Game Day Preparation, Procedures, & Expectations

Departure Preparation:

• All instruments except Flutes and Clarinets go on the truck.  Trombones last on, first off.
• Do NOT load flip folder on truck. This is checked during uniform inspection.
• Load truck BEFORE eating dinner
• Dinner will be served buffet style in front of Culinary Arts.  We will also have some tables available in Room 1816.
• Clean up your own mess!!!!!!!
• Change into uniform AFTER eating dinner.
• We will have uniform inspection in the band hall before departure.  If you are missing an item get it taken care of before a director comes to check you so that you do not delay our departure or hold up your line for dismissal.
• Have all items laid out in front of you in the same configuration as posted on the white board.  This will make inspection go a lot faster.
• Students will be lined up in rows by grade level.  Seniors by parking lot wall, then juniors, sophomores, and freshmen by hallway wall.

Game Procedures:

• Please read the section in the Charger Band Handbook regarding expectations at football games.
• Remember that parents, friends, relatives, etc. are not allowed to bring food or drink to a band student at any time before, during or after the game. Any violation of this may result in the student being excluded from the marching band for the remainder of the year. We will be providing an apple or a banana after halftime. Anyone with a medical condition requiring an alternate dietary need should have already contacted Mr. Williams.
• Students must ask a chaperone for permission to go to the restroom.  A chaperone will accompany them to and from the restroom.

Game Behavior Expectations:

• Students are expected to treat the chaperones and other parent volunteers with the utmost respect and appreciation. Anyone who does not adhere to this will face disciplinary action.
• While it is our intent to have a good time and enjoy the atmosphere that comes with Texas high school football, we are there to do a job. Remember our purpose is to support the football team and represent the school and community with dignity and class as well as act as the premier spirit organization on campus.  We also have a job to do at halftime entertaining the crowd and providing excellent support for the drill team during their performance. We are very confident we will succeed. With this in mind, please refrain from visiting with your child or bringing family members up to the band to see them. This goes for younger siblings of the band members as well

Post-Game Procedures:

• We will send a text message as soon as we leave the stadium letting those know who aren’t at the game what time to pick their child up from CSHS. Please plan to be there no later than five minutes before our texted arrival time. Do not park in drive lanes or against the curb.  If you see someone parking in these areas, please ask them politely to move as they will be in the way and delay the buses and truck from being unloaded.  The band parking lot will have plenty of free parking spaces.  
• When we arrive at school each student is responsible for getting his or her instrument off of the truck and back into their assigned locker (or for pit, the pit room). Students who leave instruments on the truck will face disciplinary action the following week.
• Once your instrument and uniform (when applicable) are put away, you are free to leave. Remember to take your belongings with you.  This includes but is not limited to your water jug, shako, gloves, shoes, garment bag, tote bag, undergarments and instrument.