Extended CARE Ministries

( Children Are Regularly Encouraged)

SUPERVISION Mrs. Sue Abbott in Christian Education since 1967, with RCS since 1984. PHOTOS

Select From Below THE PURPOSE SCHOOL-DAY OUR COUNSELORS SUMMER ENROLLMENT FEES CHECKING IN/OUT NUTRITION DRESS CODE VACATION DAYS

You may hear the day care service at Redwood Christian Schools referred to by two different names: Extended-day CARE (EDC) or Extended CARE Ministries (ECM). Both refer to the same excellent program that cares for children before and after school at RCS! To sign up, please contact Mrs. Sue Abbott, Director of Extended CARE Ministries, at 510-537-8734.

THE PURPOSE OF EXTENDED CARE MINISTRIES

1. To provide a safe and secure environment for elementary and junior high students attending Redwood Christian Schools in a before- and after-school program and all day during summer vacation and holidays.

2. To provide enrichment to the biblical studies taught in the regular classroom.

3. To give parents the maximum flexibility in scheduling their use of Extended-day CARE (EDC).

4. To assist parents in providing social interaction, community experiences and enjoyable opportunities for their children.

5. To provide the child with instructional enrichment during the summer months.

SCHOOL-DAY EXTENDED CARE

BEFORE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Crossroads Campus, Grades K-6
Redwood Campus, Grades K-8

Children on both the Crossroads and Redwood campuses may have a morning breakfast supplement (between 7:00 and 7:30 A.M.), play table games, draw or color, read, finish homework, play outside, visit with their friends, etc.

AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Crossroads Campus, Grades K-6
Redwood Campus, Grades K-4

Children on both campuses are greeted by a counselor who has prepared an activity for them. Activities may include games, arts and crafts, computers, movies, etc. A quiet homework area is available for those who have work to do. At approximately 4:15 P.M., the children are given a snack and allowed to play outdoors or indoors or to complete homework.

OUR COORDINATORS AND COUNSELORS ARE:
* Born-again Christians
* Kind, loving and firm
* Willing to continue personal education and improvement
* Patient with children
* Dedicated and thorough

SUMMER EXTENDED CARE

Children entering grades 1-8 who have been fully accepted to attend Redwood Christian Schools in the fall are eligible to participate in the summer EDC program.

ENRICHMENT COMPONENT
The goal of the summer enrichment component is to supplement and expand topics studied during the school year. This is accomplished through providing up to three hours of daily enrichment instruction which is structured to the age level of the child. Topics may include, but are not limited to, Bible, science, health, arts and crafts, language, personal reading, and computers.

FIELD TRIP COMPONENT
Weekly field trips, such as swimming, parks and museums, help fill the days with fun activities. Transportation for field trips will usually be provided by school bus when the destinations are beyond walking distance.

SUPPLEMENTAL ACTIVITIES
Redwood Christian Schools may offer other summer activities such as Day Camp or Sports Camps. Contact one of the elementary campus offices for further information regarding the availability of these activities.

REDWOOD CHAPEL V.B.S.
All students attending EDC during the last two weeks of June will be enrolled in Redwood Chapel Community Church's Vacation Bible School (V.B.S.) from 8:45 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. ECM will provide care before and after the V.B.S. program.

ENROLLMENT

In order to be enrolled in Redwood's ECM Program during the school year or summer:

1. New students must already have received an acceptance letter from the school.

2. Obtain the appropriate form(s) from your ECM or elementary campus office.

3. Complete and return your form(s) with the appropriate fees to the ECM or campus office.

Before participating in any ECM program, new enrollment forms must be completed each school year and each summer.


FEES

Current rates are available in the ECM office or here on our Web site. Rates will be reviewed annually.

SCHOOL YEAR
School-year ECM fees may be paid in monthly installments, September through May. Rates will vary, depending on your usage. Payment plans are available for full-time, part-time or emergency use. A worksheet is provided to help you determine the best plan for your family.

SUMMER
Summer use is charged by the week. You may choose the number of days to be used each week as your needs dictate.

CHECKING IN AND OUT

The school regards the check-in and check-out procedure to be of utmost importance for the protection and safety of the child. Students may be checked out only by a person named on their Student Data Forms.

NUTRITION

BREAKFAST SUPPLEMENT
A morning breakfast supplement will be offered to children who are in EDC from 7:00 to 7:30 A.M. The supplement is not intended to take the place of a nutritious breakfast.

AFTERNOON SNACK
An afternoon snack will be offered to children who are in EDC from 4:15 to 4:30 P.M. The snack may be one or more of the following: fruit, cookies, crackers and/or juice.

LUNCH
During school vacation days and summer vacation, it is necessary that the child bring a nutritious lunch. This includes a beverage. Food service is not available. Please do not send glass containers.

DRESS CODE

Students will wear regular school clothes on school days. During the summer and vacation days, students may wear modest casual clothes in good repair.

Girls are required to wear one-piece swimsuits for swimming or water play. Tennis shoes are recommended for all activities.

VACATION DAYS WHEN EDC WILL BE OPEN

October-November ACSI Teachers' Convention
December Christmas Vacation
January Semester Change
March-April Spring Break
April-May Faculty Education Day

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