The 2019-2020 C.A.R.E. Program:
While C.A.R.E. accepts applications through out the school year, open enrollment begins May 24, 2019 at 4PM. Enrollment is in a first come, first serve basis. There may be a waiting list. Completed forms may be returned online or to your child's school or any After School Office. Children's enrollment must be confirmed by the After School Office before they are allowed to attend. Please know that the program has resources to provide language translation.
Students may be enrolled in the After School Program for the 2020-2021 school year online with our easy form at www.wheatlandsd.com. It is so easy, you can enroll using a smart phone and you will get a pop-up message stating that the form has been submitted.
Lists of confirmed students will be posted at the School and After School Offices on the last day of school (i.e. June 4th). Parents will be notified regarding their child(ren)'s enrollment status (via email by the end of July); parents will either:
• Be notified that their child is confirmed to attend the program and will be sent a detailed enrollment form to complete and return OR
• Be notified that their child is on a waiting list and that the program will contact them when a space becomes available.
*Complete one form per child.
*Forms will not be accepted before 4:00 PM on May 22, 2020.
Enrollment is on a first come, first serve basis for grant subsidized slots (there are 268 openings district-wide).
Once the program reaches maximum capacity, there will be a waiting list established. After May 22nd, forms may be found online or at your child's school office, after school office and the district office. A list of confirmed students will be posted at each of the school offices in August. The Program starts on the first day of school and is open Monday through Friday from the end of the school day until 6:00 P.M. The program is open on minimum days. The program is closed on school holidays and December 18, 2020 and June 3, 2021. Students enrolled in the district and who are entering grades TK-8th in the fall are eligible. Students will attend the After School Program at the school site that they attend during the regular school day.
While the Program accepts applications year-long, enrollment begins at 4:00 PM on May 22, 2020 for Bear River School, Lone Tree Elementary School, Wheatland Charter Academy, and Wheatland Elementary School. For parents who do not have internet access, paper forms will be available at the After School Programs on May 22nd starting at 4:00 PM - Bear River room D104, Lone Tree and Charter room 35, and Wheatland Elementary room 1.
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:
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 students are provided a nutritious afternoon snack daily and that homework assistance is open Mondays through Thursdays. Your student is called by grade level for homework assistance (i.e. 4th-8th at Bear River, 1st-5th at Lone Tree/Charter, 2nd-3rd at Wheatland Elementary). The homework center offers: a quiet environment for independent homework completion/reading; staff assistance with questions; staff check for homework completion (We do not correct homework); homework tracking charts & rewards; parent homework notices, as needed; and access to supplies that include, but are not limited to, pencils, erasers, rulers, measurement tables and charts. Students must attend the regular school day to attend the program - if students are signed out from the school day office and not signed back in to the school day office before school dismissal, then students may not attend the After School Program.
After School Office in Wheatland (Serving 4th through 8th grade Bear River School students)
After School Office in Wheatland (Serving TK through 3rd grade Wheatland Elementary students)
There is a fee for the C.A.R.E. program (regardless of hours in attendance).
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. A full school year of C.A.R.E. equals nine monthly payments (please know that August/September as well as May/June are considered equal to 1 month, which evens out shorter months that contain holiday breaks). The first payment of the school year is due on the first Friday of September. Scholarships are available.
Payments can be made via www.myschoolbucks.com, or with exact cash or check at your child's After School Office. Checks are payable to WSD After School. Please pay 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 enrichment classes.
Attendance:
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:
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. Children are not allowed to leave and re-enter the program without a parent/authorized adult.
Walkers: Students are authorized by their parent/guardian to walk home. Students will be signed out per parental instruction on enrollment form or 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 without a parent/authorized adult.
Late Pick-Up: It is our policy to charge $5 per minute for late pick-up after our 6:00 pm closing time. Three late pick-ups per family warrant termination from the program (including Camp programs).
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:
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.
