Young, Knowledgeable, & Powerful
YKPhi REDEFINED
2019-2020
Ykphiechs.weebly.comApplications will be posted on Wednesday, Aug. 28th and will be due Wednesday, September 4th. Tryouts for Step Team will be September 9-11th ( You do not have to be on the step team to participate in YKPhi) Induction for Club members will be announced soon. Practices and Meetings will begin in September.
Young, Knowledgeable, & Powerful, better known as YKPhi, is a club focused on fostering the academic preparation and achievement of the scholarly leaders of East Coweta High School. The students who are selected to participate in YKPhi will learn the value of commitment, teamwork, community service, discipline, and school involvement through the development of real-life skills. The members of YKPhi will serve as role models for the school and the community. Members of YKPhi are expected to be exemplary students in academic achievement and behavior. All members must have a heart for community service and be willing to lead school and community service initiatives. Members of YKPhi will be selected for participation on an annual basis through application only. No student is required to be a member of this club therefore; participation is considered a privilege and an honor. The members of the club will be comprised of freshman, sophomores, juniors, and seniors who will continue the club’s tradition of practicing academic responsibility, behavioral responsibility, commitment, hard work, self-motivation, and community service. It is imperative that students selected for YKPhi and their parents/guardians understand the expectations and rules herein.
Members of YKPhi must lead and/or participate in the following activities:
• All Club meetings (biweekly meetings)
• Volunteer and community events (25 hours/year)
• Fundraising activities
MISSION
The mission of the YKPhi is to bring a diverse group of individuals together as one unit and strive for a common goal of excellence through scholastic achievement and preparation, community service and school spirit. The club’s mission is “Preparing powerful and productive youth for scholastic and academic achievement, a heart for service, and the development of real-life skills”. The members will focus on community service and unity initiatives for ECHS. YKPhi will always: Smile Big, Be Confident, and Work Together to meet every challenge!
ACTIVITIES of Young, Knowledgeable, & Powerful
1.Community Service Initiatives:
YKPhi will participate in many community service initiatives throughout the year starting in August and spanning through May. The community service initiatives will be planned and executed by the club members with the guidance and supervision of the club sponsors. Some community service initiatives that will be planned include collecting/delivering holiday meals for families, providing toiletries for youth in local foster homes, and collecting toys for local charities.
2.College Readiness and College Tours:
The sponsors of YKPhi will work closely with the guidance department to ensure that all members are on track to graduate. We will expose students to scholarships, help with ACT/SAT preparation, and provide assistance for completing college applications.
YKPhi will take a trip in the fall and the spring to colleges. The trips will be overnight trips and will require a fee. The fees will be based on participation. We do expect that members will go on at least one trip.
3.Career Planning & Career Seminars:
YKPhi members will take a career survey in August. Throughout the year, members will be exposed to career seminars. The purpose of the career seminars is to learn more about the careers and pathways that are needed. Members will have professionals come in and share personal experiences and guidance.
4.Scholastic and Academic Achievement:
Members will provide biweekly grade reports to sponsors. The members will receive individual guidance on how to increase grade, retain information, increase test scores, and build relationships with teachers. Members may be recommended for peer tutoring and support from Communities In Schools (CIS).
5.Development of Real-Life Skills:
YKPhi will be filled with more than Georgia Standards when graduation arises. YKPhi will be exposed to the following items that may not be directly taught in class: Budgeting, Credit, Resume Building, Dress for Success, Interviewing, Leadership, Communication Etiquette, Social Media, Self-Marketing, etc.
6.YKPhi Step Team
The Varsity Competition Step Team is an activity that only members of YKPhi can participate in by tryout only. The Varsity Competition Step Team is a competitive athletic activity. The purpose of the step team is to promote school spirit involvement; teamwork; dedication; strong work ethic; strong discipline; respect; development of step and dance skills; character; and leadership. During the first half of the school year the team will promote and maintain school spirit through performances as a team at various athletic events (football & basketball) and activities. During the second half of the school year, the team will further promote school spirit and recognition through participation in several step competitions and the production of the ECHS-based competition.
The YKPhi Step team is a lettering sport at East Coweta High School. Steppers will receive an actual letter and certificate the first time they meet the necessary requirements. Each time thereafter, they will receive a patch and/or metal pin and certificate. A stepper can earn a letter at the discretion of the head coach even if established criteria is not met, depending on the athlete's commitment and contribution made to the total program. A stepper must perform in every competition to be considered for a letter.
The requirements for earning a letter for the step team are as follows:
100% performance at competitions
90% attendance at practices, fundraisers, and YKPhi functions
Average of 20 or higher on stepper evaluations
Inappropriate behavior or misconduct reports (School)
Inappropriate behavior or misconduct reports (Team)
C Average
No incidences of team demerits
Special Circumstances: Seniors who have not lettered but have participated in the sport for a year will be given an opportunity to letter during performance season if the above requirements are met.
Any student considering trying out for the Step Team will need a current physical and ALL athletic paperwork turned in to Coach D or Coach B.
COST ASSOCIATED
STEP TEAM COST:
Uniform items: Each member of YKPhi will be required to purchase a printed short-sleeve polo, t-shirt, and a long-sleeve oxford shirt that will be worn on different occasions. All females are additionally required to purchase a cardigan sweater and males will be required to purchase a sweater vest. The estimated cost for these uniform items will be $100 total.
Step Team Uniform items: Warmups (~$95), Practice Uniforms (~$60), Shoes (~$75), Performance Attire (~S150), Transportation Fee (~$50), bag ($45)
Dues: $75. Covers the cost of game snacks and misc. Items. (Subject to change)
OPTIONAL FOR CLUB & STEP: Team Jacket $80
