After School Care Program

2017-2018

Community Christian School

(4 yr. old Preschool – 8th Grade)

After School Care Provider: Amy Seward

EMERGENCY CELL DURING AFTER SCHOOL HOURS

Dr. Moffitt at 515-293-0962

The After School Program is for current Community Christian School students who need care after school. The program meets in the gym every day under the careful direction of the staff and is distinctively Christ-centered in policies and philosophy. Our mission is to provide school age children with a safe and nurturing environment where each child can demonstrate Christian values, strengthen academic growth, and have fun after the school day ends. The students will have many opportunities to join in activities, crafts, and games.

OUR MISSION:

Community Christian School After School Program is based upon the school’s mission by providing enrichment activities, which encourage spiritual development and social responsibility in an environment where students can develop, their God-given gifts and talents by participating in creative, technical, recreational, and interactive opportunities while attending the program.

OUR GOALS:

To serve the families of Community Christian School by providing safe, affordable and developmentally appropriate childcare programming for grades PK-8th grade children.

SCHEDULE INFORMATION:

  • After school care begins when the school day ends at 3:00 p.m. and continues until 5:30 p.m.
  • After school care will be provided on early out dismissal days scheduled on the school calendar. On those days, care will be from school dismissal time until 5:30 p.m.
  • After school care will not be provided on school vacations days
  • Attendance of your child(ren) will be asked for in advanced monthly to help with providing appropriate staffing. Drop-in’s (1-3 days a month) are welcome as well.
  • Note: If school is canceled due to inclement weather, all programs including after school care and extra-curricular events are canceled also. No care is provided during school vacation days.

FEES (PER STUDENT):

  • After School Care (3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.)
  • $4.00 per day for 1st child
  • $2.00 per day for additional children
  • $10 Early Release Days per 1st Child, $5 additional children

(1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.)

  • $15 Early Release Days 1st Child, $5 additional children

(1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.)

  • $5 Late Fee will be charged to all accounts over 30 days
  • Drop-in’s are welcome at the same rate.
  • Accounts will be charged if the child(ren) are scheduled to attend even if they do not attend.

PAYMENTS:

  • Statements are figured every two weeks and emailed out to each family. If you have no email, statements will be given to your child’s teacher to be sent home.
  • Payments can be made online through the CCS website at under the “parent portal” tab. Payments are due to the school office at the beginning of each week after receiving your statement.
  • All accounts must be paid in full every two weeks, or the student will not be permitted to return to the program until all payments are up to date. A $5.00 late fee will also be charged to each account that is over 30 days past due. If there is a problem with payment, please contact the CCS Office.

SAFETY:

  • Parents, or an adult authorized on the emergency form, who drop off or pick up a child MUST enter the school through the gym door. If a person who is unfamiliar to our staff comes to pick up a child, even though they have been authorized on the emergency sheet, they may be asked to present a photo ID. Parents MUST grant permission in writing BEFORE the day of pickup. If a person needs to be added to the child’s authorization list, the parents are asked to notify the CCS office/staff in writing. We want to assure you that your child will be safe while in our care!
  • Please remind your child that they MUST go to After School Care directly at the end of the school day so we are able to account for them and assure their safety. If your child does not come to the program to check in, our staff cannot be responsible for them. If we see a child on the property outside of school hours, we will bring him/her to after school care, with the appropriate charge billed to your family, in order to keep your child as safe as possible.
  • Children not picked up by 5:30 p.m. will accumulate a late fee of $15.00 per fifteen minutes. Your child(ren) will be supervised at all times by qualified staff. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our staff.

ELECTRONIC POLICY

  • Electronics & cell phones are NOT permitted during program hours.

“We are excited to offer this program to your family!”

2017-18 After School Program Schedule

Community Christian School

PK-8th Grade

EMERGENCY CELL DURING AFTER SCHOOL HOURS

Dr. Moffitt at 515-293-0962

DAILY SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE FOR 3:00-5:30 P.M.

  • 3:00-3:15 Meet in the gym then wash hands for snack
  • 3:15-3:30Snack Time
  • 3:30-4:00Homework/Quiet Time (Study/Reading/Game) If you have homework, it MUST be done at this time.
  • 4:00-5:30Free Choice

EARLY RELEASE SCHEDULE FOR 1:00-5:30 P.M.

  • 1:00-1:30Free Choice
  • 1:30-2:00Homework/Quiet Time(Study/Reading/Game) If you have homework, it MUST be done at this time.
  • 2:30-3:00Craft or Planned Activity
  • 3:00-3:15Wash hands for snack time
  • 3:15-3:30Snack Time
  • 3:30-4:30Activities either outside or in the gym
  • 4:30-5:30Free Choice

*During the school year, we may do something special for the kids, but a note will always go home a few days ahead of time so that the parents or guardians will know.