if u are failing can u still?

Question

ok so me and a couple of my friends are gonna do cheerleading nxt yr in highskool. but like if u are failing most of ur classes can they not let u try out and stuff.

umm i already kno how to do all the flips and stuff i dont need some camp. i have been doing gymnastics for almost 7 yrs.

Answer 1

OK I'm a cheerleader at my school.. i cheered varsity for two years now.. an at my school you can fail 1 class at still try out but if you have more than 3 F's then you cant
i remember last year they waited until 5 min b4 tryouts an told this girl that was in the first group to go that she couldn't try out cuz she had 3 F's
an FYI cheerleaders are supposed to be role models around the school...Failing classes is not really a good thing that a kid should want to follow!

Answer 2

Most schools require that you have at least a C average to participate in school sports/activities. So yes, they can prevent you from trying out. And they can also kick you off the team/squad if you get on but can't keep your grades up.

If I were you, I would work extra hard these next few months to get those grades up (spelling and grammar might be a good place to start...). If you can put effort into gymnastics and cheerleading, then you should be able to put effort into your schoolwork too, especially since your grades are what will really matter in the long run.

Answer 3

Emawee, I don't think so, not in my school or most that I know of. I used to be a cheerleader but got thrown off the squad due to a combination of controversial incidents related to indecent acts, allegedly involving me. I am a skilled gymnast too. You may want to read my answer to your other question last weekend, Emawee, you are very clever, and you might have more opportunities if you try to do well at school.. Work smart, not hard.

Answer 4

We haven't got cheerleaders at my high school. The general stereotype in my area is that cheerleaders are idiots.

Now, I can see by your question how you might be failing. If you have the motivation to put effort into cheering for others, why not push yourself and learn how to spell like a respectable teenaged girl (or boy). Seriously though, if you can put effort into an activity, you ought to be able to put effort into your school work. Yes they put restrictions on, and yes they do so for a reason.

Answer 5

One of the most important things to keep in mind is that a cheerleader is more than a pretty face that dresses up in a cute uniform and waves pom poms in front of the crowd; jumping and cheering. First and foremost, you are a role model. Therefore, you need to begin preparing for that role very early on. Work at your schoolwork with dedication, make good grades and maintain a good reputation.

You also need to begin preparing to become a cheerleader by learning as much as you can. Numerous cheer camps are offered across the nation; most beginning for girls as young as three or four. While these little mini-day camps are really geared more for fun than actual preparation; they do make a good point. It's important to educate yourself as much as possible about the basic motions, stunts, cheers and jumps. If at all possible, you should also consider enrolling in some kind of dance class or gymnastics class. Many cheers today incorporate both dance and gymnastics moves.

One move that many prospective cheerleaders fail to think about is educating themselves about the games they will be cheering at. Stop and ask yourself how you're going to know what to do and when to do it if you don't know what's happening on the field or the court? The last thing you want to do is execute an inappropriate cheer at the wrong moment. Learn the difference between defense and offense and take the time to learn the rules of the game.

Also, don't overlook taking care of yourself physically. Get plenty of exercise and rest and be sure to develop healthy eating habits early on. It's important to make sure you drink plenty of water. This will help you skin to look great, keep your body toned and prevent dehydration. Cheerleaders spend a lot of time on the go-a bag of chips and soda pop might be convenient but it won't help you to maintain the sustained energy you need to keep the crowds pepped up.

Finally, there's nothing better than personal experience so one of the best ways you can work on becoming a cheerleader is by talking to cheerleaders. Ask them what it's really like to be a cheerleader and what they did to prepare themselves for a role on the squad.

Answer 6

My sister was a cheerleader all through high-school.
And Yes, she had to keep her grades up.
She could not be failing any classes and still be on the team.
As far as I know this is still true.
**So Get Those Grades Up*** Rah Rah Rah*Good Luck*

Answer 7

Im a varsity cheerleader, and we had to keep our grades up. Actually all athletes had to keep their grades up. Its a requirement at our school. So to where you were going with this no, more than likely you will be put on acedemic probation, atleast at my school, and you wouldnt be allowed to try out for any sport, or participate at any time in the year if you were failing.

Hope I Helped!

Answer 8

They want people on the team that actually gives a |D|a|m|n about their school work. So the answer is no they want let anyone on the team that are failing. Are u sure you will even get to highschool if you're failing? Wise up and get smart little girl.

Answer 9

Well you spelled High school wrong so maybe your focus should not be cheerleading!! You should study! When you graduate, the college you apply to is not gonna give two s**ts that you were a cheerleader.. but how well you did in a classroom!!

Answer 10

Depends on your school rules. When my daughter was in junior high and high school, grades were a factor in participating in extracurricular activities such as dance, cheer, choir, etc. They wanted to make sure that the "fluff" stuff wasn't more important to the student then the "regular" stuff that gets you to college.