Aldine I.S.D. Teacher Handbook - Aldine Independent School District

Teacher Handbook 2012-2013 140
Additionally, students must have participated in four theater productions, two major
and two minor, per school year. Major refers to UIL One Act Play, multi-act plays, and
musicals. Minor refers to non-UIL one act plays and skits. Students must also acquire
the necessary points which are awarded by the national office to be inducted into the
school’s chapter of the International Thespian Society.
Students are eligible to receive a letter award for each successful year of participation
in theater arts in accordance with the annual requirements described above.
NOTE: If a student becomes academically ineligible and is not able to participate in
the required number of activities, he/she is ineligible to receive an award.
14. UIL literary, academic, speech, debate Students representing their school at the
District UIL competition in literary, academic, and speech/debate events will receive a
six-inch chenille letter. Students who qualify and participate at state will receive a
letter jacket.
15. Cheerleaders All high school varsity cheerleaders are eligible for a letter upon
completion of each successful year as a cheerleader.
All high school varsity cheerleaders are eligible for a major award upon completion of
two successful years. The major award will be a letter jacket. Students will be eligible
for only one major award during their high school career.
To earn the award, varsity cheerleaders must have participated in 90% of the regular
football games and 90% of the required basketball and volleyball games.
The award will be ordered by the end of the regular basketball season of the second
successful year.
Cheerleaders may earn a plaque for additional years of service.
NOTE: If a student becomes academically ineligible and is not able to participate in
the required number of football/basketball games, he/she is ineligible to
receive an award.
16. Dance/Drill Team Two years of successful participation in the varsity dance team is
required to earn a major award. The major award will be a letter jacket. Students may
receive only one major award during their high school career.
Additionally, during each of the two years, the student must dance at 90% of football
games and all basketball games required by the drill team director. Carver students
must perform at least eight (8) times in two or more productions outside the school day
for two years. Students at all high schools must participate in two (2) team competitions
per year and the annual Spring Show.
Students are eligible to receive a letter award for each successful year of participation
in high school dance, performing in 8 out of 10 football half-time shows, participating
in all required basketball games and the Spring Show. Carver students may qualify for
a letter each year by being enrolled in dance and participating in 80% of all dance
performances as well as the Spring Show.
Students are not eligible to receive an award if they quit or have been removed from the
team during the course of the year.
NOTE: If a student becomes academically ineligible and is unable to participate in the
required number of performances, the student is ineligible to receive an award.