2009 Pirate Girl Interviews at Pizitz

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1 2009 Pirate Girl Interviews at Pizitz This year s Pirate Girl interviews will be held immediately after school on April 16th. All of the judges for interviews are from outside our city and school system. None of them has any connection with any of our students. Every effort has been made to ensure professional and equitable grading of all the candidates. An outside person, who, like the judges, has no connection with any of our students, will tabulate the score sheets. We hope the interviews will prove to be a positive and enriching experience for all of our students who choose to participate. Additional information and details are attached to this letter. Both parents and students should carefully read these items and discuss the responsibilities involved. It is an honor to be selected as a Pirate Girl, but along with that honor comes a great demand on personal time as well as increased responsibilities. A student needs to be ready and willing to accept this challenging yet rewarding experience as a Pirate Girl. There will be a MANDATORY meeting for all newly elected Pirate Girls and parents on Monday, April 20 th at 5:30 p.m. This meeting will be held in the media center. If there are any further questions, please contact me at school at , view the Pirate Girl Website at or me at garrettjb@vestavia.k12.al.us. Julie Garrett Sponsor

2 Parent Information Sheet for Pirate Girl Tryouts REGISTRATION: April 1 st -April 15 th, 2008 INTERVIEWS: RESULTS: ATTIRE: JUDGING: REQUIREMENTS: Thursday, April 16 th. Girls will call to be picked up as they finish. Please be prepared to come when called from about 4:00 p.m. until interviews are completed, around 6:00 p.m. Results will be posted on Pizitz lobby door and listed on a webpage Friday, April 17 th after 9:00 p.m. The webpage address will be provided to the girls following their interview, and their try-out number will be used to identify them on the internet. Girls should wear Sunday clothes appropriate for an interview- skirt or nice pants with a nice shirt. Judging will be based on poise, personality, speaking ability, answering of a question, citizenship and scholarship. 1. Interested 6 th or 7 th grader. 2. Must have a C, 70%, or above average in EACH subject at the time of try-outs. In order to give each student the opportunity to try-out, each subject will be averaged using the most recent report that goes home to the parent. In some cases this may mean report cards or progress reports. Yearly averages will be calculated from all former nine week grading periods in that school year to come up with a cumulative average for each academic subject. 3. Must have an S or above in conduct for EACH nine weeks: ULYSSES classes, Study Skills classes, and Unified Arts classes. 4. Must not have been suspended from school. 5. Must understand that Pirate Girl takes priority over ALL other extracurricular activities. Must show great school and community spirit.

3 6. Must not check In/Out of school the day of interviews without a doctor s excuse or prior excused permission. 7. Must not have any outstanding balance owed to another Pizitz organization. All balances must be paid in full before any student may tryout for Pirate Girls. COST: APPLICATION: All Pirate Girls can expect to spend $100-$150 for uniforms and accessories. Camp will be May 8 th immediately after school. Girls should plan to be with the group until 9:00 Friday night. (Mandatory) However, girls will be given the opportunity to all spend the night together that night if they so choose at the parent meeting. The Pirate girls will also be going to Camp Coleman with the other Pizitz teams May 6 th (6 th graders) or May 7 th (7 th graders). The total cost for both camps will be $90 and is due April 20 th at the parent meeting. After having reviewed the cover letter, Pirate Girl Constitution, (specifically the General Duties section), Pirate Girl expectations, and Parent Information sheet, please do the following: Bring completed registration form (next page), $15.00 in cash or check made to Pizitz Middle School, and a 3 rd nine weeks report card (not printed from STI) to room #103- Mrs. Garrett s room. To participate these items must be turned in no later than Wednesday, April 15 th at 12:00 NOON. No application will be taken after this time.

4 Return form with $15.00 cash or check, payable to Pizitz Middle School and bring your 3 rd nine weeks report card (cannot be printed out from STI). Please return this application and fee to Mrs. Garrett in room 103 by noon on April 15 th. Name (what you go by and your last name): Parent/Guardian Name: Homeroom Teacher: CIRCLE GRADE: 6 th or 7th Parent and Applicant need to initial each of the following: Parent Initial Applicant Initial I have read the Pirate Girl Cover Letter and reviewed the Parent Information Sheet for Pirate Girl Tryouts. I have read the Pirate Girl Constitution, including the demerit system. I understand and will follow all established rules. I can fulfill all requirements and participate in all mandatory camps, events, and practice dates. I understand that Pirate Girls requires a tremendous commitment of time, energy, and money. I have read and understand the Pirate Girl Expectations. Parent/guardian signature: Student signature:

5 Pirate Girl Expectations/Time Demands When in uniform, Pirate Girls represent Pizitz Middle School. Everything that is said and done is a reflection on our school. Good manners and a degree of professionalism will be expected at all times. You will be expected to work in the front office with our administration or with designated teachers three days in the summer. You will work one day during week before school starts. You will also need to help during Registration one day/night before school starts. You will be expected to attend the Parent Orientation Night (Open House) sometime in August. You will be expected to hand out football programs for at least one football game in the fall. You will be expected to work at Pizitz Middle School Math Tournament, Feb. 27 th. You will be expected to attend Pirate Pride Night Open House one night during the second semester. You will be expected to serve as a teacher s aide every day during 8 th period, except Mondays (Pirate Girl Meeting Day). You will be expected to be a Pirate Pal (Big Sister) for a 5 th grade class at Central. You will need to write a monthly newsletter and visit with the class twice during the year. You will be expected to work selling tickets and working the concession stand at o At least one volleyball match(fall) o At least one wrestling matches (winter) o At least four basketball games (fall/winter) o At least two softball games (spring) You will be expected to attend a Team Building Camp May 8 th. You will be expected to attend a ropes course camp at Camp Coleman May 6 th if you are an upcoming 7 th grader and May 7 th if you are an upcoming 8 th grader.

6 PIZITZ MIDDLE SCHOOL PIRATE GIRL CONSTITUTION ARTICLE I : Section 1: Section 2: ARTICLE II: Section I: Section 2: Name and Purpose The name of this organization shall be the Pizitz Middle School Pirate Girls. The purpose shall be to serve as official hostesses and teacher aides for Pizitz Middle School. Membership The membership shall consist of any girl student at Pizitz Middle School who is interested in being interviewed for Pirate Girl and meets and maintains these requirements: 1. Must have written permission from parent or guardian. 2. Must have a C, 70%, or above average in EACH subject at the time of try-outs. In order to give each student the opportunity to try-out, each subject will be averaged using the most recent report that goes home to the parent. In some cases this may mean report cards or progress reports. Yearly averages will be calculated from all former nine week grading periods in that school year to come up with a cumulative average for each academic subject. 3. Must have an S or above in conduct for EACH nine weeks: ULYSSES classes, Study Skills classes, and Unified Arts classes. 4. Must not have been suspended from school. Any member who does not follow the rules established within this document, or fails to maintain the academic and/or conduct requirements, may be dismissed from the group. ARTICLE III: Selection Section 1: The selection of the Pirate Girls shall be during the second semester of each year. Section 2: Tryout dates shall be established by the sponsor. Section 3: Selection of Pirate Girls shall be determined by a panel of judges not associated with the school. Section 4: Pirate Girls must try out each year for selection. Section 5: Selection shall be made on the basis of poise, personality, speaking ability, appearance, citizenship and scholarship.

7 ARTICLE IV: General Duties Section 1: Pirate Girls will assist at events. 1. Pirate Girls shall perform duties at PTA meetings as designated by the sponsor. 2. Pirate Girls shall work as a teacher aide eighth period as designated by the sponsor. 3. All Pirate Girls shall sell tickets and work at the concession stand for football games and basketball games as designated by the sponsor. 4. All Pirate Girls shall sell tickets and work at the concession stand for wrestling matches, volleyball games, and softball games as designated by the sponsor. 5. Each Pirate Girl shall work with administrative staff/teachers two days one of the two weeks before school starts. Additionally, each Pirate Girl will assist one night during Head Start Registration. 6. All Pirate Girls shall assist at conventions, tournaments, plays, and other activities as designated by the sponsor. 7. All Pirate Girls and their parents must help provide transportation and/or transportation expenses to and from all athletic events. 8. Pirate Girls must purchase their own uniforms. These uniforms shall be worn only to school, athletic events, or as designated by the sponsor. 9. All Pirate Girls shall perform duties for teachers and staff as designated by the sponsor. 10. All Pirate Girls shall attend a team building camp as designated by the sponsor. 11. Once a candidate is chosen as a Pirate Girl, she will not be allowed to drop out and try out for another team for the same school year. Additionally, she may not participate in any other activity that meets during the designated 8 th period. Any girl that is selected to be a Pirate Girl will be bound by the Constitution for the length of that school year. If a Pirate Girl drops out in the middle of the school year, she will receive demerits according to our demerit system. Furthermore, any 7th grader who drops out of Pirate Girls

8 Section 2: during the school year will not be able to try out for Cheerleader, Dance Team, Majorette, Pirate Girl, or Wrestling Cheerleader the following school year. 12. Once a candidate is selected, all financial obligations must be paid in full by the first day of the school year. A Pirate Girl who is unable to work as assigned must swap times with another Pirate Girl and notify sponsor in advance of any changes. ARTICLE V: Management of Nonacademic and Academic Matters Section 1: The sponsor and/or principal shall have final authority in all matters governing the Pirate Girls and will determine appropriate action for matters not addressed in this document. Section 2: Whereas membership required a satisfactory or better average in conduct, Pirate Girls, as representatives and leaders of Pizitz Middle School, shall conduct themselves in a responsible and dignified manner, exemplifying strong character and leadership qualities at all times. Nonacademic behaviors and consequences shall be governed by the following: A Pirate Girl shall report on the same day to the sponsor, any and all disciplinary forms received, so that both the sponsor and parents remain informed. SCHOOL RULES WILL BE ENFORCED AT ALL TIMES! SPONSOR WILL ISSUE DISCIPLINARY SLIPS FOR ANY INFRACTION OF SCHOOL RULES. Suspension shall occur if a Pirate Girl is suspended from school or involved in an on- or off- campus smoking, alcohol, drug related matter. A Pirate Girl who is officially absent on a school day may not participate in Pirate Girl activities that day. If a Pirate Girl is scheduled to work an event, every effort should be made on the girl s, or parent s part to contact other Pirate Girls to swap assignment.

9 Section 3: Demerit System Eighteen demerits per nine weeks will be allowed. Nineteen demerits will constitute dismissal from the Pirate Girls for a total of nine weeks starting the day they receive nineteen demerits. Grades for the nine weeks will be determined as follows: 0-7= O Outstanding 8-14= S Satisfactory 15-18= N Needs Improvement 19 or more demerits= U Unsatisfactory and dismissal for the nine weeks According to the Student Handbook, valid excused absences include illness, inclement weather, legal quarantine, death in the immediate family, any emergency conditions as determined by the superintendent or the principal. The academic requirement, a C average in every subject, must be met at all times by a Pirate Girl. Recognizing that being a Pirate Girl places great demands on a student s time and energy, every effort will be made to help each Pirate Girl meet this academic requirement: a. Pirate Girls may use two days a week during 8 th period or homeroom to receive academic help if needed, and make-up tests. Pirate Girls must report to the sponsor for permission IN ADVANCE. b. Pirate Girls shall present any and all progress reports and report cards to the sponsor on the day received. c. In the event the academic requirement is not met, the following will occur FOR A MINIMUM OF FIVE WEEKS AND UNTIL THE REQUIREMENT IS MET. *D or F on progress report academic assistance *One D on report card.academic assistance *F and/or more than one D on report card.non participation and academic assistance daily during 8 th period

10 Demerit System Demerits do not carry over from one nine weeks to the next. Nonacademic, academic behavior and consequences shall be governed by the sponsor through a demerit system as follows: # of Demerits Behavior 19 Suspension from school -Dismissal for Nine Weeks 16 Receiving a U in conduct 16 Placement in In-School Suspension (ISS)- Dismissal for 4 ½ weeks 14 Receiving a N in conduct 14 Receiving an F or a U in a subject on report card 10 Receiving a D or an N in a subject on report card 10 Unexcused absence for an assigned event (unexcused included, but is not limited to missing events due to other lesson, competitions, family trip) 10 Placement in detention hall 6 Failure to report to the sponsor a D slip, morning detention or other disciplinary action 6 Failure to report illness to sponsor prior to event 6 Failure to receive prior permission from sponsor prior to event 6 Failure to follow sponsor s directions 6 Failure to dress up for pep rallies and school themed parties 6 Failure to notify sponsor or head pirate girls in advance of swap 5 Receiving a D slip 4 Absence for an assigned event with a written preapproved excuse from principal for reasons not mentioned in student handbook.*see examples below. If a Pirate Girl is absent for any other reason, it will be considered unexcused. 4 Leaving an event early. 3 Late to assigned area after pre-set time 3 Not leaving an event or practice within fifteen (15) minutes of its conclusion. Example: practice ends at 5:00 p.m. Must be picked up by 5:15. 3 Eating or drinking at an event during unauthorized time 3 Out of uniform 3 Arguing and fighting among Pirate Girls 3 Talking/laughing, acting inappropriately during an event 2 Chewing gum at an event 2 Not meeting Pirate Girl expectations 1 Unexcused tardy to an event According to the Student Handbook, valid excused absences include illness, inclement weather, legal quarantine, death in the immediate family, any emergency conditions as determined by the superintendent or the principal. If a member is absent for any other reason it will be considered Unexcused, resulting in ten demerits.