Sanders Elementary After School Program (ASP)

 The After School Program provides a safe, friendly, fun, and caring environment.  It is self-supporting.  ASP receives no support from taxpayer funds for its operation.  Daily fees provide funds for the salaries of the ASP employees, supplies, snacks/refreshments, utilities, and indirect operational costs. About

Hours of Operation Operates on the days that school is in session beginning with the first day of school from 2:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.

Registration  ASP charges a $10 non-refundable annual registration fee per student, district-wide.  This registration fee follows the student if he/she is transferred to another Cobb County School District school within the same school year.

Cost of Attendance  Charges a daily fee of $7 per student that is present at the time attendance is taken.  Charges a late fee of $1 per minute per student after 6:00 p.m. until the time the student is picked up.  Total of (3) late pick-ups will result in the student’s termination from the program.

Cost of Attendance (per student)

Pre-Paid Program Policy  Payment is due the first day and every day the student attends each week.  A credit will be applied whenever a student does not attend on a day for which payment has already been made.  Payments one day past due will result in termination from the program. This policy will be strictly enforced.  It is suggested payments be made weekly or monthly rather than daily.

Pre-Paid Program Policy  Payments should be enclosed in the ASP envelope provided for your convenience.  If you use the program on a drop-in basis, you may send payments in an envelope to the child’s classroom teacher, marked ASP. Payment is due the day your child attends the program.  All payments must be made in the morning before 9:00 a.m.  A statement will be available at the ASP desk at the end of each month. Statements not picked up will be sent home with your child.

Payment Options  Payments can be made:  At the school via:  Cash  Check  Online using Debit/Credit Card via:  MyPaymentPlus website  Payments may not be made using the MyPaymentPlus iApp on the iPhone or iPad.

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Returned Check Policy  A “returned check” because of insufficient funds is considered a late payment.  Two returned checks will result in “cash payment only” for the remainder of the school year.

Picking up Your Student  To pick up your child from the After School Program, go to the back of the school near the cafeteria.  Use the driveway entrance to the Bus Port.  The ASP staff person at the desk will call for your child to meet you there.  Children must be signed out by an authorized person.  Only those persons listed on your registration card will be allowed to pick up your child.  We will strictly adhere to this policy. Should you desire to add or delete names, send in a note to the After School Program or make the changes when you pick up your child.  Please be prepared to show proper identification (photo I.D.) and provide your signature.

Program Activities Schedule, Snack, & Behavior

Schedule  2:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.  Student Check In/Roll call  2:50 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.  Snack Time  3:10 p.m. to 3:25 p.m.  Restroom Break  3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.  Enrichment  4:45 p.m. to 6 p.m.  Homework for grades 2 nd through 5 th

Snack  Healthy snacks are served every day. Snacks such as:  Graham Crackers  Juice  Fish crackers  Visit the cobbk12.org website for complete snack menu.  Snacks provided for students with special dietary needs.  For more information, contact the school’s cafeteria manager.

Enrichment

 Activities include:  Arts and Crafts  Board Games  Dance  Xbox  Fun Workouts  Outdoor Play  Kickball  Basketball  Group Parachute  Relay Race  Fun Fridays  Popcorn and a Movie

Behavior Expectations  The following is a list of our general expectations for each student’s behavior: 1. Respect shown to other students and adults 2. Ability to follow directions 3. Ability to sit quietly during roll call 4. Appropriate behavior AT ALL TIMES  Minor problems will be handled using methods similar to those used in the classroom such as time out and taking away privileges. More serious incidents will be recorded on a discipline form for parent signature. This is called a “write-up”.  The problem will be discussed with the child and appropriate behavior will be pointed out to him/her by the ASP Director.

Behavior Incidents  Serious incidents which will results in a “write-up” include:  Fighting  Hurting another child  Throwing rocks, sticks, dirt, etc.  Disobeying staff members  Disrespect  Inappropriate language - profanity  Damaging or destroying school property  Leaving a supervised area without permission

Behavior Consequences  Because we want our program to be a positive environment for your child and all children who attend, we have developed the following consequences if the rules are not followed:  First Write-Up: 1. The Director will speak to the parent at pick-up time and explain the problem. The parent will sign the discipline form.  Second Write-Up: 2. Same as #1.  Third Write-Up: 3. Same as #1 and #2, and the child will be suspended from the program.

Behavior Consequences  Please keep in mind that the After School Program may not be an appropriate place for all children. We reserve the right to dismiss a child from the program permanently if he/she displays an inability to follow the rules and repeatedly engages in disruptive behavior which causes distress to other children.  Please discuss these behaviors and discipline guidelines with your child. Your cooperation and support is requested in order to maintain a happy and safe environment for your child.

Additional Information Schedule Changes, Emergencies, School Closing

Schedule Changes  Any time your child varies from his/her pre-determined schedule in ASP, please send in two notes--one to your child’s teacher and one to ASP. This keeps everyone informed of any changes or plans.  This is extremely important for your child’s protection.  Notes involving changes need to be received by the teacher(s) first thing in the morning.  If you pick up your child early from school on a day they are expected to attend ASP, please inform the child’s teacher via the front office concerning the change.  It is the responsibility of the parent and child to make sure that the child knows what to do concerning ASP – the classroom teacher knows only if he/she has received a note from the parent.

Emergencies  If an emergency occurs during school hours and your child’s schedule needs to be changed, please call the school ( ) by 1:45 p.m. Report this change to the school’s secretary.  The homeroom teacher and ASP need to be notified of the change. Changes by phone are to only be made because of an EMERGENCY.  Do not leave a message on the voice mail. We cannot assure that late messages will be heard before dismissal.  A FAX message by 1:45 p.m. is most helpful ( ) so we have the message in writing.  Repeated requests to make changes for the same child will be addressed through conversation with the Principal and ASP Director.  Plans for changes need to be made between parent and child before the school day starts. This helps provide security and confidence for the child.

School Closing and Inclement Weather  If the school ever closes because of inclement weather or for any other reason, we need to know what you want your child to do.  Make sure this information is in your child’s classroom records. We will automatically send the child home on the bus, unless you indicate otherwise on classroom records.  Remember: When the school is closed, ASP is closed ( i.e. holidays, weekends, and teacher work days).

Thank you for continued support of the Sanders Elementary After School Program!