic Schedule: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22nd: Learn tryout routine and chant THURSDAY, MARCH 23rd: Master routine and chant, work on specific skills

(leaps, turns, etc.) FRIDAY, MARCH 24th: Mock tryouts—each participant will go through the

tryout process in front of the other girls and the seniors. Select tryout skills and routine will be done full out and run just like tryouts.

POM TRYOUTS

SATURDAY, MARCH 25th, 2017 (9:00 AM) Freshman and Varsity Pom Tryouts:

Tryouts are closed to the public. Tryouts will begin at 9:00 AM, with check-in for contestants beginning at 8:30 AM outside of the Siberian Gym. Tryout

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results will be posted on the Edmond North Pom website only (www.edmondnorthpom.com). For tryouts, contestants should wear the 2017 tryout shirt, black or navy athletic shorts, tryout bow, and jazz shoes. Hair and bangs should be secured back out of the face. No jewelry is to be worn. Gum chewing will not be allowed. Again, phones need to be kept away and out of sight for the entirety of the tryout process.

FIRST PRACTICES

MAY 16th and 18th, 2017 (FRESHMAN 3:30-4:30 & VARSITY 4:30-5:30) Chant and Drumline Practices: All 36 members who make a 2017-2018 Pom

Squad are required to attend these practices in the ENHS Pom Room. Girls will be placed in their chant line for the year, and they will be learning chants and drumlines for the fall that must be practiced over the summer.

Edmond North PomTRYOUT GUIDELINES AND DATES CONTINUED

TRYOUT GUIDELINES:

1. All candidates and a parent/guardian must attend the mandatory tryout meeting.

2. The following items must be completed and turned into the Edmond North Finance Office

no later than 3:15pm on Thursday, March 9 th in order to be eligible to tryout:

a. EPS Cheer & Pom District Contract Signature Page

b. Edmond North Pom Tryout Application and Contract Agreement Signature Page

c. $35 Tryout Fee (fee includes tryout shirt and bow)

3. Five certified judges will be scoring the participants. The highest score and the lowest score

of each participant will be thrown out leaving only the three middle scores to be totaled. In

case of a tie, all five scores will be totaled with none being thrown out.

4. Pom tryouts will be held on a hardwood gym floor.

5. At 8:30AM on the day of the actual tryouts, a number will be drawn by each participant and

recorded. The girls will be paired into two groups. Group A is made of those participants

trying out for Varsity Pom, and Group B will be made of those participants trying out for

Freshman Pom. The participants will then pair by consecutive numbers (i.e., 1 and 2; 3 and

4, etc.) just before trying out. The candidate that one is paired with will be the one that a

candidate completes the drumline with at tryouts. The dance and all other skills will be

done one at a time for each individual. All participants in each group will be in the gym at

the same time during the tryout process. If one is in Group A (Varsity Pom) they will warm-

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up in front of the judges at 9:00AM; Group B (Freshman Pom) will warm-up in front of

the judges immediately after Group A is completely done. Candidates will perform the dance

and skills one at a time in numerical order. Each participant will be seated in rows; as one

row finishes a skill, that entire row will move to the back. The process will be repeated for

each skill required at tryouts until all participants have gone. All participants must remain

in the gym until everyone has finished trying out in their group. No one can leave the school

until the head sponsor says you are dismissed.

6. Refer to the Edmond Public Schools District Cheer & Pom Contract for additional tryout

guidelines and requirements.

Edmond North PomTRYOUT SCORE SHEET BREAKDOWN

Skills PointsPossib

lePirouette Turn(s)

Level of difficulty, execution, timing, precision, body placement, control 10

Turn Combination

Level of difficulty, execution, timing, precision, body placement, control 10

Back Attitude Leap

Flexibility, execution, timing, precision, body placement, control 5

Center LeapFlexibility, execution, timing, precision, body placement,

control 5

KicksFlexibility, execution, timing, precision, body placement,

control 5Dance Points

Possible

Dance TechniqueProper execution of skills with pointed toes, fully extended arms/legs,

proper holding of body, chest lifted , core engaged, proper turn out 15Style Proper placement of motions, body awareness, personality 10

Rythym/Timing Form, Height, Prep, Landing, Arm Placement, Flexibility, Precision 10

Memory Clear knowledge and memorization of routine/chant 10Chant Points

Possib7

leMotions Placement, sharpness, execution, timing, no broken-wrists 5

Voice Projection Loud and strong vocalization, word enunciation, energy, enthusiasm 5

Spirit PointsPossib

leOverall

Impression Facials, excitement, crowd appeal, confidence, and energy 10

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE: 100

Edmond North PomGENERAL INFORMATION

**All rules & regulations are in addition to the Edmond Public Schools Cheer & Pom District Contract**SQUAD MEMBER EXPECTATIONS The primary objectives of an Edmond North Pom squad member are:

1. Be a Leader .  A member’s main job as an Edmond North Pom squad is to promote school spirit and unity, support and encourage student body involvement at sporting events and various school activities, and to provide half time entertainment at sporting events. Members are expected to set an example for the rest of the student body by exemplifying loyalty, cooperation, and positive attitudes, as well as represent Edmond North by acting as positive role models and demonstrating good leadership qualities at all times.

2. Be Dignified and Responsible .  All athletes are expected to conduct themselves with class and dignity, in and out of uniform.  A member must practice good sportsmanship and be in compliance with all rules and regulations.  Members’ behavior is not only a reflection of their values, but also of their family, their school, and this program.  Members must act responsibly for both their sake and for the dignity of Edmond North.

3. Be Respectful .  Edmond North Pom is a family. Important to any family is mutual respect. Members will respect all other members of the spirit squad community, including their teammates, coaches, and other spirit squad members.  In return, they will receive the respect that they deserve. Additionally, members must respect the authority of all teachers, administrators, and other authority figures.  

4. Be Committed .  Athletes should take their place in the Edmond North Pom program seriously. When a member joins Edmond North Pom, he/she commits to making himself/herself better every day, and he/she commits to being there for the school and his/her teammates.  Commitment is about being prepared and present, giving every practice one’s full effort, and motivating one’s teammates to do the same.  It is also about making the right decisions in the classroom, in the halls, at events, and off of school grounds. *Please see Appendix

PARENT EXPECTATIONS 1. In order for the Pom squads to be successful, it takes the cooperation of the parents, participants,

coaches, and administrators.

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2. Parents are responsible for all financial obligations for camps, clinics, and other expenses involved in this activity during the school year.  These expenses can be offset by fundraisers, but it will be the responsibility of the parents to organize and run the fundraisers, not the sponsors.

3. Parents need to be aware of the time commitment involved in Pom and need to support their child and sponsor in these activities to see that he/she fulfills all responsibilities.  

4. Understand by the very nature of the activity, dancing and cheering at games carry a risk of physical injury. The risk cannot be eliminated no matter how careful the sponsor and athletes are. The risk of injury includes minor injuries such as muscle pulls, dislocation, and broken bones. The risk also includes catastrophic injuries such as permanent paralysis or even death from landing or falls on the back, neck, or head. Parents must understand these risks and will not hold Edmond North High School or any of its personnel responsible in the case of accident or injury at any time.  Parents must also understand that Edmond North will always do everything possible to prevent these risks.

5. Parents and participants must trust and support the decisions and appreciate the time made by the sponsors, coaches, and administrators to always do what’s best for the team. Please keep in mind that sponsors have other responsibilities and commitments outside of Pom, and it is asked that parents and participants respect their personal and professional time. Any questions or problems concerning the squad should be directed to the sponsors via email. Issues should not be addressed during practices, games, or other school events. Sponsors will make every effort to respond to parent questions, concerns, and inquiries during school hours.

6. Parent Meeting Ground Rules: Take turns speaking, all are welcome to speak, minimize sidebar conversations, take care of your needs, and be efficient with time.

7. There is a proper chain of command, starting with the sponsor, assistant principal, head principal, and finally the school board.  In fairness to all parties involved, please follow the chain of command with any issues.

SPONSOR/COACH 1. The sponsors will work with the squads in the best interest of the team.  All sponsors want the best

for the program and each individual Pom member.2. Sponsors make all final decisions.  Discipline, demerits, grades, choreography, music choices, practice

times, events, etc. are the discretion of the sponsors alone.3. Members experiencing problems should talk with their sponsor first and foremost to find suitable

solutions.4. Members should treat the sponsors with respect. Both the Varsity and Freshman sponsors work

diligently for the betterment of the squad, giving up valuable personal and professional time.5. Teaching duties of the sponsor take precedence over Pom responsibilities.

CAMP 1. The sponsor will determine the camp site and dates. Summer camp dates will be announced at the

mandatory parent meeting.  Families are expected to work around camp when planning summer activities.

2. A squad member can be removed from candidacy if he/she cannot attend summer camp.  3. If a squad attends a summer camp, squad members are expected to pay their own camp costs, as well

as the sponsor’s camp cost. 4. Squad members must have all required forms filled out on Rank One prior to the first day of camp in

order to participate.

PRACTICE/CLASS RULES 1. Attendance is required at all scheduled practices. 2. Practices are considered before school, after school, and during the designated class hour for Pom.3. Practices will not be planned around those who have jobs, outside activities, or appointments (i.e.,

gymnastics, dance, competitive team activities/practices, and doctor appointments).  Members will be expected to schedule around Pom. Pom events take priority.

4. All members should be dressed out daily unless specified otherwise by the sponsor.5. All required attire should be brought to class daily.  Required attire is defined as modest shorts or

leggings, t-shirt, Pom shoes and jazz shoes.  Hair and bangs must be secured away from the face, and no jewelry is to be worn.  

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6. Gum chewing will not be allowed. 7. Be kind.  There is no room for personal conflicts.  Do not bring them to practice.8. Stretching and warming up is not optional.  Squad members are responsible for their own stretching

and warming up.  Members must participate in stretches in order to dance and perform.9. A squad member should never perform elite skills (lifts, flips, stunts, aerials, etc.) without a sponsor

present.10. In order to receive all points for practice, squad members must participate in all facets of practice

(i.e. dressing out, stretching, dancing, working out, chanting, making signs, hanging signs, listening, cooperating, etc.)

11. Squad members must ask permission and have a hall pass to leave practice (the Pom room) for any reason (i.e. restroom, drink of water, etc.).

12. Phones are NOT allowed to be out and in use during Pom unless specifically allowed by the sponsor. Phones should be placed in the “phone cubbies” upon entering the Pom Room to be counted present and must remain there the duration of the time unless specified otherwise by the sponsor.

13. If a squad member will miss a practice, arrive late to practice, or leave early from practice, a practice miss form must be filled out online (please refer to Game, Event, and Practice Misses for more information).  

14. If a squad member is sick or leaves school early before her designated hour for Pom, the student or a parent/guardian must contact the attendance office and submit a miss form to notify the sponsor prior to the class hour.

15. In order to leave Pom class early, a member must be checked out by a parent and receive a pass from the front office in order to be dismissed.

16. When a squad member is absent from practice, it is his/her responsibility to learn what was missed on her own time.

ATTENDANCE POLICY 1. Edmond Public Schools attendance policy will be followed at all practices.2. Please refer to Attendance Policy #4215 in the Student/Parent Handbook-

a. On the tenth (10th) absence a student will receive a “No Credit” on his/her transcript for the semester.  

b. An absence is defined as missing more than fifteen (15) minutes of any part of class time.c. Three (3) tardies equal one (1) absence.

3. Squad members are required to complete the entire season for which they are chosen.  4. Each member is expected to cover all games and tournaments for which their squad is responsible. 5. Some practices or games may be scheduled over school holidays and weekends.6. If an athletic event is cancelled or postponed, the Pom members are to attend the rescheduled event.7. Any practice or choreography dates scheduled after August 1st are required for all members.

TRAVELING AND AWAY GAMES __ 1. For all out-of-town games, squad members must ride the designated and approved bus or school

vehicle and must stay for the entirety of the game.2. After away games/events, squad members may be released to their parent/guardian only, at the

discretion of the coach. If the coach approves a squad member riding home with their parent/guardian, the child can leave ONLY after their parent/guardian has signed the proper release form held by the coach.

GAME, EVENT, AND PRACTICE MISSES 1. If a squad member has to miss, leave early, or arrive late to a game, event, or practice they must fill

out a miss/late form.  This includes the “practice” that is the Pom class each day.  All forms must be filled out and submitted online 24 hours prior to the practice or event. Forms may be found on the Pom website at www.edmondnorthpom.com.

2. Although participation on competitive dance squads is beneficial for maintaining and developing skills, squad members must give their school squads the highest priority.  Competitive dance obligations are not counted as excused absences.  

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3. If a squad member is sick during school hours (i.e. Pom class hour), a student or parent should submit a miss form online as soon as possible prior to the class hour the student has Pom in order to notify the sponsor.

4. If a squad member is sick on the day of the event, a parent needs to notify the coach as soon as possible so the absence can be excused. In order for an absence to count as excused, the coach must be notified of the illness at least one hour prior to the start of the event.

5. Each participant will receive 2 “free miss” passes per school year (these can be used in either football or basketball season) to be used for doctor’s appointments or vacation (not illness).  A maximum of 4 “free miss” passes per team (Varsity) and 2 “free miss passes” per team (Freshman) will be accepted by the coach for a single event.  This will be granted on a first-come-first-serve basis.

6. Even if the student is excused from school, a miss/late form must be submitted online 24 hours prior to be excused from an event.  If the form is received after the absence, it will remain unexcused.

7. All unexcused absences, including not submitting game miss forms 24 hours prior, will result in that member being benched for the next full game.

8. Practice Miss/Late Form -  a. If a squad member needs to miss practice, arrive late, or leave early for any reason (doctor’s

appointment, school activity, vacation, etc.), a miss/late form must be filled out and submitted online to their sponsor 24 hours prior to the practice. The sponsor/coach will determine whether an absence is excused or unexcused.  If a miss/late form is not submitted online 24 hours prior to the practice then it will automatically be considered unexcused.

9. Game/Event Miss/Late Form - a. If a squad member needs to miss a game/event, arrive late, or leave early for any reason,

a miss/late form must be filled out and submitted online to the sponsor 24 hours prior to the game/event.  If a miss/late form is not submitted online 24 hours prior to the event then it will automatically be considered unexcused.  

b. If a squad member is using their “free miss” pass for the season, a miss/late form must be filled out and submitted online to the sponsor 24 hours prior to the game/event for it to be excused.  

10. Split Squad Events -a. For all split-squad events, no game misses will be accepted.  If a squad member needs to

miss a split event, they are required to trade an event with another squad member who is not scheduled to go that night in order to ensure a minimum number of squad members at the event.  A game trade form must be filled out and submitted online to the sponsor 24 hours prior to the event for it to be accepted.

GAME CONDUCT 1. The way that the Pom squad is perceived by students, parents, and patrons is largely decided at

games. Therefore, while performing at games, Pom members are to stay in formation at all times and pay attention to the direction of the squad captains and the sponsor.

2. Gum chewing, slouchy appearance, jewelry, incorrect uniform pieces or inappropriate dancing, gestures, and language will not be allowed and may result in an immediate benching.

3. If a Pom member is out of uniform or in a wrong uniform, they will not be allowed to perform/cheer. They will then sit with the sponsor.

4. An injured or ineligible Pom member will be required to attend her scheduled Pom events/games in uniform and must sit with the sponsor.

ACTIONS AND CONSEQUENCES_ _________ 1. At school events, including Pom class, practices, and Pom related school activities, all school

policies will be followed regarding student behavior and attendance.2. Any violation to the Edmond Public Schools District Cheer & Pom Contract or the Edmond North Pom

Athlete/Parent Handbook may be handled with any combination of the following:a. Benching or suspension for a period of time to be determined by the coach.b. Loss of points on the academic grade for the physical education credit squad members

receive for being on a Pom squad.

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c. Demerits.  A squad member who accumulates twelve (12) demerits will result in suspension from the squad for the remainder of the year.  Please note that the members facing suspension from the squad have had adequate opportunities to earn merits that would offset demerits.  

3. Refer to Page 13-14 for how actions and consequences affect the grading policy and merit/demerits.

STAYING CONNECTED THROUGH TECHNOLOGY __________________   _ 1. In order to stay connected with our athletes and parent/guardians, we will use the following forms of

communication. The sponsors place a high priority on Pom members’ personal responsibility for their Pom obligations. During the school year, Pom members who need to communicate with their sponsor should utilize time during the school day (class time, tutorial, before or after school) to speak with their sponsor in person. When school is not in session, Pom members should contact their sponsor via email.

a. Email-  Please check your email daily. The majority of Pom information is sent to athletes and parents/guardians through email. Sponsor email addresses can be found on the front of this handbook.

b. Pom Website-  www.edmondnorthpom.com  The Pom website contains an up-to-date calendar for each squad, practice and event miss forms, uniform pictures, music, and videos of chants and drumlines.

c. Remind 101-  Remind101 is a text reminder application that will allow the coach to periodically send out Pom reminders via text message.  At the first parent meeting and the first Pom practice, parents/guardians and Pom members will be given the sign up information for Remind101.

d. Live School-  Live School is an app, and website, that is used to keep track of all merits and demerits throughout the year. It’s a real time app that squad members and parent/guardians can use to stay up to date on each squad members total merits/demerits. Once a participant makes a squad, each squad member will be given an access sheet to assist in setting this up.  Squad members and their parent/guardian can access their own child’s merit/demerit points only.

e. Group Me- Group Me is an app that allows for communication within the team. The sponsor and team will use this app for reminders and updates throughout the season. This app will only be used for team communication.

f. Follow Us- i. Instagram- edmondnorthspirit

ii. Twitter- @ENHS_Spiritiii. Facebook- @enhsvarsitypom

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Edmond North PomWHAT TO EXPECT THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

Month Tentative Monthly Timeline

April

First parent meeting following tryouts: Collect contact information for new directory Parent sign up for jobs

Information folders are passed on to new chairmen Parent Club Fees & Camp Fees due at this meeting

Uniforms Checked Out Ordering of Essential Items

May

Second parent meeting: 1st Financial report due & Submit New Budget (Treasurer) Fundraising plans made Booster Club Fees, cash for camp food, and ordering of essential items money due Physicals due to sponsor

Camp clothing is selected and ordered for the girls and sponsor Winter wear clothing selected and ordered for the girls and sponsor Husky Calendar Photo Shoots (Seniors) Squad and Individual Photo Shoot Chant & Drumline Practices

June Carwash Husky Calendar $125 payment due (Varsity Only)

July Squad photos & Spirit Squares submitted for football program. Husky Calendar $125 payment due (Varsity Only)

August

NDA Team Camp Pom Camp Evening Activities Vertical Routine and Chant Practices Take after-practice snacks to Football Team (Varsity Only) Sell Husky Spirit Wear & Yard Signs at all Schedule Pick Up Days (SPUD Week) Promote Husky Spirit Clinic at Elementary enrollment day (Varsity Only) New to North Event (Freshman Only) Perform at Husky Kick Off Car Decal Fundraiser (for Pep Club account) Sell Husky Calendars to make your $250 back (Varsity Only) Football Games Begin

September

Husky Spirit Clinic Fundraiser (for Pep Club account) Homecoming (float decorating, parade, assembly, etc.) Submit senior Pom page from parents to the Yearbook Submit squad photos to the Yearbook Football Games Continue Decorate Football Locker Room (Varsity Only)

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October

Football Senior Night: Order flowers (mom’s give girls flowers on the field) Seniors write bio’s

Pink Out Football Game

November Football Playoffs

December

Basketball & Wrestling Begins Holiday Party for team Holiday Party for Special Education class at school (Varsity Only) Pink Out for Basketball and Wrestling Black Light Assembly

January

***CONTINUE ON NEXT PAGE*** Continue Basketball & Wrestling Events Start planning for banquet BALTO Spirit Clinic (money collected donated to BALTO) Freshman Information Night (Freshman Only)

February Skit for end of year video (Varsity Only) Collect Money for banquet (Varsity Only) Order gifts for seniors and sponsor (Varsity Only)

March

Promote Tryouts at Middle Schools (Varsity Only) Mandatory Tryout Meeting Future Freshman Banquet (before tryouts) Begin planning budget for next year Tryouts (end of March or beginning of April)

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Edmond North PomDEMERIT AND MERIT SYSTEM

Merits & Demerits may be issued by any sponsor, coach, or administrator to any squad member.  Any infraction to the rules may result in demerits, as well as loss of points on your grade and/or benching/suspension given by the coach.  

Page 13, Actions & Consequences, #2, Letter C States:  A squad member who accumulates twelve (12) demerits will result in suspension from the squad for the remainder of the year.  Please note that the members facing suspension from the squad have had adequate opportunities to earn merits that would offset demerits.  

DEMERITS                   _ Listed below are reasons demerits may be issued.  They include, but are not limited, to the following items:

Being Tardy or Leaving Early1-2 Demerits

_____________________________________________________ Arriving late to practice, game, event, bus, etc. Leaving early from practice, game, event, etc. Being late to formation at quarters or after

halftime of games. Late getting picked up from practice, game,

event, etc. (15 minutes) 1 demerit will be given if tardy by 1-5 minute(s) Late being dressed out for class. Late turning in paperwork or payments. The sponsor/coach will determine whether a

tardy is excused or unexcused.   In cases of arriving late or leaving early to a

practice, if a practice miss/late form is not submitted online 24 hours prior to the practice then it will automatically be considered unexcused and receive a demerit.

Absence at Game or Event4 Demerits

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Any game or event that a member misses without using a free pass will result in 4 demerits and a zero for that event.

If a game/event miss/late form is submitted online 24 hours prior to the event it will be reduced to 3 demerits. If a game/event miss/late form is not submitted online 24 hours prior to the event then it will automatically be considered unexcused.

If a squad member is using their “free pass” for the semester, a game/event miss/late form must be filled out and submitted online to the sponsor 24 hours prior to the game/event for it to be excused. Each squad member will only receive 2 free passes per year.

Absence at Practice (Practices are considered your school hour, before school, or

after school)2 Demerits

_____________________________________________________ If a practice miss/late form is submitted online

24 hours prior to the practice it will be reduced to 1 demerit. If a practice miss/late form is not submitted online 24 hours prior to the practice then it will automatically be considered unexcused and worth 2 demerits.

The sponsor/coach will determine whether an absence is excused or unexcused. Examples include, but are not limited to:

o Excused –Sick, family emergency, etc.o Unexcused – studio dance, doctor

appointment, hair appointment, out of town, etc.

Dress Code1 Demerit

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Dress code should be followed at all times.  This includes, but is not limited to:

o Not wearing the correct coach specified uniform (at school or at an event), not wearing required shoes, not dressing out when required to (this includes wearing shoes for practice), not wearing the correct bow or spankies, not dressing up on themed dress up days, etc.

Skills and Performances1 Demerit

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Failure to perform required skills (i.e. turns, leaps, kicks, etc.)

Required Items1 Demerit

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Failure to bring required items to practice, meetings, games, competitions, or any other event (i.e. poms, bags, money due, warm ups, progress reports, practice clothes, shoes, etc.)

Leaving required items at practice, meetings, games, competitions, or any other event.

Jewelry & Gum1 Demerit

______________________________________________________

Wearing jewelry of any type is not allowed during practice, games, or events.

Chewing gum is not allowed at practice, games, or any other activity where gum chewing is deemed inappropriate by the sponsor.

National Anthem1 Demerit

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The following list of items should be followed during the National Anthem. This includes, but is not limited to:

Giving full attention (i.e. not talking, not looking around, etc.)

Should be in stance and eyes on the flag to show respect the entire time.

Should be standing as a team.

Social Networking2 and Higher Demerits

(Possibly Including Dismissal From The Squad)_____________________________________________________

We strive to maintain dignity and integrity in and out of practice.  Social networks such as Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat, and Instagram are viewed by parents, young children, and often times other Pomleaders from across the country. It is important that you represent yourself as a positive leader on such websites.  The following should not be used or seen on social networking accounts (the list includes, but is not limited to):

Use of inappropriate content, profanity, alcohol, tobacco, public display of affection, inappropriate clothing or lack thereof, or negative comments towards the Pom & Pom program, other teammates, coaches, or administration.

Cell Phones 1 Demerit

_____________________________________________________ Cell phone activity, including text-messaging,

will not occur during practice, games, or other events.

Practices –Cell phones should be turned on silent and placed in the “phone cubbies” at the beginning of all practices.

Game/Events – Cell phones should be turned on silent and put away and out of sight, in a bag or purse, for the full duration of all games and events.

Miscellaneous1 Demerit

______________________________________________________________•Failure to bring required items to practice, meetings, games, competitions, or any other event (i.e. poms, bags, money due, warm ups, progress reports, practice clothes, shoes, etc.)•Leaving required items at practice, meetings, games, competitions, or any other event.•Wearing jewelry of any type is not allowed during practice, games, or events.•Chewing gum is not allowed at practice, games, or any other activity where gum chewing is deemed inappropriate by the sponsor.

Behavior2 and Higher Demerits

(Possibly Including Dismissal From The Squad)_____________________________________________________

Defiance of authority, talking back to the sponsor, inappropriate language, public displays of affection, arguing or fighting with sponsor or another squad member, talking excessively during practice or an event, not yelling at games, not smiling, not putting forth effort, not standing properly, paying attention to individuals in the crowd instead of full attention on activity, and any other conduct or behavior that does not promote school spirit, does not represent the school admirably, and does not exemplify loyalty, cooperation, and a positive attitude.

Violation of School Policies and Procedures

2 and Higher Demerits(Possibly Including Dismissal From The Squad)

__________________________________________________________ Violation of classroom standards and school

policies regarding behavior and attendance at school events, class, including Pom class, practices, and Pom related school activities.

AISP or Suspension from school for ANY reason may be cause for dismissal from the squad. If AISP or Suspension from school is received more than one time, the member will be dismissed from the squad.

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MERITS                   _ Merits will be given for the Fall Semester GPA as follows:

3.5 and above = 2 merits 3.0-3.4 = 1 merit

Squad members can receive a maximum of six (6) merits per year, plus an additional 1-2 merit(s) given for GPA at the end of the Fall Semester. Squad members will be given opportunities to earn these merits throughout the year. The second semester’s opportunity must be afforded prior to the next year’s try-outs. Merit opportunities must be school or community service related and approved by the sponsor. Each merit opportunity is worth 1 merit per hour worked. **Example merit opportunities include: Working the Summer Youth Pom Camp (June), Various elementary school Family Fun Nights (Sep.-Nov.), Breast Cancer Walk (Oct.), and BALTO decorating days (Feb.)**

Edmond North PomGRADING POLICY

GRADE BREAKDOWN                   _ The Pom grading policy will reflect the level of a squad member’s participation during the semester.  Any infraction to the rules may result in loss of points on a member’s grade, demerits, and/or benching/suspension given by the coach.  Grades will be based on the following breakdown:

GAME/EVENT–  60%DAILY –  40%

DAILY GRADE                   _

Every practice is worth 20 pts. Points are based on being on time, dressing out (see below), participation during class time, attitude, cooperation, work ethic, etc. Absences that are unexcused will result in the loss of 20 points for that day. In order for an absence to be excused, a squad member must be checked out through the front office, have filled out a practice miss form online 24 hours ahead of time, and have notified the sponsor prior to the absence. Excused/Unexcused absences are up to the discretion of the sponsor. The sponsor will determine whether an absence is excused or unexcused. Examples include, but are not limited to:o Excused Absence –Sick, family emergency, etc.o Unexcused Absence– studio dance, doctor appointment, hair appointment, out of town, etc.

Required attire for Pom class should be brought to class every day (modest shorts or leggings, t-shirt, and jazz and Pom/tennis shoes ). Hair and bangs must be secured away from the face, and no jewelry is to be worn.  Gum chewing will not be allowed. All members should be dressed out daily unless specified otherwise by the sponsor. Phones should be placed in the “cubbies” in the Pom room each day upon arriving to class and should not be out or in use during class unless otherwise specified by the sponsor.

Any other obligations that might come up during the year and specified by the sponsor will be counted for a grade.

GAME/EVENT GRADE                   _ ________ Every game or event will be worth 100 pts. For an unexcused absence, a squad member will receive a

zero (0).  An absence is considered excused if either a game “free miss pass” has been accepted by the coach and turned in 24 hours in advance or if a parent/guardian has contacted the coach at least one hour prior to leaving for the event in cases of illness.

Any tardy to a practice, game, event, or leaving early from a practice, game, or event may result in a deduction of up to 15 points for the first 15 minutes. At 15 minutes late a member will receive a 75. At 30 minutes a 50 will be received and more than 30 minutes will result in a zero for that practice, game, or event. Since a student is not allowed to drive to any away event, if a squad member misses

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the bus, she will receive an automatic zero and/or benching for a period of time to be set by the coach.

Any uniform violations may result in a deduction of up to 20 points from the event grade. Participants must wear all sponsor and/or captain-specified uniform pieces. Points could be deducted for, but not limited to, wrong uniform, wrong shoes, hair not up, wrong bow, lack of uniform pieces, wearing jewelry, or arriving without poms to games, as well as not following appearance code according to the Pom Handbook both during the school day and at games/events.  If a squad member does not bring all required items, not only will the member lose up to the 20 points from his/her grade, but he/she will be benched for the game and must sit with the sponsor/coach.

Any inappropriate behavior may result in a deduction of up to 20 points from an event grade. Points could be deducted for, but are not limited to, chewing gum, talking during games, getting out of formation, public displays of affection, etc.

Squad members are required to dress up on weeks that there are “Spirit Days” or “Dress-Up Days” at school to help promote school spirit. School dress-up days will be a separate event grade in the gradebook.  Each day is worth 20 points.

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Edmond North PomREQUIRED DATES FOR ALL 2017-2018 SQUAD MEMBERS

Below are mandatory dates for each member who makes a Pom squad.  If a squad member is not at the events or practices listed below it

may put their spot on a squad in jeopardy.  Please mark your calendars, so you know all required dates.

Date Time What Location_______ Thursday March 9th 3:15 PM Pom Tryout Application and Fee Due ENHS Financial Office

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

March 22nd- 24th 4:00-5:30 PM Pom Tryout Clinic Siberian Gym

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Saturday, March 25th 9:00 AM Pom Tryouts Siberian Gym

(check-in begins at 8:30 AM)

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Monday, March 27th 3:30 PM Senior Uniform Check-Out Pom Room

4:00 PM Junior Uniform Check-Out

4:30 PM Sophomore Uniform Check-Out

*Girls Only, No Parents* 5:00 PM Freshman Uniform Check-Out

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Monday, April 3rd 7:00 PM Pom Parent Club Meeting Freshman Academy Cafeteria

Camp Money Due

Pom Parent Club Donation Due (Varsity)

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Thursday, April 20th 3:30 PM Varsity Pom Fittings & Ordering of Essential Items Cheer Room

4:30 PM Freshman

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Monday, May 8th 7:00 PM Pom Parent Club Meeting Media Center

Essential Items & Camp Clothes Money Due

Camp Food Money Due

ENHS All Sports Account Donation Due

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Tuesday, May 16th Freshman 3:30-4:30 PM Pom Chant and Drumline Practices Pom Room

Thursday, May 18th Varsity 4:30-5:30 PM

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Wednesday-Friday 12:00-6:30 (W) Team Camp for Freshman and Varsity Pom Room

August 2nd-4th 9:00-4:00 (Th-F)

Parent Performance: Parent Performance:

Friday @ 5:00 PM North Gym

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Monday-Wednesday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM (M&T) Vertical Routine Practice Pom Room

August 7th-9th 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM (W) Freshman and Varsity

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Tuesday, August 15th 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM Promote the Husky Spirit Clinic Elementary

Schools (Meet @ Pom Room) (Varsity Only)

Edmond North PomESTIMATED COST TO PARTICIPATE

(The following page is an ESTIMATE of expenses based on previous school years)

Each squad member will be responsible for ALL costs associated with being a member of a Pom squad at Edmond North.  Being a squad member can get pricey, and tryout candidates should be fully aware of all expenses that are associated with Pom. The cost should not affect if a participant decides to tryout, but each candidate does need to be aware of the cost involved.  If financial help is needed, the parent groups may offset cost by organizing and participating in fundraisers if the squad deems it necessary.  Only those members who participate in the fundraiser will benefit from the profit.  If further financial assistance is needed, please speak to a coach or administrator to see what other options are available.

ITEMS PROVIDED BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT ________ ____________

The school provides uniforms and warm-up suits; any alterations are at the squad member’s expense. No material is to be cut when doing alterations. All uniforms/essential items must be altered by the first day of school.

ESSENTIAL ITEMS NOT PROVIDED BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT _________________________________________ Essential items paid for by each participant:

ADDITIONAL ITEMS                   _ ____________ Additional Items paid for by each individual and/or parent group funds:

Item Cost SquadSquad Winter Shirt/Jacket $75 allAlterations for Uniforms $50-$100 allGifts (camp, big/little, sponsor, secret sis, $50+ all

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Item Cost SquadShoes $85 allPoms $45 all

Navy Spanks $25 allSilver Spanks $25 Varsity Pom Only

Navy Motion Flex Pants $55 allNavy Long-sleeved Motion Flex $40 all

Windbreaker $80 allDuffle $50 allBows $25 all

Summer Camp Fees and Food$35

0 all

Camp Clothing$10

0 all

etc.)Homecoming Attire & Float $30 all

Pom End of Year Banquet$25/

person all

NORTH POM PARENT CLUB EXPENSES       _________________ _________________________________________ Required items paid for by each participant:

North Pom Parent Club Donation- to be made at the first parent meeting in April.  This money is to start the Pom Parent Club account used for each squad, but is not limited to this amount.  The money will be used for various items (camp gifts, sweatshirts, t-shirts, homecoming decorations, etc.) needed throughout the year.

North All Sports Account Donation- to be made at the first parent club meeting in April. The Edmond North All Sports Account’s sole purpose is to supplement and enhance the athletic budget for all Edmond North high School Sports and their support organizations (e.g. cheer, pom, trainers, mascot), by purchasing senior watches for all athletes, banners for Championships, paint supplies for pom and cheer, etc.

Husky Calendar Fundraiser (Varsity Only)- to be made no later than July 1st to the Varsity Pom Treasurer. Varsity Parents will receive their $250 back for the Husky Calendar once their child sells all 25 of their calendars for $10 each.

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ALL PARENTS:

Please know that as soon as a candidate makes a Pom Squad, numerous expenses will be needed within the first 2-3 weeks after tryouts. If you

know that financially you will need assistance in helping pay for some of the costs stated above, please start organizing and running fundraisers

with your squads as soon as tryouts are over. The earlier the better!

Item Cost SquadNorth Pom Parent Club Donation $50 Varsity OnlyEdmond North All Sports Account Donation $20 all Pom

Husky Calendar Fundraiser$25

0 Varsity only

Edmond North PomPACKET CHECKLIST

Participants Name:  _____________________________Current Grade (please circle):     8th      9th      10th     11th

The Participant & Parent/Guardian Should Keep and Read

Page 1-4 of the Edmond Public Schools District Pom & Pom Contract Page 1-18 of the Edmond North Pom Athlete/Parent Handbook

The Participant & Parent/Guardian must fill out, sign, and turn in the following no later than 3:15pm on Thursday, March 9th (will not be accepted after this time) to the ENHS Finance Office in order to be eligible to tryout for Edmond North Pom:

Please Mark ThaT You Have Each oF These Completely Filled OuT: Page 5 of the Edmond Public Schools Pom & Pom District

Contract Page 21-24 of the Edmond North Pom Athlete/Parent Handbook $35 Tryout Fee (Price includes tryout shirt and bow) – Make

checks payable to ENHS Pep Club

All Participants must have a physical on file with North Pom by the First Day of Clinic in order to participate (Wednesday, March 22nd, 2017)

Physical:

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If a physical is not turned in by the start of the clinic, then the contestant can only watch until the physical is turned in.  It is recommended that your physical be turned in with your tryout application if possible.

eEdmond North Pom 2017-2018 TryOut Application

Name:_______________________________________________________Name(s) Of Parent/Guardian:_____________________________________Address:  _____________________________________________________City: ________________ Zip:_________ Home Phone:________________Athlete’s Cell: _____________ Athlete’s Email: _____________________Mom’s Cell: _______________ Mom’s Email: ______________________Dad’s Cell:________________ Dad’s Email:________________________School Currently Attending: ____________________Current Grade: _____Will you be coming to North on a transfer or a move in from out of district? If so please explain (putting in a transfer to North, etc.): _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Squad Trying Out For (Please circle):    VARSITY POM FRESHMAN POMPhysical (Please Check One): Physicals must be dated after May 1, 2017 to be eligible.

Physical is already on file with Edmond North Pom (Current 2016-2017 Squad Member)

Physical is already on file at Edmond North for the 2016-2017 School Year (Sport:_________________________)

Physical is on file at my middle school for the 2016-2017 school year and I will be getting a copy of it to turn in or scan and email PRIOR to the first day of clinic.

I do not have a physical for this year and will be getting one and submitting it PRIOR to the first day of clinic

Physical is enclosed.

Tryout Shirt Size (Please Check One): Adult Small

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Include With Application

$35 Tryout Fee

Checks Payable to ENHS Pep Club

Adult Medium Adult Large

Form of Payment (circle one):      CASH  or CHECKEdmond North Pom

2017-2018 Contract Agreement

Parent/Guardian:

I hereby authorize my child, ____________________________, to try out for Pom at Edmond North High School.  If my child is chosen for the position of a Pom squad member, I understand he/she is obligated to serve in that capacity for the entire school year, unless he/she leaves school or does not continue to meet the requirements of the position. I have read the contract and am aware of the rules and guidelines stated in the Edmond North Pom Athlete/Parent Handbook & the Edmond Public Schools District Contract that must be followed throughout the year and understand that violation of any of these rules may lead to loss of points, demerits, and/or temporary or permanent suspension from the squad. I understand that all forms attached must be completed and turned into the ENHS Finance Office no later than 3:15pm on March 9 th , or my child will not be allowed to tryout.  I also realize that if my child is ineligible for the week of tryouts they will not be allowed to tryout.   I have discussed the contract with my child, and we agree to abide by these rules and regulations if chosen for a squad.

__________________________________________ ____/_____/_____Parent/Guardian’s Signature Date

Applicant:

I have read the entire Edmond North Pom Athlete/Parent Handbook & the Edmond Public Schools District Contract and understand all rules and regulations set forth in them. I understand that if selected for an Edmond North Pom Squad, I will be expected to abide by these rules, as well as any other rules designated by the sponsor/coach or administrators.  I understand that membership on the Pom squad is both an honor and extremely hard work and I will make every effort to be a successful member of the team by supporting my coach, my fellow squad members, and the program throughout the year.  I further understand that Edmond North Pom members are held to high standards, and if I am selected, I will respect and honor the privilege given to me to represent Edmond North in the best manner possible.  I understand that all forms attached must be completed and

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turned into the ENHS Finance Office no later than 3:15pm on March 9 th , or I will not be allowed to tryout.  I also realize that if I am ineligible for the week of tryouts I will not be allowed to tryout. I have read all forms and discussed them with my parents, and we agree to abide by these regulations if chosen for a squad.

__________________________________________ ____/_____/_____Applicant’s Signature Date

EDMOND PUBLIC SCHOOLSEmpowering all students to succeed in a changing society

Parent Permission to ParticipateThe parent/guardian signing below hereby grants permission for the student to participate in the

School Activity.  Both parent/guardian and Student have read this agreement, voluntarily sign below, and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this agreement.

___________________________________       __________________________________________Student's Signature Parent/Legal Guardian's Signature

  (For students under 18 years old)___________________________________ (Print Student's Name)

Dated: _________________

Important Contact Information

Parent Name (Print):     _________________________________

Phone Number (Home)  ________________________  Work or Cell Phone:  __________________________

In the event of illness or accident, if we should need to contact someone other than listed above, please contact: Name: _____________________________________Phone: _____________________

Consent to Medical Care

            If your child sustains a non-life-threatening injury, Oklahoma law requires that a hospital have parental consent before beginning treatment.  This form allows you to give the necessary permission, even if your child is under the care of another adult.  With your consent, this form can be presented at any medical office, clinic, or hospital in Oklahoma for emergency medical care.

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In the event of illness or injury, Student and parent/guardian hereby consent to whatever x-ray, examination, anesthetic, medical, dental or surgical diagnosis or treatment and hospital care from a licensed physician as deemed necessary for the safety and welfare of Student.  It is understood that the resulting expenses will be the responsibility of the student participant and/or parent or guardian.

_____________________________________________________________________________(Parent or guardian signature regarding Consent to Medical Care only)

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