<p> SUMMER MATH SCHOLARS PROGRAM</p><p>OPEN TO INCOMING NINTH GRADERS at Chief Sealth High School </p><p>Do you want to build your math skills with college tutors? Do you want to learn how to succeed in high school? </p><p>Team up with MESA (Mathematics, Engineering Science Achievement) to make your ninth grade year the first step on your road to college! This is what you can do:</p><p>Summer Math Scholars Program July 31st- August 18th Summer Math Scholars is a FREE three-week program M-F 9am-12:30pm and will be held at Chief Sealth High School. The workshops will be taught by top-level math teacher, Ms. Batts. High school and college students will be available as tutors. We will work on math, study, thinking and communication skills, and go on field trips. Our goal is to make sure everyone in the program succeeds in Algebra.</p><p>SUMMER MATH SCHOLARS GOALS AND INCENTIVES</p><p>GOAL: Increase the number of African-American, Native American, Latina/o, and Pacific Islander students who enroll and excel in college-prep and honors math courses and fully participate in MESA’s math, science, and technology programs and opportunities.</p><p>INCENTIVES: Summer Math: (calculator, t-shirt, school supplies) You must attend at least 14 out of the 15 days, on time, do all work assigned, and participate positively in every activity. High School Elective Credit .25</p><p>How do I sign up? Mail or fax the enclosed application to: </p><p>Martha Flores Box 355020 Seattle, WA 98105</p><p> [email protected] Fax: 206-685-7471 Phone: 206-221-6195</p><p>Application Due: May 17* *Space is limited, we will only take the first 32 applications. First come, first served, turn in your application as soon as possible. Questions? Contact the Seattle MESA Office</p><p>I am applying for: Summer Math Scholars</p><p>Box 355020 1122 NE Boat Street Fishery Science Building, Suite 158 Seattle, WA 98105 206-616-9653 fax 206-685-7471 www.seattlemesa.org SCHEDULE: Summer Math: July 31st- August 18th Monday- Friday: 9 AM- 12:30 PM</p><p>Student FULL NAME: ______Ethnicity: ______Sex: _____ Home Phone: ______Cellphone: ______Email: ______Birth date: ____/____/____ Student ID #: ______Name of Parent/Guardian: ______Cellphone: ______Home Address: ______City: ______Zip Code: ______Email: ______</p><p>Current Math Class ______(8th Grade Math, Integrated Math, etc.) Current Science Class ______(Physics, Biology, etc.)</p><p>Will you (Student) be needing an ORCA (Metro/Bus) Card to get to the program every day? ◻ Yes ◻ No Do you (Student) have any eating restrictions/allergies?◻ Yes ◻ No If yes, then specify:______Does your child receive free or reduced lunch at school? ◻ Yes ◻ No</p><p>EXPECTATIONS:  Attend and participate at each session.  Be on time, always.  If you must miss or plan to be late to a session, let us know.  Have a positive, respectful attitude for yourself and other members of the program at all times.  Commit to success for yourself and everyone else.  Avoid any behavior problems. (Behavior disruptions will result in removal from program.)  Make this program work for you!</p><p>X Parent/Guardian Signature</p><p>Student, please write a paragraph explaining why you want to participate in the Summer Math Scholars Program </p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______Attach another sheet if you need to continue your paragraph.</p><p>*Upon acceptance, you and your parent/guardian will receive a letter from Seattle MESA.</p>