• Community Writing Center Middle School

    Community Writing Center Middle School

  • Your child is invited to participate in the Community Writing Center (CWC) which, is supported by the High Point University Service Learning Program and Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

    Prior to participation, we ask for parent(s)/guardian(s) to review the following information:

    Children attending Penn Griffin Middle School, will be met by several Community Writing Center staff members at the end of the school day. The CWC staff will walk with the children to the afterschool program, which is located next door to the school at Mount Zion Baptist Church (MZBC) at 753 Washington Street, High Point, NC 27260. All online application forms MUST be filled out completely.

     

    • Your child will be working with students from the High Point University Service Learning and Bonner Leader Programs.
    • In addition to High Point University students, a supervising adult will be present at all times. All CWC Service Learners and Bonners will have background checks completed.
    • The CWC follows Safe Sanctuary policy. No adult will ever be alone with your child.
    • Your child will be provided a snack.
    • If using MZBC transportation, we will depart no later thant 6:30 PM* and load the MZBC bus, driven by CWC representative.: If using MZBC transportation, your child will be dropped off at the address you provided in your application (NO EXCEPTIONS) Once your child exits the bus, all supervision by and responsibilites of CWC volunteers and staff ends.
    • Individuals picking up children early from the CWC must be at least 18 years of age and present valid photo identification. Only individuals listed on your child's Emergency and Authorized Release Form will be allowed to pick up your child.
    • Please select one of the options below. If you have any questions regarding the information above, please contact Hassan Allah: Program Director; 336-587-4868;cwchighpoint@gmail.com.
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  • Middle School Student Application:

    The Community Writing Center in High Point runs Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday* from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm* in union with the Guilford County Schools and High Point University Academic Calendars. Students should come prepared to develop and strengthen their reading and writing abilities, as well as complete their assigned homework. The program will offer reading/writing group activities, creative writing activities and crafts, and homework help. Requirements: Must demonstrate academic need (for example: C or lower on report card, parents unable to help with homework, student below standard reading level, etc

    Must be able to attend the program at a minimum biweekly (preference given to those who can attend frequently) Due to current staffing and transportation, we also consider the address at which students are to be dropped off. Please note if you will be able to pick up your child from the Community Writing Center directly. Depending on the current student enrollment of the program, we may also consider the student's grade/age or financial adversity to maintain a balanced learning environment. Please note that preference is given to prior students, siblings of current students, and to those who have been on the waitlist the longest. Your child may have his or her work published in creative publications or research. Children will only be identified by first name in any publications.

    Contact Information for the Community Writing Center in High Point

    753 Washington Street High Point, NC 27260

    Thank you for your interest in the Community Writing Center After-School Program. A Program Coordinator will be in contact with you about your application as soon as possible with an update to your application status, steps to take following being accepted into the program, and availability.

    Immediate Contact:

    Hassan Allah: Program Director (336)-587-4868/cwchighpoint@gmail.com

  • Student Information

  • Program Assistance Requested (please check the box(es) below)
  • What is the student's academic issue (please check the box(es) below)?

  • Transportation Home: Please check one of the transportation options as your primary choice for the year. If you would like to change your transportation for one or more days, please notify Community Writing Center Staff with a written note. We will still be using the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Bus to return students home. If same-day changes arise, please text (336) 587-4868 BEFORE 2:00 p.m.

     

     

     

  • Emergency and Authorized Release Form

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Emergency Contact Information

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Authorized Release

  • Please list persons in addition to guardian(s) who would be authorized to pick up your child. The person who picks up your child must present valid photo identification. These individuals must be at least eighteen (18) years old. (NO EXCEPTIONS)

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  • Covid Protocol and Waiver

  • The Community Writing Center is dedicated to the safety of students, staff, Bonners, and Service Learners who will be participating in programming during our 2024-2025 school year. As such, we will be following OSHA, CDC and Guilford County guidelines with the intent of sustaining trustworthy care and enjoyable programming for familial and professional constituents. The following will be practiced on site, with the possibility of enhancing or diminishing guidelines along with the everchanging efforts in the fight against COVID-19:

     

    Indoor Masking

    Face Shields

    Temperature Checks at Beginning of Each Session (Call parents if child shows fever)

    Regular Sanitizing and Cleaning of High Touch Surfaces

    Outdoor Snack/Eating (if weather permits

    Assigned Tables with Service Learners

    Social Distancing

    Bathroom Cleaning

    Gloves for Workers

    Symptom Monitoring and Checks

    (Informal) Contact Tracing

     

  • As we know this is an ever evolving situation, if changes are to occur, they will be communicated with schools and families as the year progresses. We ask your consent, full cooperation and transparency in our attempt to keep students, staff, and volunteers safe. If you have any questions, comments, concerns or suggestions, please contact our program director at 336-587-4868. Please read and sign below to show that you and the participant understand and will adhere to the efforts Mega Mission Ministries and the Community Writing Center are making, and that you are willing to have your child/children participate in our programming because of and in spite of these efforts.

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  • MEGA MISSION MINISTRIES, INC

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  • Permission for Photography/Videography for Mega Mission Ministries

    I understand the photographs or videotape will be used primarily for promotional materials and communications for Mega Mission Ministries

    I understand that:

    • Photographs and videos may be shared through Mega Mission Ministries on social media, websites, brochures, fliers, etc. at the discretion of Mega Mission Ministries. Through Mega Mission Ministries, you will always have the opportunity to ask for a reprint and/or delete a post of your student if you so desire. However, Mega Mission Ministries can not retract the impressions garnered prior to this discussion.
    • Photographs and videos may be used for promotion with third party partners (newspaper, television outlets, press releases, etc through news media, commercials, print or email. I understand that Mega Mission Ministries retains no control over the use of this information once it is released to the media.
    • I will receive no compensation for consent for the release of this material. I also understand that participating in this project will not in any way affect the care I (he/ she) receive(s) as a participant at the M3.
    • I have read this form and fully understand the contents. I agree to be bound by this consent form. I acknowledge and represent that I am 18 years of age or older and have the right to contract in my own name or that I am legally authorized to sign this form for the participant.
    • I have the right not to be photographed, video taped or audio taped or have any work produced concerning me or my dependent released to the media. Choosing not to participate will in no way compromise your child's ability to enroll in M3.

     

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  • HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY

  • Permission for Photography/Videography for Community Writing Center

    • I understand the photographs or videotape may be used in any manner considered proper by the High Point University administration but will be used primarily for promotional materials and communications.

    I understand that:

    • If the materials are copyrighted by High Point University, the material will be under the control of High Point University. I understand, however, that once information and/or materials are released to the public information media--including but not limited to television, newspaper, magazine, radio, and the internet --High Point University no longer has control over their use.
    • I hereby release and discharge High Point University as well as their assigns and/or representatives from any and all claims and demands arising out of or in connection with the use of the photographs, video tape, audio tape, and/or release of participants and the work they produce.
    • I will receive no compensation for consent for the release of this material. I also understand that participating in this project will not in any way affect the care I (he/she) receive(s) as a participant at the Community Writing Center.
    • I have read this form and fully understand the contents. I agree to be bound by this consent form. I acknowledge and represent that I am 18 years of age or older and have the right to contract in my own name or that I am legally authorized to sign this form for the participant.
    • I have the right not to be photographed, video taped or audio taped or have any work produced concerning me or my dependent released to the media. Choosing not to participate will in no way compromise your child's ability to enroll in the Community Writing Center.

  •  This authorization may be changed at any time and must be made in writing to the Community Writing Center. Such changes shall not affect disclosures prior to change. I understand that High Point University retains no control over the use of this information once it is released to the media.

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  • TENTATIVE 2025 Community Writing Center Fall Calendar

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    September 14th- CWC Sessions Start @ Mt. Zion Baptist Church

    September 15th- CWC in Session

    September 16th- CWC in Session

    September 17th- CWC in Session/M3 Family Night

     

    September 21st- No Programming (GCS Teacher Workday)

    September 22nd- CWC in Session

    September 23rd- CWC in Session

    September 24th- CWC in Session

     

    September 28th- CWC in Session

    September 29th- CWC in Session

    September 30th- CWC in Session

    October 1st- CWC in Session

     

    October 5th-8th- No Sessions (HPU Fall Break)

     

    October 12th- CWC in Session

    October 13th- CWC in Session

    October 14th- CWC in Session

    October 15th- CWC in Session

     

    October 19th- CWC in Session

    October 20th- CWC in Session

    October 21st- CWC in Session

    October 22nd- CWC in Session

     

    October 26th- CWC in Session

    October 27th- CWC in Session

    October 28th- CWC in Session

    October 29th- CWC in Session

  • November 2nd- CWC in Session

    November 3rd- No Sessions (Teacher Workday)

    November 4th- CWC in Session

    November 5th- CWC in Session

     

    November 9th- CWC in Session

    November 10th- CWC in Session

    November 11th- CWC in Session

    November 12th- CWC in Session

     

    November 16th- CWC in Session

    November 17th- CWC in Session

    November 18th- CWC in Session

    November 19th- CWC in Session

     

     

    November 23rd-26th- No Sessions (Thanksgiving Break)

     

    November 30th- CWC in Session- Field Trip Day (possible to change)

    December 1st- CWC in Session- Field Trip Day (possible to change)

    December 2nd- CWC in Session- Field Trip Day (possible to change)

    December 3rd- CWC end Date (End of Semester)

     

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