Elementary School CWC 2026-27

Community Writing Center
Dear Parent/Guardian,

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 Kirkman Park Elementary School will either get on their assigned bus and be dropped off at Mount Zion Baptist Church (MZBC) located at 753 Washington Street, High Point, NC 27260 or be picked up by the church bus driven by the program director or M3 bus driver. Children attending other schools may be picked up by MZBC transportation or dropped off by parent or guardian. All online application materials MUST be filled 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 5:30 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 responsibilities 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 the program director Hassan Allah, 336-587-4868; cwchighpoint@gmail.com.
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Elementary School Student Application:
The Community Writing Center in High Point runs Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. * in union with the Guilford County School 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.

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 wait-list 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.

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

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 w/ 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. I understand and acknowledge that the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization and the CDC. COVID-19 is extremely contagious and is believed to spread mainly from person-to-person contact. I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that the participant may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by participating in these activities and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death. I understand and acknowledge that protection against COVID-19 infection is a shared responsibility. I agree to follow the health and safety rules of both the Mega Mission Ministries and the Community Writing Center. I understand that even with all appropriate protocols, there is no guarantee that the participant will not be exposed to COVID-19 during their time.
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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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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
- 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
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/Thanksgiving Celebration

No Programming November 23rd-26th for 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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Community Writing Center

Elementary School Student Application:

Student Information

Covid Protocol and Waiver

Emergency and Authorized Release Form

HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY

TENTATIVE 2025 Community Writing Center Fall Calendar