Before/After School Program - the Burr Ridge Park District

Before/After School Program2008 – 2009Under the direction of Burr Ridge Park District in cooperation with Gower School District 62Dear Parents,Welcome to the Before/After School Child Care (BASC) Program at Gower District 62. We atthe Burr Ridge Park District feel very honored to be given the opportunity to once again servethe needs of all working parents and their children in the Gower School District. The ParkDistrict prides itself in providing a safe, recreational and educational program for every childenrolled in the program.During the course of the school year there may be some changes, but fundamentally the BASCProgram will remain as previously structured. We will always keep you informed when anychanges may occur.All calls made to the BASC program must be made to the Burr Ridge Park District ratherthan District 62. The BASC program will have its own on-site phone. During operational hours,staff will be available to answer your calls; voicemail will be activated during non-operationalhours and your calls will be returned if necessary.All parents of enrollees will receive cards with all Park District and BASC contact names andphone numbers. The Burr Ridge Park District is happy to be responsible for this program, thereforeplease direct all calls, comments or concerns to the Park District.We are certain that this program will be a positive experience for everyone involved.Vicki Manteck, BASC DirectorBASC Director Park District Phone: 630-920-1969Linda Sailor-Tyrolt, On-Site DirectorOn-Site Phone: 630-484-0949Lavonne Campbell, Supt of RecreationPark District Office: 630-920-1969Cell: 630-464-1736email: parkdistrict11@comcast.netBASCBefore/After School CareAt Gower School

About the ProgramContact InformationWe welcome any questions, comments orsuggestions about the BASC program.Please direct calls to BASC Director VickiManteck at 630-484-0949 (on-site phone)or Burr Ridge Park District Office at630-920-1969.Absence InformationCall the School to report absences. BASCwill refer to the School’s absentee list.Checking In & Out of CareDrop off and pick up is at the multipurposeroom (cafeteria). When you bringyour child to Before/After Care or pickthem up in the afternoon, please makesure you check in with the appropriatestaff member. Our first priority is yourchild’s safety, therefore at the end of theday, you must sign your child out of theBASC programAfter Hours SnacksAn afternoon snack is included in ourprogram at no additional cost.Enrichment ProgramsEnrichment Programs will be offeredduring the BASC hours for all students atGower School. Students enrolled in theStaff will supervise students to and fromthese classes. There is a separate registrationform for the Enrichment Programsavailable at the school or you mayrequest one from the Park District by calling630-920-1969.NewsletterYou will receive periodic newsletters fromthe Director throughout the school year.We’ll keep you up to date on activities,pertinent dates and any other informationthat you need to know.After School ActivitiesChildren must report to the BASC programbefore going to any after school activity(scouts, clubs, tutoring, etc.)Transportation Between SchoolsGower Middle 5th grade students areprovided bus transportation to and fromGower West. At the end of the school day,there is a bus assigned to bring BASCstudents to Gower West. A late bus willalso be provided to transport BASCstudents to Gower West.

BASCBefore/After School CareAt Gower SchoolFeesRegistration Fee$40 per student, non-refundableWeekly Attendance FeesBefore & After School $95 per weekBefore School Only $40 per weekAfter School Only $60 per weekSingle Day Attendance FeesBefore & After School $25 per dayBefore School Only $10 per dayAfter School Only $15 per dayEarly Dismissal Fees(11:45 – 2:25) Add $25 per dayTo the weekly feeLate Pick UpAn additional $10 per quarter hour may becharged at the discretion of the staff.Enrichment ProgramsVaries by program. See handouts fordetailed descriptions and fees.B/A CalendarA complete calendar will be mailed afterregistration.Before/After School Care HoursGrades K - 5Before School Care*7:00am – 8:15am*Before School care musthave a minimum of 5 studentsenrolled per weekAfter School Care2:25 – 6:00pmEarly Dismissal Days11:30am – 6:00pmNo B/A Care if school is cancelled due to weather.TuitionPaymentsBilled weekly for the previous week’sattendance. Payment is due on Friday.Payments may be made by check payableto Burr Ridge Park District, cash or creditcard. Credit card numbers are notretained – please remember to includeexpiration date.Late Fees/Returned ChecksLate payments will be charged a $25 latefee. A returned check fee of $30 will becharged. Future payments may berequired in cash or money order if deemednecessary by the Park District.Planned ActivitiesAdult/Child ratio 1:15All students will be given the opportunity totake part in age-appropriate activities ledby experienced staff.Home Work Time Outdoor PlayIndoor Gym Games Snack TimeCraftsBoard GamesQuiet Reading Time NewslettersOccasional G MoviesFree Time Indoors and Out

Guidelines for ConductDisciplineA 3 step behavior management techniquewill be used at our program. The 1-2-3Method identifies a specific inappropriatebehavior, documents a second offense,and administers a previously known outcome.This process will be performedobjectively, openly and immediately.Participants will be expected to respectthis process and the authority of the staff.“Time Out,” a period of non-participationnot to exceed ten minutes, will be usedas the standard response to inappropriatebehavior. If behavior patterns continue, aparent/director meeting will be requested.The objective of this meeting will be toidentify strategies that will modify behaviorand restore the fun of the program forthe child. If problems persist, an out ofprogram suspension will be administered.Further problems may result in a dismissalfrom this program.Inappropriate LanguageWe have a “Zero Tolerance” policy forinappropriate language. Our staff is beingadvised to turn any language issues overto BASC Director Vicki Manteck. If wecannot deal with this issue at the programlevel, we will be calling parents in to conferenceon further action.Contact InformationVicki Manteck, BASC DirectorOn-Site Phone: 630-484-0949Park District Office: 630-920-1969School BehaviorBefore/After School students are guestsat Gower West School during our program.As guests we are expected toadhere to school rules. Please encourageyour child to remember that certain thingsare not allowed in schools such as running,yelling, etc. Games such as dodgeball, catch, etc. will not be allowed outsideof the gym.Immediate DiscontinuedEnrollmentCertain behavior may cause a significantrisk of harm to the health and safety ofother children or staff. For example: aphysical assault which results in seriousbodily injury, an attempted physicalassault which if completed, would resultin serious bodily injury, setting or attemptingto set fires, bringing weapons to thesite, substantial damage to real or personalproperty, etc. The Burr Ridge ParkDistrict may discontinue enrollment of anychild whose behavior creates a significantrisk of harm to the health and safety ofother children or staff.Lavonne Campbell, Supt of RecreationPark District Office: 630-920-1969Cell: 630-464-1736email: parkdistrict11@comcast.net

BASCBefore/After School CareAt Gower SchoolParent NameAddressCity, ZipBefore/AfterSchool CareRegistrationAnticipated Before/After School NeedsFull Week Attendance Before School Only After School Only BothDaily Attendance Before School Only: Circle Day(s)Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri After School Only: Circle Day(s)Mon Tue Wed Thu FriPhoneCellEmailRegistration Fee$40 per studentFee is nonrefundable. Registration with creditcard payment may be faxed to 920-1973.1. Student NameBirthdate2. Student NameBirthdate3. Student NameBirthdateRegistration Payment Method A check for $40.00 is attached made payable to Burr Ridge Park District. VISA Mastercard Discover Credit Card Information is not kept on file. Printed NameCARD NUMBER - - - EXP:PHOTO INFORMATIONOn occasion, the park district staff or local newspaper photographers may take pictures of participantsin our programs, classes, or events. Please be aware that these pictures are only forPark District use, most likely in future catalogues, brochures, pamphlets, flyers, or for publicationin a local newspaper.IMPORTANT INFORMATIONThe Burr Ridge Park District is committed to conducting its recreation programs and activities ina safe manner and holds the safety of participants in high regard. The Burr Ridge Park Districtcontinually strives to reduce such risks and insists that all participants follow safety rules andinstructions that are designed to protect the participants' safety. However, participants and parents/guardiansof minors registering for this program/activity must recognize that there is aninherent risk of injury when choosing to participate in recreational activities/programs.You are solely responsible for determining if you or your minor child/ward are physically fit and/orskilled for the activities contemplated by this agreement. It is always advisable, especially if theparticipant is pregnant, disabled in any way or recently suffered an illness or impairment, to consulta physician before undertaking any physical activity.WARNING OF RISKRecreational activities/programs are intended to challenge and engage the physical, mental andemotional resources of each participant. Despite careful and proper preparation, instruction, medicaladvice, conditioning and equipment, there is still a risk of serious injury when participating inany recreational activity/program. Understandably, not all hazards and dangers can be foreseen.Depending on the particular activity, participants must understand that certain risks, dangers andinjuries due to inclement weather, slipping, falling, poor skill level or conditioning, carelessness,horseplay, unsportsmanlike conduct, premises defects, inadequate or defective equipment, inadequatesupervision, instruction or officiating, and all other circumstances inherent to outdoor andindoor recreational activities/programs exist. In this regard, it must be recognized that it is impossiblefor the Burr Ridge Park District to guarantee absolute safety.Burr Ridge Park District 15 W. 400 Harvester DrivePhone: 920-1969 FAX: 920-1973WAIVER AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS AND ASSUMPTION OF RISKPlease read this form carefully and be aware that in signing up and participating in this program/activity,you will be expressly assuming the risk and legal liability and waiving and releasingall claims for injuries, damages or loss which you or your minor child/ward might sustain asa result of participating in any and all activities connected with and associated with this program/activity(including transportation services/vehicle operation, when provided).I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury to participants in thisprogram/activity, and I voluntarily agree to assume the risk of any and all injuries, damages orloss, regardless of severity, that my child/ward or I may sustain as a result of said participation.I further agree to waive and relinquish all claims I or my child/ward may have (or accrue to meor my child/ward) as a result of participating in this program/activity against the Burr Ridge ParkDistrict, including its officials, agents, volunteers and employees (hereinafter collectivelyreferred as Burr Ridge Park District).I do hereby fully release and forever discharge the Burr Ridge Park District from any and allclaims for injuries, damages, or loss that minor child/ward or I may have or which may accrueto me or my child/ward and arising out of, connected with, or in any way associated with thisprogram/activity.I have read and fully understand the above important information, warning of risk, assumptionof risk and waiver and release of all claims. If registering on-line or via fax, your online or facsimilesignature shall substitute for and have the same legal effect as an original form signature.Parent/Legal Guardian Signature (over 18 years)Date

Before/After School Student Information FormPlease fill out a separate form for each child.Student DetailNameAge Birthdate Male/FemaleEmergencyContactsBASCBefore/After School CareAt Gower SchoolHome AddressCity, ZipHome PhoneGrade in School (08/08)TeacherDoes your child have an classroom aide? ________Please list any special needs your child may have.Mother’s NameWork PhoneFather’s NameWork PhoneCell PhoneCell PhoneIn case of emergency we will try to notify the mother orfather at home or work first. If neither parent can bereached, who are your alternate emergency contacts?Name, RelationshipPhoneName, RelationshipTransportationWho will be picking up your child?Parent Other*PhoneMedical*Name authorized by parentDoctor’s NamePhonePhoneIn case of emergency, your preferred medical facility is*Name authorized by parentPhoneAllergies or special problems your child may have.Acknowledgement ofGuidelines for ConductMust read and sign Guidelines forConduct on reverse side.Does your child need to take any medication duringBASC hours? If so, please explain.**Medication cannot be dispensed without a specialform. You may request one by calling 920-1969.

Guidelines for ConductDisciplineA 3 step behavior management techniquewill be used at our program. The 1-2-3Method identifies a specific inappropriatebehavior, documents a second offense, andadministers a previously known outcome.This process will be performed objectively,openly and immediately. Participants will beexpected to respect this process and theauthority of the staff. “Time Out,” a period ofnon-participation not to exceed ten minutes,will be used as the standard response toinappropriate behavior. If behavior patternscontinue, a parent/director meeting will berequested. The objective of this meeting willbe to identify strategies that will modifybehavior and restore the fun of the programfor the child. If problems persist, an out ofprogram suspension will be administered.Further problems may result in a dismissalfrom this program.Inappropriate LanguageWe have a “Zero Tolerance” policy for inappropriatelanguage. Our staff is beingadvised to turn any language issues over toDirector Vicki Manteck. If we cannot dealwith this issue at the program level, we willbe calling parents in to conference on furtheraction.School BehaviorBefore/After School students are guests atGower West School during our program. Asguests we are expected to adhere to schoolrules. Please encourage your child toremember that certain things are not allowedin schools such as running, yelling, etc.Games such as dodge ball, catch, etc. willnot be allowed outside of the gym.Immediate Discontinued EnrollmentCertain behavior may cause a significant riskof harm to the health and safety of other childrenor staff. For example: a physical assaultwhich results in serious bodily injury, anattempted physical assault which if completed,would result in serious bodily injury, settingor attempting to set fires, bringingweapons to the site, substantial damage toreal or personal property, etc. The BurrRidge Park District may discontinue-enrollmentof any child whose behavior creates asignificant risk of harm to the health andsafety of other children or staff.Guidelines for ConductAcknowledgementI have read and understand all theGuidelines for Conduct.Parent NameParent SignatureDate