Registration

Parents & Prospective Cheerleaders,

Thank you for your interest in the Reservoir High School Cheerleading Program. We believe cheerleading is a rewarding and exciting sport; teaching dedication, sportsmanship and teamwork, all while promoting school spirit. Please read over this packet carefully, as it contains important information regarding tryouts as well as information if you make the team. Attendance is mandatory at all tryout dates. Please contact coaches at rehscheer@hcpss.org if an extenuating circumstance prevents you from being present. This is very important. Tryouts are closed to family and friends .Cheerleading candidates will be judged by a panel made up of cheer coaches and/or outside judge(s). At no time will the scores be presented to the candidates, parents, etc. The decisions are final. Tryouts can be stressful, so it is important that all candidates get plenty of sleep, eat regularly, and stay hydrated. 

RHS Cheer has two separate seasons with separate tryouts Fall and Winter. Academic requirements must be met. You are a student first, and an athlete second. Academic eligibility to participate in extracurricular activities by maintaining a 2.0 gradepoint average (GPA), calculated using credit or noncredit courses, with no more than one failing grade for the marking period, which governs eligibility for that activity.

Fall academic eligibility for students entering Grades 10, 11, and 12 is determined by the fourth marking period grades from the preceding school year. This provision does not apply to incoming 9th grade students for fall eligibility All incoming ninth graders are academically eligible for the fall quarter. 

Winter academic eligibility is determined by first quarter grades.

In addition to the academic commitment, Cheerleading is a TIME COMMITMENT and will require participation from both athletes and families. Active participation in after school practices, pep rallies, attendance at events, fundraisers, team bonding, weekly games, and competitions. Due to the fact that cheerleading is a team sport, one person’s inability to follow through on their commitment impacts the entire team. Carefully consider all commitments before trying out.

As a RHS Cheerleader you will be a representative of the school, and will be expected to adhere to a strict code of conduct, both on and off campus. Being an athlete is a privilege that carries with it responsibilities to the school, the team, the community, and other students. Athletes will conduct themselves in accordance with all policies, rules and regulations of the Howard County Public School System. Our commitment is to foster a safe, positive, and encouraging environment where everyone feels welcome. Our goal is to develop athletes into trustworthy individuals with respect towards others while training with perseverance and determination to improve their skills. We want to encourage and empower athletes to be the best version of themselves.

The following MUST BE completed BEFORE you can participate in clinics or tryouts.

If the tryout forms are not turned in by date / time, with the appropriate signatures, you cannot try out! 

Online registration is required through the Parent Portal of HCPSS Connect. 

Athletic Registration Guide

Go to https://www.hcpss.org/connect/ *Do NOT use your Mobile Phone

1. A completed Athletic Participation Form 

- Parental permission 

- A medical insurance policy number covering the sport in which the student wishes to participate 

2. A Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation Form All student athletes are required to have an annual physical examination by a physician, dated April 1 or later of the preceding school year, and have the form signed and dated by the physician. Physical Evaluation Form

- The History Form and Athlete with Special Needs: Supplemental History Form are kept by the physician in the student's chart. 

- The parent should return the original and one photocopy to the school. 

3. Verification of age 

- Usually a copy of birth certificate

 4. Seasonal verification that the student is a bona fide resident of the attendance area of the school (Documents of proof are a current utility bill, excluding a cell phone bill, or a copy of a lease or rental agreement or a copy of a deed of trust). A post office box as the address on the document of proof will not be accepted. For students registered under the Multiple Family Disclosure (MFD) guidelines, proof of residence in accordance with MFD procedures must be on file. 

5. Signed Concussion Information Sheet and Sports Concussion Testing Program and Release of Information Forms (provided in back of handbook). 

6. Sudden Cardiac Arrest Information Sheet and Release Form. 

**Reminder Physicals for Athletics are different from those used to register to attend school.  The Athletic Physical includes a Clearance without restrictions by Medical Staff.

**Please, make sure physicals have all signatures (Parent/Guardian, Athlete, and Physician) before scanning and uploading.

What do you wear and bring to tryouts?

No pajamas. No denim shorts, jewelry, no gum, or artificial nails. Hair must be in a high ponytail; all hair off shoulders and secured out of the face. Nails must be cut short. Make sure you EAT BEFORE COMING. Remember to bring water and a smile! 

Important Mandatory Dates

Forms Due

Date: November 13, 2024

Clinic/Tryouts

November 15,16, and 18

• You may leave once your tryout is done on day 3 

Results Announced 

Date: November 18, 2024

• Contracts will be sent for families to review

Mandatory practice begins 

Date: November 19, 2024

• For those who make the team….plan your family vacations accordingly.

For those who make the team - Mandatory Parent and Cheerleader meeting 

Date: November 21, 2024

• A parent or guardian must be present with their cheerleader at the parent meeting. No Exceptions!

• Contracts Due No Later Than : Date: Novemer 22, 2024

Spirit Calendar Outline

• 2-3 hour practices, each day school is in session 

• Cheering for all home games - (Times may vary)

• Cheering for all playoff games - (Times may vary)

• Mandatory Saturday Practices (Typically Mornings)

• Invitational Competitions (Historically a weekday after school)

• County Competitions (Historically a weekday after school)

It is an honor and privilege to become a RHS Cheerleader, and your role in the squad should not be taken lightly. You are expected to be a student athlete which means you should be a positive example in the classroom as well, we are considered role models and representatives of our school. Please consider the commitment and sacrifices that will be made to be a part of this elite family of cheerleaders. We look forward to an exciting, productive and enriching season, and wish each and every one of you the best of luck!

Sincerely, 

Reservoir High School Cheerleading Coaches

Head Coach: Dasia Moore  Dasia_moore@hcpss.org

JV Coach: Stephanie Edmonds Stephanie_edmonds@hcpss.org