Extended Day Program

The Extended Day Program is a neighborhood program that offers an enrichment program for the students of Swampscott.  All programs are offered in the Swampscott Schools.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

• Encourage well-rounded development through a variety of planned activities.
• Provide a safe building based program as well as reliable and caring supervision during non-school hours.
• Create an environment where students can be a positive, responsible, and contributing member of the community.

Student Groupings

Students are divided into age-appropriate groups each day.  Maximum staff-to-student ratio 1:12 is observed. While groupings vary each day based on enrollment schedules, students will always be with peers during homework.  Younger and older students participate in the program and play in the same space during free play. We encourage age-appropriate groupings during free play.

In order to plan for appropriate staffing, quality activities, and to accommodate many families’ schedules, students need to be enrolled to attend. Parents may choose 2,3, or 5-day program schedule.  Space is guaranteed for students who are registered on a regular monthly schedule, Space is not guaranteed for those students that come as a drop in.

Behavior Policy

If a students’ behavior is consistently aggressive and inappropriate, and staff have utilized all appropriate interventions, and have documentation of 3 incidents, Extended Day reserves the right to have the student removed from the program until he/she can safely return.  Extended Day follows the Behavior Policy of Swampscott Public Schools, which can be found on the school website.

Important Phone Numbers/ Contact Information

Please notify the Extended Day Staff and the classroom teacher to report an absence from the Extended Day School Program or has a change in schedule.

Clarke Elementary: Text or Call the Extended Day Staff at (781) 859-9041

Hadley Elementary: Text or Call the Extended Day Staff at (781) 859-9529

Stanley Elementary: Text or Call the Extended Day Staff at (781) 859-8171

SMS Teen Center: Text or Call the Extended Day Staff at (781) 859-7925

Absences  

On an enrolled day that your student will not be attending, please contact the program before 1:00 P.M. by voicemail, email or text.  If your student is going to be out for an extended period of time please contact the Director.  Please note: a paid registered day cannot be exchanged for a non-registered day.

Tuition Fees and Payments  

Monthly bills will be sent to you via email at the beginning of the month. All monthly payments are to be made by credit card or debit card by accessing the Swampscott Public School Website/ Pay Fees Online and following the prompts for Extended Day. Please note NO personal checks cash or money orders will be accepted. Payment is due no later than the 10th of the following month. Payments made after the 15th of the month will include a $35.00 charge. Payments must be received by the end of the month for continued enrollment in the program. Monthly payments do not include vacation weeks, scheduled days off or snow days when the schools are closed for inclement weather. Extended Day will follow the district school calendar, with the following exception:

• NO Morning Extended Day on the first day of school.

• NO Afterschool Extended Day on any half days prior to a school vacation to include Thanksgiving and December vacation.  

• NO Afterschool Extended Day on the last day of school.

Program Registration

Student enrollment is for the entire 2018-2019 academic school year. Previous registration and payment are required to guarantee placement. A non-refundable $100.00 registration fee per family is due at the time of registration, which applies to your first month’s bill.

Changes in Schedule

The Extended Day Program ends promptly at 6:00 P.M., and you must pick up your student /students and leave before 6:00 PM.  Please have alternate plans in case you are unable to arrive before 6:00 P.M. Your student will be asked to leave the program after three late pick-ups. A fee of $1.00 per minute after 6:00pm will be added to your next month bill.

Students that regularly stay until 4:30 and need to stay until 6:00pm on any given registered day the charge will be $15.00 for the additional time per student.  If you have an emergency and know you will be delayed, please call or text the Extended Day School line.

PROGRAM OPTIONS

Elementary Morning Program 7:00-8:10am

Arrival:  Students must be walked into the Morning Extended Day room/area and signed in by their parent. Activities include crafts, as well as age appropriate games.  Dismissal: Students will be dismissed by the extended day to their school classroom at 8:10am.

Elementary Afterschool Schedule 2:15-6:00pm

2:15pm: Students arrive. Attendance is taken.

2:15-3:30 pm: Free choice, (Outdoor play weather permitting) those students who need to start homework will do so upon arrival.

3:30 pm: One snack and drink will be provided by Food Services at the conclusion of the school day. The cost of snacks is included in tuition and is not refundable. If a student chooses not to eat the provided snack, parents may send students with their own alternate or additional nut-free snack.

3:45-6:00 pm Indoor and Outdoor Activities Included and not limited to: crafts, drawing, painting, books, games, puzzles, Legos, basketball, kickball, team games, 4 square, jump rope, playground games

Homework: Students will work on their homework with the help and support of the Extended Day Staff.  Staff will only assist students when necessary. Extended Day is not responsible for completion of homework and or/accuracy.  Parents are encouraged to review their homework.

Dismissal: Students will need to be picked up by their scheduled time by a parent or authorized adult, and signed out at time of departure,  if someone other than the parent is picking the student up, permission from the parent is required, and the person must present picture identification.  If your student is walking home from the program a permission form must be signed prior to walking home from the program.

Attendance: On an enrolled day that your student will not be attending, please contact the morning program by 7:00 am and the afternoon program before 1:00 P.M. by text or voicemail.

SMS Teen Center Afternoon Schedule 2:20-6:00 pm

This program is designed to provide a safe and comfortable environment for Middle School students. Students have an opportunity to do their homework, learn life skills, and participate in sports and creative activities designed to achieve success in Middle School and in life.

Daily Schedule

Arrival: Students will be dismissed from school at 2:20 P.M. They are to report IMMEDIATELY to the Teen Center located in the cafeteria where attendance is taken. If they are staying after for any reason (academic help, afterschool club) they need to call the Teen Center at Ext 130.  

2:20-3:00 pm: Free choice, (Outdoor play weather permitting) those students who need to start homework will do so upon arrival.

3:00-4:00 pm Homework: Students will work on their homework with the help and support of the Extended Day staff.   Homework is ongoing and students can finish and work on projects throughout the afternoon if necessary.  Staff will only assist students when necessary. Extended Day is not responsible for the completion of homework and/or accuracy. Parents/Guardians need to check homework for accuracy and completion

4:00 pm: One snack and drink will be provided by Food Services at the conclusion of the school day. The cost of snacks is included in tuition and is not refundable. If a student chooses not to eat the provided snack, parents may send students with their own alternate or additional nut-free snack.

4:15pm-6:00 pm Indoor and Outdoor Activities: Included and not limited to, art activities, games, computers, school-approved video games, movies, 4 square team games and basketball.

This disclaimer should be used on all forms for school-sanctioned activities: The Swampscott Public Schools does not discriminate or tolerate harassment against students, parents/guardians, employees or the general public. No person shall be excluded from or discriminated against in admission to the Swampscott Public Schools, or in obtaining the advantages, privileges, and courses of study of the Swampscott Public Schools on grounds of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, ancestry, children, marital or civil union status, veteran status or membership in the armed services, receiving of public assistance, homeless, or disability.

The Extended Day Program is a neighborhood program that offers an enrichment program for the students of Swampscott.  All programs are offered in the Swampscott Schools.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

• Encourage well-rounded development through a variety of planned activities.
• Provide a safe building based program as well as reliable and caring supervision during non-school hours.
• Create an environment where students can be a positive, responsible, and contributing member of the community.

Early Release Days: K-8

This year our Early Release days will be centered on a theme where students will participate in fun, engaging activities throughout the day:  to include art, music, as well as indoor and outdoor games.

Tuition Fees and Registration

Student enrollment is for the entire 2018-2019 academic school year. Previous registration and payment are required to guarantee placement. A non-refundable $100.00 registration fee per family is due at the time of registration,  Registration for students attending the program is due no later than 8/1/18. Your registration fee of $100.00 goes towards your September bill.

Behavior Policy

If a students’ behavior is consistently aggressive and inappropriate, and staff have utilized all appropriate interventions, and have documentation of incidents, Extended Day reserves the right to have the child removed from the program until he/she can safely return. Extended Day follows the Behavior policy of Swampscott Public Schools, which can be found on the school website.