Designation/Educational Purpose: Essence Prep 2023 RISE Summer Academy will cultivate leading change agents through academics and real-world experiences. This document will serve as a release and permission to participate in all on-site and off-site RISE Summer Academy locations/activities.)

Dates of RISE Summer Academy: June 12 - July 18, 2023: 7:30A to 3:45P, Mon-Fri

Sponsor of the field trip/activity: Essence Public School (Transportation will be provided for RISE Summer Academy Field Trips Only)

This is to certify that I authorize the Superintendent or a designated representative to secure any and all emergency medical care and treatment for my child for acute illness suffered or injury sustained while participating in the Essence Prep RISE Summer Academy. I understand that, while student safety is a high priority for the Essence Prep under State law, the Essence Prep is not responsible for any medical costs associated with student injury.

In consideration for my child’s participation in the above-described field trip or activity, I expressly hold harmless from and waive against Essence Prep, its Trustees, employees, agents, and assigns, any and all claims for medical expenses, loss of services, injury to person or property, death, or other claims, actions, or liabilities made against it or them on behalf of my child, regardless of the cause of such claims, actions, or liabilities or any concurrent or contributing fault or negligence of it or them as such may result from my child’s participation in the RISE Summer Academy.

In further consideration for my child’s participation in the above-described RISE Summer Academy, I also agree to indemnify and hold harmless Essence Prep, its Trustees, employees, agents, and assigns, from and against any and all suits, actions, losses, damages, claims, or liabilities of any character, type, or description, including attorney’s fees and court costs, made by third parties against it or them which may result from my child’s participation in the trip or activity. I understand that Essence Prep, its Trustees, employees, and agents are not waiving any sovereign or governmental immunity, which it or they have under Texas law. I have read and understand this release and sign it voluntarily and with full knowledge of its significance.