1. HOURS: MEEP’s hours of operation are 1:50 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. (8:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. on Professional Development Days; 12:50 – 6:30 during Parent Teacher Conference Weeks.)

The first day of school is Monday, August 15, 2011. The last day of school is Thursday, May 31, 2012*.*Please note that the end of school date is tentative as the District has not released their calendar yet. MEEP will not be in session during federal and school holidays.

2. TUITION: The monthly tuition sheet is located on the following pages. There, we have made a list of dates that we will accept payment for tuition, before charging a $45 late fee. Monthly tuition is based on an average of our nine-month operating costs from September 2011 through May 2012. MEEP charges $283.00 from August 15-31st. Parents have the option of doing a weekly enrollment for August the fees are as follows:

August 15-19th  $109.00
August 22-26th  $109.00
August 29-31 $65.00

Full tuition is due for all nine months MEEP is in operation. Tuition covers the entire month; there are no pro-rated rates or discounts during the months in which Spring break and Winter break fall. Tuition is non-refundable and cannot be pro­rated, divided into weekly or daily rates, credited or refunded.

A $215.00 snack/materials fee is due with your registration paperwork. This fee also guarantees your spot in our program and it is non-refundable.

In the event tuition is not paid for any reason, MEEP reserves the right to suspend services until payment is received in full.

3. ADDITIONAL FEES:

a. Late pick up charges (after 6:30 p.m.) are billed at $10.00 per minute for the first ten minutes. After 6:40 p.m. it will be $15.00 per minute until 7:00 p.m. After 7:00 p.m., if we have not heard from a parent or guardian, we are required by law to contact Child Protective Services (CPS).

Please note charges will continue to apply even after MEEP office receives your phone call.

b. Late tuition payments will be assessed a $45.00 late fee if not paid on time.

c. Returned checks fees are $35.00.

4. SCHOOL YEAR CANCELLATION: This agreement commits you to the program for the entire school year. A 60 day written notice is required if your child will no longer be attending MEEP for any reason.

5. MEEP CLASSES: All students enrolled in MEEP are encouraged to participate in all classes and field trips. We strongly encourage all students to be involved in all aspects of our program. Students are required to complete their homework in a timely fashion Monday-Thursday.

6. STUDENT BEHAVIOR: Minor disciplinary action requiring parent/guardian assistance will be accompanied with a written notice and a 10 day probation period. If the problem continues, a conference will be scheduled. If the problem persists, discharge may be necessary. Students are required to act respectfully and obey teachers and safety rules at all times. Failure in this may result in immediate suspension or expulsion from MEEP afterschool program.

Misconduct at MEEP such as striking classmates or teachers, refusal to follow directions, inappropriate language, displaying hate symbols or comments, racial slurs, and failure to comply with classroom rules will may result in immediate dismissal, without any probationary period. Please take a few minutes to review our classroom rules with your child prior to the beginning of the school year.

7. SCHOOL SUSPENSION: If your child is suspended from Miraloma Elementary or any other school, it is the parent’s responsibility to notify MEEP as soon as the suspension is in effect. MEEP afterschool program must be notified as to the nature and length of the suspension. The suspended student is not allowed to attend MEEP on the days of his/her suspension.

8. UNEXCUSED ABSENCES: If your child will not be attending MEEP for any reason, i.e. doctor/dentist appointment, sports practice, vacation, early pick up, play dates etc., a parent/guardian must contact MEEP afterschool program and inform them of the upcoming absence.

Notice of upcoming absence may be left in the following forms:

*You may send notice via email at meepgo@msn.com or meepoffice@gmail.com before noon on day of absence.

*A written note prior to date of absence may also be left in the MEEP afterschool mailbox outside of room 111.

*Sign out your student from MEEP is required during pick-up. Failure to sign out in a legible manner will result in a $5.00 fee each time. Initials will not suffice. Please take a few minutes to sign-out.

9. EMERGENCY/MEDICAL: EMERGENCY/MEDICAL: Up to date information about special diet/health needs, Emergency numbers, name of adults authorized to pick up children, etc. is the responsibility of parent/guardian and must be provided in writing. MEEP teachers and staff are prohibited from administering any type of medication. To meet health requirements and to ensure compliance with Ca. Social Services, we ask parents to keep their child home when your child has a fever, heavy nasal discharge, consistent cough, cannot hold down food, or is taking antibiotics to break his/her fever. Please note: your child’s temperature must be normal for 24 hours before returning to our camp. Should there be a communicable disease our office must be notified immediately.

10. SUBSIDIZED TUITION PAYMENTS: Please see Scholarship Information on Page 7.

11. DISCOUNTS: A 10% sibling discount is offered to the second child attending MEEP for full time enrollment.  A 5% discount is offered to the second child attending MEEP for part time enrollment. A 5% discount is also given if the entire nine-month tuition is paid by May 30th, 2011. Please note that only one of these options is available should you choose to take advantage of it. You will only be allowed a maximum of 10% discount.

12. PARENT INVOLVEMENT: Parents are encouraged to volunteer ten hours of their time during the school year.

13. COMMUNICATION: MEEP’s communication is solely via email. Should parents have a change in email address, you must notify the MEEP office at meepoffice@gmail.com.

15. AUTOMATIC PAYMENTS: MEEP recommends parents set up automatic payments through their bank in order to avoid late fees