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Demerit Schedule

1) The Murray High School cheerleading squad has a demerit system to enforce attendance, appearance, and behavior standards. 2) Infractions like unexcused absences, improper uniforms, disrespect, and social media violations result in a specific number of demerits. 3) Accumulating demerits leads to consequences like conditioning, benching from games, removal from the squad, or cancellation of demerits at the end of each semester. Cheerleaders must agree to the demerit system guidelines.

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Demerit Schedule

1) The Murray High School cheerleading squad has a demerit system to enforce attendance, appearance, and behavior standards. 2) Infractions like unexcused absences, improper uniforms, disrespect, and social media violations result in a specific number of demerits. 3) Accumulating demerits leads to consequences like conditioning, benching from games, removal from the squad, or cancellation of demerits at the end of each semester. Cheerleaders must agree to the demerit system guidelines.

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Murray High School Cheerleading Demerit System (2018-2019)

Attendance
**NOTE: Excused absences from practice OR a game include illness (must be absent 2 or more days)
or attending another school-sponsored event (field trips, participation in other athletic contests,
etc.). The cheerleader must turn in a doctor’s note the following day or note from another school
activity sponsor prior to absence for the absence to be counted as “excused.” Failure to do so will
result in an “unexcused” absence even if your parents call and excuse it from the school.
An excuse for a prolonged event (ex: injury requiring no participation for 1 week) will be treated
as 1 event rather than demerits accumulating for each event missed during that time. For example, if a
cheerleader has an injury keeping her from 2 games and multiple practices, her demerits will be
recorded as one point (excused with doctor’s note).
1. Unexcused absence from practice, game, or event 4
2. Excused absence from a practice or game with a doctor’s note and forewarning coach 2
3. Excused tardy (like a crash on the road, with proof) 1
4. Coming back late to game quarter, not running to your assigned area [i.e.
dawdling/moseying], etc 1
5. Unexcused tardy (just about any other tardy.) 2
6. Unexcused tardy without letting coach know ahead of time 3
7. Leaving early from a game without permission or not staying to clean up 5

Appearance
8. Improper uniform for game or in school, (poms, briefs, bow, shoes, etc. Be prepared for
bag checks) 3
9. Improper practice attire (bow, color shorts/top) 3
10. Wearing nail polish at games/events or having nails that are too long 2
11. Wearing jewelry at practice or games (including belly, tongue rings, etc.) 3
12. Dirty uniform, including shoes 2

Behavior
13. Using cell phone at games or practice, or not handing it in right away 5
14. Chewing gum or eating food at undesignated times 2
15. Inappropriate PDA during games or while in uniform 4
16. Using inappropriate language during games or practice 2
17. Showing disrespect to a coach or squad member (attitude, back talk, refusal to be a team-
player, etc) 5
18. Violation of Code of Conduct resulting in detention 5
19. Violation of the School Code of Conduct resulting in suspension 10
20. Illegal activities or substance use, or the reasonable appearance of such, including being
present when someone else is participating 10
21. Blatant insubordination to coach or person in charge 7
22. Showing disrespect to a teacher or other staff member 5
23. Inappropriate posts/tags/shares/retweets/etc or relationships on ANY form of social
media 5
24. Lacking spirit or enthusiasm at games 3
25. Lacking knowledge of cheers/chants/dances during games 2 each time
26. Having anything less than a positive attitude 2 each time
27. Another contract infraction not listed on this form TBD by coach
28. Poor behavior on buses including laying down, standing up, yelling 2
29. Lying to coaches or teammates 5 each
30. Talking or horseplay during stunting time 2

Consequences
 Accumulation of 1 demerit results in conditioning. You will be conditioned for EACH
demerit.
 Accumulation of 5 demerits results in the cheerleader being benched for ONE game and
additional conditioning. The cheerleader MUST still dress in uniform, sit with the coach
for the duration of the game, while not using her cell phone or talking
 Accumulation of 8 demerits results in the cheerleader being benched for TWO games (in
addition to the 1 game benched for earning 5 demerits) and additional conditioning
 Accumulation of 10 demerits will result in the cheerleader being ineligible for one term
and additional conditioning.
 Accumulation of 15 demerits will result in removal from the squad.
 All demerits will be erased at the end of each Semester with the exception of those
infractions resulting in 6 or more demerits.

Merits (amount left to coach’s discretion):


Merits can cancel out attendance and appearance demerits (but not behavior demerits). 3
merits cancel out 1 demerit. Cheerleaders will still have to participate in conditioning and will get
points off for demerits regardless of merits.
**Cheerleaders may also be rewarded with:
 Conditioning excusal (good for one session of conditioning, not including those
assigned for personal discipline. Up to 3 per year)
 One free tardy (limited to two per person per year)
 Free dress day (limited to two per person per year)
 One free rally card, excusing cheerleader from jumping and kicking for one
quarter of a game (limited to one per term per person)
Ways to get merits:
 Honor Roll/Principal’s List
 Volunteer work outside MHS Cheer activities
 Stellar performance
 Other

I have read and understand my responsibilities as a cheerleader and agree to the conditions set in
the contract. I understand that these guidelines will be STRICTLY enforced, and that if I do not
fulfill my responsibilities I will receive demerits as per the list above, resulting in the
aforementioned consequences. I fully comprehend that I am a representative of Murray High
School and I will make every effort to fulfill my responsibilities in being a positive role model. I
know that my primary job is to be a CHEERleader and to promote and foster an encouraging,
enthusiastic, and spirited environment for my peers and the fans.

_______________________________________ ______________________________________
Name of Cheerleader (printed) Name of Parent/Guardian (printed)

_______________________________________ ______________________________________
Signature of Cheerleader Signature of Parent/Guardian

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