Starlet Parent Meeting

FPC Starlets Dance. Colorguard. Winterguard

Wednesday, May 28, 14

Coaches

• Lauren Albert

• Teaches 4th grade at Belle Terre Elementary.

• Ruth Albert

• Sponsor during 5th period class here at FPC.

• This mother daughter team is going on their 9th year with the FPC Starlets which started just as a colorguard program. We have now grown to a competitive dance team as well as an indoor competitive guard.


5th Period Class

• Starlets is a 5th period class which counts as a 1/2 credit towards PE.

• This is a full year course.

• This course is a graded course. Please see Pg. 5 in the Guard Handbook to see daily points and Pg. 12 to see the grading scale.


Goals & Purpose

• Our goal is to create an atmosphere where students strive to become better, overcome their fears, and become people who can succeed in the real world.

• Membership to the FPCHS Colorguard & Dance Program is a

PRIVILEGE not a right!

• RESPONSIBILITY is a MUST!


Marching Season

• Colorguard is the visual portion of the FPC Marching Bulldog Band.

• This portion runs from June - November.

• FBA Assessment - Mandatory (Oct. 25th)


Winterguard Season• This season runs from November - April.

• Practices are two days a week and require many Saturday performances.

• This is an indoor guard program which is not affiliated with the marching band.

• This portion incorporates flags, weapons, and dance all together.


Competitive Dance Team

• Members will perform at school pep rallys, FPC Dance Show, community performances, and Team A will compete at competitions around Florida.

• Practices from June - October will be one day a week used as a conditioning and technique training.

• Starting in November members will audition for Team A or Team B. Practices will increase to two days a week (Wednesday & Friday).

• Students will be required to take 2 hours of class on Wednesday and be at practice on Friday. (Please see calendar)


Dropping the Class

• Due to a lack of 1/2 credit courses this year it will be very difficult to drop Starlets as your 5th period class.

• It is highly encouraged that you continue on to our Winterguard or Dance season.

• Any behavior issues will be removed from the class immediately.


Attendance

• It is extremely important that your daughter/son is at all practices. Since this is a team one person missing affects everyone else.

• Appointments, lack of rides, work, vacations, birthdays, detentions etc WILL NOT be valid excuses for missing a rehearsal or performance.

• Written excuse for an absence is due to Mrs. Albert within two days of the absence. (This note does not go to the school - you will need to provide a copy or additional one to excuse your child from a school absence)


Participation Points


Grading Policy


Demerits• Demerits are used to keep a level of

respect and responsibility among the team.

• Please refer to the Demerit handout that has been given to you.


Procedures• Please be sure to read over Section V. Class- Rehearsal -

Performance Procedures & Ettiquette with your daughter or son.

• Cell Phone Use - Students may not have their cell phones out during practice. It becomes a distraction. If there is an emergency you may call Mrs. Albert (386. 299.4398)

• Students may not talk when a captain, staff member, or coach is speaking to them. Students will stand at attention at all times when an authority is speaking to them to ensure that they are actively listening.

• Hair should always be secured away from the face.

• No jewelry for safety reasons during practice or performance.


Practice Uniforms

• Marching Season - Workout style top, black bottoms, sports bra, and sneakers.

• Winterguard Season - Black form fitting dance or exercise clothing and sports bra.

• Dance - Leotard, black bottoms, sports bra, and tights.


Equipment

• Equipment is provided in your fee. (Practice flag and rifle).

• If for some reason your practice flag or rifle breaks it is your responsibility to replace it.


Fee

• Marching & Winterguard Season - $150

• You can pay in full or follow the payment plan seen on the calendar.

• Competition Dance Fee - $75 (Due in Nov.)

• Fundraiser & Sponsorships available to help pay your fee.


Captains• Marching - Ashlyn Wilkerson

• Dance - Desire’a Bailey

• Winterguard - Dana Colonna

• Weapons - McKenzie Smith

Head Captain - Desire’a Bailey


Summer ScheduleTuesday •ALL members 8am – 11am •Lunch Break 11 – 11:30 am•New members ONLY + Captains 11:30am – 2pm•Captains 2:00-3:00 pm

Wednesday •Returning Members ONLY + Captains 8am – 10am •Dance Team members ONLY 10am – 12pm •Lunch Break 12 – 12:30pm•Rifle Line members ONLY 12:30pm – 2:00pm (every other week – starting June 18th)


Fall Practice ScheduleMonday

Rifle Line 2:00 - 3:30PM

Tuesday

2:00 - 6:00PM

Thursday

2:00 - 6:00PM

When in doubt...check the calendar!


Dismissal from Team


Contact Info

• Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns.

• [email protected]

• Find us on Facebook (FpcStarlets)

• Ruth Albert (386) 299.4398


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