Policy

2010/2011 ACADEMIC YEAR POLICIES & PROCEDURES
CONTRACT AGREEMENT

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; 12:50pm – 6:30pm during Parent Teacher Conference Weeks.)

The first day of school is Monday, August 16, 2010. The last day of school is Friday, May 27, 2011. 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 $35 late fee. Monthly tuition is based on an average of our nine-month operating costs from September 2010 through May 2011. MEEP charges $210.00 from August 14-30th. Parents have the option of doing a weekly enrollment for August the fees are as follows:

August 16-20th  $105.00
August 23-27th  $105.00
August 30-31    $42.00

PLEASE NOTE; PARENTS HAVING THEIR CHILDREN ENROLLED FOR THE ENTIRE MONTH OF AUGUST 8/16-8/30 WILL BE ONLY CHARGED A FEE OF $210.00 WHICH IS A SAVINGS OF $42.00.  TUITION COVERS THE ENTIRE MONTH OF AUGUST. THERE ARE NO PRO-RATED RATES, DISCOUNTS AND WEEKS CANNOT BE DIVIDED INTO DAILY RATES. FOR DROP IN RATES PLEASE REFER TO OUR RATE SHEET!

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 pro-rated, 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 $35.00 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:

9. 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 afterschool teachers and staff are prohibited from  administering any type of medication.   

10. SUBSIDIZED TUITION PAYMENTS: Subsidized tuition payments are welcome. Please contact Children’s Council of San Francisco (CCSF) at 415-276-2900 for more information.

11. DISCOUNTS: A 10% sibling discount is offered to the second child attending MEEP. A 10% discount is also given if the entire nine-month tuition is paid by September 1, 2010. 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.

Armen Dilanchian, MFA
Executive Director, MEEP Inc.
175 Omar Way, San Francisco, CA. 94127
415-584-7080
Meepgo@msn.com

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