Lakewood Middle School

ABSENCES

• One person being absent affects the entire squad. It is important not to inconvenience the practice time of the entire squad by being absent.Practices start when coach gets there, which is between 3:00 and 3:15. Practice ends at 5:15.
• Absences should always be avoided when possible.
• Absences must be excused by a note, call, or email from your parent if you are sick.
• Missing a scheduled practice the day before a game might result in the individual not performing at the game.
• Absences due to work schedules are unexcused. Jobs must work around the cheer squad schedule.
• Any unexcused absence from a practice or game will result in removal from the squad.
• Please remember that absences are different and coach still has the final word as to what is excused and what is not. Coach also has the right to set any punishment, such as sitting out a quarter, half, or full game. Girls are still require to attend games and sit with coach.