The 2011-2012 C.A.R.E. Program:

• starts on August 17, 2011 and ends on June 7, 2012.
• is open Monday through Friday from the end of the school day until 6pm. 
• is open on minimum days and is closed on school holidays.
• is available to students entering grades K-8 in the fall at all WSD schools. 
• 6-8th grade students with Base affiliation can ride the school bus at school dismissal and attend the program on Beale AFB at Lone Tree Campus. 
• Forms may be found at your child's school office or at the district office. 

While C.A.R.E. accepts applications through out the school year, open enrollment is April 25 through August 5, 2011.  There may be a waiting list when enrollment forms are recieved after the open enrollment period. Enrollment is in a first come, first serve basis. Children's enrollment must be confirmed by the After School Office before they are allowed to attend.
 

C.A.R.E. = Clubs, Academics, Recreation, Enrichment

C.A.R.E. provides safe and supervised after-school environments and enrichment activities to improve academic achievement and school participation. Using a Learning Center format, C.A.R.E. offers:

• Student Interest Clubs
• Homework Assistance and Computer labs
• Academic Intervention and Gifted and Talented Education Classes
• Nutrition and Physical Education and Activities
• Service Learning Projects, Arts, and Games

At C.A.R.E., students learn and grow through play. Play provides students with an opportunity to learn while engaging in fun activities, to discover things about themselves, and to build social skills and confidence. Enrichment classes do not feel like traditional school as classes are filled with hands-on and "disguised-learning" activities. Examples of activities are arts and crafts, gardening, inventions, tournaments, individual and group games, and more.  Please know that homework assistance is open Mondays through Thursdays for first through eigth grades.

Mailing Address:
Wheatland School District After School Program
123 Beale Hwy, Beale AFB, CA 95903 

Email Address: asp@wheatland.k12.ca.us

After School Office on Beale Air Force Base (Lone Tree & Wheatland Charter Academy Campus)
Room 35
Tel (530) 788-7342
Fax (530) 788-2369 

After School Office in Wheatland (Serving Bear River School at the Wheatland Elementary Campus)
Room 18
Tel (530) 633-5018
Fax (530) 788-2369

There is a fee for the C.A.R.E. program (regardless of hours in attendance).  There are 289 subsidized slots district wide. 

Subsidized slots:  The fees are based on a monthly rate, which is a sliding scale based on the child(ren)'s lunch status.  

LUNCH ELIGIBILITY STATUS	# OF CHILDREN
Monthly Fee Amount	1	2	3+
Full lunch status	$65	$80	$95
Reduced lunch status	$55	$65	$75
Free lunch status	$45	$50	$55

Fees may be paid in advance or by the first Friday of every month. Scholarships are available.  Subsidized slots are on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

Payments can be made via www.myschoolbucks.com, cash, or check.  Checks are payable to WSD After School. Please pay the fee at your child's After School office or mail to: After School Program, 123 Beale Hwy, Beale AFB, CA 95903

C.A.R.E. does not provide invoices or fee reminders. There will be no refund or pro-rating for school holidays, illness, or absenteeism.

NOTE: There are no fees for Academic Intervention and GATE classes. 

Attendance:

• Children are required to maintain a minimum monthly attendance rate of 90% (approximately 2 absences per month). 
• Attendance is taken daily.
• You will receive a call if your child does not arrive at the expected time. 
• 6th-8th students with Beale AFB affiliation may ride the school bus at school dismissal and attend the After School Program on Beale AFB at Lone Tree School. 

Early Dismissal: Children attend the full program, unless a written early dismissal policy is in place. A written statement from the parent or guardian specifying dates, times, and the qualifying condition satisfies the early dismissal policy. Qualifying conditions are:

• Attending a parallel program (programs in the school or community, e.g. soccer, baseball, music lessons, Youth Center).
• Family emergencies (such as a death in the family, catastrophic incidents, etc.).
• Medical appointments.
• Child incidents that occur during program time (staff call parent/guardian).
• Weather conditions and other conditions (e.g. safety) as prescribed by the school.
• Military exercises and custody agreements.
• Observance of religious holidays.
• Extreme transportation constraints (including but not limited to walking home and impacts of daylight savings).
• Parent choice (e.g. elementary school students attend a minimum of 15 hours per week and middle school students attend a minimum of 9 hours per week)

Sign-Out: Children must be signed out by a parent or authorized adult. To further ensure safety, only persons listed on the Enrollment Form are allowed to pick up and sign out your child, and they must show I.D. 

Walkers: Students are authorized by their parent/guardian to walk home. Students will be signed out 30 minutes before dark during the winter months.
To ensure your children's safety, they are not allowed to leave the campus and re-enter C.A.R.E. without a parent/authorized adult.

Late Pick-Up: It is our policy to charge $5 per minute for late pick-up after our 6pm closing time.   Three late pick-ups warrant termination from the program.

Your child's health and safety are paramount. In the event of an emergency, parents/legal guardians are immediately notified. If a child becomes ill, a parent or emergency contact is called. Minor accidents are reported to the parent, and the parent can determine if further treatment is necessary. If parents cannot be reached, the emergency contact is called. If the parent or emergency contact cannot be reached, the proper authorities are called, and the staff will remain until the parent or emergency contact arrives. Emergency services will be contacted immediately in the event of a head injury or other injuries determined to be severe by the staff.

Occasionally, we have cases of head lice. Our  policy requires that students with lice be sent home and are not allowed into the program until they are nit-free. Please notify your child's After School teacher if you find your child has lice, so we can follow proper procedures. For information on head lice and treatment, please click here.

Any student who is required to take medication prescribed by a physician after school, may be assisted by designated personnel if the school district receives:

1. a written statement from the physician detailing the method, amount, and time schedules that the medication is to be taken and
2. a written statement from the student's parent or guardian indicating the desire that the school district assist the student in the matters set forth in the physician's statement. 

Medication must be in the original container, appropriately labeled by the pharmacy. Parents may request the pharmacist to dispense two bottles of medication; one for home and one for school. If your child needs to take medication during the program, contact us for forms and coordination with the school day.

Volunteers must have fingerprint clearance through our District Office prior to volunteering. Fingerprinting must be completed using a Live Scan system at a local law enforcement agency. You will be responsible for the fee charged. For more information on fingerprinting, please click here.

• Gifted and Talented Education (GATE)
• Academic Intervention (AI)