Code of Conduct
Cheerleading Code of Conduct Addendum
Fowler Middle School
2024-2025
Be prompt: Show up early and make sure transportation is available to and from all events in advance.
Be polite: If you know you are going to be absent, tell us. Communication is the key to a successful group.
Be prepared: Make sure that your cheer bag is filled with all the things you may need before you leave for an event.
And one last thing, Be smart! Remember that you are representing our school on campus and off. You should always strive to be the best you can be.
FISD CODE OF CONDUCT IS STRICTLY ENFORCED! (see below)
INFRACTIONS
Disrespecting a coach or teammate, talking back, harassment, bullying (in person or on social media)
A no show to an event, missing mandatory calendar event (without any communication)
More than 20 minutes late to an event/game (without any communication) (*The time starts from the designated time you are supposed to arrive)
Inappropriate use of Social Media or any technology
Teacher report and/or Office referral (C-Hall, ISS)
A total of 3 Infractions will result in a referral to Fowler Administration to determine if Cheerleader is allowed to remain on the squad.
All calendar events are mandatory, including camp and practices.
In the event of sickness or other extenuating circumstance that requires an absence from practice or event: Cheerleaders are responsible for giving coach notice prior to morning practice or by 4pm if an afternoon event is on the calendar.
Certain circumstances may occur that do not necessitate an infraction, but remediation should be administered. In those instances, the coaches retain the right to assign a "Runnable Offense" to reprimand. A "Runnable Offense" will be approximately 5 laps around the gym either before or after practice at the coaches’ direction. (ie: If you are late, you will run every minute you are late!)
Social Media Conduct Policy as a Fowler Middle School Cheerleader - the sponsors, principals, teachers, and community hold you to a high standard of behavior. This high standard of behavior includes the use of social media such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, etc. If you choose to use social media and post inappropriate pictures and/or printed material on your account (including but not limited to the use of cursing, drugs, alcohol, sexual conduct, vaping, tobacco, and any negative comments about FMS, FMS staff, or FMS students) you will be subject to consequences up to and including immediate suspension and/or removal from the team. The discipline will be decided by the coach and administrator at the time of the offense. The code of conduct states, “Cheerleaders will abide by school codes of conduct both in and out of uniform, both at and away from school. Any question of appropriateness will be decided by the principal and sponsor.” It is also states, “Cheerleaders will refrain from inappropriate social media activity.” By becoming a FMS Cheerleader, you agree that you understand the consequences of inappropriate online behavior.
The information you post on a social networking sites is considered public information. Protect yourself by maintaining a self-image of which you can be proud of for years to come. The digital footprint is very important!