Winter Programs 2012

2011/2012 Schedule of Fees

• $289/month for Unlimited After School

Monthly payments are due on the first of the month. Payments can be made in person at the office or automatic withdrawal from a credit card on file can be arranged.

Registration Requirements

• a nonrefundable deposit of the first month's tuition to reserve your spot
• a completed registration form
• a completed child record form
• a completed emergency medical form

Refund Policy

• If applicant withdraws less than 60 days from the first class, or during the school year, the early withdrawal penalty will be the equivalent of a one month payment plus the deposit. Additional monies paid will be refunded based on the number of weeks remaining in the program.
• If applicant withdraws more than 60 days prior to the first class, all monies paid (except the non-refundable deposit) will be refunded.

2011/2012 FCAS Holidays

FCAS will be closed on the following holidays

• Labor Day: Monday, September 5
• Veteran's Day: Friday, November 11
• Thanksgiving: Wed-Fri, November 23-25
• Winter Break: Friday, December 23- Monday, January 2
• Memorial Day: Monday, May 28

FCAS music, general art and science classes, Fiddlestarts, and Unlimited also observe the following holidays

(FCAS will be open during this time for vacation camps)

• February Break: Mon-Sun, February 20-26
• Spring Break: Mon-Sun, April 16-22

2011/12 Art/Science/Language Class Schedule

Mini Session (4 weeks)	Tuesday, September 6 - Friday, September 30
Fall Session (10 weeks)	Monday, October 3 - Friday, December 9
Fall Make Up Week	Monday, December 12 - Friday, December 16
Winter Session (10 weeks)	Monday, January 2 - Friday, March 16
Winter Make Up Week	Monday, March 19 - Friday, March 23
Spring Session (10 weeks)	Monday, March 26 - Friday, June 8
Spring Make Up Week	Monday, June 11 - Friday, June 15

Classes for grades 3-5 typically run from 3:45-4:45 pm. On days when this age group has two classes, they run from 3:30-4:30 and 4:30-5:30 pm. Classes for grades K-2 typically run from 4:15-5:15 pm.

If a child is to be picked up early, please let us know so we can inform the class instructor. When possible, please try to pick up your child some time after the daily scheduled classes. All children must be picked up by 5:30pm.

Illness Policy

Children with the following conditions may not attend any programs at Fiddlehead Scarborough until 24 hours after symptoms have subsided: fever, thick nasal discharge, vomiting, diarrhea, heavy coughing, chicken pox, head lice, conjunctivitis, and any other contagious conditions diseases.

If a child becomes sick while at Fiddlehead Scarborough, the parent will be notified and the child sent home accordingly.

Fiddlehead Scarboroughʼs illness policy must be followed by all children and staff.

Medications and Medical Conditions

Fiddlehead staff will not dispense medication to children. If a child requires medication, the parent must come in to administer the appropriate dose. Staff will, however, administer epi-pens or other emergency medications.

Staff members will review student files each semester to familiarize themselves with the medical conditions of individual children. An emergency plan will be posted for each child who requires one.

Families must provide Epi-pens and inhalers to keep on site at all times for those children requiring them.

Outdoor Policy

Children in the Unlimited Program will play outside most every day. Fiddleheadʼs outdoor space includes a wooded area. Please be sure that children have appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear each day. In the winter, children will need boots, snow pants, gloves, and hats.

Snack Policy

Each child needs to bring a personal snack each day to be eaten upon arrival from school. Families may opt to leave a personal snack stash at Fiddlehead to be replenished as needed or pack a daily snack to be carried by their child. Please be sure that your child has enough food to cover their snack. Fiddlehead does not provide food and due to food allergies and fairness, there is no sharing of food between students.

Behavioral Guidance Philosophies

One of the many roles of our staff is to work together with parents to help children develop appropriate behaviors. Parents are invited to discuss their concerns about their childrenʼs behaviors with Fiddlehead Scarborough staff and to plan together with staff means of responding consistently to behavior problems. In this way, children will always receive the same message about acceptable behaviors from the important adults in their lives (parents and caregivers). The goal of our policies regarding discipline is to mold or change inappropriate behavior using positive techniques. Some of these techniques include:

• Developing rules with children that are stated at the childrenʼs developmental level
• Clarifying the consequences of disobeying rules before disobedience occurs.
• Having age appropriate expectations for children.
• Staff supervision and guidance allows us to recognize when a child may need redirection before a behavior problem progresses.
• If redirection is ineffective, the child may be removed from the classroom along with a staff member to discuss the situation on an age appropriate level and to work together to implement a positive outcome.

Personal Technology Policy

Children in the Unlimited Program are not allowed to use personal cell phones, ipods, or gaming devices. If these items are brought to Fiddlehead, they must remain in the childʼs backpack throughout the afternoon.

If parents need to communicate with their child, they should call the Fiddlehead office.

Early Release Day Program Option

On days when Scarborough Schools release students early, FCAS offers the early release program for students in grades K-5 from 12:30 pm until 3:30. Students arrive at FCAS via the school buses and have one combined age group art class. Each Early Release Day has a different theme. All Unlimited students will move into the regular afternoon program following the Early Release program.

	2011/12 Schedule of Fees
	$20 per day

	Early Release Dates 2011/12
	Friday, September 23, 2011	Foliage Art Wonders
	Friday, October 7, 2011	Skeleton 2-D Dancers
	Friday, December 9, 2011	Artistic Gifts
	Friday, January 27, 2012	Mixed Media Winter Landscapes
	Friday, March 2, 2012	Dr. Seuss Day - 1 Brush, 2 Brush, 3 Brush, Paint Brush!
	Friday, April 27, 2012	Window Art
	Friday, May 25, 2012	Flower Art

No School Day Program Option

On days when Scarborough Schools have a teacher day or other non-holiday day off, FCAS runs a No School Day Program for grades K-6. Each day has a theme upon which arts/science programming is based. Programming runs from 9am until 4pm. All Unlimited students will move into the regular afternoon program following the No School Day program.

	2011/12 Schedule of Fees
	$50 per day

	No School Day Program Dates 2011/12
	Friday, September 2, 2011	Art Attack
	Monday, October 10, 2011	Adventures on the 7 Seas
	Tuesday, November 8, 2011	Sock Critters
	Monday, January 16, 2012	Cryptozoology
	Friday, March 30, 2012	Mixed Media Explosion
	Friday, April 13, 2012	Pop Up Book Day

 

New for 2011/12 Snow Day Program Option

On days when Scarborough Schools have a snow day, FCAS runs a Snow Day Program for Unlimited program participants only. Each day will consist of arts/science programming, free time, and outdoor play. Programming runs from 9am until 4pm. 

 

	2011/12 Schedule of Fees
	$50 per day

 

Afterschool Transportation