2. 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.
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3. 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.
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4. 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!
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5. Marching Season
• Colorguard is the visual portion of the FPC
Marching Bulldog Band.
• This portion runs from June - November.
• FBA Assessment - Mandatory (Oct. 25th)
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6. 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.
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7. 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)
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8. 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.
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9. 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)
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12. 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.
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13. 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.
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14. 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.
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15. 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.
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16. 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.
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17. Captains
• Marching - Ashlyn Wilkerson
• Dance - Desire’a Bailey
• Winterguard - Dana Colonna
• Weapons - McKenzie Smith
Head Captain - Desire’a Bailey
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18. Summer Schedule
Tuesday
•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)
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19. Fall Practice Schedule
Monday
Rifle Line 2:00 - 3:30PM
Tuesday
2:00 - 6:00PM
Thursday
2:00 - 6:00PM
When in
doubt...check
the calendar!
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21. Contact Info
• Please don’t hesitate to contact us
with any questions or concerns.
• fpcstarlets@yahoo.com
• Find us on Facebook (FpcStarlets)
• Ruth Albert (386) 299.4398
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