Xavier University Department of Art Community Arts Program: Mardi Gras Indian Arts Open to children ages 11-14 June 3-July 26, 2013 May 15, 2013 Dear Parent/Guardian: The start of the Mardi Gras Indian Arts Summer Program is just around the corner! Beginning on Monday, June 3th at 9 a.m. and continuing through Friday, July 26 students will meet Monday through Friday 9 AM - 3 PM in The Art Village of Xavier University, located at 3520 Pine Street. Please mail, or bring, the following completed documents for registration by June 1 st : • Please complete the 2013 application to participate in the Mardi Gras Indian Camp Program (purple) • Camp Fee is $50 (Money Order Only) payable to Xavier University of Louisiana with “2013 Indian Camp/Child’s Name” in the memo section • Copy of Birth Certificate (Child) • Copy of Social Security Card (Child) • Pre-Collegiate Summer Program Participant University Compliance Form (Please read & complete the white forms, sign and return required copies of the requested immunizations.) You must bring to University Health Services to complete this step, 504-520-7396. • Lunch is not provided Feel free to call (504) 520-6723 if you have any questions. We look forward to your child’s participation in our unique program. Sincerely, Bring completed application (color forms) to: Xavier University Art Village, 3520 Pine Street, (Bordered by Edinburgh, Lowerline, Pine Street) For more information call 504-520-6723 Xavier University Department of Art Community Arts Program: Mardi Gras Indian Arts Open to children ages 11-14 June 3-July 26, 2013 Trechere Washington Art Village Xavier University of Louisiana Application Parent/Guardian Name ______________________________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip ___________________ Contact: Home ________________ Cell/Work _________________ Cell/Work 2 _______________________ Emergency Contact (if we are unable to reach a parent) Name ______________________________________ Phone __________________________________ Please indicate name, social security #, and date of birth for each participant. Child Name (1) ___________________________________ SS#______________________ DOB _________________ Child Name (2) ___________________________________ SS#______________________ DOB _________________ Please answer the following questions about your participation in the art and cultural traditions of Mardi Gras: For students: o I attend Mardi Gras parades. o I march/ride in Mardi Gras parades as a member of my school/church/other group (please specify)_______________________________________. o I create/wear a costume on Mardi Gras day. o Please state any other forms of participation______________________________. o I do not to participate in any Mardi Gras celebrations. For parents: o I am a Mardi Gras Indian Tribe member. o I am a Mardi Gras Indian Krewe member. o I am a Social Aid and Pleasure Club member. o I am a Brass Band member. o I attend Mardi Gras parades. o I create/wear a costume on Mardi Gras day. o Please state any other forms of participation_________________________________. o I do not participate in any Mardi Gras celebrations. Please check to confirm that you have completed the following required forms: o Medical Concerns and Physical Limitations form: o Media Release form: o Designated Adult Pick-Up form o Scholarship form Enrollment Fee: $50 camp payment in Money Order Only, made payable to Xavier University. We Will Not Accept Bring completed application (color forms) to: Xavier University Art Village, 3520 Pine Street, (Bordered by Edinburgh, Lowerline, Pine Street) For more information call 504-520-6723 Xavier University Department of Art Community Arts Program: Mardi Gras Indian Arts Open to children ages 11-14 June 3-July 26, 2013 Personal Checks or Cash Note: Application will not be processed without all of the required forms. Summer Arts enrollment space is limited. Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Xavier reserves the right to cancel or alter the camp program should circumstances warrant. Students will spend up to 80% of their time developing hand-­âsewing skills. Please consider your child’s needs and interests before enrolling her/him in the camp. Media Release Xavier University will be documenting the progress of the project during the Mardi Gras Indian Arts Program and will report its success to funders and sponsors. Documentation will also serve to promote the work of its Community Arts Program and Department of Art. I hereby grant Xavier University permission to record my child’s image, likeness and/or voice for use on its website and by television, film, radio, printed media, publications, etc. I hereby release Xavier University from any and all claims on its usage. Parent/Guardian Name (PRINT) Student’s Name Parent/Guardian Signature Date Bring completed application (color forms) to: Xavier University Art Village, 3520 Pine Street, (Bordered by Edinburgh, Lowerline, Pine Street) For more information call 504-520-6723 Xavier University Department of Art Community Arts Program: Mardi Gras Indian Arts Open to children ages 11-14 June 3-July 26, 2013 Medical Concerns and Physical Limitations YOU MUST BE CLEARED THROUGH XAVIER HEALTH SERVICES PRIOR TO BEGINNING CAMP Birth Certificate, SS Card are required for camp and Proof of Immunization is for the University o My child does not have any medical concerns or physical limitations of which Xavier University should be aware. o My child does have medical concerns or physical limitations of which Xavier University should be aware. Please specify in the lines below the medical concerns (EX: Asthema, Allergies) or physical limitations of your child. Please note: NO medications can be dispensed to your child during camp hours. __________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Name (PRINT) Student Name Parent/Guardian Signature Date Bring completed application (color forms) to: Xavier University Art Village, 3520 Pine Street, (Bordered by Edinburgh, Lowerline, Pine Street) For more information call 504-520-6723 Xavier University Department of Art Community Arts Program: Mardi Gras Indian Arts Open to children ages 11-14 June 3-July 26, 2013 Scholarship Request The Community Arts Program will provide a limited number of scholarships for students with the greatest need. All financial information will be held in the strictest of confidence. For the scholarship request to be reviewed, total household income must be verified. Please attach: 1) A copy of your most recent tax return to this scholarship request form. 2) If you have not filed a tax return, please attach either a copy of your W2 form or a letter from your employer on official company letterhead verifying your income. Please list all other sources of income and the amounts as follows: 1) Public Assistance $________________________ 2) Child Support 3) Alimony $________________________ $________________________ 4) Social Security $________________________ 5) Other(state name of income source) $________________________ How many persons in your household are dependent on this income?_______________________ Describe any special circumstances that you consider relevant (medical bills, recent change in family circumstances, etc.). Use an additional sheet if you need more space. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Name (PRINT) Student Name Parent/Guardian Signature Date Bring completed application (color forms) to: Xavier University Art Village, 3520 Pine Street, (Bordered by Edinburgh, Lowerline, Pine Street) For more information call 504-520-6723 Xavier University Department of Art Community Arts Program: Mardi Gras Indian Arts Open to children ages 11-14 June 3-July 26, 2013 Designated Adult Pick-up Form I understand that my child will only be released from Xavier University to adults designated on this form. The person picking-up my child must show picture identification. If changes need to be made to this list, I am responsible for making the updates to this form. I understand that no verbal changes will be accepted and all revisions must be made in writing. The following individuals are designated to pick-up my child from the Xavier University Arts Program. Adult # 1 Name Relationship to Child Phone Number Address Adult Relationship to Child # 2 Name Phone Number Address Adult Relationship to Child # 3 Name Phone Number Address Adult Relationship to Child # 4 Name Phone Number Address Parent/Guardian Name (PRINT) Parent/Guardian Signature _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Student Name (Print) Student Signature Last Revised ________________________ Bring completed application (color forms) to: Xavier University Art Village, 3520 Pine Street, (Bordered by Edinburgh, Lowerline, Pine Street) For more information call 504-520-6723 Xavier University Department of Art Community Arts Program: Mardi Gras Indian Arts Open to children ages 11-14 June 3-July 26, 2013 XUMIA Code of Conduct Welcome to the Mardi Gras Indian Arts summer program at Xavier University of Louisiana. The main mission of XUMIA is to support the purposes and goals of the University by providing education, research and community service. The XUMIA Code of Conduct is issued for the benefit of all participants of the summer program. All participants are expected to respect the rights and property of others. Conduct of individuals or groups that may disrupt or obstruct program-related work and activities of the University community is prohibited in The Art Village Annex (TAVA). Summer program participants are requested to familiarize themselves with the XUMIA Code of Conduct. All members of the XUMIA staff enforce this Code. • Program participants expect a creative, learning environment. Talking that is permitted must be done quietly. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. (Remember other classes will be simultaneously conducted in one shared space.) • Food and beverages are permitted in one designated space. Bringing any food or beverage into the class area is prohibited. • Participants are not allowed in the computer area. • Only one student may use restrooms at a time after receiving permission. • Program participants should not engage in any behavior that interferes with the normal activities of the Art Department. • Students are required to leave The Art Village Annex with supervision, at 3:00 PM and as requested during emergency situations or following the violation of the XUMIA Code of Conduct. Bring completed application (color forms) to: Xavier University Art Village, 3520 Pine Street, (Bordered by Edinburgh, Lowerline, Pine Street) For more information call 504-520-6723 Xavier University Department of Art Community Arts Program: Mardi Gras Indian Arts Open to children ages 11-14 June 3-July 26, 2013 Page 2 – Code of Conduct Xavier expects all students to conduct themselves as mature and responsible citizens in accordance with accepted standards of social behavior, to respect the rights of others and to refrain from any conduct that obstructs the work of the university or injurious to the welfare of the University. In Summary: • Only show respect to all members of the program or any member of the Xavier community. • Only eat or drink outside class in the designated area. • Only use the restroom with permission. • Only leave the building with supervision. • Only communicate using appropriate and respectful language. I fully understand the rules and regulations listed in the XUMIA Code of Conduct. I understand that failure to comply with any of the above policies at any level will result in dismissal from the program without refund. Student’s Signature ________________________________________ Date_______________ Parent’s Signature _________________________________________ Date_______________ Bring completed application (color forms) to: Xavier University Art Village, 3520 Pine Street, (Bordered by Edinburgh, Lowerline, Pine Street) For more information call 504-520-6723