Mission Statement
 The mission of Mother of Christ Catholic After-School Care Program is to provide a balanced program for the children who need supervision after school hours. We help the parents by offering a safe and Christian environment for the children. We will be good examples of Christians, “Children learn what they live”.

 Philosophy
 The After School Care Program follows the School’s philosophy. Mother of Christ Catholic School believes that each child is a gift from God. All school policies and procedures must be followed at all times by the After School Program. The responsibilities of the After School personnel include, but are not limited to the following:
 
 Goals of the Program:
 1. To create a safe environment where children are accepted as unique individuals.
 2. To provide the necessary environment where children can complete homework assignments and study.
 3. To help children develop a sense of team spirit and good sportsmanship.
 4. To provide extra-curricular activities, this will help enhance the spiritual, physical and academic development of each child.

 Admission Policies: Admission is open to any child who attends Mother of Christ Catholic School. Registration cost is $50.00 for 1st child, $40 for 2nd child and $30 for 3rd child.

 Hours of Operation: From dismissal until 6:00 P.M. - If a child is left in After School after 6:00 P.M., a charge of $1.00 a minute for every minute left in After School care will apply.

 Communication: General information about the After School Care Program is given out during Parent Orientation each school year. The School does not send out payment notices, afterschool payment is due at the beginning of each month.

 Daily Release of Students: Students will be released only to those persons who are designated on the registration form. Parents must notify the school office in writing of any changes to be made on the list. The school office will notify the After School Care Coordinator of any change that occurs during the school day.

 Procedures for pick up for the 2010-2011 school year:

 In order to maintain the accountability and security of the After School Program, the procedure for picking up children will be as follows: You are asked to enter through the Main Doors and sign out at the Afterschool desk by the main entrance. The children will be delivered directly to the parents, or to persons specifically designated as authorized on the ASC registration form as well as any authorized person on the 2010-2011 registration form. We appreciate your help with this matter. Parents are asked to wait for the children in the waiting area. The student’s will be called from the room. We ask the parents not walk directly into the classroom or yard to pick up the children from After School Care, unless requested by the After School attendant. Students will not be released to siblings under the age of 18.

 Any release of students, which is mandated by legal documentation, should be noted on the registration form and a COPY OF THE LEGAL DOCUMENT MUST BE FILED IN THE SCHOOL OFFICE AND IN THE AFTER SCHOOL CARE OFFICE.

 Parents must sign out each child when he/she is picked up from the After School Care Program.

 Discipline Code: Every child who is part of Mother of Christ After School Care Program is expected to abide by the policies as stated in the Student Handbook published by MOC. Each child is expected to respect staff members, other students and property.

 When policies and rules are disregarded, the parents will be notified immediately. In cases of repeated or major infractions, the principal/pastor will also be notified. Continuous disregard and/or major infractions may result in the child being removed from the After School Care Program and possibly the school.

 Disciplinary action taken:(can be implemented in any order)
 1. Time Out
 2. Child/Staff Conference
 3. Child/Parent/Staff/Assistant Principal
 4. Child/Parent/Staff/Principal
 5. Removal from After School Care Program

 Conferences will be recorded and filed in the child's school files.

 Rules of Behavior: Since each child is unique and valuable in God's sight, each will be treated with love, respect and concern. Certain behaviors are expected of all students who participate in the After School Care Program:
 1. No child is to leave the supervised area.
 2. Each child is expected to participate in all activities to the best of his/her ability.
 3. Inappropriate, foul, abusive, or profane language will not be tolerated.
 4. Physical violence in any form of biting, pinching, hitting or kicking will not be tolerated.
 5. Each child is expected to "clean up" after himself/herself--snacks, toys, crafts, games, etc.
 6. Quiet time will be provided for the completion of homework. All students will respect the rights of others to study and be quiet. This period of time will last for one hour. If a child has no homework or completes the assignment before the allotted time is over, he/she is expected to engage in silent reading of his/her own books or those provided by the After School Care Staff.
 7. Disrespect toward any staff member will not be tolerated and is considered a major infraction.
 8. Fighting for any reason will not be tolerated.
 9. All School rules and policies will be followed.

 Health and Safety: Sick children may not remain in the After School Care Program. Should a child become ill during the school day, the office will notify the parents to come and take the child home. The After School Care Program will follow the same procedure should a child become ill after school.

 The Staff of the After School Care Program is not permitted by law to dispense any medication to children, including aspirin or Tylenol. Please do not make this request since it will not be honored.

 Emergency Procedure: All accidents, which occur during the After School Care, will be reported to the designated representative. Parents will be contacted immediately if the seriousness of the accident so warrants. It is for that reason that parents must keep the school and the After School Care Program informed of changes in phone numbers and emergency contact persons.

 In the case of serious accidents where parents cannot be reached, Metro Dade Fire Rescue will be called. Please be aware that parents may be charged by Metro for transporting a student to a medical facility. Every effort will be made to contact parents before Metro Dade Fire Rescue is called.

 Snacks: A time for snack will be provided each day for students who participate in the After School Care Program.

 Records: All records are kept confidential and shared only with those staff members who "need to know." The After School Care Program maintains four basic information records: attendance, payment, discipline, and accident reports. The After School Program will keep those records safe, secure, and accurate.

 Visitors: Parents or their designated representatives, who come to pick up the children, are asked to report to the Coordinator/Receptionist instead of walking to classes or yard to pick up the children.

 Evaluation: The School reserves the right to amend the policies, procedures and handbook for just cause. Parents will be promptly notified in writing if changes are made.