Beta Club
This club is open to students in grades 5-8 who maintain a 3.0 or better GPA. Once initiated, a student whose average falls below 3.0 on his/her report card will be placed on probation until the next reporting period in which their average has returned to at least a 3.0.
4-H
The Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service offers opportunities for students in grades four through eight to become creative and productive citizens through the 4-H Club. Meetings are held once a month during school hours.
A.E. Phillips sponsors two clubs, 4-5 Club and the 6-8 Club. Both clubs are sponsored by volunteer parents. Ms. Natalie Williams serves as the coordinator between the school and the 4-H office. Each club elects its own officers who conduct all meetings and are responsible for planning activities with the assistance of the sponsors and 4-H leaders.
Student Council
Student Council Officers and representatives of the Student Council are elected by the students from grades four through eight. The Student Council provides opportunities for the A.E. Phillips student body to work together through participation in service projects and other activities which promote school spirit and pride.
Serving as advisors to the Student Council are Dr. Libby Manning and Mrs. Braddock.
Sports
The school sponsors junior high basketball teams. Games with other schools are scheduled throughout the season. Students may also participate in the parish football,soccer, baseball, softball, or track programs at Ruston Junior High.
There is a $80 fee charged for seventh and eighth grade basketball. The fees are used to cover the costs of coaches' salaries. Students are also responsible for the cost of their uniforms. Students must show proof of insurance before participating in basketball.
Cheerleading
Cheerleader tryouts are closed with only judges present. Any student wishing to tryout will be allowed to do so. Any student meeting the minimum requirements will be allowed to be an AEP cheerleader. All cheerleader nominees must have the permission of parents before trying out.
Minimum Requirements for Cheerleading:
- Grade Average: 2.0 or higher (in all subjects)
- Skills: Point Value
- Toe Touch Jump (5)
- Cartwheel (5)
- Round-off (5)
- Splits (5)
- Cheers:
- One compulsory (5)
- One optional (5)
- Overall execution of cheers and skills (5)
Approximate Costs of Cheerleading:
- Uniform: $100
- Shoes: $45
- Tights: $8
- Camp Outfits (three days): $50
- Summer Camp (resident camper): $174
- Cheerleader coach's fee: $185
Expectations:
Cheerleaders are expected to maintain a "C" average or better throughout the school year in all subjects. A grade check will be conducted at the end of each reporting period to determine eligibility. As a first offense, those falling below a "C" average in any subject will not be allowed to cheer during the next nine weeks. The second offense will cause the girl to be permanently dropped from the squad.
Any behavior by any of the girls not befitting the position of cheerleader may result in suspension for a period of time to be determined by the sponsor. Parents of cheerleaders must be willing to aid in transportation and to help coordinate, organize, and supervise their activities. Cheerleaders are selected to promote school spirit. They are expected to lead students and Bullpup supporters during basketball games.
Attendance at all cheerleader functions is mandatory. That includes practices (Tuesdays, 3:00-5:00 p.m.), games, pep rallies, etc. Excuses must be cleared with the sponsor. Three unexcused absences will result in expulsion from the squad.
