The purpose of this manual is to provide our staff with the tools and guidelines necessary to serve our students with integrity for the glory of God. It outlines the policies, procedures, and expectations for each team member, all of which are designed to foster a culture of unity, integrity, and excellence.
The mission of R.O.A.R. After School is to serve our parents and staff by providing exceptional care for their students through intentionally crafted curriculum, opportunity for exploration, and the continuation of their in-school academic pursuits. We want students to "Let their faith and future ROAR beyond the bell."
As a staff member, you are expected not only to uphold our values, but to personally pursue them as a representative of our program.
The After School Program "R.O.A.R." is circled around the following Biblical values:
R - Respect - All students and staff must respect one another in their word, speech, and deed. This is accomplished by:
Being honest in all that we say and do. This means that rules are firmly established, expectations are consistently upheld, and consequences are equitably merited.
Exhibiting compassion and understanding in the way we communicate. This means that active listening is the standard, everyone's differences are encouraged and celebrated, and opinions are shared and discussed equally.
Handling ourselves with professionalism and deference in every space we occupy. This means that we treat others as we would like to be treated, we assume the best about one another, and we ask for help when resolving problems.
"Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth." 1 John 3:18
O - Outreach - All students and staff must seek to grow in wisdom, relationship, and stewardship. This is accomplished by:
Challenging students to grow in their faith and character. This includes having honest conversations about their choices, engaging in Biblical discussion through prepared devotion curriculum, and encouraging them to pursue what God is calling them into.
Creating opportunities for friendship beyond the classroom. This includes combining age-appropriate groups into a shared space, working in teams to complete various activities, and fostering connections for students who are naturally reserved.
Teaching students to represent our program well to faculty, teachers, and visitors. This is accomplished by setting standards for appropriate behavior in and outside the classroom, learning to leave spaces better than we found them, and acting with grace and professionalism towards any and all guests.
"But the Lord said to me, 'Do not say, 'I am too young.' You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you.'" Jeremiah 1:7
A- Academics - All students must seek to further their academic pursuits beyond the classroom setting. This is accomplished by:
Designating specific time for students to complete their homework. This includes creating a schedule based on the allotted homework for each grade, utilizing counselors and staff to assist with questions, and creating a calm and quiet environment to allow for better focus.
Coordinating with teachers and parents to build up the strengths of each student. This includes assisting tutors and music teachers in getting students for lessons, communicating needs and areas for growth with parents, and meeting with teachers to ensure the bridge from classroom to after school is successfully managed.
Incorporating exciting learning opportunities into our daily routine. This includes class wide book readings, themed trivia games, and team-based game tournaments.
"The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; for the ears of the wise seek it out." Proverbs 18:15
R - Recreation - All students must engage their sense of wonder and play. This is accomplished by:
Allotting time for physical activity. This includes outdoor play on the playground and field and indoor movement via dance or other physical games.
Utilizing sensory materials in curriculum. This includes free play with kinetic sand, slime, play doh, bead foam, and modeling clay.
Making space for students to expand their creativity. This includes planned crafts, free time to color and draw, and the use of various building materials like LEGOs and Magna Tiles.
"Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy." Psalm 33:3