Hector A. Cafferata, Jr.
Elementary School
Cafferata’s Kids
Before and After School Program
Hector A. Cafferata, Jr. Elementary School
Parent Handbook
Fall 2009-2010
Director: Linda Altman
E-mail address: LindaAA@Leeschools.net
Phone: 239-458-7391
Fax: 239-772-0749
Program goal: To provide K-5 children with a structured, safe environment, while meeting the needs of the working parent.
HOURS:
Before school: 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
After school: 2:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Cafferata Kids Care services are only available whenever school is in full day sessions. On early dismissal days, before school care will be available from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., the afternoon care will NOT be held.
RATES
PAST DUE BALANCES FROM PREVIOUS SCHOOL YEARS:
ALL PAST DUE BALANCES MUST BE PAID IN FULL BEFORE A REGISTRATION FORM FOR 2009-2010 MAY BE ACCEPTED.
PAYMENT PROCEDURES:
Payments are due the Friday before the week your child will be participating in the program. All services are prepaid, as required by the Lee County School Board. Payment is due prior to participation. There will be a $5.00 assessment fee for all late payments. We are unable to extend credit to anyone. A courtesy phone call will be made to any parent who has not paid for their child’s services prior to participation. However, payment is expected upon the pick up of the child that afternoon and payment is expected prior to your child being dropped off and signed into the before care program. Children will NOT be accepted into the program with an unpaid balance.
According to Florida Constitution Article VII, Section 10, Pledging Credit. “Neither the state nor any county, school district, municipality, special district or agency of them, shall become a joint owner with, or stockholder of, or give, lend or use its taxing power or credit to aid any corporation, association, partnership or person.”
OTHER CHARGES:
There will be a $10.00 charge on all returned checks. After one returned check, Cafferata Elementary School will only accept cash, cashier’s check or money orders for payment on all school related activities.
Children who are picked up after 6:00 p.m. will be charged $1.00 for every minute you are late. Any children who are continuously picked up late will be subjected to the District’s Revocation Policy.
REVOCATION AND ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES:
In accordance with the Lee County’s District Policy for Fee Based Programs the Principal or Director has the authority to revoke the enrollment of a child in a fee-based program if the following situations occur:
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If the child becomes a behavior problem as defined in the program discipline policy.
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Non-payment of regular weekly and late fees.
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If the child is consistently picked up late in the evening.
PICK UP PROCEDURES:
Notify the office if there is any change in your child’s dismissal expectations. Children will need to be signed out through the office. Only persons on the emergency list will be permitted to pick up your child – they must have a photo I.D. and know the required password.
EMERGENCY PICK UP EXCEPTION:
IF THE PERSON DESIGNATED TO PICK UP YOUR CHILD IS NOT ON YOUR EMERGENCY LIST, THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE WILL BE ADHERED TO:
The parent will be required to fax the Kids Care Director, written permission to have your child picked up. Included in this fax should be the name of the person and your signature. When the designated person arrives at the office, they must have a photo I.D. and the required password. The school’s fax number is 239-772-0749.
MEDICATION POLICY:
Children who need to take medication will need a parent permission form and a physician’s permission form on file in the clinic.
ACTIVITIES:
Homework, FCAT-Extended Day, snacks, arts & crafts, computer lab, and organized activities. Your child will need, paper, a pencil and an AR book to read during the homework sessions from 3:00-3:30 Monday – Thursday. FCAT Extended Day will be held on Mondays from 3:00-4:00 for any students registered in the programs that are in grades 3-5.
Electronic games and toys from home are not allowed. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: dolls, stuffed animals, bakugan balls, playing cards of any kind, super balls, etc...
Cafferata’s Kids
Morning and After School
Program Registration
2009-2010
Registration Fee Paid ______
Annual Registration
Fee Paid _________
CAFFERATA KIDS CARE
Registration Form
2009 – 2010
Child’s Name: _______________________________________ Grade: _________________
Mother: ____________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________ Home Phone: __________________
City/Zip Code: ________________________________ Cell Phone: ____________________
Work Phone: ___________________
Father: ____________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________ Home Phone: __________________
City/Zip Code: ________________________________ Cell Phone: ____________________
Work Phone: ___________________
Child lives with: Mother _____________ Father ______________ Both ________________
Any person(s) picking up your child must have the password below and a picture I.D. to pick up your child. There will be no exceptions.
Password ______________________________________
Person(s) other than parents who may pick up your child from the program:
Name: _______________________________________ Phone: _______________________
Name: _______________________________________ Phone: _______________________
Name: _______________________________________ Phone: _______________________
Name: _______________________________________ Phone: _______________________
I give my child, _____________________________________________________, permission
to participate in the Cafferata’s Kids Care Program. I have received and read the
Cafferata’s Kids Care Information Packet.
Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: ______________