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)

$7.00 Per day

$35.00 Per Week

$140.00 Per Month

$1,260.00 Per Year (180 Days)

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.

To make payments online via MyPaymentPlus visit:

www.cobbk12.org

Click Here

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 ActivitiesSchedule, 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 2nd through 5th

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

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 InformationSchedule 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 (770-819-2568) 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 (770-819-2570) 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!