Providence offers multiple after-school sports camps and clinics, as well as
activities and events for Elementary-aged students throughout the school year.
In addition, there are nearly 10 different organized sports teams on which our
young students can play. For more information, please visit the Athletics
section of our Web site.
The purpose of AEP is to offer additional extracurricular activities and/or
academic exploratories for the students attending Providence Christian Academy.
Staff, faculty, and friends of Providence provide two, six-week after school
learning sessions in areas of their expertise and/or special interests.
Sessions are offered in Fall and Winter/Spring.
Please refer to this Web page for a Course Content Guide and Registration Form
when a new session of classes is announced. Classes are offered on a first
come, first serve basis.
For further information, please contact
(ext. 3084) or
(ext. 3957).
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Statement of Purpose
The purpose of the program is to serve the school by providing quality
educational, recreational and social programs for all age groups. This program
will extend classroom learning, provide tutoring and academic assistance,
social enrichment, and provide both creative and sports opportunities for the
children.
Program Statement
The Fun in the Afternoon program for lower elementary/upper elementary school
students of Providence Christian Academy is offered during the 2007-2008 school
year. This program is sponsored by the Providence Christian Academy Board, but
not funded in any way by Providence Christian Academy. The
program is licensed through Bright From the Start, Georgia Department of Early
Learning. The Fun in the Afternoon Enrichment Program is offered to all
students. The program stimulates students' social, physical, and intellectual
abilities through participation with their school peers.
Program Goals
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To provide academic tutoring and coaching
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To provide structured and safe environment for sports classes designed to
enrich and prepare students for a formal sports program.
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To provide an opportunity for free play in age appropriate centers and
activities.
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To allow the children to have supervised playground time in addition to the
time allotted for recess during the regular school day.
Registration and Enrollment
Registration for 2007-2008 school year will be accepted beginning March 1.
Please reserve a spot for your child as soon as possible. We have had many
parents of prospective students interested in this program, for next year. The
program will be limited by space and teachers – therefore we are trying to get
a handle on what additional resources will be needed to serve the families in
need of this program.
There will be open enrollment for all Providence Christian Academy students
during the first two weeks of the school year, but space is limited, and will
be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.. Parents must complete and sign
an enrollment form every year. Parents are responsible for making sure that all
contact and other information is kept up-to-date. There will be a $25
enrollment fee for the program – due at the time of registration. Parents
must also sign a medical release permission form with a hold harmless clause.
Program Fees
Program Fees are paid on a weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or yearly basis, not
including early release days or teachers’ work days listed on the School
Calendar. Fees will be $65 per week or $18 per day (we will no longer have
hourly rates). We will provide a 10% discount to multiple students from
the same family (2 children weekly will be $117/week, or daily will be
$32.40/day).
Fees can be paid:
Weekly on Monday $65/week
Monthly on the 1st of the Month $240/month
Quarterly at the beginning of the Quarter $600/quarter
Yearly in August $2,400/year
These rates do not include early release ($10 additional) or teachers’ workday
($20) fees.
Full day programs will be available on teacher’s workdays and some holidays as
the need arises, please let Mr. Duncan know if you have a request. Full day
care will be $20 (in addition to the weekly or daily rate that you pay for
aftercare), extended days for early release will be $10 (in addition to the
weekly or daily rate that you pay for aftercare), early drop off for late start
days can be arranged upon request for $5 per day, per child. Lunch will be
provided for the children on early release and teachers’ work days.
Parents must pay the fees on the Monday before the week of participation. If
school is closed on Monday, payment will be due on the next available school
day. Program Fees are paid by check made payable to Fun in the Afternoon.
Payments must be given directly to the Program Director, Tom Duncan.
Do not send payments by your child. No receipts will be given
unless you pay by cash. We are happy to provide tax receipts on a yearly basis,
and monthly statements for dependant care reimbursement accounts. There will be
no refunds made for students absent from the program.
Late Payments of Program Fees
Payments are due at the time of pick up on Monday or by 6:00 P.M. Failure to
pay by this time will result in a $5.00 late fee payable on Tuesday by 6:00
P.M. If a child is absent from school on Monday, payment is due the first day
the child returns to school. Fees are payable at a rate of $65 per week or $18
per day. Early release days and teachers’ workdays must be scheduled and paid
in advance. There will be no credit given for days absent from the program.
There are no other charges such as insurance charges, field trip charges or
transportation charges.
Returned Check
Returned checks will result in a $25.00 fee in addition to the $5.00 late fee.
Hours and Days (days not in session)
The hours of the Fun in the Afternoon Program are Monday through Friday,
beginning at end of school (2:45 pm) and ending at 6:00 p.m. The program
is not operated during weekends, or holidays (i.e. Christmas Break, Spring
Break and Summer Holidays). Extended care will be available for early release
days and teacher workdays. When schools are closed due to inclement weather,
students should be picked up immediately. Full Program Fees are paid for
the entire week. There will be no credit given for days students are absent
from the program.
Release of Children
Children will be released only to persons who are authorized to pick
them up as indicated on the enrollment form, and the parent must escort the
child from the center each day. If someone other than the authorized persons
will pick up a child, prior written permission is required stating the name and
telephone number of the person who will pick up the child. The authorized
person will be required to show a picture ID and sign the child out on the
appropriate sign-out sheet. If no one comes to pick up the child by 6:10 P.M.,
parents will be called. If parents cannot be reached, other authorized persons
listed on the registration form will be called.
Pick Up Time/Late Fee Schedule
All children must be picked up promptly at 6:00pm. Late fees of $1.00 per
minute will be added to any account where parents are not available to escort
their children from program by 6:00.
Student Illness, Accidents or Injuries
If a student has a temperature of 101 degrees or higher and another symptom
(such as, but not limited to, a rash, diarrhea or a sore throat) the parents
will be notified immediately, the child will be excluded from contact with the
other children and must be picked up from the program immediately. If the
children are exposed to a communicable disease, parents will be notified in
writing immediately. If a child has an adverse reaction to prescribed
medication, parents will be notified immediately, and the child’s pediatrician
will be notified. If necessary, the program Director will call 911 for
assistance. Minor injuries will be addressed by the Program Director. If
medical attention is needed, the child’s pediatrician will be called for
advice. If the doctor is unavailable or believes that it is necessary, 911 will
be called for assistance. If necessary, Eastside Medical Center will provide
emergency medical service to injured children. Parents will be informed of all
injuries through the injury report form.
Personal Articles
Students should not bring toys, trading cards, sporting equipment, money,
valuable items or pets. The program will not be responsible for lost, stolen,
or traded items.
Discipline Policy
Students
Positive guidance techniques are used as classroom management tools. Positive
reinforcements are first choices of behavior management. If reinforcement is
not effective, teachers will use distractions and redirection to try to
alleviate a problem behavior. If the above techniques do not alleviate a
problem behavior, we will ask your help in solving the problem. In NO instance
will loud voices and/or physical punishment of any sort be used. If a student
is disruptive or threatens other students in any way, it may affect his or her
future participation in the program. Depending on the severity of the offense,
immediate dismissal from the program is a possibility. Parents will be notified
immediately of any problems with behavior.
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