Curiosity Across Continents - Student Application
Student application for the Curiosity Across Continents | Program for WA-King County public school students and families. The program is an intensive year-round youth cohort focused on African heritage, arts, storytelling, technology integration, belonging, creativity, and global curiosity.
Student Information
Student Full Name
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First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Preferred Name
Student Age
Grade Band
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Kindergarten-Grade 2 (K-2)
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
Grades 9-10
Grades 11-12
School Name
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School District
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Auburn School District
Bellevue School District
Enumclaw School District
Federal Way Public Schools
Highline Public Schools
Issaquah School District
Kent School District
Lake Washington School District
Mercer Island School District
Northshore School District
Renton School District
Riverview School District
Seattle Public Schools
Shoreline School District
Snoqualmie Valley School District
Tahoma School District
Tukwila School District
Vashon Island School District
White River School District
City of Residence
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King County Resident?
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Yes
No
Unsure
Student Email
example@example.com
Student Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Parent/Guardian and Contact Details
Parent/Guardian Full Name
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First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Relationship to Student
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Parent/Guardian Email
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example@example.com
Parent/Guardian Phone
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Mailing Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
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Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
American Samoa
Andorra
Angola
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
The Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Christmas Island
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Cote d'Ivoire
Croatia
Cuba
Curaçao
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Ethiopia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Polynesia
Gabon
The Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guatemala
Guernsey
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jersey
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
North Korea
South Korea
Kosovo
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Martinique
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mayotte
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Montserrat
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Nagorno-Karabakh
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
Netherlands Antilles
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Niue
Norfolk Island
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
Northern Mariana
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Pitcairn Islands
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Republic of the Congo
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Barthelemy
Saint Helena
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
Somaliland
South Africa
South Ossetia
South Sudan
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Svalbard
eSwatini
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tokelau
Tonga
Transnistria Pridnestrovie
Trinidad and Tobago
Tristan da Cunha
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
Vietnam
British Virgin Islands
Isle of Man
US Virgin Islands
Wallis and Futuna
Western Sahara
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Other
Country
Best Way to Contact
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Email
Phone call
Text message
Participation Level and Program Fit
Program learning pathway
Desired participation level
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Year-round intensive cohort — A highly committed, intensive year-round cohort with deeper engagement and ongoing collaboration
Seasonal program cohort — A balanced cohort experience during the primary program season
Flexible participation — A lighter-touch option with select activities and independent involvement
Why is this participation level the best fit for the student?
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Interest, Experience, and Goals
Which activities would you be most excited to participate in, based on your grade band?
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Why are you interested in Curiosity Across Continents?
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Which areas interest you most?
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Cultural exchange
Arts and creative expression
Leadership development
Community service
Youth council or advocacy
Travel and global learning
Identity and storytelling
Other
Have you participated in any cultural education, arts, leadership, youth council, travel, or exchange programs before?
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Yes
No
Somewhat
Prefer not to say
If yes or somewhat, please describe your prior experience.
What do you hope to learn, create, or experience through this program?
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Tell us about a part of your culture, community, family, or identity that matters to you, and what you would want others to understand or appreciate about it.
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Travel History
Have you traveled outside of King County?
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Yes
No
If yes, where have you traveled outside of King County?
Have you traveled outside of the United States?
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Please Select
Yes
No
If yes, what country or countries did you visit and how old were you?
Have you ever traveled to any country on the continent of Africa?
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Yes
No
If yes, where and at what age?
Scheduling, Participation, and Transportation
Preferred Participation Format
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In-person
Virtual
Hybrid
No Preference
Availability for Early Release Day Sessions
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Available
Not Available
Maybe
Need More Information
Availability for Extended Learning Sessions During School Breaks or Summer
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Available
Not Available
Maybe
Need More Information
Availability for the Tentative Summer Intensive (July 6–19, 2026; Mon–Thu; 11:00 AM–3:00 PM)
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Available
Not Available
Maybe
Need More Information
Any Scheduling Limitations
Student Transportation Needs
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No transportation needed
Family will provide transportation
School-provided transportation needed
Needs assistance coordinating transportation
Other
Creative Submission and Interest Areas
Creative Submission
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Portfolio, Video, Website, or Sample Link
Interested in Sharing Work in a Community Showcase?
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Yes
No
Maybe
Interested in Having Work Considered for Sauti Ya Afrika Magazine?
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Yes
No
Maybe
Interested in Youth Leadership or Youth Community Council Opportunities?
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Yes
No
Maybe
Consent and Acknowledgment
Parent/guardian consent for the student to apply and be contacted about program participation
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I consent
Media, photo, and video consent for program documentation, presentations, newsletters, website, social media, and reports
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Yes, I consent
No, I do not consent
Consent for student creative work to be considered for showcase or publication with proper credit
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Yes, I consent
No, I do not consent
Placement acknowledgment
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I acknowledge
Emergency Contact, Accessibility, and Additional Information
Emergency Contact Name
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First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Emergency Contact Relationship
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Emergency Contact Phone
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Allergies, Medical Considerations, Access Needs, or Accommodations
Support Needed to Participate Fully
Communication support
Mobility support
Learning support
Language support
Scheduling flexibility
Rest breaks
Medication reminders
Other
Languages Spoken at Home
Additional Notes from Parent/Guardian or Student
Signatures and Submission
Parent/Guardian Typed Signature
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Student Typed Signature
Date Submitted
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