Extended School Program
EXTENDED SCHOOL PROGRAM (E.S.P.)
PURPOSE AND GOAL OF PROGRAM
The purpose of E.S.P. is to provide Belle Valley families a quality before and/or after school program for children in kindergarten through eighth grades. The goal of the program is to provide adult supervised after school activities that are safe, fun and educational.
DAILYPROGRAM
E.S.P. at Belle Valley North emphasizes learning experiences through art, dramatic play, investigation, games, puzzles, coloring activities, study time, music, and videos.
OPERATING POLICIES
Belle Valley North - The program is in operation Monday through Friday from 6:00 A.M.–6:00 P.M. on regular school days. On an early dismissal schedule, the after school program begins when school is dismissed and ends at 6:00 P.M. Students are required to bring a sack lunch on days when students are dismissed before lunch.
No e.s.p. services will be provided during the following times:
- teacher institute
- school holiday
- snow day
- emergency dismissal day
- during school vacations
- the first and last days of student attendance.
If there is an early dismissal due to weather or other emergency, the program will not operate.
ADMISSION AND DISCHARGE
Students eligible for enrollment must be in kindergarten through eighth grade. To formally enroll a student, a $25 non-refundable deposit per child is required. This fee is due when enrollment papers are returned to the building principal or e.s.p. director.
A student may be discharged from the program if severe or continuous disruptive behavior occurs or if the child(ren) are habitually signed out after 6:00 P.M. The reasons for removal of a child will be communicated to the parent by the e.s.p. director or the principal during a parent conference and/or in writing.
FEES AND PAYMENT PLAN
Returned checks must be redeemed with cash and a returned check fee may be required. Cash will be required for future payment if a second returned check occurs.
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PICK-UP PROCEDURES
If someone other than a parent or guardian is to pick up a student, the e.s.p. supervisor must have on record the name and phone number of that person. This is a procedure to help ensure the safety of the students enrolled in the program. Photo identification may also be requested.
On occasion, emergencies will arise when parents need childcare on days not previously scheduled. If this situation occurs, parents are asked to call their child’s school so that a message may be left for the e.s.p. supervisor to expect the child.
STUDENT SNACKS
An after school snack will be provided for each student by the e.s.p. program.
Please Note: If your child has a specific food allergy or is unhappy with snack the program supplies, they are allowed to bring their own snack.
STUDENT DISCIPLINE
The e.s.p. program is an extension of the educational program of District #119. Therefore, students enrolled in the e.s.p. program are expected to follow the school rules outlined in this handbook.
