21 st Century Community Learning Centers Parent and Student Handbook

       

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Century Community Learning Centers Parent and Student Handbook

2014-2015

                     

What is the 21

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CCLC After-School Program?

Academic Achievement ~ Enrichment Activities ~ Parent and Community Involvement

Marion County Public Schools (MCPS) is pleased to announce an after-school program opportunity through the 21

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Century Community Learning Centers Grant (21

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CCLC). This program is offered free of charge at your child’s school.

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CCLC program offers students and parents to take part in a variety of academic and personal enrichment opportunities, both after school and during the summer. Student activities are designed to complement the daily school curriculum while also providing educational and personal development opportunities to parents and/or adult family members.

Some of the services provided to the students will be (but are not limited to): tutoring and mentoring, academic enrichment (reading, math and science), personal enrichment (ex: homework assistance, technology programs, and sewing), service learning, character education, physical education and recreational activities, and dropout prevention.

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CCLC Sites/Contacts

School Site Site Coordinator Principal Phone

Fort McCoy School

6^th - 8^th Graders Angela Pina & Mary Rivera Mike Hearn 352-671-6325 Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks

5^th - 8^th Graders Marita Smith Troy Sanford 352-671-6290

Lake Weir Middle

6^th - 8^th Graders Nora Choquette & Shannon Taylor Stephanie

Callaway 352-671-6120 North Marion Middle

6^th - 8^th Graders

Kenneth Edmondson &

Ronald Jones John Kerley 352-671-6039

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CCLC Project Director Contact Info:

Catherine Gallagher Marion County Public Schools 512 SE 3

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Street, Ocala, FL 34471

Phone: (352) 236-0589

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CCLC Program Policies:

Attendance

Students are expected to attend on a regular basis. Failure to maintain attendance requirements (at least 3 days per week) will result in termination from the program.

Twelve (12) days of absences in any one month will require a doctor’s note to maintain active status in the program. Students must attend school during the regular school day in order to attend the after-school program.

Behavior

The after-school and summer program discipline policies align with Marion County Public Schools’ Code of Student Conduct. Behavior policies expected during the regular school day will carry over to the 21

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CCLC program. Students must comply with district, school, and classroom policies. Dangerous, unsafe, or frequent misbehaviors will not be tolerated and will result in immediate dismissal from the program.

Special Needs Students

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CCLC’s program goal is to accommodate students and parents with special needs/disabilities.

Snacks

Each day, students will be provided a healthy snack free of charge.

Student Termination

Students will be removed from the 21

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CCLC program if any of the following behaviors are observed: regular and excessive absences/tardies, behavior that threatens physical or emotional safety of others, or at the written request of a parent/guardian.

Field Trip Permission

Permission slips are required if a student is taken off campus. The same district and school policies will carry over to the 21

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CCLC program.

Standard Photography Release

During the 21

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CCLC programs, photographs of student and adult participation may be taken and will be used solely for the purpose of documentation of program events and/or promotion of the 21

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CCLC program. Videotaping of certain events may occur for the purposes of sharing lessons between sites, promotion of the program, and/or parent involvement activities.

Medical Management

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CCLC After-School Program staff members are trained for medical emergencies (CPR and First Aid), as well as Epinephrine injections (EpiPen) and medication administration. However, please be aware the Marion County Health Department does not provide nurse coverage, oversight, or training after school hours, and if an emergency occurs, the after-school program staff will call 911.

Parents/Guardians may request they be called to manage any medical problems themselves and are encouraged to attend any off-campus trips to aid in the medical management of their child.

Hours of Operation

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CCLC program will begin immediately after dismissal of the regular school

day and continue for 3 hours, Monday through Thursday except for days the school

is closed and half days. An annual calendar is available upon request.

Parent & Student Agreements:

Parents/Guardians

Provide and keep updated medical information, emergency contacts and current mailing address to both the 21

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CCLC program site coordinator and the front office staff at the school. Parents/Guardians are expected to visit and volunteer during the after-school program as much as possible.

Evening Programs

Parent participation is expected during periodic evening activities. Opportunities for families include: parent education, enrichment, and family fun nights.

Homework

Students are responsible for knowing their homework assignments. If homework is finished before the after-school program, students should bring it for review. Parents should always check with their child to make sure daily homework has been completed.

Early Sign Out

All students must be signed out by a parent/guardian if leaving the after-school program early.

Student Drop-Off/Pick-up

Per district policy, supervision of students will not be provided earlier than 30

minutes before or after the after-school program related activities. Dropping off

students early or picking up students late will result in dismissal from the program.

Student Code of Conduct:

Follow School-Day Rules and Policies

Students must display respect and coordination with all program staff, teachers, volunteers and other students at all times.

Dismissal

Students may only be signed out by a parent or person listed on the emergency contact form.

Attendance/Announcements

Students must report directly to the after-school program as soon as they are dismissed from their regular school day and be present during attendance and announcements. All students must sign themselves out when leaving the after- school program at the end of the program and utilizing their normal mode of transportation (ex: bus, car, or walk).

Stay on School Grounds

Students are not permitted to leave school grounds during or before the program.

Students will always be accompanied by staff for off-site activities and/or field trips.

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CCLC SUMMER PROGRAM

 Free program open to students enrolled in 6

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- 8

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grade at Fort McCoy School, Lake Weir Middle & North Marion Middle and open to students enrolled in 5

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grade at Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks.

 June 15 - July 30, 2015

 A Field Trip is scheduled for Saturday, July 11, 2015

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CCLC Summer Sites/Contacts

School Site Site Coordinator Principal Phone

Fort McCoy School

6^th - 8^th Graders Angela Pina & Mary Rivera Mike Hearn 352-671-6325 Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks

5^th - 8^th Graders Marita Smith Troy Sanford 352-671-6290

Lake Weir Middle

6^th - 8^th Graders Nora Choquette & Keith Mitchell Stephanie

Callaway 352-671-6120 North Marion Middle

6^th - 8^th Graders

Kenneth Edmondson &

Ronald Jones John Kerley 352-671-6035

Meals & Transportation

Breakfast and lunch will be provided free of charge. Limited transportation is free (until funding is depleted) to those who qualify and attend Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks, Lake Weir Middle School and North Marion Middle. No transportation is available to students attending Fort McCoy School (grades 6-8) during the 2014-2015 program year due to a decrease in funding.

21^st CCLC Program Policies will also be in effect during the summer program.

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CCLC After-School Program

We are pleased you have shown an interest in signing your child up for our 21

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CCLC After-School Program. We look forward to working with you and your child over the course of the program and will provide an educational, fun and safe environment.

By signing this document you are confirming you have read, understand and agree to the aforementioned policies, statements, and responsibilities. Furthermore, you understand the 21

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CCLC program adapts its policies and procedures from the Marion County Public Schools’ Code of Student Conduct and you agree to comply with the contract and to adhere to policies and procedures within the Code of Student Conduct.

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Printed Name of Student Student ID # 21

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CCLC Site Location ___________________________________ _______________

Signature of Student Date

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Printed Name of Parent/Guardian

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Signature of Parent/Guardian Date

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Parent/Guardian Email

Site:

Fort McCoy School Horizon Academy Lake Weir Middle North Marion Middle This form is for data gathering purposes only. The information on this form is not shared or used for any other purpose.

This program is made possible with a grant from 21^st Century Community Learning Centers-FL Dept. of Education All data is kept strictly confidential as required by 21^st CCLC.

Please check the most appropriate Household Composition:

Dual Parent/Kinship-Married Dual Parent/Kinship-Non Married

Single Parent/Kinship-Female Head of Household Single Parent/Kinship-Male Head of Household

Total Number of People in Household: ADULTS ____ CHILDREN ____

 Home Address: ____________________________________ City:________________ Zip Code: _________

 Phone / Cell Number:____________________________________

 How will the student get home? (please check one) Walker Car Rider Bus

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 Child’s First Name: ____________________________ Last Name: ________________________________

Current Grade: 5 6 7 8 Family Homeless? No Yes

Gender: M/F _____ Child’s Birth Date: _____ - ______- ________ Age______

Mo (mm) Day (dd) Year ( yyyy)

ELIGIBLE FOR Free Lunch Reduced Lunch Not Eligible (Cafeteria or parent/child can verify) Marion County Student ID: __________________________________

RACE: Check ONE for primary child

ETHNICITY: Check ONE for primary child Black, African American Filipino o Not Spanish/Hispanic/Latino

White Chinese o Puerto Rican

Multi racial (2 or more races) Japanese o Cuban

Vietnamese Korean o Other Spanish/Hispanic/Latino

Guamanian or Chamorro Native Hawaiian o Mexican, Mexican-American, Chicano Asian Indian Other Pacific Islander

Other Asian Samoan

Asian Unspecified Some other race American Indian or Alaska Native

Has your child been identified as having limited English proficiency (LEP) or ESOL? Yes No Has your child been identified with a special need or disability other than LEP/ESOL (i.e., ESE)? Yes No