Diplomat Elementary
Dawn to Dusk
Fee Based Before and After School Program
239-560-8324 or 239-458-3232
(Our phone number is different than the school’s phone number)
FEE BASED PROGRAM GOAL
The goal of the fee-based program is to provide a standardized fee based program that allows for accessibility to families at a reasonable cost.
The fee based program provides our students with supervision and organized activities. The program will begin on the first day of school and will conclude on the last full day of school.
There will be no afternoon fee based program services offered on any Early Dismissal Day.
Please make arrangements in advance for your after school childcare needs for the following dates:
Aug. 26th, Oct. 28th, Dec. 20th, Feb.24h, Apr. 28th, May 29th, & May 30th.
The morning program will operate normally on these days.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Drop off and pick up is located next to the cafeteria entrance to the left of the main office.
Dawn (Before School Program): 6:30 am – 8:30 am (Children will be dismissed to class)
Dusk (After School Program): 3:10 pm - 6:00 pm
ENROLLMENT
All participants must have a completed registration form along with the registration fee and first week’s payment before student(s) are allowed to attend the program. Enrollment is only completed during the before or after school program hours.
PAYMENT AND FEES
Registration Fee:
Registration fee is $25.00 per child/$40.00 per family (non refundable).
Before School 6:45 am - 8:30 am:
$25.00 flat rate per week per child
After School 3:10 pm - 6:00 pm:
$50 flat rate per week per child
Payments for services must always be made in advance of the week beginning services. This means that all tuition fees are due by the Friday prior to the participating week. If your child's account goes negative, you are subject to a $10.00 late fee. Three (3) late payments will result in dismissal from the program. There will be no discounts for absences.
- Tuition will be prorated on days in which there is no school (ex: holidays, professional duty days, etc) or when we offer no afternoon services due to Early Dismissal Days.
- Children must be picked up by 6:00 pm each day. A late fee of $1.00 for each additional minute will be charged beginning at 6:01pm. Late fees are to be paid upon arrival and in your school’s form of payment. Three (3) late pick-ups will result in dismissal from the program.
All parents are expected to walk their children all the way up to sign them in & out of both the morning and afternoon programs. No one under the age of sixteen is permitted to sign children in or out. Anyone signing a child out must have a valid photo ID available.
HOMEWORK
There will be a designated homework session. Students need to come prepared to complete homework assignments. Please ensure they have pencils, papers, and homework materials.
If homework is completed early, your child should have an AR book to read at all times. Some students may not finish all their homework in the designated time. Please communicate with staff if you would like your child to complete all their homework each day.
SNACK
Students may bring a snack for attendance time from 3:10-3:30. A snack will be provided by the school for students at 4:15 pm. No candy or sodas are permitted.
MEDICATION
The staff at fee based may not administer medication.
A parent/guardian must inform the Program Director of any medical condition or need as well as any change in condition or need throughout the year. Medication must be dropped off or picked up during regular school hours.
BEHAVIOR POLICY
The fee based program emphasizes a culture of collaboration, support, and mutual respect. Positive peer relationships and a cooperative learning environment for students and staff is important to us. Children and parents should be aware of our behavior policy:
FIRST OFFENSE: Verbal Warning
SECOND OFFENSE: Time-out
THIRD OFFENSE: Referral written and parents/guardians will be contacted
NOTE: Three written referrals will result in a suspension or dismissal from the program for the remainder of the school year.
ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY
The electronic device policy is consistent with the school policy, therefore, cell phones, gaming devices, or other electronics are not to be used during a child’s time in the before or after-care program. All devices must stay in a child’s backpack. We request that toys, games, and any electronic devices be left at home as our school will not be held responsible for missing, damaged, or stolen property.