Welcome to the Sharon Public Schools' Kindergarten After-School Care Program!


Please read carefully all sections of the Sharon Public Schools, After-School Care Program application, for the 2008-2009 school year. Operating from school dismissal until 6:00 PM, including Early Dismissal Days, this program will encourage the development of social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and recreational skills. After-Care will be provided during the 178-day school calendar year, with the exception of "no-school" days.

The concept of our After-School Care Program allows us to provide a warm, creative, and nurturing environment for those students whose parents' schedules require them to seek after-school attention. Our program is designed to meet the needs of young people, offering various activities geared to enrich personal interests. The goal is to promote enriching, social, emotional and physical growth through caring and responsive staff interaction.


The procedure handbook has been created to provide general information that will be helpful to you and your child, as well as to inform you of the procedures and regulations for the program.


If you have any questions concerning the Kindergarten After-School Care Program, please contact me at the above telephone number between the hours of 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM.


 

ELIGIBILITY

Children attending Kindergarten are eligible to attend. A minimum of a two-day per week commitment is required for the entire 2008-2009 school year.

 

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TEACHING STAFF

Staff in the Kindergarten After-School Care Program is well qualified. We offer a combination of certified teachers and highly creative professionals. Our staff has been trained and certified by the American Red Cross in CPR and First Aid.

 

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LOCATION

The Kindergarten After-School Care Program is held in two locations, one at Heights, and a combined group of East children with those at Cottage.

 

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PROGRAMS

A wide variety of programs will be offered throughout the school year. Frequent use of themes and developmentally appropriate activities are employed. Daily mid-afternoon snack and milk, juice, or bottled water is provided. Sample activities include:

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Creative Play
  • Physical Education
  • Computers
  • Dramatic Play
  • Science/Nature
  • Cooking
  • Music
  • Story Time

 

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FEE SCHEDULE

The tuition is based on a yearly enrollment fee (178 days), which is divided into ten (approximately) equal payments of 18 school days:

5 Days =$3,950; $395.00 per pay period
4 Days =$3,150; $315.00 per pay period
3 Days =$2,400; $240.00 per pay period
2 Days =$1,600; $160.00 per pay period

A $50 non-refundable registration fee per child is required with each enrollment. This fee is waived for completed paperwork submitted prior to noon on Friday May 2, 2008.


A $100 non-refundable deposit per child is required with each enrollment form. The entire fee will be credited and divided equally toward tuition payments 9 & 10, only if your child(ren) remain(s) in the program through the end of the school year.


Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis. There are a maximum of 20 spaces for each school.


Your child will be accepted into the Kindergarten After-School Care Program upon completion and approval of all documents. A letter of acceptance and other pertinent information will then be forwarded to you.


You are financially obligated for the first pay period, even if there are changes in your child’s schedule.


If you have any questions concerning the Kindergarten After-School Care Program, call us at: (781) 784-1574.

Please make your check payable to: "Town of Sharon - Community Education"
Please mail all communication and forms to:
Sharon Public Schools
Community Education
77 Pond Street
Sharon, Massachusetts 02067-2090

 

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