LEEP Academy's After-School Program

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Welcome to LEEP Academy’s After-School Program 2022-2023

The After-School Program is designed and overseen by the LEEP Dual Language Academy staff. Our after-school program will support and enhance children's school experience with homework support, to help them academically, and various enrichment activities built to encourage children to grow in social skills, confidence, and independence, all in a supervised and safe environment. 

Each week contains various activities, including Arts/Literacy, Math, Science, Creative Arts, Music and Movement, free play, and socialization. In addition, our curriculum addresses all aspects of language: listening, speaking, and vocabulary. 

The LEEP After-school program runs from  September 12, 2022, to June 16, 2023

Time: 

• 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Monday-Thursday
• 1:15-6:00 pm, Friday

Cost:

LEEP Academy subsidizes this after-school program, but we ask families to contribute a standard yearly fee of  $2,000 for five days and $1,500 for three days. The annual tuition will be divided into monthly payments and be due on the first of each month.  

• 5-Day Program (Monday to Friday):

  $200 per month (including Fri1:15 pm1:15pm -6 pm)

• 3-Day Program (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, not exchangeable):

  $150 per month (including Fridays, 1:20 pm-6 pm)

Unfortunately, the days listed on each program above are fixed and not exchangeable, and LEEP Dual Language Academy does not provide make-ups for missing days.
We cannot offer month-to-month registration. Registration is based on space availability; re-entry and schedule changes are made only based on space availability.

Deposit:

 In order to secure staffing and the student’s space in the program, we ask families to make a non-refundable, one-month tuition deposit at the time of registration. This non-refundable deposit will go towards the last unpaid month of the student's attendance in the program. Families must give a minimum of 10 days of advance notice of withdrawal to use the deposit towards the following month's tuition.

***The deposit applies for new enrollment or re-entering students to the after-school program.

Refunds and Missing Payments

LEEP Academy does not offer refunds or make-ups for missed days. 
Fees are not prorated due to late registration, student absence, illness, or other reasons beyond the control of the school.
Parents/Guardians are still obligated to pay for the days their children are absent from the program unless they have been officially withdrawn from the program.
Payments are due on the first day of the month. If payment is not made on the first school day of the month, the student may not attend until payment is made. 
Payments are still due for that day whenever school is closed due to bad weather.

Withdrawal:

If you need to withdraw from the after-school program, please write and send your request to familyhelp@leepschools.org at least 10 days before the next month's start date. Verbal notification is not valid. All payment accounts must be clear at the time of withdrawal; the deposit will be used as payment for the last month of the program. 

To Register:

Via ParenSquare: registration and payment will be done via ParentSquare app. If you need assistance, please email FamilyHelp@leepschools.org 

Daily After School Schedule

 Fridays 1:30-3:10 pm
1:30-1:50 pm: Pick-up & Transitions
1:50-2:50 pm (Session 1): Homework Help or  Special Activities
2:50-3:30 pm (Session 2): Snack, bathroom, and games

Monday to Thursday, 3:30-6:00 pm 
3:15-3:30 pm:Pic k-up & Transitions 
3:30-3:50 pm: Snack time and bathroom
3:50-4:45 pm (Session 1): Homework Help or  Special Activities
4:45-5:35 pm (Session 2):  Homework Help or Special Activities
5:35-5:45 pm: Get ready for dismissal
5:45-6:00 pm Dismissal 

• Parent Pick-up Times Mon-Th (except Fridays):
  • 4:45 pm or 5:45 pm
• Parent Pick-Up Time for Fridays:
  • 3:30pm, 4:45 pm or 5:45 pm
  
  

Pick-up: 

Students must be picked up promptly at 6:00 pm. 
***In case of consistent lateness, we reserve the right to withdraw the student from the after-school program.

Academic Work or Homework help

Students will have tutoring and homework help every day they stay in the after-school program. The schedule of activities may vary per class. 

Tentative Special Activities

Martial Arts / Arts and Crafts / Soccer Practice/ Sports/ Musical Theater / Capoeira / Drumming/Chess/Hip-Hop/Debate/Bookworm/Coding/Yoga/Fashion/Chess ***Schedule of activities and special activities might change every trimester.

Refunds and Missing Payments

LEEP Academy does not offer refunds or make-ups for missed days. 
Fees are not prorated due to late registration, student absence or illness or for other reasons beyond the control of the school.
Parents/Guardians are still obligated to pay for the days their children are absent from the program, unless they have been officially withdrawn from the program.

Payments are due on the first day of the month. If payment is not made on the first school day of the month, the non-refundable deposit will go towards the last unpaid month of the student's attendance in the program.
Whenever school is closed due to bad weather, payments are still due for that day.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I sign my child up for afterschool?

1. Registration via ParentSquare; seats are limited.
   
2. Fill out the registration and waiver form and submit the first payment. Payment is due at the time of registration to secure the seat.

Can I sign my child up for just one or two after-school days? Or does it have to be for the whole week? 

Families have the flexibility to sign up for , 3 days (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday), or five days.
In order to hire and plan effectively, we are not able to offer month-to-month enrolment. 

Can I enroll my child at any time? 

In order to hire and plan effectively, we are not able to offer month-to-month enrollment. Enrollment is on a first-come, first serve basis. Families must commit to a minimum of two months.
We will offer enrolment if seats are available; however, we encourage families to reserve their spots at the beginning of the school year.
Monthly registration will not be needed for families participating in the program. However, any withdrawals must be notified ten days before the end of the month.
Change of schedule: (from 3-day to 5-day program) can only be done at the beginning of the month with a 20 days notice; and will be based on space availability. Re-entries will also be subject to space availability.

Can my child try the afterschool program before enrolling?

Unfortunately, to prepare the schedule, staff, and activities, we cannot provide any demo days or trials for the after-school. 

Do you offer any discounts for siblings? 

The school subsidizes all seats in the afterschool program; we are able to offer a $40 discount to families enrolled for five days and with more than one student registered in the after-school program.

Do you provide financial assistance?

No, at the moment, we do not provide financial assistance for afterschool programs. 

Can I leave my child after school for one day? 

Unfortunately, we cannot provide a one-day drop-off; students must be enrolled in afterschool to participate.

What are the pick-up times? 

We ask families to pick up after each activity to help children finish homework and the designated activity.  
We suggest families to pick up at 4:45 pm and 5:45 pm, after the enrichment activity and homework help, or during after-school dismissal, promptly at 6:00pm.

Each class has a different schedule; a tentative schedule will be provided on a trimester basis. We encourage families to check the schedule to view activities and homework help time slots.
The best pick-up time is after 5:45 pm, to allow teachers and students to finish their activities. 
If families need to pick up early during the after-school program, please call the after-school director, Ms. Diana, and arrange the pick-up time. Children will not be dismissed earlier than 4:45 pm, unless agreed in advance.

Can I pick up my child at regular dismissal time on a day that he/she is enrolled in an afterschool program?

If you decide to pick up your child during regular dismissal time, please call the front office by 10 am to request the change. 

Will bus transportation be provided? 

No. Unfortunately, bus transportation is not available for the after-school program.

Will snacks be provided?

PM snacks will be provided, but feel free to send your child’s favorite snack for them to enjoy!

Where will the afterschool be held?

The after-school program will take place at the Blue LEEP Academy school building. 

How much structure will there be?

The program aims to strike a healthy balance between predictable daily routines, homework help, group activities, teacher-led lessons, and time for open-ended play and socialization.