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St. Felicitas Catholic School
FALCON'S NEST
Philosophy
The Falcon's Nest Extended Care Program, was created to support St. Felicitas Catholic School families by providing quality before and after school care for students, in a secure, nurturing Christian environment. It serves families whose children are enrolled in St. Felicitas School from kindergarten through eighth grade. The staff's primary concern is the emotional and physical well being of each child. The program is designed to offer a positive after school experience with recreation and enrichment activities available to meet the needs of every student. Within the larger extended family environment, the program strives to provide individual attention to enhance self-esteem which can result in cooperative play and positive attitudes toward sharing and caring in a group setting. Though primarily designed to serve the needs of working parents, Falcon's Nest is also available to parents on an occasional basis, depending on their needs.
Location
Falcon's Nest is located in a classroom in the main school building. The school library is used for homework, and the area between the church and school is used as a play area.
Hours
Falcon's Nest is open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM and from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM each school day including all minimum days, with the exception of the last minimum day before Christmas vacation and the last day of school. The facility is not in use during the Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter holidays of during school vacation.
Fees
(Please check with program director for current prices.)
Falcon's Nest statements will be sent home at the beginning of each month. Payment is due by the 10th of each month. A late fee will be assessed after the 10th. Checks should be made to St. Felicitas School. PAYMENTS MUST REMAIN CURRENT TO ALLOW PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM.
Flat month fees are available to parents who need day care on a full time basis. These rates are very reasonable and your best value if you are a regular user of the program. Please see director for rates.
For REGULAR/FREQUENT USE (more than 4 hrs. weekly per registered child) The stated fee per child will be charged for the first hour or any portion thereof. After the first hour, charges will be billed on the 1/2 hour or any portion thereof.
For OCCASIONAL USE (less than 4 hrs. weekly per registered child) The stated fee per child will be charged for the first hour or any portion thereof. After the first hour, charges will be billed on the 1/2 hour or any portion thereof.
Occasional Drop-ins
Though primarily designed to serve the needs of working parents, the program offers a drop-in service for those unregistered families who need extended care occasionally. The stated fee per child will be charged for the first hour or any portion thereof. After the first hour, charges will be billed on the 1/2 hour or any portion thereof.
Schedules
At the time of registration, parents will be asked to fill out a schedule for each child. The schedule will remain in effect until the parent requests a schedule change. Our staff would appreciate as much advance notice as possible.
Check-in
Before school, students must be escorted into the program and be signed in by the parent/guardian. After school, all students must report to Falcon's Nest immediately after dismissal at 3:00 PM and check into the program with designated staff.
Check-out
Parent/guardian or other preauthorized adult must come into Falcon's Nest and sign the student out of the program. Written notice is required if a person other than those currently per-authorized is to pick the student up from Falcon's Nest.Proper check-in/check-out endorsement should include the legal signature of the person signing the child in and/or out, and the time.
Withdrawal
Any family choosing to withdraw from the program should give written notification to the director. Our staff would appreciate as much advance notice as possible.
Minimum Days
Students should report immediately to the Falcon's Nest at 1:30 PM. A light snack will be provided in the afternoon.
Afterschool Activities
If your child is involved in an afternoon, school-related activity (sports, etc.) he or she must FIRST report to Falcon's Nest. A written permission slip must be on file allowing your child to leave Falcon's Nest to attend practice. A staff member will escort your child to the gym.
Parental Responsibilities
• With the children's safety and well being in mind, it is most important that the parent fill out the emergency form and then adhere to the instructions given.
• Parents or guardians must not take children from the school yard or other areas without notifying the program staff and signing the child out.
• Personnel will not permit children to leave the facility unless accompanied by a parent, guardian or a person whose signature is on the emergency form.
• Parents are also responsible for prompt fee payment and prompt pickup of their children. The latest pickup time is 6:00 PM. Staff members are employed only until 6:00 PM. After that, parents will be charged a late fee of $1.00 per minute. The late pick-up charge is payable at the time of pick-up. If parents are repeatedly late in picking up their child/ren, they will be asked to remove students from the program.
Illness or Accident
• In cases which appear to be of minor nature, First Aid, following diocesan
policy, will be administered on the premises.
• In cases which appear to be serious, the director will make every effort to carry out the instructions as given on the emergency form.
• Parents with special instructions for treating their child should indicate such on the emergency form, and should give directions to be followed in the space marked "Special Instructions."
• No child shall be given prescribed medications during school hours except upon the written request from a licensed physician who has the responsibility for the medical management of the student. All such requests must be signed by the parent or guardian. Falcon's Nest will follow diocesan procedure regarding administration of medicine.
• Parents will be expected to make provisions for taking sick children home. Our staff cannot be responsible for the transportation of children.
• If emergency instructions are not provided, or if the instructions given cannot be followed at the time of the emergency, the staff will act accordingly to their best judgment for the welfare of the child.
• Fire drills and earthquake procedures will be coordinated as per school policy.
Snacks
Children will be given a light and nutritious snack each afternoon. Children may bring their own snack if they wish. Any food allergies should be noted at the time of registration and on the emergency form.
Telephone Use
Falcon's Nest phone number is 895-6356. Please instruct your child that the facility phone is for BUSINESS ONLY.
Uniform and Clothing
Everything must be labeled, not only the uniforms, but jackets, sweatshirts, and sweaters that go over uniforms. Lost and found items will be placed in the school's lost and found box located in the nurse's room.
Behaviorial Expectations
As members of a Christian and caring community, the children will be expected to respect for, and to follow the directions of the Falcon's Nest staff at all times. Students are expected to be courteous and respectful on one another. Students are expected to show respect for property and their environment. They must never leave the building of grounds without explicit permission from the staff of the Falcon's Nest. Such permission will only be granted by the written order of the parent or guardian. Inappropriate behavior such as fighting, obscene language or gestures, harassment, inappropriate touching of a child by another child, continued willful disobedience, or defacing of property, may result in the dismissal of a student from the program. Any disciplinary action deemed necessary at the time of an incident will be discussed at pick up time. Recurring incidents will be brought to the attention of parents/guardians and the principal. Conference time is available upon request. The discipline policy in the School Handbook is applicable to the Falcon's Nest Program.
On a Personal Note:
Our staff wishes to give your child the very best care. In order to accomplish this, we need to work together. We seek your support and cooperation. Please communicate any special needs your child might have and inform us of any events that might influence your child's behavior such as lack of sleep, an illness or death in the family or change in family routine. We will respect any confidence shared with us for the welfare of your child. We want your child to think of Falcon's Nest as an extended home away from home. We want the children to be happy, active and interested.