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SUMMER 2021
OWL SCHOLARS CAMPS
Activities for Grades 2-8
REGISTER THE CAMPERS FOR THE
HIGHEST GRADE THEY HAVE
COMPLETED
301 546-1580 • www.pgcc.edu
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PRINCE GEORGE’S COMMUNITY COLLEGE
OWL SCHOLARS
2021 ON-LINE SCHEDULE
REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 1, 2021
The Prince George’s Community College - Owl Scholars Camp supports the retention of
grade-level skills in preparation for the rigor of the upcoming school year. Courses also
engage students in activities that stimulate their career interests ~ all in a virtual
environment.
All 2021 Owl Scholars courses are offered online using Blackboard. Each class is taught
synchronously (live and interactive sessions with a faculty member).
BASIC REQUIREMENTS: PHONE/COMPUTER/LAPTOP
• Access to Internet • #2 Pencil
• Internet Browser (Firefox or Chrome • PGCC Username and Password
• Pen • Scissors
• Paper • Crayons
REQUIRED PRE-ASSESSMENT (LANGUAGE ARTS AND MATH)
A pre-assessment is required for 2nd through 8th grade Language Arts and Math students. The
pre-assessment helps to ensure our students receive the appropriate level of instruction. Parents
will receive login information via email.
• In addition, you will receive information on completing Parental Permission/Responsibility
Form
REGISTRATION – ONLINE USING PGCC OWL LINK
Space is limited! Avoid disappointment by registering your child now.
Registration closes:
✓ June 22 for classes starting June 28 and July 5
✓ June 29 for classes starting between July 12 and 19
✓ July 13 for classes starting between July 26 and August 2
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✓ July 20 for classes starting between August 9 and 16
REGISTER STUDENTS BASED ON THEIR 2020/2021 GRADE LEVEL
• REFUND POLICY
Refunds will be issued if Students are dropped ten days prior to course start date. If a
course is canceled due to insufficient enrollment, refunds are automatically
mailed/credited within ten days of official cancellation.
ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT
All classes meet online via Blackboard
Critical Thinking and Games of Strategy Grades 2-8 $60 (Includes $30 fee)
This course will assist campers in developing their critical thinking skills. Developing these
skills will assist in all areas of learning, from elementary through College. Activities will
include: strategy games, knowledge, Comprehension, Application, Analysis, synthesis and
evaluation.
SYN# 75500 Monday-Friday July 19-23 (Grades 2-5) 2-4pm
SYN# 75501 Monday-Friday July 26-30 (Grades 6-8) 2-4pm
Language Arts
All classes meet July 5 through 16
Days: Monday through Friday | Times: 10am-12noon
Faculty will modify the course content to align with the results of the students’
academic pre-assessment.
YTH-434 Language Arts: Elementary Grades 2/3 $100 (includes $50 fee)
Students in this course read a wide range of stories and describe the lesson or intention of a
story. Interactive activities allow students to describe characters in a story and how their
actions contributed to events. The skills in this class reinforce the rules of spoken and written
English. Faculty guided activities in this course allow students to practice effective
communication skills by listening, asking questions, sharing ideas, and building on the ideas of
others. Students will gather information from books, articles, and online sources to build
understanding of a topic and give a class presentation on a topic or tell a story using relevant
facts and details and speaking clearly.
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SYN# 75190 Monday-Friday July 5-16 10am-12noon
YTH-434 Language Arts: Elementary Grades 4/5 $100 (includes $50 fee)
This interactive online course allows students to hone their critical thinking skills by comparing
and contrasting stories that deal with similar themes or topics, explaining how authors use
reasons and evidence to support their points or ideas. Students will locate an answer or solve a
problem quickly, drawing on information from multiple books, articles, or online sources.
Faculty guided activities also allow students to acquire and use new vocabulary, understand
contextual clues, and figurative language. Students will give a class presentation on a topic or
tell a story, introducing relevant facts and details in a clear and logical order.
SYN# 76192 Monday-Friday July 5-16 10am-12noon
YTH-443 Language Arts: Middle Grades 6/7 $100 (includes $50 fee)
This virtual experience allows the sixth grader to hone their skills with research, reason, and
discussion. Students in this class will trace and evaluate the argument and claims in a text,
distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from those that are not
reasonable. Faculty guided activities include opportunity to interpret information presented in
diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how it contributes
to a topic, text, write arguments to support claims with reasons and evidence. Their work
culminates with an informative/explanatory narrative to develop real or imagined experiences or
events using effective technique, descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. All
activities in this course provide a platform for the demonstration of standard English grammar
and usage in writing and speech.
SYN# 75197 Monday-Friday July 5-16 10am-12noon
YTH-443 Language Arts: Middle Grades 8 $100 (includes $50 fee)
This online course provides the middle school student with the opportunity to practice the art of
collaborative discussions with diverse partners using analysis of a story or drama. Students will
revisit the meaning of words and phrases, analyze the impact of rhymes and other repetitions of
sounds in poems, stories, and dramas. Faculty guided activities allow students to demonstrate
their competency with analysis by comparing and contrasting written media to an audio, video,
or multimedia version of the same content. All activities in this course provide chances for the
student to gain confidence with writing, providing arguments, while supporting claims with
reasons and evidence.
SYN# 75199 Monday-Friday July 5-16 10am-12noon
4Mathematics
July 19 through 30
Faculty will modify the course content to align with the results of the students’ academic
preassessment. All mathematics courses include activities to build confidence and minimize
math anxiety.
YTH-448 Basic Math: Grades 2/3 $100 (includes $50 fee)
Students in this course will review the properties of multiplication and the relationship between
multiplication and division, fluently multiply and divide, solve problems involving the four
operations and identify patterns in arithmetic, develop understanding of fractions as numbers, to
include showing fractions on a number line. Faculty guided activities reinforce skill
development in the areas of measurement, estimation of intervals of time, liquid volumes, and
making a distinction between linear and area measures.
SYN75201 Monday-Friday July 19-30 10am-12noon
YTH-448 Basic Math: Grades 4/5 $100 (includes $50 fee)
Faculty guided activities support the students’ use of place value up to one million, fluently add
and subtract multi-digit numbers, multiply and divide whole and mixed numbers, add and
subtract mixed numbers with like denominators, compare order and describe decimals to the
hundredths place with or without using the symbols.
SYN# 75203 Monday-Friday July 19-30 10am-12noon
YTH-448 Basic Math: Grades 6/7 $100 (includes $50 fee)
This online course provides the middle school student with the opportunity to practice core
competencies such as proportional relationships, operations with rational numbers, expressions
and equations, geometrical figures and statistics, rational numbers, space and spread, reasoning
with ratios and rates. Faculty guided activities include dissecting word problems, using positive
and negative numbers to describe quantities and understanding the order and absolute values of
positive and negative numbers.
SYN# 75205 Monday-Friday July 19-30 10am-12noon
YTH-449 Pre-Algebra (Grades 6-8) $100 (includes $50 fee)
This course provides students who have taken Pre-Algebra the opportunity to practice core
competencies such as solving equations quickly and accurately, writing equations to solve word
problems, integers, one-step equations, inequalities and equations, graphs and functions,
percent, probabilities, variables and exponentiation.
SYN# 75206 Monday-Friday July 19-30 10am-12noon
5STEM
These courses are offered in partnership with Meteor Wave also known as Fleming Camp
June 28-August 20
Requirements:
Each course lists required Primary Device, Other Technology and Software/Apps
Cost: $195 (includes $160 fee)
YTH-542 Digital Arts 4 Kids (Grades 2-5)
The Digital Arts 4 Kids program is designed for anyone with an interest in art and
provides an outlet to create projects with digital tools. In this program, we will build
unique art projects that utilize digital apps that lets everyone express their creativity.
Participants will engage with live instructors who will inspire them to create fun and
exciting art projects using a wide variety of art apps. No prior experience necessary, all
skill levels welcome.
Primary Device: iPad, iPhone or Android, Tablet
Other Tech: Headphones, Microphone (optional)
Software/Apps:
• Digital Magic Drawing Board by Kid Doodle (Android)
• Joy Doodle: Movie Color & Draw glow neon paint by Bejoy Mobile
(iPad or iPhone)
• Start with Art (iPad, iPhone, and Android)
• Adobe Photoshop (iPad, iPhone and Android)
• Sketch (iPhone, iPad and Android)
Notes: Tablet Users May have a better experience if they have a second device for
video conferencing
SYN# 78906 Monday-Friday June 28-July 2 10am-1pm
SYN# 75502 Monday-Friday July 19-23 2-5pm
YTH-535 Minecraft Video Production and Streaming (Grades 5-8)
Do you love playing Minecraft and watching YouTube and/or Twitch videos about Minecraft?
Up your game and learn what it takes to be a Minecraft Youtuber or Twitch streamer! This
digital video-focused program is designed for kids who have some prior experience playing
Minecraft and who want to make and stream videos. During this program you will direct, edit
6and produce videos which would be appropriate for display on various video streaming
platforms. Participants will produce videos and learn to use Streamlabs OBS. By the end of the
program, you will have created a series of Minecraft Let's Play videos, video overlays, learn
voice-over techniques and have the option to share a live video with the other participants in the
program.
Primary Device: Windows 7, 8 or 10 Mac OS
Other Tech: Computer Camera or other video recording equipment, Headphones and
Microphone (optional)
Software/Apps: Minecraft EDU, Streamlabs OBS, YouTube Studio
SYN# 75499 Monday-Friday 6/28 7/2 2-5pm
YTH-529 Digital Animation 4 Kids (Grades 2-5)
Put your art skills and creativity into motion as you learn about digital arts and the techniques
used to animate your own creations. This program serves as an introduction to animation and
storytelling techniques. No prior experience is necessary. All skill levels are We welcome.
Primary Device: iPad or iPhone or Android Tablet
Other Tech: Headphones, Microphone (optional)
Software/Apps: FlipaClip: Create2D Animation
Notes: Tablet Users May have a better experience if they have a second device for
video conferencing
SYN# 75191 Monday-Friday July 5-9 2-5pm
YTH-530 Digital Photography & Graphic Design (Grades 5-8)
See the world through a new lens, as you learn how to take amazing photographs and edit them
like a pro! Using your digital camera, phone or a tablet, explore photography techniques, and
learn about camera functionality to shoot fun and exciting photos. Participants will gain hands-
on experience by taking their own photographs to discover how to digitally enhance their
images using graphic design software on a computer. Participants will take dozens of photos,
edit them, and put the best into a digital portfolio. No prior experience with photography or
graphic design is necessary. All skill levels are welcome.
Primary Device: Windows 7, 8 or 10,Mac OS
Other Tech: Headphones, Microphone (optional)
Software/Apps: Gimp
SYN# 75193 Monday-Friday July 5-9 2-5pm
SYN# 75194 Monday-Friday August 9-13 10am-1pm
YTH-532 Minecraft Science of Amusement Parks (Grades 2-5)
Amusement parks are filled with lots of heart-pounding fun, as well as many opportunities to
learn about science and engineering. In the Science of Amusement Parks program, participants
will work with instructors to learn the basic science and engineering behind roller coasters and
other amusement park rides. We will use Minecraft to create virtual rides and to experience the
7thrill of the turns, loops and drops.
Primary Device: Windows 7, 8 or 10 Mac, iPad with iOS10 or higher, Chromebook
Other Tech: Headphones, Microphone (optional)
Software/Apps: Minecraft EDU
Notes: Tablet Users May have a better experience if they have a second device for video
conferencing
SYN# 75196 Monday-Friday July 12-16 2-5pm
YTH-531 Digital Video: Making and Editing Movies for YouTube and Twitch (Grades 5-8)
Do you love watching YouTube and Twitch videos? Have you ever wanted to learn what it
takes to become the next Youtuber or Twitch streamer? This Digital Video program is designed
for participants who want to learn how to make and edit video content for the Internet. During
this program you will direct, act in, edit and produce recorded and streamed videos appropriate
for sharing on YouTube and Twitch. You will be provided hands-on experience by our expert
instructors with sophisticated video editing software and Streamlabs OBS. By the end of
the program, participants will have created a series of videos, which they can share with
others as we work through the program.
Primary Device: Windows 7, 8 or 10, Mac OS, Chromebook
Other Tech: Headphones, Microphone (optional)
Software/Apps: Streamlabs OBS and YouTube Studio
SYN# 75195 Monday-Friday July 12-16 2-5pm
YTH-534 Game Design with Game Maker (Grades 5-8)
This game design program focuses on building a 2D game using Game Maker. For beginners,
you can jump right in and use your creativity and don't need to worry about the code. For the
more experienced participants you can learn the built-in scripting programming language called
"Game Maker Language". Highlights include the use of a hands-on game design lab where
participants design, customize, construct and test their creations.
Primary Device: iPad, Chromebook, Mac OS, Windows 7, 8 or 10, Tablet or Cell Phone
Secondary Device: Windows 7,8,or 10, MacOS
Other Tech: Headphones, Microphone (optional)
Software/Apps: Game Maker
SYN# 75202 Monday-Friday July 26-30 2-5pm
YTH-537 Web Design 4 Kids (Grades 2-5)
The focus of Web Design 4 Kids is on learning how to design a super cool website without
writing HTML or other code. Participants will learn the basics of web design using WYSIWYG
(what you see is what you get) design tools; they will be provided instruction on using graphics
and videos as well. By the end of the program, participants will have designed a series of web
pages that reflect their personal interests and hobbies. No prior experience necessary. All skills
levels welcome.
8Primary Device: Windows, Mac or Chromebook
Other Tech: Headphones Microphone (optional)
Software/Apps: Google Sites
SYN# 75208 Monday-Friday August 2-6 2-5pm
YTH-536 Roblox Designing Obby’s and Adventures (Grades 5-8)
This program is designed for participants who want to learn how to create their own game
levels using Roblox, a gaming platform where participants can play and build game
worlds. Produce your own immersive experiences, Obby’s, and platformer-style games. With
Roblox as your engine, your game is only limited by your imagination. During the program,
you will learn how to build 3D adventures, races, and obstacle courses.
Primary Device: Windows 7,8,or 10, Mac OS
Other Tech: Headphones, Microphone (optional)
Software/App: Roblox
SYN# 75207 Monday-Friday August 2-6 2-5pm
SYN# 75213 Monday-Friday August 16-20 10am-1pm
YTH-535 Minecraft Live: Streaming and Video Production (Grades 5-8)
Do you love playing Minecraft and watching YouTube and/or Twitch videos about Minecraft?
Up your game and learn what it takes to be a Minecraft YouTuber or Twitch streamer! This
digital video-focused program is designed for kids who have some prior experience playing
Minecraft and who want to make and stream videos. During this program you will direct, edit
and produce videos which would be appropriate for display on various video streaming
platforms. Participants will produce videos and learn to use Streamlabs OBS. By the end of the
program, you will have created a series of Minecraft Let's Play videos, video overlays, learn
voice-over techniques and have the option to share a live video with the other participants in the
program.
Primary Device: Windows 7, 8 or 10, Mac OS
Other Tech: Computer Camera or other video recording equipment, Headphones
Microphone (optional)
Software/Apps: Minecraft EDU, Streamlabs OBS, and YouTube Studio
SYN# 75204 Monday-Friday August 2-6 2-5pm
YTH-530 Digital Photography & Graphic Design (Grades 5-8)
See the world through a new lens, as you learn how to take amazing photographs and
edit them like a pro! Using your digital camera, phone or a tablet, explore photography
techniques, and learn about camera functionality to shoot fun and exciting photos. Participants
will gain hands-on experience by taking their own photographs to discover how to digitally
enhance their images using graphic design software on a computer. Participants will take
dozens of photos, edit them, and put the best into a digital portfolio. No prior experience with
photography or graphic design is necessary. All skill levels are welcome.
Primary Device: Windows 7, 8 or 10, Mac OS
9Other Tech: Headphones, Microphone (optional)
Software/App: Gimp
SYN# 75193 Monday-Friday July 5-9 2-5pm
SYN# 75194 Monday-Friday August 9-13 10am-1pm
YTH-533 Digital Movies – Filming and Editing your First Video (Grades 2-5)
Have you ever wanted to make a movie? Do you wonder what roles are involved in creating a
video? In this program, you'll learn how to make your very own videos from start to finish and
learn how to share them with family and friends. Working with an iPhone or iPad participants
will learn to create short skits and scenes with iMovie. The program will focus on basic
filmmaking skills, how to direct and edit video scenes, as well as provide an introduction to
acting. An iOS device is required.
Primary Device: iPad or iPhone
Other Tech: Headphones, Microphone (optional)
Software/Apps: iMovie
Notes: Tablet Users May have a better experience if they have a second device for video
conferencing
SYN# 75198 Monday-Friday July 26-30 2-5pm
SYN# 75200 Monday-Friday August 9-13 10am-1pm
YTH-539 Digital Photography 4 Kids (Grades 2-5)
See the world through a new lens, learn how to take memorable photographs and edit
them into whatever you can imagine. In Digital Photography 4 Kids, we will take photos, edit
them, then add 2D art and create other fun and engaging images. Gain hands-on experience
taking photographs and discover how to digitally enhance your images using graphic design
apps. No prior experience with photography is necessary. All skill levels are welcome.
Primary Device: iPad or iPhone
Other Tech: Headphones Microphone (optional)
Notes: Tablet Users May have a better experience if they have a second device for video
conferencing
Software/Apps: Adobe Lights Room, Photoshop Fi, Sok-Edit, Enlight, Pixaloop, and
Poltaverse
SYN# 75210 Monday-Friday August 9-13 2-5pm
YTH-539 Roblox: Designing Obby’s (Grades 2-5)
This program is designed for participants who want to learn how to create their own
game levels using Roblox, a gaming platform where participants can play and build game
worlds. Produce your own immersive experiences, Obby’s, and platformer-style
games. With Roblox as your engine, your game is only limited by your imagination.
During the program, you will learn how to build 3D adventures, races, and obstacle
courses.
10Primary Device: Windows 7,8,or 10, Mac OS
Other Tech: Headphones, Microphone (optional)
Software/Apps: Roblox
SYN# 75211 Monday-Friday August 16-20 10am-1pm
YTH-540 Minecraft Chemistry and Physics (Grades 5-8)
Do you have a curiosity about science, chemistry and physics? If you enjoy Minecraft, this
program was created to teach participants about these exciting STEM topics using Minecraft as
the laboratory to design, craft and test out experiments through virtual simulations. In our
physics lessons, participants will learn about the science of kinetic and potential energy,
speed, acceleration, and gravity. In our Minecraft physics lab participants work toward building
the ultimate scientific laboratory and work in our virtual campground to build and test physics
theories with science-themed builds. Our chemistry lessons will teach participants about atoms,
molecules and elements. The chemistry labs will explore the periodic table and create tests to
see how the chemicals react - participants will create compounds using molecules and focus on
"reactions" by creating things like sparklers, glowsticks, and floating balloons. The program day
will be broken into two sections, one spent working on learning about science and engineering
using Minecraft, and the other dedicated to learning chemistry concepts. No prior experience is
necessary! All skill levels are welcome.
Primary Device: Windows 7, 8 or 10, Mac OS, iPad with iOS 10 or higher, Chromebook
Other Tech: Headphones, Microphone (optional)
Software/App: Minecraft EDU
Notes: Tablet Users May have a better experience if they have a second device for video
conferencing
SYN# 75212 Monday-Friday August 16-20 2-5pm
Culinary Arts
Basic Requirements: Access to utensils, cooking and preparation space. All spaces must be
clean and clutter free. Students will receive a list of supplies from their instructor.
YTH-492 Baking Fundamentals (Grades 2-5) $60 (includes $30 fee)
Students will discover the joys of baking as they learn to make easy-to-prepare desserts. They
will learn to bake using fresh ingredients. Basic equipment, safety, shopping and safety skills
will also be explored in this at home, hands-on course.
SYN# 75466 Monday-Friday July 5-9 12:30-3:30pm
11YTH-492 Baking Fundamentals (Grades 6-8) $60 (includes $30 fee)
Students will discover the joys of baking as they learn to make easy-to-prepare desserts. They
will learn to bake using fresh ingredients. Basic equipment, safety, shopping and safety skills
will also be explored in this at home, hands-on course.
SYN# 75467 Monday-Friday July 12-16 12:30-3:30pm
YTH-489 Junior Chef Elementary Grades 2-5 $60 (includes $30 fee)
Students will learn fundamental cooking preparation techniques. Basic equipment, safety,
shopping and safety skills will also be explored in this at home, hands-on course.
SYN# 75468 Monday-Friday July 19–23 12:30-3:30pm
YTH-490 Junior Chef Grades 6-8 $60 (includes $30 fee)
Students will learn fundamental cooking preparation techniques. Basic equipment, safety,
shopping and safety skills will also be explored in this at home, hands-on course.
SYN# 75469 Monday-Friday July 26–30 12:30-3:30pm
Finance
Economic Readers Theatre Grades 5-8 $60 (includes $30 fee)
Let’s act it out! Use readers theater scripts to role play characters and demonstrate economic
and personal finance concepts. Learn fun money facts through simulations and games. Explore
financial concepts including wants and needs, earning money, banking, credit, saving, and
investing to help prepare for your future financial security.
SYN# 75209 Monday-Friday July 19-23 2-4pm
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Registration
Information
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12PRINCE GEORGE’S COMMUNITY COLLEGE
OWL SCHOLARS REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR RETURNING PGCC STUDENTS
If you have previously enrolled in a course at Prince George’s Community College (Bubbler,
Bobber, etc.) you will be required to log in to Owl Link before you can register. Go to
www.pgcc.edu and select Owl Link
If you know the students User ID and password information, select the Login prompt in the
upper left corner. Then follow steps, 8, 9, and 10 below.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR NEW PGCC STUDENTS
1. Go to www.pgcc.edu and select Owl link
2. Go to “Workforce Development & Cont. Ed. Students”
3. Click “Enroll and Register”
4. Click on Create your account. Complete all the demographic information (required fields
are noted by a red*) and check the box at the bottom of the page before hitting the SUBMIT
button You may skip the field marked social security number
5. After receiving the confirmation e-mail, make note of the User ID and temporary password
6. Go back to the Owl Link Welcome screen, click “Log In’ and use the User ID and temporary
password that you received by e-mail.
7. Change your password to something you will remember and repeat steps 3-4; then click
“Register for Courses”
8. Find the field for Course Code Number and type in the course number. Be sure to add a
space between the letters and numbers. (Example: YTH-111). To pull all the courses at once
type in YTH and hit enter
9. Choose the section(s) you want and click SUBMIT
10.Please print the confirmation page and keep it for your records
REGISTER EARLY, SPACES ARE LIMITED!
13PRINCE GEORGE’S COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Owl Scholars Online Youth Camp – 2021
Parental Responsibility Form
General Release & Waiver
Thank you for choosing to enroll your student in Prince George’s Community College’s
(“PGCC’s” or the “College’s”) Online Youth Camp (the “Camp”). We are pleased to work
with you to provide an enriching experience during this troubling time.
The College’s Responsibilities. The College will provide instruction and guidance through the
Camp’s meetings and sessions. The dates and times will be provided.
Parent/Guardian Responsibilities. You are responsible to pay the full tuition before your
student may begin the program. You are responsible to have your student attend online at the
scheduled time. You are responsible to provide the hardware, software, and connectivity for
participating in the Camp. The College is pleased to provide technical support where possible
and will try to work through any problems, but the College will not be responsible for your
student’s connectivity.
Recordings Prohibited, Except by PGCC. Meetings or sessions of the Camp may not be
recorded by you, your student, or anyone under your control. In compliance with Maryland
law, PGCC hereby informs you that PGCC may record the sessions for students to reference
later as a study aid or refresher, in its sole discretion.
Meetings and sessions may include online chats, screen sharing, audio recording, and video
recording by PGCC. By signing this form, you give permission for your student to participate
in these activities, including being recorded.
General Release & Waiver. You agree that the College is not responsible to monitor or
supervise your student in connection with the Camp’s activities. You release the College and
its agents from liability in tort or otherwise from any act or action in connection with the Camp.
Student’s Name (Print):
Parent/Guardian Printed Name: Click or tap here to enter text.
Parent/Guardian Approval (Click for Options): Choose an item.
Date: Click or tap to enter a date.
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