official
requirements
We're dedicated to ensuring that cost is never a barrier to starting a team. In fact, we provide all of our services cost-free. We will ask that you follow the requirements listed below. Why? Because your team is your legacy and teams with staying power have a better chance of igniting lasting change in schools. Teams that follow our requirements experience long-term success and sustainability.
All generation spirit teams must:
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Be affiliated with a middle school, high school, or college in the United States.
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Be approved by the school's administration.
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Select an adult at the school who will advise team captains, facilitate the team’s mission of creating a more inclusive and spirited environment at the school, and serve as a chaperone at practices, activities, meetings, and events.
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Be comprised of a minimum ten students with and without disabilities. These students comprise a dedicated team.
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Select at least two students to serve as 1st and 2nd captain. These students will organize and run meetings/practices and communicate with teammates and school personnel.
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Meet/practice a minimum of two times per week for 45 minutes. All team members are expected to be at every practice.
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Appear at a minimum of 10 events throughout the school year (Generation Spirit teams are strongly encouraged to identify and support teams or groups that are underrepresented by existing spirit squads).
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Wear matching team apparel - in school colors - for spirit raising activities
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Participate in Generation Spirit's free on-site training as the team is being formed and, at a minimum, every three years thereafter. Please note: Generation Spirit is currently offering virtual training to all teams.
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Fill out and submit an annual online survey and provide Generation Spirit with contact information for current captains and advisers.
"[GENERATION SPIRIT] HAS HIT WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL BY STORM. THE 'WE' IN WESTSIDE HAS GROWN BIGGER."
WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL, OMAHA, NE
