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Open to all Cornell Elementary School and Cornell Middle School Students K-8th Grade NO Registration Fee! There are no longer required After-School Program fees; only optional donations for participation and transportation.
Donations/Fundraising
PROJECT SOAR – Support, Opportunity, Achievement, Responsibility: Students and families are part of PROJECT SOAR! One donation option for the After School Program is $50 per student per year. Our goal is for every family to have a sponsor at this level. We will help match local sponsors with families anonymously.
Fundraising: Throughout the year your student may be a part of a fundraising event or project. These funds are geared towards helping all students and families be able to participate in our special field trips or events.
Schedule Monday – Thursday Students who participate in the After-School Program will have a wide variety of exciting opportunities. The following schedule is a sample guideline.
TimeActivity 3:16Homework / Skills Practice 4:15Snack 4:30Academic Enrichment 5:20Walkers & First Van Depart 5:30Extended learning plus P.E. - Outdoor as weather permits 5:45 Dismissal - Student Pick up 6:00Special Classes & Events - See Community Education Brochure to Sign Up Elementary school student pick up will occur at the 5th Street entrance labeled E1 beside the cafeteria. Middle school student pick up will occur at the High School Commons exit. The doors will be locked, please be prepared to call 715-861-6960 to be let in. Staff Program Director - Kat Wescott Program Coordinator - Caslin Kasten Cornell School Teachers, Adult Leaders, & High-School Helpers. Cancellations School procedures will be followed. Be sure to provide up-to-date contact information and check Facebook, school webpage & email regularly when weather is changing. Attendance / Communication Notification of absence in advance is required. Any sport or extra-curricular activity which affects the After-School schedule or pick up of an enrolled student needs to be clearly communicated to staff prior to the start of said activities.
Transportation Van transportation will be provided only for those with no other option. One donation option is $30 per quarter. Students riding the van must comply with the rules as indicated in the student handbook. Transportation is a privilege, and misbehavior will not be tolerated. The first van route will depart beginning at 5:00 p.m. while the second route (if needed) will depart when the first returns and so on. Records Student records will be kept confidential. Parents/Guardians must inform staff promptly of any changes to medical information, or allergies. OFI Policy/Behavior **UPDATED 2022-2023** Excellent behavior is expected from all students. Students who display disruptive behavior will be given three written "Opportunity For Improvement" slips:
3rd OFI - Student shall be suspended for a period of 1 week
Subsequent OFI's - If the student receives an additional OFI within 1 month of returning from a suspension, they shall be suspended for 2 weeks. After 1 month of improved behavior the student will be at the first written OFI level. After 2 months of improved behavior after returning from a suspension the students OFI level will be reset to zero.
After-School has zero tolerance for violence or criminal behavior. At the Site Coordinator's discretion some behaviors will result in automatic dismissal from the program.
School rules of conduct apply during the After-School Program and additional repercussions can be issued by school administration's discretion.
Calls Students will be allowed to call home at the discretion of the site director.
Personal Items If any personal item is seen by any After School Program staff as a distraction to program activities, that item will be placed in the CLC office until the end of the day. Students may not use cell phones or other electronic devices at After-School Program without prior consent from the Site Coordinator. Snack Suitable snacks will be served daily to children who participate in the After-School Program. Emergencies In the event of an emergency school emergency protocol will be followed. Dress Code Students will spend time outside in the After-School Program, weather permitting. Children who are not properly dressed may miss outside activities. A wide variety activities are offered, some of which can get pretty messy. It is possible for clothes to get dirty or even stained during project times. After-School Program will follow the guidelines of the regular school day concerning weather. If your child has accidents your student may be sent home in suitable clothing from the Community Closet. Field Trips Trips will be included in part of curriculum. Signing the permission page allows your child to participate in local trips. A separate form will be sent home for trips requiring transportation. Fees may apply for voluntary trips. Medications Staff does not distribute medicine of any kind. Permissions:
Permission to access the Internet and e-mail: Your daughter/son will be permitted access to networked computer services with expectations to match school-day usage. (Please see student handbook – available on school website). The District uses a filtering system that generally blocks student access to inappropriate sites. If you do not want your student to be allowed this access, you must inform the CLC program, in writing, within 14 days after the date of enrollment.
Permission to photograph, videotape and audio tape: I understand that my child’s image may be captured at CLC program and I agree to allow these photographs, videotapes and audiotapes to be used for all CLC purposes including but not limited to print and digital media such as newspapers, CLC Webpage and FACEBOOK PAGE, etc..
Permission to participate in surveys and testing for data collections purposes: I understand that my child may be asked to complete survey information and participate in testing regarding the CLC program for evaluation purposes and I agree to allow my child to participate in such.
Permission to speak with school staff regarding child’s progress: I understand that the CLC focuses on improving education and I agree to allow the CLC staff and school staff to exchange information, academic progress, and program planning at my child’s school regarding my child’s grades, conduct, and attendance records.
Permission to attend After School field trips: I understand my child may attend After School “walking” Field trips, and that separate permission slips will be sent home prior to field trips requiring transportation.
Permission to watch G or PG rated films: I understand my child may watch and discuss G or PG rated movies on occasion at After-School Program for the purpose of education or celebration. Any movie or clip to be shown with another rating will be accompanied by a permission slip with my signature before my child is allowed to watch.