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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this program a part of Leon County Schools?
Posted by:This is a Leon County Schools fee-based program.
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What do you offer?
Posted by:We offer before-school, after-school, and Summer Camp Enrichment Activities.
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What’s the cost?
Posted by:The Before-School Enrichment Program is $85.00 per cycle (18 school days). No registration fee is required.
The After-School Enrichment Program is $175.00 per cycle (18 school days). No registration fee is required.
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When are the fees due?
Posted by:Attached to the Program information Packet and also on the Payment cycles webpage, you will find a calendar of cycle due dates.
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What forms of payments are accepted?
Posted by:Check, money order, or online payments (a how-to pay online flyer is available) are accepted.
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If this is my first time paying or signing-out late can I get a break on the late fee?
Posted by:Due to the district policies and procedures for Extended Day Enrichment Programs late payments and/or late sign-out fees cannot be waived.
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If my child is out sick from school should I call the program?
Posted by:Yes, your call will help to complete and confirm the daily attendance.
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If my child is absent on the day fees are due, can I pay the fee once he/she returns?
Posted by:All cycle fees are due on or before the due dates. A late fee will be assessed to all payments made thereafter.
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Is it ok for my older son/daughter to sign out his/her younger sibling from the program?
Posted by:Names that are provided on the student’s registration form will have permission to sign-out. Please call ahead to inform us before sending a minor to sign-out. Please submit a request in writing.
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Who should I speak with if I have an issue or concern about the Enrichment Program?
Posted by:Please refer all issues and concerns to John Banner, Director, or Bobbi Donnelly, Assistant.
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Do you provide an end of the year Tax Statement?
Posted by:The E.D.E.P. does not issue an end-of-the-year statement; however, there is an online form that is used for this purpose. We ask that you pick up your receipt from the “receipt box” for your personal tax records.
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What happens if one parent hasn't paid their portion of court ordered fees?
Posted by:If parent (1) is court-ordered to pay a portion of the cycle fees for a student attending and they still have an unpaid balance from Parent (2), the student will not be able to attend. All fees must be paid in full before participation.
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Can I send medicine with my child to take during after-school hours?
Posted by:Prescription and/or over-the-counter medicines must be hand delivered by parents to staff. Only trained staff is allowed to administer medicine during after-school hours.
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If my child is sent to after-school , but wasn’t scheduled, will I be charged a drop-in fee?
Posted by:It is the parent’s responsibility to arrange for student pick-up. Once the student is marked present on the
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Are there after-school activities on early release days?
Posted by:The program is open to students on early release days.
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If I am late making my fee payment is there a grace period?
Posted by:No, cycle fees must be paid before or on due date.
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How do I sign my child up for homework?
Posted by:Homework Center is scheduled Monday-Thursday 3:30 p.m-5:00
p.m. Supervision is provided to ensure a quiet area for students to concentrate on and complete assignments. A mandatory homework list of students to attend will be created at the parent’s request. All others may attend
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When is Summer Camp Sign-up?
Posted by:Summer camp information will be available early February of each school
year.