Why After Care?
Middle School students need supervision by responsible adults, and that is true during classes, at home, or for other times they spend on Menaul’s campus. The After Care program bridges the gap between the end of school and the afternoon pickup time that’s possible for many parents.
Times
After Care runs Monday through Friday on regular calendar school days (some exceptions include holidays, special schedules, etc.) After Care begins at 3:30pm and will end at 5:30pm. If a parent is able to pick up their child between 3:30 and 4pm there will be no charge. Charging will begin promptly at 4pm.
Students must be picked up by 5:30pm or there will be an associated late fee. This late fee is based upon the time the child’s parent or guardian signs them out with the After Care supervisor, not based on communication time or any other contingency:
5:30-5:45 = $1 per minute
5:46- Pick Up = $5 per minute. This pays for staff overtime.
Activities
After Care is designed to provide enrichment activities for children physically and academically, and to protect their physical and emotional wellbeing. The program will also provide time to complete homework, activities targeted to improve students’ skills in academic subjects, reading, and time for games and crafts.
Sample Schedule
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| Snack | Snack | Snack | Snack | Snack |
| Time to work on projects | Academic enrichment activities | Time to work on projects | Academic enrichment activities | Games and crafts |
| Homework | Homework | Homework | Homework | Homework |
Safety and Accountability
All middle school students must be be supervised in After Care if they are on campus at 4:00 pm unless they are actively participating in supervised sports or extracurricular activities. Students participating in sports or extracurriculars must stay at the gym, field, or designated area until their practice is done. Students must join After Care if an authorized adult cannot pick them up when an athletic event or practice has finished.
Accounts will be charged for any days in which students are present in After Care. There will be a sign-in sheet to account for the days and times during which students are present.
Only parents, guardians, and other authorized adults are permitted to pick up children, as outlined in your FACTS account. Face-to-face sign-out with After Care staff is necessary to make sure that children only leave with adults responsible for their care.
Cost
Tuition for the program will have multiple options to accommodate families’ various schedules. Please see the options below for the prices. The information used to determine financial aid awards is also used to determine eligibility for reduced tuition for After Care.
4-5 Days: $55 per week
2-3 Days: $45 per week
Monthly Fee: $200
Drop-In: $25
Location
The After Care program takes places primarily in the Media Center on Menaul’s campus however other areas may also be utilized.
