Enrichment sessions are offered by Valley Oaks Charter School to provide some classroom instruction and group activities for students. Younger siblings who accompany a student must be supervised by the parent. In order to provide the best possible experience for all participants, follow these policies and procedures:

Signing up for Classes

Class schedules will be posted prior to an enrichment session. Check the monthly newsletter and at the front desk. Some classes have specific requirements including age, dress, and parental involvement. Sign up for classes begins at 8:00 a.m., one week prior to the enrichment sessions beginning. Parents who appear in person to sign up will be given priority. Space is awarded on a first come, first served basis. However, registration may be delayed for students who have a history of poor attendance or habitual tardiness at previous enrichment classes.

For each enrichment session there will be a one day advance priority sign up based on the parent/guardian’s surname. The sign will be on a rotational basis. For the year 2010-2011 advance sign up is scheduled as follows:

First session:  Parents whose last names begin with A -F
Second session:   Parents whose last names begin with G - M
Third session:  Parents whose last names begin with N - S
Fourth session:  Parents whose last names begin with T - Z

Parents should check with Resource Teachers and watch for postings at the front desk and in the newsletter for enrichment sign up and advance priority sign up dates. Students signed up for a class will be expected to participate in the class, including any additional homework, group discussions, and activities. Parents are encouraged to volunteer in assisting the teachers when the class content or structure is enhanced by the extra help.

Arriving and Departing from Enrichment Classes

All students participating in the first class of the morning need to report to the warehouse at 8:45 for flag salute and announcements. Teachers will walk the students to class from that location. If a student is late, the parent must walk the student to the class.

Parents must never leave their child/ren unattended.
Absenteeism and tardiness interfere with the learning process. In the interest of safety, it is the parent’s responsibility to let the front desk know if your student will be absent from one or more classes. Please call before the class starts.
After classes students will be walked back to the warehouse and can be picked up there.

Before, During, and After Class

Dress code is enforced. Students out of compliance have the options of changing clothing or appearance, wearing school provided clothing items, or going home.
If a snack break is indicated on your child’s schedule, then send a finger-food/snack with him/her and a bottle of water. Avoid sugary snacks and do not send soda pop.
Students should use the restroom before or after class. Kindergarten and first grade students who need to use the restroom during class will only be allowed to do so with a supervising adult.
All students on campus are expected to either be in a class or in a meeting with their Resource Teacher, and always under the direct supervision of their parent or teacher.
Students will not be allowed to leave campus without a parent.
Good behavior is always a requirement. No rough play, swearing, or name-calling will be allowed.
The facilities used for classes are public property. Please respect this property by cleaning up after yourself and taking care not to damage property.

Students who do not comply with VOCS regulations may be placed on probation and excluded from enrichment classes, field trips, and other activities.

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Enrichment Schedule for session 1