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LeAp After-School Parent Handbook

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Classification

Learning through an Expanded Arts Management Team ................. pg. 4

Master Teaching Artists 2014-15 ................................................................ pg. 4

DOE Certified Personnel ................................................................................ pg. 4

Support Staff ...................................................................................................... pg. 4

Introduction

Mission Statement ........................................................................................... pg. 5

Statement of Purpose ..................................................................................... pg. 5

Enrollment Philosophy and Guidelines .................................................... pg. 6

Family Engagement ......................................................................................... pg. 6

Statement of Cooperation ............................................................................ pg. 7

Procedures

Enrollment .......................................................................................................... pg. 8

Participant Requirements & Discipline Code …………………… ............. pg.

Curriculum…………………… ................................................................................ pg.

Activity Eligibility............................................................................................... pg.

Conferences ........................................................................................................ pg.

Homework Help …………………………………………………… ............................ pg.

Attendance ......................................................................................................... pg.

Student Retention ………………………………………………….. ......................... pg.

Excused Absences ............................................................................................ pg.

Unexcused Absences ...................................................................................... pg.

Excessive Absences .......................................................................................... pg.

Prearranged Absences .................................................................................... pg.

Student Activities ............................................................................................ pg.

Student Leadership/Social Action .............................................................. pg.

Eligibility and Tryouts...................................................................................... pg.

Eligibility ................................................................................................. pg.

Tryouts .................................................................................................... pg.

Program Expectations ................................................................................... pg.

Student Conduct ............................................................................................... pg.

LeAp Behavior Management Protocol ...................................................... pg.

Student Conduct Agreement……………………………………………. pg.


TABLE OF CONTENTS

Opportunities for Parent/Guardian Involvement .............................. pg.

Fund-Raising ...................................................................................................... pg.

Volunteer LeAp Program .............................................................................. pg.

Possible Volunteer Opportunities .............................................................. pg.

Health and Safety Issues .............................................................................. pg.

Distribution and Consumption of Medication ....................................... pg.

Student Illness……………………………………………………….. ........................... pg.

Responsibilities of Staff……………………………………… ................................ pg.

Emergency Drills……………………………………………………. ........................... pg.

Fire……………………………………………………. ........................................ pg.

Lockdown……………………………………………………. ........................... pg.

General and Miscellaneous Information Awards/Recognition………………………………………………………................. pg.

LeAp Program Hours ..................................................................................... pg.

LeAp Program Office Hours ........................................................................ pg.

Visitors ................................................................................................................. pg.

Conference Scheduling ................................................................................. pg.

Change of Address ......................................................................................... pg.

Field Trips………………………………………………………………… ........................ pg.

Lost and Found Items .................................................................................... pg.

Messages ............................................................................................................ pg.

LeAp Program Closure Information ........................................................ pg.

Sample LeAp Program Calendar ……………………………………….. .......... pg.


CLASS IF ICAT ION

Learning through an Expanded Arts Program

Management Team 2016-2017

Supervising Director: Jim Puligese

LeAp Program Director: Jeneen Garcia

Education Specialist: Lily Yip

Office Manager/Assistant to the Director: Cristina Angeles

LeAp Program Assistant/Aide: Leiry Jaquez

Activity Specialists:

J. Buckley

R. Haines

K. Downie

S. Weymouth

F. Chesney

C. Bard

Support Staff:

D. Valentine

L. Jaquez

A. Colon


INTRODUCTION

Mission Statement

Learning through an Expanded Arts Program (LeAp) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit

organization committed to improving the quality of public education

through a unique, hands-on, arts-based approach to teaching the core

curriculum. Since 1977, LeAp has provided more than two million

underserved students in kindergarten through 12th grade in disadvantaged

communities throughout the five boroughs with music, dance, theater, film

and visual arts programs that are integrated into academic instruction. LeAp

offers in-school residencies, afterschool activities, teacher trainings,

parent/guardian workshops, and assembly programs to schools citywide,

conducts programs in hospitals, shelters, and cultural institutions and

develops educational materials. LeAp empowers students to reach their full

potential.

Statement of Purpose

LeAp brings professional arts educators into NYC public schools to provide

customized, innovative programs in visual arts, music, dance, film, and

theater that are directly integrated into the academic curriculum. LeAp

successfully uses the arts as a strategy to teach English language arts, math,

science and social studies and addresses the varied learning styles of all

students including special education, English Language Learners, gifted, etc.

LeAp’s strategies have been tested and proven effective in teaching the core

content areas, based on standardized test scores. LeAp also has nationally-

recognized, arts-based literacy programs for grades K-8, and highly

publicized theater and public art programs. LeAp, a nationally recognized

organization, is an innovative leader in the field of arts education, and has

received major awards, grants and endorsements from the NYC Department

of Education, US Department of Education, National Endowment of the

Humanities, NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, Department of Youth and

Community Development, and the offices of the mayor and governor.

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Enrollment Philosophy and Guidelines

Each SONYC /COMPASS program is contracted to serve a minimum number

of participants as specified in its contract. Each program is required to recruit

and register the contracted number of participants .DYCD’s open enrollment

policy means that the program is open to students whether or not they are

enrolled in the host school.

Family Engagement

Parent/guardian participation is a critical component to both the success of

each young person in our program and the success of LeAp. The after-school

program aims to develop a culture that welcomes and encourages

parent/guardian involvement and leadership. This includes working closely

with the Parent/guardian Coordinator, P.T.A, and School Leadership Team to

brainstorm ideas concerning workshops, events, and other resources we can

collaborate on and make available to you. Your input and suggestions

regarding these or any other areas of interest are appreciated.


STATEMENT OF COOPERATION

1. I have read and understand LeAp Program 's philosophy of LeAp and its

statement of purpose and am in agreement with both as written in the LeAp

Program Handbook.

2. I will support the LeAp Program by attending parent/guardian/teacher

conferences, parent/guardian meetings and other LeAp Program

sponsored meetings and activities.

3. I give my permission for my child to take part in all LeAp Program

activities including LeAp Program -sponsored trips away from the LeAp

Program premises. I absolve the LeAp Program from liability to me or

my child because of any injury to my child at the LeAp Program or

during any LeAp Program activity, with the understanding that

insurance will be maintained on my child during the LeAp Program

year.

4. I understand that profanity, obscenity in word or action, disrespect to

the personnel or other students of the LeAp Program will not be

tolerated.

5. I understand that participation in LeAp programs is dependent on

students’ ability to follow the Behavior Management Policy.

6. Upon enrolling my child, I affirm that I am obligated to maintain

enrollment for the complete LeAp Program year.

7. I understand that my child may be dismissed if they violate the

behavior management policy, fail to adhere to program policy, or have

poor attendance.

Signature of Parent/Guardian__________________________ Date________________


PROCEDURES

Enrollment

In order to have your child enrolled in a LeAp after school program, they

must complete a DYCD application prior to their start date.

A child is not officially enrolled until all of the following requirements have

been met:

Student Enrollment Application

Signed Statement of Cooperation

Completion of Student Choice Form

It is important to note that the LeAp program can only release students

to authorized individuals that have been specified in the participant

release section of the student enrollment application. If for some reason

you would like someone else to pick up your child, you must send a

letter with your child on that day, or contact the after-school office.

When students come to afterschool, they are expected to stay for the

duration of program. Students are not allowed to leave before dismissal

unless authorized by the parent/guardian. Students attempting to leave the

building for any reason will be stopped until we can verify they have

permission to do so with a parent/guardian.

When the application is complete, the LeAp Program office will contact the

parent/guardian with information on the mandatory Parent/guardian Orientation.

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Participant Requirements & Discipline Code

1. All participants must attend the program regularly (dependent upon program

schedule and age level).

2. Students must report to the designated area for program start on time.

3. Participants may not leave an activity, or the building without permission of

supervising staff.

4. Using electronic equipment while program is in session is prohibited(e.g. cell

phones, iPods, video games, and any other electronic devices).

5. Participants should behave in an appropriate manner and not disrupt the

program and/or students.

6. The use of profane or obscene language or gestures is prohibited.

7. Participants should be respectful and responsible at all times.

8. Lying or giving false information verbally or in writing is prohibited.

9. The use of racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, religious or national origin

slurs is prohibited.

10. Fighting or inappropriate physical contact towards other participants or staff is

prohibited.

11. LeAp materials and other school property(including walls, books and other

equipment), should not be defaced.

12. Stealing and/or taking property that belongs to another person without

permission is prohibited.

13. Acts of intimidation, coercion or extortion are prohibited.

14. Weapons are prohibited.

15. Tobacco, Alcohol or other Drugs are prohibited.

16. Falsely activating a fire alarm, door alarm, or other disaster alarm is prohibited.


Curriculum

We are proud to be part of SONYC (School’s Out New York City) initiative for

middle school students, with our sites participating in this mayorial initiative

including J.H.S. 22X, J.H.S. 125X, P.S. 129X, P.S. 228X, P.S. 51K, and M.S. 88K.

Our seventh site at P.S. 163M is part of the ExpandED Schools Initiative

(previously TASC).

SONYC provides a curriculum where young people have a choice of activity

clubs which offers youth leadership opportunities, as well as recreation,

academic enrichment, and parent/guardian involvement.

Each activity is required to start with a mini-lesson that introduces the lesson

aim, goal, objective, vocabulary and outcomes. This has proven a highly

successful model equipping youth participants with the skill sets needed to

absorb, articulate and peer-teach their individual artistic disciplines.

LeAp accomplishes this by providing a hands-on, arts-and-academic

integrated, project-based, multi-intelligence approach to teaching the

academic curriculum in after school during the school year. The

characteristics of LeAp’s afterschool are; learner-centric, arts-in-education

integrated instruction, strong partnership with daytime school community,

highly trained staff in the area of positive youth development, and Teaching

Artists and Activity Specialists with expertise in their respective disciplines.

Activity Eligibility

All students participating in LeAp Program sponsored activities who have

below average grades in two or more subjects will be placed on the

ineligibility list and will have his/her grades checked on a quarterly basis, in

conjunction with progress reports and report cards. S/he may be reinstated

for 100% eligibility when all of his/her grades have improved to at least a “C”

(70% or above).


Conferences

The LeAp program will have staff members available during the evening

sessions of the Parent/Teacher conferences scheduled by the host school.

We invite you to come discuss your child’s progress in the program during

this time.

Homework Help

Our program provides homework help for 30-45 minutes four days a week.

Based upon the variety of activities students are engaged in daily, we do not

guarantee that homework will be completed during program hours.


Attendance

Regular attendance is a critical component for success in the LeAp Program.

Our funding is directly tied to student attendance and a percentage of

75% must be reached by the end of the school year. Additionally, students

are working on completing projects and developing skills to be showcased

during culminating events. It is unfair to instructors and other students who

may need to collaborate with your child if they do not attend consistently.

Parents/guardians are requested to schedule family vacations during LeAp

Program vacation periods. A student is expected to be in attendance except

when ill or when unable to attend because of emergency circumstances or a

death in the family. When students are absent from the LeAp Program, it is

critical that proper arrangements are made for the absence and that

responsibility is taken for appropriate reentry into LeAp Program.

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Student Retention

As part of our efforts to ensure students attend regularly, phone calls will be

made home once a pattern of absence has been observed.

Excused Absences

In order for an absence to be excused for any reason, the parent/guardian

must notify the LeAp Program . A telephone call the day of the absence is

preferred, but a written note the first day back in class is acceptable as long

as the note includes the date returning, child’s name, dates absent, and the

reason for the absence.

When a student is absent, it will be considered an excused absence for the

following reasons (assuming the LeAp Program office has received

parent/guardian notification):

Student illness – In an event of an extended illness or frequent absences

due to illness, a doctor’s note may be required.

Doctor or dentist appointments – occasional, unavoidable medical

appointments.

LeAp Program -sponsored activities

Death in the immediate family and/or close family friends.

Unavoidable mechanical failure of automobile or accident

Unavoidable traffic delays – this refers to unanticipated delays such as

an accident blocking traffic or road blockage due to inclement weather.

Other approved absences – approval for other absences may be

requested from the LeAp Program office.

Please note that an absence is not automatically excused because a

parent/guardian gives written or oral permission for the student to be gone

from the LeAp Program. Parents/Guardians may respectfully disagree

regarding the legitimacy of an absence when weighed against the benefits of

attendance, however, the final decision as to whether an absence is

considered excused or unexcused rests with the LeAp Program Site Director.


Unexcused Absences

Any absence for which the LeAp Program does not receive appropriate

notification will be unexcused.

Examples of unexcused absences include, but are not limited to:

Lack of parent/guardian notification

Absences due to family vacations or extended weekends that have not

been pre-approved by the LeAp Program office – prior notification and

approval are required for absences due to family vacations to be

excused. Parents/guardians are encouraged if at all possible to avoid

taking family vacations during times when the LeAp Program is in

session.

Student skips LeAp Program- any absence when a student simply

chooses to skip LeAp Program for any reason. This will result in

disciplinary action as well.

No student is to leave the LeAp Program premises without first obtaining

permission from the LeAp office. It is essential that the LeAp Program be

aware of a student’s location at all times.

Excessive Absences

Any student who misses more than 8 days in a quarter per LeAp Program

year will be reviewed for removal from the LeAp Program. The LeAp Program

reserves the right, should a student exceed these limits, to require

parents/guardians to submit, in writing, an explanation detailing the

absences and the justification for each absence.

Prearranged Absences

Parents/Guardians will need to notify the LeAp Program office, in writing, of

any prearranged absences.


Student Activities

Leadership/Social Action

LeAp participants will have opportunities to develop leadership skills by

engaging in activities that allow them to become more involved in their

school and community. The idea is to provide them with the skills necessary

to make better decisions, and make informed choices about high school,

post-secondary education, and career choices.

LEAP staff are trained in a very basic social action research methodology to

help students realize their social change projects. The model includes:

identifying a problem, conducting a needs assessment, restating the problem

informed by the needs assessment, brainstorming a solution, creation of an

action plan, evaluating the action plan implementing the action plan,. The

change project could involve school lunches, messy classrooms, needed

crossing guards, updated texts, improved LEAP programming, etc.

The Education Specialist, with input from teachers and students, will also

generate ideas about projects that have an in-service learning component.

This might include things such as:

Volunteering at a Soup kitchen

School/Neighborhood Beautification Projects

Performing at Neighborhood Shelters

Facilating an activity for younger students

Serving on a student council

Eligibility and Tryouts

Sports Programming, Performing Arts

In order for students to participate in some sports activities and some

performing arts, they must be academically eligible and in some cases go

through a tryout process.

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Eligibility

All students participating in LeAp Program-sponsored activities who have

below average grade in two or more subjects will be placed on the

ineligibility list and will have his/her grades checked on a quarterly basis and

may be reinstated for eligibility when all of his/her grades have improved to

at least a “C” (70% or above).

Tryouts

Tryout qualifications and schedules will be determined for each activity.


Program Expectations

Student Conduct

Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that respects

themselves, their parent/guardian, and the LeAp Program. This expectation

applies to all student conduct regardless of whether the students are in LeAp

Program or at LeAp Program event, as well as the time they are away from

LeAp Program. Students and parent/guardian understand that the LeAp

Program reserves the right to impose expulsion, based upon conduct which

occurs outside of the LeAp Program.

Expectations for general conduct that have been adopted are:

1. Students will refrain from using inappropriate language. Obscene

language, and excessive complaining will not be tolerated.

2. Students will exercise courtesy and kindness when dealing with others,

as well as not harass, abuse, bully, tease, threaten, torment, humiliate,

or intimidate other students either physically, mentally, or emotionally.

3. Sexual harassment of employees, students, visitors, or others will not

be tolerated.

4. Students will show respect for their own bodies by neither possessing

nor using tobacco, alcohol, other controlled substances

5. Students will respect LeAp staff and all DOE personnel

6. Students will show respect for the LeAp Program facilities by keeping

hands and writing utensils away from the walls, tables, floors, and

windows. Unnecessary waste or intentional damage to LeAp Program

property or facilities will not be tolerated.

7. Students will show respect for others by not taking things that do not

belong to them.

8. Students will be honest at all times.

9. Students will be representatives of their LeAp Program in the

community in which they live and will observe this conduct code at all

times.

10. Students will not participate in or view inappropriate websites.

Disregard for, or violation of, these standards will be dealt with according to

the LeAp Behavior Management Protocol.


LeAp Behavior Management Protocol Policy

The behavior management policy exists to help each student achieve the

ability to govern themselves from within. As the student’s ability to govern

themselves in this way increases, there is less need for imposing rules and

regulations upon them.

Staff will use mediation and conflict resolution skills to address student

behavioral issues. This should be positive and proactive. Students can be

restricted from activities but only for short periods of time-never for the

duration of an activity.

Misbehaviors will be addressed as follows:

Behavior Logs

Behavior Logs are to be kept in binders for the duration of the semester.

If a student continues to get out of line the Group Leader is responsible for

recording that behavior in the daily Behavior Log. If a student has gotten 3

comments in the Behavior Log, then that student should be sent to either the

Program Director or the Assistant Director to be spoken to. Once spoken to,

the child will be sent back to their group. If the child continues to misbehave

thereafter, their parent/guardian will be called and they will be sent home

during dismissal with Referral/Write-Up form.

Referral/Write-Up Forms

Referral Forms will not be used as a first means of discipline.

Once a Staff member has exhausted all other options, including all steps

mentioned in the Behavior Log section, that student will receive a Referral

Form. If a Referral Form is given, the parent/guardian is notified and required

to sign the form.

Suspension

Only the Program Director has the authority to suspend a student.

If a student receives 3 or more Referral/Write-Up Forms that student will be

facing suspension for 1 or more days. Depending on the severity of the

infraction the Program Director has the right to suspend a child before any of

these steps.


Probation

Probation gives the student an opportunity to correct a serious problem. If

he/she does not improve to a satisfactory level, the consequences will be

suspension –absence from the LeAp Program for a number of days to be

determined by the LeAp Program administrator, then expulsion –removal

from the LeAp Program.

A review date will be set at the time the discipline is administered. Specific

improvements to be made should be established. The administrator will

determine the length of the probation. At the end of the probation period, if

the student has corrected the problem areas outlined by the administrator,

he/she will then be taken off probation and be held as a student in good

standing,

Expulsion

Only the Program Director has the authority to expel a student.

If a student is suspended 2 or more times, that student may be facing

expulsion. Depending on the severity of the infraction the Program Director

has the right to expel a child before any of these steps.

Fighting

If a staff member does not feel comfortable intervening, the following

protocol will be used.

If students are engaged in a physical fight, staff are required to radio an

administrative member or have a student go and get school safety while

keeping all other students safe and controlled. Staff are also expected to

verbally encourage those who are fighting to stop. Staff will follow the

directives of school safety and/or administration to help diffuse the

situation .

If a student gets into a physical altercation with another student, that is cause

for an automatic Referral/Write-Up Form, the parent/guardian will be called

and if contacted, those students will be sent home for the day.

If, at any time, parents/guardians have questions or disagreements regarding

the behavior management protocol, it is their responsibility to immediately

discuss these questions or differences with an administrator, and not to share

their grievances with other parent/guardian, faculty or students.


STUDENT CONDUCT AGREEMENT

EXPECTATIONS:

o I Will Challenge Myself To Be Creative

o I Will Participate & Try New Things

o I Will Be Cooperative

o I Will Always Try To Do My Best

o I Will Be Kind, Courteous & Respectful To Everyone

o I Will Not Use Profanity Or Say Unkind Words

o I Will At All Times, Show Respect For The Rights And Property Of

Others

RULES:

1. Students are responsible for ALL their belongings at ALL times. LeAp is not

responsible for lost or stolen items. We strongly encourage that valuables such as

electronics be left at home or kept out of sight.

2. Misbehaviors are addressed as follows: 3 Referral/Write-Up Forms will result in

suspension from LeAp for 1 or more days. Fighting is not tolerated, if a student gets into a

physical altercation with another student, that is cause for an automatic Referral Form.

3. Students are expected to follow ALL program rules and directions given by Group

Leaders, Teaching Artists and Administration at ALL times. Any inappropriate behavior will

be handled accordingly.

Depending on the severity of a situation the Program Director has the right to bypass steps

to suspend or expel a student.

I have read and reviewed the LeAp STUDENT CONDUCT AGREEMENT. I fully

understand this document and by signing I am agreeing to comply with all terms.


Student Print Name:___________________________ Student Signature:_________________________

Date:____________________

Opportunities for Parent/Guardian Involvement

Parent/guardian involvement is critical to Learning through an Expanded Arts

LeAp Program’s overall effectiveness.

Parents/guardians can get involved by:

Trip Chaperones

LeAp Parent/guardian Council

Volunteering

Volunteer LeAp Program

Parent/guardian involvement is an essential part of your child’s education at

Learning through an Expanded Arts LeAp Program. In order to help build

community LeAp staff encourages participation in all LeAp Program activities.

You are vital to the success of our LeAp Program!

Possible Volunteer Opportunities

Special Activities

Holiday Show

Parent/Guardian Appreciation Dinner and Show

Staff Appreciation Awards Ceremony

Student Awards Ceremony (Beginning, Middle, End)

Classroom Help

General classroom assistance

Field trip chaperone

Tutoring

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Health and Safety Issues

It is of utmost importance that Learning through an Expanded Arts LeAp

Program provides a safe environment for our students. Because of this

commitment, the following rules will apply:

Distribution and Consumption of Medication:

Parents/guardians are requested, whenever possible, to schedule medication

to be given at home. LeAp is not licensed to administer medication.

Students are not to carry any medication (prescription or over-the-counter)

on their person with the exception of prescribed inhalers for asthma. They

must have a signed order from the doctor.

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Student Illness:

If a child has been ill during the night or became ill upon awakening, please

do not send the child to LeAp Program. Students with low-grade fever,

nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or other acute symptoms will have their

parent/guardian called to arrange for them to be picked up. If the

parent/guardian cannot be reached by phone, the emergency contact

person(s) listed in the student file will be called.

Please maintain accurate and current information for the emergency file. Any

addition or deletion for emergency contact person(s) should be given

immediately to the LeAp Program office.

If signs of contagious conditions are recognized, the exclusion of pupils from

LeAp Program will be done on the basis of the following symptoms (there

may be additional symptoms not included in this list):

100 degrees of temperature or

above

Nausea and/or vomiting

Persistent cough Unidentified rash

Unrelieved headache Head lice (CCS has a nit free policy)

Excessive sore throat Listlessness

Diarrhea Extreme sleepiness

Red, inflamed eyes with thick mucus

discharge

Excessive sneezing, running nose, or

tearing

Abdominal pain

If your child has been ill at home with any of these symptoms, please keep

him/her home until these symptoms have subsided for 24 hours.

Responsibilities of LeAp staff:

The instructor will be the initial judge of the health condition of a child. A

LeAp administrator, or nurse may assist with health issues, as needed.

No LeAp Program staff will be held responsible or liable for medications of

any kind.


*A note should be sent from the parent/guardian or physician if a child is

restricted from participating in any activity

Emergency Drills

Fire – In case of fire, it is imperative that the building be emptied quickly and

calmly. Fire drills will be held periodically during the LeAp Program year to

practice clearing the building quickly, and staff will instruct students on

proper procedures during a fire.

Lockdown – May be implemented in situations involving intruders.


G e n e r a l a n d M i s c e l l a n e o u s

I n f o r m a t i o n

Awards/Recognition

Each program will determine what type of award/recognition system they

would like to implement at their site. Some examples are listed below:

Citizenship Award – this award is presented to a student who has been

extremely cooperative in class and LeAp Program, and outstanding in helping

others. One boy and girl from each class will receive this award.

Attendance Award – this award is presented to anyone who has maintained

perfect attendance for the semester or throughout the entire year.

Achievement Award – this award is presented to a student who has excelled

in either sports, arts, technology, music and more. One student per classroom

will receive this award.

Other – Master Teaching Artists are permitted and encouraged to present

additional awards throughout the year.

LeAp Program Hours

Varies depending on the school. Programs will start right after dismissal from

day school unless otherwise indicated.

LeAp Program Office Hours

LeAp office hours are generally 2pm-5pm, but are subject to change based

upon programmatic demands. Therefore, we encourage you to schedule

appointments.


Conference Scheduling

LeAp staff are always happy to discuss a student’s progress or address any

questions or concerns you may have regarding the after school program.

While drop-ins are not discouraged, we ask that you understand that a

meeting may need to be scheduled based upon the availability of

administrative staff.

Visitors

Parents/Guardians are welcome to visit the LeAp Program. For safety

reasons, all visitors are required to sign in with school safety upon entering

the building.

Students not enrolled in LeAp are not permitted to visit unless accompanied

by an adult.

Change of Address

When families move during the course of a LeAp Program year, it is critical

that they notify the LeAp Program office of this change so the LeAp Program

can maintain necessary and appropriate contact with the family. If you move

during the course of the year, please submit all pertinent information to the

LeAp Program office prior to the move.

Field Trips

During the LeAp Program year, teachers may schedule field trips. Trips will

be announced in writing in advance by the teacher or LeAp Program office.

A permission slip must be signed and returned to the LeAp Program in order

for the student to attend the field trip. The permission form will provide

details of the trip (destination, times, transportation, and cost) and a way for

the parent/guardian to sign up to chaperone. Parent/guardian chaperones

on a field trip are not to bring other children on the trip.


Lost and Found Items

Items that are lost or found can be turned in or looked for at the office.

Students are reminded to check the lost and found for any missing items.

Students should report all lost items to the office immediately. LeAp is not

responsible for personal property of students.

Messages

Students can receive important messages at the LeAp Program by calling

the LeAp Program office at _____________________________,

LeAp Program Closing

In the event that program will be closed, you will be notified through one of

the following methods:

Letter (either from LeAp or host school)

Robocall

Email

For inclement weather, please refer to your local media outlets to provide

information concerning school closings.

Cellphone Use Policy

The cellphone use policy of the LeAp program mimics the policy used during

the school day. Students are not allowed to use their cellphones during

program hours. If you need to send a message to your child, call the LeAp

office. If you request to speak to your child, LeAp staff can bring your child to

the office.


Learning through an Expanded Arts

Program Calendar for 2014-15 LeAp Program Year

SAMPLE

August 18 First Day of LeAp Program

September 5 Labor Day – NO LEAP PROGRAM

October 17 PD Day – NO LEAP PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS

October 28 Earned Day Off – NO LEAP PROGRAM

November 23-25 Thanksgiving – NO LEAP PROGRAM

December 23 - January 2 Christmas Vacation – NO LEAP PROGRAM

January 3 PD Day – NO LEAP PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS

January 16 MLK, Jr. Day – NO LEAP PROGRAM

February 17 Earned Day Off – NO LEAP PROGRAM

February 20 President’s Day – NO LEAP PROGRAM

March 12 - 16 Spring Break – NO LEAP PROGRAM

April 6 Good Friday – NO LEAP PROGRAM

May 18 Last Day of LeAp Program

May 21,22,23,24,25 and 29 Weather Make-Up Dates

June 20 Last day of LeAp Program

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