Miami Shores Elementary School
Before & After-School Care Program
2008-2009

Efrem V. Gilliam -Manager
Gary Robbins - Assistant Manager
Jessica Davis - Community School Specialist
(305) 321-7967

PROGRAM - Your child is now enrolled in a before/after school program at Miami Shores Elementary School. A variety of academic enhancement and enrichment activities, including homework assistance, indoor and outdoor games, music, and arts and crafts have been planned for your child's time in our program. If we can be of assistance, please do not hesitate to call us at (305) 754-5612. Our fax number is (305) 756-3805.

STAFF - Program managers supervise group activity leaders that have been screened by Miami-Dade County Public Schools to work directly with your children in small groups. All activity leaders are required to receive a minimum of 45 hours of certified training.

SNACKS - Each day a snack will be provided for your child. Please notify staff of any food allergies upon registration. If your child is unable to eat the snacks provided by the before/after school program, please contact our office. In this case, you will be responsible for providing a nutritious snack that suits the needs of your child.

REGISTRATION - All sections of the registration form must be completed. EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION and the EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT CHECK OFF IS MANDATORY. It is extremely important that you notify the program manager if there are any changes in the emergency contact and/or authorized pick-up.

INSURANCE- Upon registering your child, it is mandatory to obtain the student accident insurance issued through the district. No child may attend the before/after school program without insurance. This is supplemental insurance and DOES NOT take the place of family or individual medical insurance coverage. It is your responsibility to become familiar with any insurance limitations and other information provided in the brochure.

PROGRAM HOURS AND FEES- Below are the hours of operation for before/after school programs.

Fees must be paid in advance based on the enclosed payment schedules. Fees may be paid by cash or money order. There is no partial payment for partial use of services. NO CHILD WILL BE ALLOWED TO BEGIN A SERVICE PERIOD FOR WHICH PAYMENT HAS NOT BEEN MADE.

Certain program costs may be deducted from your federal income taxes and you should save your cancelled checks and/or receipts from the program.

 BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM GUIDELINES
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
PARENT HANDBOOK

LATE PICK UP FEE: A late fee of $10 per 15 minutes per family will be charged for children not picked up on time. Consistent late pick up may result in the child being withdrawn from the program.

LATE PAYMENT FEE: A late payment fee of $10 will be charged for payments not received prior to the first day of the service period.

SUBSIDIZED CHILD CARE: Parents receiving subsidized child care through Miami-Dade County Child Development Services (CDS) must adhere to the guidelines as outlined in the Parents Rights and Responsibilities for Service Form, and are responsible for fees in excess of the voucher amount. CDS can be reached at 305-514-6000.

BEFORE SCHOOL ARRIVAL PROCEDURES: Each child must be signed in daily within the school building by an authorized person listed on the child's registration form.

RELEASE OF CHILDREN: Children may be picked up any time prior to 6:00 p.m., but they must be picked up NO LATER than 6:00 p.m. If an emergency arises, you are expected to make arrangements so that your child will be picked up before 6:00 p.m. and to notify the program manager accordingly. Parents who are unable to pick up their children on time, on a regular basis, may lose the services of the program.

DISMISSAL PROCEDURES:

Pick-up: Each child must be signed out from the office by an AUTHORIZED PERSON listed on the child's registration form. The authorized person may be asked to present photo identification. A pass will be issued to pick up the child from the classroom. Any other person not listed must have permission in writing from the parent or legal guardian and present photo identification before the child will be released.

Authorized Persons: ONLY those persons listed on your child's registration form are considered authorized. Family members, if not listed, are not considered authorized to pick up your child. Verification by the program manager will be made before any child is released to a person not listed on the registration form.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
2008 - 2009
BI-WEEKLY PAYMENT SCHEDULE
FOR BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CALENDAR