Extended School Day Programs

The decision to provide an extended school day program shall be made jointly by the principal and, and, in the case of parish schools, the pastor, after careful and thorough consideration of the responsibilities, liabilities, and long-term consequences. If the school decides to offer an extended school day program, the school must consider the following

points:

• The program must be consistent with the school’s philosophy and mission

• The principal is the administrator responsible for the managerial aspects of the program, including financial management, and the recruitment, employment and, if required, termination of supervising personnel

• Archdiocesan student insurance covers students during the time of the program

• The school requires an extended school day agreement with participating parents

• Fees charged to parents must be adequate to cover the total cost of the extended school day program

• Programs under the auspices of elementary schools may only serve those students presently enrolled in the formal school program

• Adequate space shall be provided for activities detailed in the program, and this space shall be clean, safe, well as maintained, and provide a pleasant, child-centered environment. The facility must have access to a telephone

• Extended school day staff must be at least eighteen years of age, and have undergone a tuberculosis check and must comply with the Safe Environment Policy and Archdiocesan Guidelines for Adults Interacting with Minors at Parish

or Parish School Activities or Events. It is recommended that they have formal training in child development, recreation, or education, possess prior experience working with school-age children, and are familiar with age-appropriate behaviors and abilities of children

• Staff shall supervise children appropriately at all times, and a written job description detailing work duties shall be given to all staff members. Staff members shall be in-serviced regarding signs of child abuse and neglect, and appropriate reporting procedures. Workers shall be given opportunities to attend workshops in child development, and individual staff members shall meet on a regular basis with supervisory personnel for on-going support and feedback

• Staff members shall carefully maintain appropriate records regarding family information, emergency contact, arrivals, and

departures

• A school may arrange with independent contractors or entities to provide extended school day programs on a fee basis. Independent contractors and entities must have appropriate licenses, agreements for use of the premises and insurance. All individuals and entities providing extended school day programs must comply with the procedures and policies of the extended day program and the Archdiocesan Guidelines for Adults Interacting with Minors at Parish or Parish School Activities or Events.

• All involved in extracurricular activities including sports must maintain a 2.0 or above including Student Government. Failing to keep up with grades can lead to being dropped from extracurricular activities.