The following procedures and guidelines have been established for the After-School Enrichment programs sponsored by the Sharon Public Schools for the 2017 – 2018 school year:
- Acceptance will be on a first-come/first-served basis.
- Each program has been scheduled according to the instructor’s availability, as well as the facility in which the class will be held.
- Activities are run only if school is in session with the exception of classes such as Ice Skating, Skiing, Kumon, and Swimming held at outside venues. Classes are usually not scheduled on Early Release Days. In the event of postponement, due to weather conditions or instructor unavailability, class may be extended at the end of the scheduled session.
- The Sharon Public Schools reserves the right to terminate or limit a child’s attendance in a program when, in the judgment of the staff, the child’s behavior is inappropriate.
- All programs are covered under the Town of Sharon’s liability insurance policy while the programs are in session.
- Programs will be held only if there is sufficient enrollment to financially support them.
- Due to prior financial obligations, tuition is non-refundable. Refunds will only be given in the event of class cancellation, or if the class is over-subscribed. Reimbursements will not be refunded for a student’s absence due to illness, vacation, change of plans, etc.
- All After-School Enrichment Programs must be pre-paid in full.
- All returned checks will be subject to a service charge, in accordance with the Town of Sharon, Treasurer’s Office.
- If a child misses the Community Education Bus for any reason, parents, then emergency contacts will be notified, and they are responsible for driving the child to the program.
- It is the responsibility of parents or guardians to notify the Community Education office at 781-784-1574 prior to 2:00 PM, if their child will be absent from the class. Communication with the child’s school does not reach us.
- Children are expected to ride on the Community Education Bus to all Enrichment Programs. If you choose to drive your child, stay with them, and drive them home, you must notify our office of this alternate transportation for each occurrence.
- If a student has an outstanding tuition balance in any Community Education Program, he/she will not be eligible to participate in additional Community Education Programs.
- Failure to pick up your child by the time indicated in the program description will result in a penalty fee of $5.00 for each five minute interval.