Grades 9-12 Course Catalog - Plano Independent School District

CHEERLEADING / DRILL TEAM
Cheerleading and drill team tryouts are held in the spring at the individual school campuses. The
Fundamentals of Drill Team course is a non-competitive course open to all who desire to enroll. Students
interested in this program should contact the program sponsor for specific details and guidelines.
For district guidelines regarding Cheerleading and Drill Team, see the following PISD websites:
http://www.pisd.edu/common/documents/CheerleaderGuidelinesJune2008.pdf
http://www.pisd.edu/common/documents/DrillTeamOper-TryoutGuidelinesrevJune08.pdf
SEE YOUR SCHOOL COUNSELOR FOR CLARIFICATION REGARDING CREDITS.
Plano ISD
Course No.
Subject Grades 9 –
12
306101, 306102 Cheerleading 9 – 12 1
307151 Drill Team Prep 9 – 10 1
307101, 307102 Drill Team 9 – 12 1
Credits
306101 Cheerleading This course is designed for students selected to perform on
Grade Placement: 9 – 12
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 1
Freshman, Sophomore, Junior Varsity, or Varsity Cheerleading
Squads. This class meets during the school day and consists of
conditioning activities, skill development in several cheerleading
techniques, and specific preparation for game and competition
performances. Students gain membership through a try-out
procedure held during the spring of the previous school year.
Please see your counselor for credit information.
307151 Drill Team Prep Drill Team Prep is designed to help students prepare mentally and
Grade Placement: 9 – 10
Prerequisite: None
physically to try out for JV and/or Varsity drill teams. The class
covers proper stretching, splits, kick technique, jazz technique, pom,
Credit: 1
as well as several different genres of dance. It also helps to develop
What’s next? Drill Team
coordination, body form, flexibility, rhythm and balance. This is noncompetitive
course and is open to all who desire to enroll. Specific
attire, including shoes, will be required. Successful completion of
both semesters of this course will satisfy the PE credit required
for graduation.
307101
307102
307103
307104
Grade Placement: 9 – 12
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 1
What’s next? Drill Team
Drill Team (9-12)
Drill Team is a precision performing group that provides students an
opportunity to perform at a variety of venues. Performances may
include athletic events, competitions, community events, and stage
shows. Drill team membership requires weekly after hours practice
and rehearsals. Specific attire, including shoes, will be required.
Students gain membership through a try-out procedure held during
the spring of the previous school year. Successful completion of
both semesters of this course will satisfy the Fine Arts credit
required for graduation.
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All courses may not be offered on every campus.