East Brunswick Public Schools - Early Morning Program

Community Programs
380 Cranbury Road
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6980 | Fax: (732) 390-6432

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Online Payment for Encore Program

Download a registration form for the 2009-10 school year Registration is accepted by mail. Make checks payable to East Brunswick Public Schools - Encore Program and mail registration form, first month's payment and registration fee to Financial Services Department 760 Route 18 - Suite 109 East Brunswick, NJ 08816

The goal of the Encore Program at Hammarskjold Middle School is to provide a safe, affordable and nurturing environment for children of working parents/guardians in East Brunswick. The program serves East Brunswick Public School students in 6th and 7th grades at Hammarskjold Middle School. The program coincides with the East Brunswick Public Schools Calendar with normal hours of operation from 2:50 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Additionally, the program will be conducted on scheduled school half days beginning at dismissal and ending at 6:00 p.m.

Building on the expertise established through operating the Early Morning Program since 2002, out-of school-time activities purposefully complement work in school, improving the ability of students to meet learning standards. Encore will emphasize recreation as well as academics, helping children experience success in new ways and develop as well-rounded individuals.

Program will include:

• Homework time supervised by a certificated teacher

• A nutritious snack and beverage served daily

• Variety of activities that develop academic, social, physical and emotional skills

• Both structured and unstructured indoor/outdoor play and activities

Fees Fees are due on a monthly basis and should be received at the Financial Services Department 760 Route 18 - Suite 109 East Brunswick, NJ 08816 by the15th of each month in advance of services. A late fee of $20.00 per month for each child enrolled will be assessed if payment is received after the 15th. If the June payment is not received by May 30th, students will be unable to attend in June. A fee of $20 will be charged and due in money order form for each returned check. If payment is overdue for three months, the student will no longer be able to attend, and legal action will be taken.

Parents can choose either a five day or three day program. Those attending the three day program must specify the days in advance. No substitution of days is allowed.

*Monthly charges: Five Day Program
First Child	$ 175.00
Second Child	$ 135.00
Third Child	$ 75.00
*Monthly charges: Three Day Program
First Child	$ 138.00
Second Child	$ 123.00
Third Child	$ 63.00
Annual Non-refundable registration/bookkeeping fee per child - $35.00
Children with outstanding fees from previous years will not be allowed to register until the balance is paid in full.
Deduct $75.00 per child if full year (Sept. - June) is paid in advance
*This fee schedule is valid for the 2009-2010 school year.

Request for information or completion of forms related to Cafeteria Plans/Dependent Care Reimbursement can be sent by fax to (732) 698-9624 for verification and authorization. Handwritten requests will not be honored.

If your child qualifies for free/reduced lunch, contact the Community Programs Office to obtain information regarding a discount.

Receipt: The cancelled check is your proof of payment.

Attendance Policy If your child attends school during the day but will not be attending ASK on a regularly scheduled day, you must call the Encore site phone number. In addition to calling the site, remember to send a note with your child to his/her classroom teacher indicating that your child is to go home.

No credit or refunds are given for days absent.

If an emergency occurs later in the day and the school building is evacuated while your child is already at Encore, your child will be transported to an alternate, secure site and parents will be called.

Inclement Weather Procedures When schools are closed, Encore is closed. This includes emergency school closings, holidays and snow days. When school closes early or after-school activities are cancelled due to inclement weather, there is noEncore. In the interest of safety for all children, parents and staff, we request that you arrange to have your child picked up as soon as possible after school dismissal. AnEncore staff member will remain at the school until all children have been picked up.

Withdrawal from the Program Should withdrawal from the program be necessary, two week's written notice to the Office of Community Programs is required. Failure to provide this notice will result in being charged for the next month.

Discipline Policy Students participating in the Encore Program are expected to adhere to the discipline policy that is in place at the school in which they attend. Should a student's behavior be inconsistent with the policy of his/her school, the following steps will be followed to ensure that the goal of the program is realized:

First level - Encore staff gives warning to student and informs the Site Leader of a potential problem. Site Leader speaks with student, gives warning that he/she will be calling parent if problem occurs again.
Second level - Site Leader informs coordinator and calls parent. The Site Leader will tell parent that if problem occurs again student will be suspended from program for one month.
Third level - Site Leader calls parents and informs coordinator. Student will be suspended from the program for one month.
If behavior does not improve upon the student's return the following month, the student will no longer be allowed to participate in the program. It will be the Community Programs Supervisor’s responsibility to inform the parents.
In the event of a high risk (dangerous to self, other participants, and/or Encore Program personnel) or defiant behavior, the student's parents will be called immediately and the student will immediately be removed from the program for one month.

        Possible grounds for removal from Encore:
             • Misbehavior by child
             • Continuous pick up after the 6:00 p.m. time limit
             • Failure to make regular monthly payments on time

Fees

Inclement Weather Procedures

Withdrawal from the Program

Discipline Policy

732-353-0917 Encore Hammarskjold

Helpful Links:

East Brunswick Public Library
East Brunswick Township
EBTV Channel 3

Last Updated: November 13, 2009