Program start times vary by school so each After School Program will have a different schedule. Here is a sample daily schedule for the 1-5th grade group.
Students will be grouped based on their age and will stay with their assigned groups for the majority of the program time. Children will have the opportunity to interact with children outside of their assigned groups during Free Choice each day.
2:20 - 2:45 Sign in and Snack
2:45 - 3:15 Reading Time
3:15 - 4:00 Recreation (structured outside physical activity)
4:00 - 4:30 Academic Time (homework)
4:30 - 4:45 Assembly (entire program together in the MPR)
4:45 - 5:20 Enrichment Activities (structured disguised learning activities such as crafts, science, cooking, music, creative writing, etc.)
5:20 - 6:00 Free Choice and Sign Out
When you arrive to the site, check in with the site supervisor and ask for your assignments or how you can help. Bring a positive attitude and show your excitement!
When students arrive, staff and volunteers will support them in the following areas:
Check in
Putting belongings in their designated areas
Using inside voices
Snack- help children get their food, keep children seated during snack time, address behaviors including not allowing children to play with their food, ensure children put trash in the garbage cans and clean up their area.
Every child must be signed in and out each day. The attendance clerk or site supervisor will manage this.
If someone shows up to pick up a child, direct them to the sign out area for the appropriate person to assist them in the sign out process. Do not allow a child to leave the program without being signed out.
Assembly time will vary by site (10-20 minutes) and may include a daily theme and activity for the students. Sample assembly activities are a Yoga demonstration, dance activity, trivia, joke day, etc.
The Site Coordinator will run assembly time and volunteers and staff are expected to be present and assist in keeping the children quiet and focused. This includes monitoring behaviors and ensuring students are respectful.