Parent Handbook - MWR Fort Leonard Wood

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Monthly fees have been calculated by dividing the total cost of the full program by the number of months the class is offered. Our instructors are highly qualified and experienced individuals. Evidence of their experience, credentials, certification, college level course work, and or degrees must be submitted at the time of application. In addition, all SKIESUnlimited instructors are required to complete training modules in CPR, First Aid, Child Abuse Reporting and Prevention, and Guidelines of Child Development. They must also pass local and national background checks. Eligible patrons for Fort Leonard Wood SKIESUnlimited class enrollment include children and youth from four weeks through their senior year in high school, whose sponsors fit into one or more of the following categories: Active Duty Military, Civilian Employees (GS, NAF, DoD Contractors), National Guard, and Reservist. Parent responsibilities include: Every child must be accompanied to the assigned teaching area by a parent or guardian. Children should not arrive more than ten minutes prior to the start time of the class. For safety reasons, it is not a good idea to just drop off y our child and expect the instructor or some other adult to supervise your child until class starts. Every effort should be made to pick up your child after the class is over. Instructors should not be expected to keep you child longer than the scheduled duration of the class. If your child is sick, please do not bring him or her to class. Your child will not get much out of the class and may pass on the illness to others. If is important to provide your child’s instructor with a cell number or other phone number at which you can be reached and an emergency contact name and number in case you are not available. Please notify the instructor if your child has any special needs or issues. This will assist the instructor in providing the best possible learning experience for you child. It will help greatly if your child takes care of restroom needs prior to the beginning of each class. To prevent possible child abuse, your child will not be allowed to leave the class to go to the restroom unless accompanied by an instructor, CYS staff person, or you the parent. Please emphasize good manners and consideration of others. If your child’s behavior in class is a distraction to learning, the instructor will contact you for a conference. If the behavior continues to disrupt the class, you may be asked to remove your child from the class. Make sure your child has the materials, clothing, shoes, or equipment required for his or her class. If your child is unable to attend a class, please notify the instructor, in advance, if possible. Unless otherwise informed by your instructor, SKIESUnlimited classes will not be held on school holidays or federal holidays. Please check with the instructor for information on cancellations due to holidays. If possible, opportunities will be provided to make up missed classes. All SKIESUnlimited classes will be cancelled in the event of the following weather conditions: post closure due to snow and icy conditions or on post school closure due to snow and ice. 50
If it is necessary to withdraw your child from a SKIESUnlimited class, notification must be submitted in writing at least two weeks in advance. Withdrawal forms are available at CER, Building 470, Room 1111, The Instructional Program Specialist, Building 470, Room 1102-G or from the instructor. Non-attendance is not considered an official withdrawal. Parent or student notification to the instructor will not be accepted as an official withdrawal. Gymnastics. Gymnastics classes are open to children and youth 2-18 years of age. This program offers a wide variety of gymnastic activities. There is a fee for this program. Dance Classes. Is your youth interested in the performing arts? Our instructors teach a variety of dance styles. Dance classes are open to children and youth 2-18 years of age. There is a monthly fee for this program. Martial Arts. Martial Arts classes are open to children and youth 3-18 year of age. There is a special program for 3-5 year olds. There is a start-up fee for the program that is paid directly to the instructor and a monthly fee for the program paid to CYS. Parents may take classes along with their children, but arrangements for this are made through the Martial Arts instructor. Piano/Guitar Instruction. Private and group piano/guitar lessons are open to children and youth 7-18 years of age. Lessons are provided during the school year and through the summer months. YOUTH EMPLOYMENT The installation offers support and information for youth employment opportunities as well as numerous volunteer opportunities. There is a summer hire program, along with other year round opportunities. You may contact your local Army/Air Force Exchange Service Human Resources Office, CPAC for appropriated funds jobs, the NAF Civilian Personnel Office (NAF CPO), or the job center located in Building 470 for more information. Educational opportunities range from food service work to positions in the installation library. YOUTH SPORTS AND FITNESS (YSF) CYS YSF programs follow guidelines provided by the National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS). It is the goal of this program to offer a range of positive sports and fitness program options and environments. These programs encompass a variety of safe and supervised activities that: Foster the development of leadership, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Offer children and youth opportunities to build skills and feel competent in both competitive and non-competitive situations. Empower children and youth to achieve self-confidence. Enhance or reinforce learning opportunities for children and youth through individual and group activities. Instill values associated with the pursuit of sports, fitness, and health activities in adulthood, particularly self-discipline, persistence, and decision-making. Reduce the likelihood of situations and behaviors that put children and youth at risk. Provide a variety of opportunities for parental and command involvement. 51
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Page 3 and 4: Welcome From the Chief of Child and
Page 5 and 6: ORGANIZATION AND SERVICES/CYS MISSI
Page 7 and 8: Registration packets are completed
Page 9 and 10: Registration Fee. The registration
Page 11 and 12: Part Day Preschool. A flat rate is
Page 13 and 14: CYS TEAM The various team players r
Page 15 and 16: PROGRAM OPTIONS Child Development C
Page 17 and 18: strict health and safety regulation
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Page 21 and 22: IMMUNIZATIONS For your child’s pr
Page 23 and 24: ILLNESS We take all reasonable prec
Page 25 and 26: The parent must submit a statement
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Page 31 and 32: include anticipation and redirectio
Page 33 and 34: supplies. Label all your child’s
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Page 39 and 40: Literacy skills are becoming pronou
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Page 43 and 44: Open Recreation. All patrons are of
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Page 47 and 48: A-Addressing issues with youth regi
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Page 55 and 56: I will read the National Youth Spor
Page 57 and 58: Coaches will be required to sign a
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