Before School, After School, & Bus Service

Beforeschool and AfterSchool Program Bus Service

Beforeschool and Afterschool Program Bus Service

Additional Programs and Fees at Summit School

Beforeschool and Afterschool Program Summit Afterschool strives to engage the whole child with a carefully designed schedule that gives students plenty of time to create, play, move and learn. Experienced staff members supervise all programs and diligently oversee the safety and well being of each child. Students have the chance to experience school with a little less structure and enjoy an extra dose of hands-on indoor/outdoor activities. There is built-in homework time for older students and opportunities for each child to explore and develop his or her own interests. Parents and students can choose from a variety of program options to create the ideal schedule. If you have questions or suggestions, please contact Summit Afterschool Director Janice Weiss at jweiss@summitmail.org or 336-722-2127.

Beforeschool 7 to 8 am (JrK to 9th Grade) This program is designed to give students a positive start to the school day. The instructor is sensitive to the individual needs of children as they make an early transition from home to school. The program in ASP1 (Afterschool Program Room 1) is a relaxing place to make new friends or catch up on homework.

Some children bring a simple breakfast, while others participate in art projects or board games. Students are dismissed to their classrooms at 8 am.

JrK and Kindergarten Early Afternoon 1:30 to 3 pm Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten students start their afternoon in one of our main afterschool rooms, rotating through various indoor activity stations. Children socialize and work together as they build, create, relax and play. This early afternoon program ends with an outdoor playground period on the front playground followed by dismissal at the 3 pm car ferry. Junior Kindergarten students who stay past 3 pm have a rest time on cots during the second half of this program.

Three-Thirty Express 3 to 3:30 pm (1st to 5th Grade) This program is designed for Lower School students who await the Upper School dismissal time.

The Three-Thirty Express is a helpful service to parents who prefer one pick-up time for Lower and Upper School students. At 3 pm, children gather in a designated room to relax, socialize or work on homework before heading to the 3:30 pm car ferry.

Lower School Afternoon 3 to 5:45 pm (JrK to 5th Grade) This program begins with children reporting to three different Afterschool locations based on grade level for indoor/outdoor play and snack. Fourth and Fifth Grade students stay together for the entire afternoon with built-in time for homework, indoor/outdoor games and cheering for Summit athletics teams.

After the initial playtime and snack, our JrK to 3rd Grade students divide into five multilevel groups for a 45-minute activity time.

Our instructors specialize in a variety of topics including art, drama, games, woodworking, and cooking. After the activity time, our younger students (JrK to 1st) enjoy a story, while the 2nd and 3rd Grade students head to the library for homework time. The afternoon ends with more time on the playground or gym. At the end of every week, students enjoy Fun Friday with no

Extended Day Program 3:30 to 5:45 pm (6th to 9th Grade) This is a supervised Afterschool Program for Upper School students (6th to 9th Grade) who are not involved in school-sponsored activities. At dismissal time, students report to the second floor library for check-in and snack.

Students have plenty of time to study, socialize, and attend sporting events. This is the perfect place for athletes on seasonal break or students waiting for a late ride home. Students can join this program throughout the afternoon as clubs and sports come to an end. Parents can sign their students out by calling or visiting the main Afterschool room. This is a drop-in only program.

Beforeschool and Afterschool Program Enrollment Summit students with consistent afterschool needs should register for the appropriate afterschool programs. An enrolled student receives a discounted price and follows a fixed yearly schedule that is known to classroom teachers, Afterschool staff and the Business Office. Parents receive information about Afterschool in Early August. Registration through Veracross occurs during a late summer enrollment period. Once the school year begins, enrollment takes place by contacting the Afterschool Director, Janice Weiss at jweiss@summitmail.org or 336-722-2127.

Beforeschool and Afterschool Program Important Dates Opening Dates: All Afterschool programs, including Beforeschool, will begin on your child’s first day of school.

Childcare on Conference and Professional Development Days: Summit students (JrK to 5th) who are enrolled in an Afterschool program can register for all-day childcare on Conference Days and Professional Development Days for an additional charge of $9 per hour. Preregistration is required. Summit will send registration information prior to each event.

Conference Day Library Care: Parents may drop off their children (JrK to 5th) in the library

Option Choice

Program Name

Annual M-F fee

Annual daily fee

A

Beforeschool (JrK to 9), 7-8 am

$1,056

$212

B

JrK and K Early Afternoon, 1:30-3 pm

$1,584

$317

C

Three-Thirty Express (1 to 5), 3-3:30 pm

$528

$106

D

Lower School Afternoon, 3-5:45 pm

$2,904

$581

E

JrK and K Option B&D, 1:30-5:45 pm

$3,740

$748

F

Extended Day (6 to 9), 3:30-5:45 pm

Drop-in $6/hour

Drop-in $6/hour

For program options A-E, enrollment billing is based on program selection. There is a flat rate fee for each program, regardless of the time spent in the program. Once Veracross enrollment is complete, the Business Office will bill for the entire school year. Changes in enrollment that require billing adjustments can be made three times during the school year: once during the fall semester, in January between semesters, and once during the spring semester. If additional changes need to be made, parents should use the drop-in option.

Drop-in Attendance Drop-in attendance is for occasional attendance and does not require Veracross enrollment. For drop-in attendance, email the Afterschool Director at jweiss@summitmail.org and copy the classroom teacher with the day and times of attendance. The Drop-in charge for occasional attendance is $9 an hour for all programs except the Extended Day program. The Extended Day program (option F) is a drop-in only program. No enrollment required. The drop-in rate is $6 per hour based on the time a student spends in the program. Parents will be billed quarterly.

during parent conference meetings for no charge. No registration is required.

Afterschool Closed: The Afterschool program will operate on all school days except closing day.

Late Pick-up Charges: Parents arriving late will be charged $2 per minute after 5:45 pm.

Bus Service Summit School provides convenient and safe transportation to and from the campus. The school maintains a fleet of six regulation school buses, with routes available, based upon demand, to students in all grade levels. Children who use our transportation system are escorted to their bus by their teacher(s) each afternoon, and our drivers ensure that students have entered their residence before pulling away. If a parent or guardian is not present to pick up a student, the child is returned to the campus and placed in afterschool care until a parent arrives to pick them up.

Charges for bus service are as follows:

Bus One-Way Bus Round-Trip 5pm Sports Bus Occasional Bus Rider

$1,050 annually $1,910 annually $225 per sports season (Fall, Winter, Spring) $7 each way

To establish bus routes, please contact Billy Stoltz at bstoltz@summitmail.org or 336-722-2777.

Charges will appear in your FACTS account within three business days. Occasional riders must reserve at least 24 hours in advance with Billy Stoltz and live within the ridership zone.

Automatically Billed Additional Charges Lunch & Snack Fee:

JrK to 9th $940

Book Fee: 1st to 5th, $260

6th to 9th, $280

Upper School Sports Transportation Fee:

$100 per sports season (Fall, Winter, Spring)

Late Pick-up Charges:

Parents arriving more than 20 minutes late for either 3:30 pm dismissal or sports pickup will be charged $25 and $2 per minute after the first 20 minutes

Yearbook Annual Fee:

$65 for each child

Class Trip Costs: (costs are based on the 2015-2016

school year, and can fluctuate within a range)

5th Grade, Baltimore, $625 6th Grade, Black Mountain, $250 7th Grade, Charleston, $480 8th Grade, Washington, $600 9th Grade, High Rocks, $320 9th Grade, Costa Rica, $2,600