ELOP Parent Handbook

Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP)

Parent Handbook

Mission

AeroSTEM Academy prepares students of today for the growing college and career opportunities of tomorrow.

By exploring Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) through the lens of aerospace, students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to a dynamic, technology-intensive economy.

AeroSTEM Academy creates a culture of character and collaboration in close partnership with college and professional communities.

The educational program encourages imagination, incorporates experiential learning, and provides opportunities to engineer solutions.

Vision

Graduates from AeroSTEM Academy will have mastered a growth mindset, determined a college and/or career field, acquired an accompanying real-world STEM skill set, and will be prepared to successfully enter the next phase of their post-secondary education and/or career pathway.

ELOP Purpose

The purpose of the Expanded Learning Opportunity Program at AeroSTEM is to provide academic support, enrichment and connections for students beyond the regular school day.

Expanded learning means after school, summer, or intersession learning programs that focus on developing the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs and interests of our students through hands-on, engaging learning experiences.

Yearly Calendar

Hours of Operation

Attendance Requirements

There are no attendance requirements for this program.

 

Sign In/Sign Out Procedures

An authorized individual listed on the emergency contact list must sign all students out each day.  Photo ID’s will be checked when a new staff or authorized individual is facilitating the pick-up of students.  FOR YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY, THESE RULES ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED.

 

Nutrition Services

A healthy snack/meal program will be provided to each student based on USDA guidelines.  

 

Academic Support Time

Approximately 40 minutes will be set aside each day for students to complete assigned homework.  This time is a priority above all other activities in our Expanded Learning Programs.  Academic Hour classes offer quiet, safe environments for students to complete their homework in a timely manner.  This is an independent study opportunity.  Tutoring offered in our Expanded Learning Programs based on teacher availability.

 

Enrichment Activities

Our ELOP staff focus on making connections to the regular school day curriculum, introducing students to new ideas, and developing the talents and interests of each student.  Enrichment activities encourage exploration and learning in creative ways. The activities are based on students’ needs and interests.  Activities include, but are not limited to, STEM, arts and theater, healthy living, crafts, music, career awareness, technology, and community service learning.

 

Recreation

SPARK and Skillastics curriculum are used for physical education activities, as well as, offering a variety of other physical activities and team sports opportunities.

Behavior Management Procedures

All ELOP personnel treat students in a fair and impartial manner by modeling the appropriate behaviors of mentors and teachers when leading activities with students. “Positive discipline” protocols are used to redirect students to avoid disruptive behavior and increase responsible choices and student cooperation.

All ELOP sites have simple, clearly defined classroom agreements that align with the regular day but are flexible and accessible to ensure inclusion for all students participating in the program.  ELOP staff monitor student behavior to ensure that all children are safe, treated with respect, and valued for their individuality.

 

Professional Development Closure Days

All ELO Programs are entitled to three Professional Development days per school year.  Parents will be given a minimum of two weeks notice before any site closures.

 

Waitlist Policy

If the number of students wishing to participate in the program exceeds program capability, students shall be selected for enrollment based on the following guidelines:

  1. First priority for enrollment shall be given to unduplicated students, which include, homeless and foster youth, English language learners, and  economically disadvantaged students.  The district is not required to disenroll a current student to secure the enrollment of a student who has priority for enrollment.
  2. Second priority for enrollment shall be given to students selected on a “needs basis”.
  3. All remaining students shall be placed on a waitlist that will be established to accommodate additional students, if space becomes available.

 

 

ELOP Enrollment Form

Name:

Grade:

Student ID #:

Date of Birth:

Address:

Home Phone:

Parent/Guardian Name:

Parent/Guardian Cell Phone:

Parent/Guardian Address:

Parent/Guardian Work Phone:

Emergency Contact #1:

Cell Phone:

Work Phone:

Home Phone:

Emergency Contact #2:

Cell Phone:

Work Phone:

Home Phone:

Please indicate below how your child will get home

To ensure student safety while students attend AeroSTEM Academy Expanded Learning Programs, they must be signed out when leaving. In order to accommodate parent needs and student safety, the following sign-out options are available to parents. Please indicate the option that best meets your needs:

 

  • I will sign my child out from the expanded learning program (5th-12th)

  • My child may sign themselves out when leaving the school campus (5th-12th grade)

 

Parent’s Signature: ________________________________________  Date: _______________

Health/Medical/Consent Information

In the event of an emergency involving my child, and listed emergency contacts are unable to be reached, I authorize site staff to arrange for any necessary emergency medical/surgical treatment or procedure on my behalf.  (The district does not assume responsibility for medical expenses.)

 

Please list any medical conditions or allergies (including food allergies):

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

Is your child on any medication that must be taken during the expanded learning program?  

  • Yes
  • No

Is your child allergic to insect bites?

  • Yes
  • No

Please list other adult/s who are authorized to pick your child up from the expanded learning program:

Name:

Relationship:

Work Phone:

Cell Phone:

Name:

Relationship:

Work Phone:

Cell Phone:

Name:

Relationship:

Work Phone:

Cell Phone:

I have read and understood the information in the enrollment packet.  My child and I both understand that school rules remain in effect during the ELOP.  My child has my permission to attend the ELOP at their school site and I will notify the coordinator of any changes in the contact information provided above.

 

Parent/Guardian Name (printed) _________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature _____________________________________           Date: __________

ELOP Student Release Form

My child has permission to:

My child will be leaving prior to the end of program for the following reason:

 

My child will leave at:

Release time  _________  `Dates of early release  ________________  to  _______________

My child may be picked up by the following individuals:

 

Name_________________________________ Relationship to child___________________

 

Name_________________________________ Relationship to child___________________

 

Name_________________________________ Relationship to child___________________

 

Name_________________________________ Relationship to child___________________

 

Student’s Name________________________District ID#__________  Grade_____________

 

Home Phone______________Cell Phone_______________Work Phone________________

 

Parent/Guardian Name (printed) _________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature _____________________________________           Date: __________

Parent/Guardian Acknowledgement of Rules and Responsibilities

Dear Parent/Guardian,

 

We are so pleased you have enrolled your child in the AeroSTEM Academy Expanded Learning Program.  Please read the following Parent/Guardian Acknowledgment of Rules and Responsibilities.

 

  1. I understand that, for my child’s safety, I must sign my child out when picking her/him up from the program. I also understand that my child will only be released to the persons listed in my child’s emergency contact information, and that I will be contacted immediately, if any unauthorized persons attempt to pick up my child.

  1.  I also understand that I am required to pick up my student by 4:30pm on each regular attendance and all intersession days. If I don’t pick up my student on time, I will accrue a late fee based on the following scale:
  1. 1-5 minutes late = $5.oo
  2. 6-10 minutes late = $10.00
  3. 11-15 minutes late = $15.00

If I continue to pick up my child late, it can result in the termination of services for my
        student.

  1. I understand that the expanded learning program has the same expectations for student behavior as the regular school day.

  1.  I have read, understand and will adhere to all the above sections found in the Expanded Learning Programs Parent Handbook and understand that failure to do so, can result in termination of services for my student.

Parent/Guardian Name (printed) _________________________________________________

Relationship to child: __________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature _____________________________________           Date: __________

Site Coordinator Signature         ___________________________________           Date: __________

Updated 5/2023