August 2009
Dear Parents,
St. Joseph Catholic School offers after school care from dismissal until 6:00pm on all school days except the last day of school. A snack, opportunity to complete homework, indoor games, outdoor play, and a movie (on Friday) are provided for the students.
Students who have not been picked up by the end of carpool (15 minutes) are brought to the EDP room. Parents have a grace period to pick up their child(ren). Please note that at 3:56pm, parents will be charged the full fee for the day. On Early Release Days the full fee will be charged beginning at 12:26.
Please read all of the information in this packet to help you and your child understand the guidelines and policies regarding our program.
REGISTRATION AND FEES: To register for the program, student and family information must be current in RenWeb. This includes phone numbers, medical info, pickup authorization and emergency contacts. A registration fee is not charged. Program fees will be charged as follows:
Extended Day Program daily charge $ 9.00 per day 2 children $13.00 per day 3 children $16.00 per day 4 children $20.00 per day Please note that monthly charge is not available.
LATE FEES: A late fee is charged if the child is not picked up by 6:00pm. There are NO EXCEPTIONS to this late charge!! The late fees are as follows:
6:01 - 6:05pm $ 5.00 6:06 - 6:10pm $10.00 6:11 – 6:15pm $15.00 6:16 – 6:20pm $20.00 PAYMENT: Payment is expected by the 10th of the month for charges incurred the previous month. You will receive a statement via email during the first week of the month for the prior month’s fees. Late pickup fees will be included on this statement. Checks should be made out to St. Joseph Catholic School for the exact amount of the bill. Please do not prepay for upcoming months.
AVAILIBILITY: Students will be able to attend the Extended Day Program on all school days except the last day of the school year. Additionally, the EDP program will be available on early release days until 6:00pm and on Parent Conference days from 7:30am until 6:00pm for an additional charge. On Early Release Days the full fee will be charged beginning at 12:26. Those dates and charges follow:
Early Release Days $ 15.00 per day
August 24 January 29 September 18 February 5 September 25 March 12 November 24 April 1 December 18 May 21 Parent Conference Day $ 22.00 per day
November 6
On the following early release days and on all parent conference days, students attending the Extended Day Program must bring a sack lunch and drink. A snack will be provided every afternoon.
August 24
September 18 & 25
January 29
February 5
March 12
May 21EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM FOR SIBLINGS: Early Learning will provide care for siblings of St. Joseph Catholic School students if the siblings are registered in the St. Joseph Early Learning Program. Please contact Amy Mackey, Early Learning Director, for information regarding availability and fees at (972) 231-1218.
PICK UP PROCEDURE: Parents or those authorized to pick up the student (listed in RenWeb) must enter the school building and go to the EDP room to pick their children up from the Extended Day Program. A driver’s license may be required for identification if someone unknown to the Director or staff picks up the student. The parent or authorized person must sign the student out each day. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the Extended Day Program. This is important so that the staff can properly attend to the students and their needs.
If parents need to contact the Extended Day Program Director or staff during the program hours, 3:15-6:00pm, they should call the direct number 972-692-4534. Or parents may call the School Office and choose Option 6 to be transferred to EDP. You may also send emails during the day to edpemail@stjosephccschool.net.
Thank you,
The St. Joseph Extended Day Program Staff
GUIDELINES AND POLICIES
Enrollment in the St. Joseph Catholic School Extended Day Program constitutes an understanding that you will abide by the policies listed below.
PARENTS MAY EXPECT THAT:
- Their children are cared for in a safe, supportive, and Christian environment.
- Their children will be encouraged to do homework and, when possible, given help.
- Their children will be given a snack and drink each day.
- They will be informed about any misbehavior on the part of their children to bring about an improvement.
CHILDREN MAY EXPECT:
- To have a safe, supportive Christian environment.
- To receive respectful treatment.
- To have discipline that is fair.
THE PROGRAM EXPECTS THAT PARENTS WILL:
- Pay fees on time as explained in the Payment and Fees Section of this packet.
- Pick up their children on time. (Note: A late fee is charged after 6:00pm.)
- Sign out their children at the desk each day.
- Pay attention to any communication regarding their children’s behavior.
THE PROGRAM EXPECTS THAT THE CHILDREN WILL:
- Be responsible for their actions and regard standard safety rules
- Respect the rules that guide them during the day at St. Joseph Catholic School.
- Remain with their group and adult leader at all times.
- Arrive at the program promptly.
- Take care of the equipment and materials properly.
- Show respect to other children and to the staff through word and action.
- Exercise good manners and helpfulness at snack time.
- Be responsible for beginning and completing, if possible, their homework assignments.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
If students are involved in extracurricular activities (including sports or tutoring), the Extended Day Program Director MUST BE NOTIFIED IN WRITING of the days and times and who has permission to pick up their children. If parents are not available after the activity, students will return to Extended Day with their activity leader. Parents will be billed accordingly.
Our policy is that children are NOT to be left unattended before or after extracurricular activities.
