The Wayne State University Math Corps Summer Camp and High School Bridge Program - 2024 Application for Current 9th, 10th, and 11th Graders

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You are applying for a paid position as a Teaching Assistant (TA) or a Program Assistant (PA) in the WSU Math Corps Summer Camp and High School Bridge Program. The PA position is open only to returning students.

The WSU Math Corps Summer Camp and High School Bridge Program is a six-week mathematics enrichment and mentoring program for students entering grades 7-12 and who live and/or attend a public school (including charter schools) in the city of Detroit, Hamtramck, or Highland Park. The program takes place on Wayne State`s campus with the camp divided into two sites - Site 1 and Site 2. Built on a philosophy that`s based upon "loving and believing in kids"' the Math Corps immerses every child in a caring and mutually supportive community centered around kindness.

The 7th, 8th, and 9th graders in the program receive instruction from University faculty and enjoy a variety of learning activities led by college and high school students. The high school students entering the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades hold paid positions as Teaching Assistants (TAs) and Program Assistants (PAs) serving as mentors, role models and “big brothers” and “big sisters” for the younger kids - all while engaging in their own learning as well. All students get both a strong grounding in the basics of mathematics and the opportunity to explore some really cool advanced topics. Activities range from art to robotics to poetry to chess to sports day and more! Having fun is a requirement.

All students accepted into the program receive:

a light breakfast daily
lunch every Thursday
supplies for the program inluding a notebook, folder, & pencil
bus tickets, if needed
a Math Corps t-shirt

TAs and PAs are hired and paid Grow Detroit's Young Talent (GDYT).

Pay: $1,440

Eligibility

High Schools Students should currently be in grades 9-11
Must be a resident of and attend a public school (including charter schools) in the city of Detroit, Hamtramck, or Highland Park.

Tuition: FREE

Schedule

Camp Dates: July 8th - August 16th, 2024.

Days and Hours:

Middle School Students: Monday - Thursday 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
High School TAs and PAs Monday - Thursday 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Optional Fridays: Friday sessions, featuring special activities will be offered each week, weeks 1-5, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Attendance on Fridays is optional.

Closing Ceremonies: Friday, August 16th at 6:30 p.m.

TA/PA Registration and Orientation: Tuesday, May 14th at 6:30 pm

Student Registration and Orientation (TAs and PAs must attend): Tuesday, June 18th at 6:30 p.m. or Thursday, June 20nd at 6:30 p.m. The date depends on the site to which the student is assigned.

TA/PA Training: June 17th, 18th, 20th,and 21st, 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. AND July 12th, Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, March 22, 2024, or until all spots are filled. Returning Math Corps students will receive priority consideration provided their application is received by Friday, March 8, 2024.

For additional information, please contact our office at mathcorps@wayne.edu or visit our website at mathcorps.org/locations/detroit.

IMPORTANT!

ONCE YOU BEGIN YOU MUST COMPLETE THE ENTIRE APPLICATION -- you cannot save your progress and come back later. You will need to have the following materials ready before you begin:

Your January or February report card.
An Essay of at least 100 words.

For RETURNING TAs/PAs: "How has your experience as a TA/PA impacted you, and what difference do you believe you've made in the lives of our kids or the Math Corps in general?"

For NEW Applicants: "Why would you like to work for and study in the WSU Math Corps and why do you think you should be chosen as a TA?"

Fields with asterisks (*) are required.

APPLICATION

Student Information

Student first name *

Student middle name *

Student last name *

Suffix *

Date of birth *

Gender *

Address *

City *

State *

Zip code *

Phone Number *

Please indicate the type of phone number entered *

Cell

Home

Other

Email Address (We will use this email address to contact you) - Please triple check that there are no typos. *

Race/ethnicity *

If you selected "Other" for Race/Ethnicity, please specify. If this does not apply, please write N/A. *

Have you participated in Math Corps in the past? *

Yes

What site were you assigned to? *

Site 1

Site 2

N/A

Name of school you currently attend (Please No Abbreviations) * *

City in which the school is located *

Grade you will be entering in Fall 2024 *

10th

11th

12th

Do you have any family members applying this year? *

Yes

If yes, please enter their names & their relationship to you. *

List any awards, honors, or participation in special programs *

* *

Essay

RETURNING TAs/PAs: "How has your experience as a TA/PA impacted you, and what difference do you believe you've made in the lives of our kids or the Math Corps in general?" *

NEW Applicants & TAs/PAs: "Why would you like to work for and study in the WSU Math Corps and why do you think you should be chosen as a TA?" *

Attachments

Attach a clear PDF copy of your Student High School Report Card from January or February 2024. Progress reports will NOT be accepted. All report card images submitted must have both the school and the student's name visible and must include a grade in each class and the school year. Picture must be clear and easy to read. *

* *

NOTE: If your GPA is below a 2.5 or your math grade is below a "B-" you must ALSO include a Letter of Explanation, explaining the reason for the low grades and how you plan to improve them. Write N/A if not applicable. *

Parent/Guardian Information

Parent/guardian #1 First & Last Name *

Parent/guardian #1 relationship to student *

Parent/guardian #1 Phone #1 *

Please indicate the type of phone number entered *

Cell

Work

Home

Other

Parent/Guardian #1 Phone #2 - Please provide a second number you can be reached at, if available *

Parent/guardian #1 Email (This should be an email that we can use to contact the PARENT) *

Parent/guardian #2 First & Last Name *

Parent/guardian #2 relationship to child *

Parent/guardian #2 Phone #1 *

Parent/guardian #2 Phone #2 *

Parent/guardian #2 email *

Emergency contact #1 First & Last Name *

Emergency contact #1 relationship to child *

Emergency contact #1 Phone #1 *

Please indicate the type of phone number entered *

Cell

Work

Home

Other

Emergency contact #1 phone #2 *

Emergency contact #2 First & Last Name *

Emergency contact #2 relationship to child *

Emergency contact #2 Phone #1 *

Emergency contact #2 Phone #2 *

TA/PA Diagnostic

All TA/PA applicants must take the Math Corps TA Diagnostic Exam. It's one hour long and will be given IN-PERSON, on Wayne State's campus. When you submit your application, you will be given a link to follow in order to select dates you are available for.

A Practice Diagnostic will be emailed to you once your application is considered Complete.

Date Conflicts

TAs/PAs are expected to attend every day of camp in its entirety (9:00am - 3:30pm appx.). Please indicate if you have any conflicts with any of the Camp dates AND THE REASON:. If you don't have any conflicts, please write "No Conflicts". *

Required Signatures

I am submitting this application to work and participate in the 2024 Math Corps Summer Camp and High School Bridge Program as a TA or PA *

As the parent/guardian of the above-mentioned student, I certify that if selected, my child has my permission to work & participate in the 2024 WSU Math Corps Summer Camp and High School Bridge Program. I also understand that if my child is hired by GDYT as a TA/PA , I will need to provide a copy of his/her Social Security Card/Number when later contacted. *