New Student-Artist Application Thank you for your interest in joining SAY Sí - please complete the following application thoughtfully. All confidential information must be completed to be eligible for consideration. SAY Sí is able to provide our programming for San Antonio’s creative youth at NO COST to the students because of our intensive fundraising efforts. Foundations and government grants require us to collect information on the students and families we serve. Please take the time to answer the following questions completely and candidly. SAY Sí‘s recruitment process is competitive and interviews/auditions are scheduled based on eligibility and number of open slots. Also, while SAY Sí accepts a diverse array of students from all areas of town, first priority is given to students from lower economic households and from San Antonio’s marginalized communities. **Please note that in-person programs require 100% vaccinations for youth participation. Unvaccinated youth may apply to participate in some SAY Sí studios virtually. For more information about our policies, visit https://saysi.org/community-update/. Students currently meet 1-2 times a week after school. For the health and safety of our community, the class sizes and schedules of studios are subject to changes in order to minimize COVID-19 risk.** Step 1 of 5 20% Please read all of the following SAY Sí student requirements before moving forward.*SAY Sí Student Requirements • Parental/guardian permission • Reliable transportation to and from SAY Sí • Current enrollment in middle school or high school (public, private or home school) in 6-11th grade • A minimum C average in school • Commitment to abide by SAY Sí's in-person COVID-19 safety protocols, including wearing a mask • Commitment to good attendance year-round • Commitment to attending weekly studio sessions (Students currently meet 1-2 times a week after school. For the health and safety of our community, the class sizes and schedules of studios are subject to changes in order to minimize COVID-19 risk.) • Commitment to completing all SAY Sí projects in a timely manner while acting as a positive influence in the studios • Please note that for the time being, in-person programs require 100% vaccinations for youth participation. Unvaccinated youth may apply to participate in some SAY Sí studios virtually. • While SAY Sí accepts a diverse array of students from all areas of town, first priority is given to students from lower economic households and from San Antonio’s marginalized communities.I have read and understand all of the above SAY Sí student requirements and I'm ready to start my application! Family Income Information - Please answer the following truthfully and accurately. SAY Sí reserves the right to verify any applicant information.Information on annual household income is required to determine participant eligibility for programs. Each participant must choose an income option that contains the amount of their annual family income. NOTE: “Income” is the total annual gross income of all family and non-family members 18+ years old living in the household. All sources of income must be counted from all persons in the household based on anticipated income expected within the next 12 months.Please read and fill out accurately, as income information may be verified at time of interview. Household Size (all family & non-family members living in household)*12345678Annual Gross Income of family & non-family members 18+ years old living in household (All sources of income must be counted from all persons in the household based on anticipated income expected within the next 12 months.)*$14,950 or lower$14,951 to $24,805$24,806 to $39,800$39,801 to $49,750$49,750 to $74,650over 74,651Is Annual Gross Income of family & non-family members 18+ living in the house hold $12,793 or below?*YesNoAnnual Gross Income of family & non-family members 18+ years old living in household (All sources of income must be counted from all persons in the household based on anticipated income expected within the next 12 months.)*$17,050 or lower$17,051 to $28,400$28,401 to $45,450$45,451 to $56,500$56,501 to $84,750over $84,751Is Annual Gross Income of family & non-family members 18+ living in the house hold $16,265 or below?*YesNoAnnual Gross Income of family & non-family members 18+ years old living in household (All sources of income must be counted from all persons in the household based on anticipated income expected within the next 12 months.)*$21,330 or lower$21,331 to $31,950$31,951 to $52,150$52,151 to $64,750$64,751 to $97,100over $97,101Is Annual Gross Income of family & non-family members 18+ living in the house hold $19,992 or below?*YesNoAnnual Gross Income of family & non-family members 18+ years old living in household (All sources of income must be counted from all persons in the household based on anticipated income expected within the next 12 months.)*$25,750 or lower$25,751 to $35,500$35,501 or $56,800$56,801 to $70,750$70,751 to $106,125over $106,126Is Annual Gross Income of family & non-family members 18+ living in the house hold $25,707 or below?*YesNoAnnual Gross Income of family & non-family members 18+ years old living in household (All sources of income must be counted from all persons in the household based on anticipated income expected within the next 12 months.)*$30,170 or lower$30,171 to $38,350$38,351 to $62,350$62,351 to $77,400$77,401 to $116,100over $116,101Annual Gross Income of family & non-family members 18+ years old living in household (All sources of income must be counted from all persons in the household based on anticipated income expected within the next 12 months.)*$34,590 or lower$34,591 to $41,200$41,201 to $65,900$65,901 to $81,810$81,810 to $122,700over $122,701Is Annual Gross Income of family & non-family members 18+ living in the house hold $34,439 or below?*YesNoAnnual Gross Income of family & non-family members 18+ years old living in household (All sources of income must be counted from all persons in the household based on anticipated income expected within the next 12 months.)*$39,010 or lower$39,011 to $44,050$44,051 to $70,450$70,451 to $87,450$87,451 to $131,200over $131,201Annual Gross Income of family & non-family members 18+ years old living in household (All sources of income must be counted from all persons in the household based on anticipated income expected within the next 12 months.)*$43,430 or lower$43,431 to $46,900$46,901 to $75,000$75,001 to $93,200$93,201 to $139,800over $139,801Please check all that apply to applicant. Applicant qualifies for free or reduced lunch at school Single parent/guardian household Parent/Guardian with disability Immediate family member with disability (living in household) Family participation in WIC or Medicaid Family lives in Section 8 housing Parent/Guardian receive unemployment benefits Parent/Guardian in college How did you hear about SAY Sí?* Parent or Family Member Teacher A Former/Current Student A Flyer/Poster A News Article The SAY Sí Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube/Vimeo Tumblr A SAY Sí Event/Walk-In Other Indicate other ways you heard about SAY Sí below.*Are you applying to a high school program or to the WAM middle school program?*High School ProgramMiddle School ProgramPlease check the SAY Sí high school program you are applying to:*See program pages for full descriptions about each studio.[ALAS] Theatre Arts (In Person Only)[VA] Visual Arts (In Person Only)[HIVE] New Media (In Person & Virtual)[MAS] Film & Photography (In Person & Virtual)Please describe your experience with art. (This question to be completed by student)*For example: What type of art do you currently create? Have you taken any art classes before? What's your experience with different art disciplines? How do you tell stories? Are you new to your medium and want to learn more? In response to COVID-19, SAY Sí is offering a virtual option for middle school WAM students, while in-person programs are offered for 100% vaccinated youth only.For the health and safety of our community, the class sizes and schedules of WAM studios are subject to changes in order to minimize COVID-19 risk. We ask for patience and flexibility from students and parents. All in-person sessions are for 100% vaccinated youth only. Currently, we are recruiting for the following studios: • Virtual - Multidisciplinary: Students meet one day a week on Zoom for remote activities and projects of various mediums and practices including visual arts, new media, film/photography, theatre & creative writing. • In-Person - Two Disciplines: Students meet twice a week in person (Wednesday & Thursday) participating in two art disciplines.Which middle school WAM studio(s) are you interested in joining?*I am interested in SAY Sí's virtual studio for middle school youth.I am vaccinated and would like to join in SAY Sí's in-person middle school studios.Please Indicate Your FIRST CHOICE for a Middle School Studio*See program pages for full descriptions about each studio.[ALAS] Theatre Arts[HIVE] New Media[MAS] Film & Photography[VA] Visual ArtsPlease Indicate Your SECOND CHOICE for a Middle School Studio*See program pages for full descriptions about each studio.[ALAS] Theatre Arts[HIVE] New Media[MAS] Film & Photography[VA] Visual ArtsPlease Indicate Your THIRD CHOICE for a Middle School Studio*See program pages for full descriptions about each studio.[ALAS] Theatre Arts[HIVE] New Media[MAS] Film & Photography[VA] Visual Arts Student-Applicant InformationBelow is information needed for student-applicants ONLY. Parent/Guardian information is collected on page 2 of the application. Student-Applicant Name* First Last Date of Birth* MM DD YYYY Gender*FemaleMaleGender FluidTransgenderEthnicity/Race*Hispanic/LatinxCaucasian (White)African-AmericanAsian-AmericanNative American/Alaskan NativeMultiethnic/Mixed RacePrimary Phone Number*Student-Applicant Cell NumberStudent-Applicant Email Address* Enter Email Confirm Email If you do not currently have an email address, we encourage you to set up a Gmail account as SAY Sí uses the Google platform to share important information with student-artists. Click Here to make your account.Student-Applicant Mailing Address* Street Address Address Line 2 City State AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific ZIP Code City Council District*If you are not certain of your city council district, please click here to open a new page or tab and find out. District 1District 2District 3District 4District 5District 6District 7District 8District 9District 10District 11District 12Alamo HeightsCastle HillsHollywood ParkShavano ParkTerrell HillsSandy OaksOtherIndicate other City Council District Below*School InformationInformation below should refer to prospective information correct in Fall 2019.School Name*If you are home schooled please indicate name of education program or school affiliate, if applicable. School District*Alamo Heights ISDBASIS AcademyBoerne ISDBrooks AcademyComal ISDEast Central ISDEdgewood ISDFloresville ISDFort Sam Houston ISDHarlandale ISDHenry Ford AcademyJubilee AcademyJudson ISDKIPP SDLa Vernia ISDLackland AFBLytle ISDMVISDNorth East ISDNorthside ISDPoteet ISDPrivate/Catholic SchoolSan Antonio ISDSchertz/Cibolo/UC ISDSouth San ISDSouthside ISDSouthwest ISDOther Charter SchoolOther/HomeschoolSchool district that the school belongs to. Current Grade (As of Spring 2022)*SAY Sí does not accept seniors in order to provide opportunities for youth who can be provided with long-term instruction. 67891011Are you currently on an IEP (Individualized Education Program or Special Education Services) in school?*YesNoI'm not sureAdditional InformationHave you applied to be in SAY Sí in the past?*YesNoIf yes, when did you apply?*Are you a former SAY Sí student?*YesNoIf yes, what year(s) were you here?*Are you bilingual/multilingual?*YesNoIf yes, please check your spoken languages below.* English Spanish German French Other Indicate other languages you speak below*What is your first spoken language?EnglishSpanishGermanFrenchWhat is the primary language spoken in your home?EnglishSpanishGermanFrenchDo you participate in any extracurricular activities/obligations that may conflict with SAY Sí?*YesNoIf yes, please list activities with days/times of participation below.*Do you have any learning challenges?*YesNoIf yes, please detail below.*Do you have any emotional/behavioral challenges?*YesNoIf yes, please detail below.*Do you have any physical difficulties?*YesNoIf yes, please detail below.*Is there any additional information you feel we should know?Describe your mode of transportation to/from SAY Sí* Parent/Gaurdian InformationDo you live with one or two parents/guardians?*I live with One Parent/GuardianI live with Two Parents/GuardiansParent/Guardian 1 Name* First Last Parent/Guardian 1 Relationship to Student*Parent/Guardian 1 Email* Enter Email Confirm Email Primary Phone Number for Parent/Guardian 1*Secondary Phone Number for Parent/Guardian 1Parent/Guardian 1 Address* Check if address is same as student-applicant Street Address Address Line 2 City AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code Parent/Guardian 1 Occupation/Field*Accounting/FinanceAdvertising/Public RelationsAerospace/AviationArts/Entertainment/PublishingAutomotiveBanking/MortgageBusiness DevelopmentBusiness OwnerClerical/AdministrativeConstruction/FacilitiesConsumer GoodsCustomer ServiceEducation/TrainingEnergy/UtilitiesEngineeringGovernment/MilitaryHealthcareHospitality/TravelHuman ResourcesInstallation/MaintenanceInsuranceInternetJob Search AidsLaw Enforcement/SecurityLegalManagement/ExecutiveManufacturing/OperationsMarketingNon-Profit/VolunteerPharmaceutical/BiotechProfessional ServicesQA/Quality ControlReal EstateRestaurant/Food ServiceRetailSalesScience/ResearchSkilled LaborTechnologyTelecommunicationsTransportation/LogisticsUnemployedOtherParent/Guardian 1 Position/Title*Parent/Guardian 1 Employer*Parent/Guardian 2 InformationParent/Guardian 2 is contacted if Parent/Guardian 1 is not available.Parent/Guardian 2 Relationship to Student*Parent/Guardian 2 Name* First Last Parent/Guardian 2 Email* Enter Email Confirm Email Parent/Guardian 2 Address* Check if address is same as student-applicant Street Address Address Line 2 City AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code Parent/Gaurdian 2 Primary Phone Number*Parent/Guardian 2 Occupation/Field*Accounting/FinanceAdvertising/Public RelationsAerospace/AviationArts/Entertainment/PublishingAutomotiveBanking/MortgageBusiness DevelopmentBusiness OwnerClerical/AdministrativeConstruction/FacilitiesConsumer GoodsCustomer ServiceEducation/TrainingEnergy/UtilitiesEngineeringGovernment/MilitaryHealthcareHospitality/TravelHuman ResourcesInstallation/MaintenanceInsuranceInternetJob Search AidsLaw Enforcement/SecurityLegalManagement/ExecutiveManufacturing/OperationsMarketingNon-Profit/VolunteerPharmaceutical/BiotechProfessional ServicesQA/Quality ControlReal EstateRestaurant/Food ServiceRetailSalesScience/ResearchSkilled LaborTechnologyTelecommunicationsTransportation/LogisticsUnemployedOtherParent/Guardian 2 Position/Title*Parent/Guardian 2 Employer*Number Follow
