Prairie Rose Elementary
2875 10th Ave. West
Office Phone: (701) 483-7700
Cell Phone: (701) 300-0520
www.dickinson.k12.nd.us/RASP
Parent Handbook
*Please read carefully, important changes have been made.
2015-2016 Program
Grades: K through 5
Fall Program
Monday – Friday
August 26th – May 24th
3:15pm – 6:15pm
Full Day
“No School” Days
Dates Vary
7:30am – 6:15pm
Administrator: Casaundra Francis
Co-Director: Karla Haugen
Co-Director: Christina Ridl
Administrative Assistant: Jessica Aparicio
Through structured recreation and educational activities,
children enjoy a caring, safe, and positive atmosphere.
Dear Parents,
Welcome to the Regional After School Program (RASP). We are looking forward to
getting to know you and your student(s). The program continues to grow and improve
over the years. Our goal is to provide structured recreation and educational activities for
the students in a safe, caring, and positive atmosphere.
We hope your children are looking forward to school and attending our program. We
offer students nutritious snacks and a variety of activities to keep them occupied until
your workday ends.
This handbook should answer any questions that you have about our program. Please feel
free to stop by the office or give us a call any time if you have any questions or concerns
at 701-483-7700 or 701-300-0520.
Karla Haugen
Christina Ridl
Co-Director
Co-Director
RASP Mission Statement
The RASP program will provide a safe, caring, and positive environment
to school age children in kindergarten through fifth grade. RASP will
enhance personal growth through educational and recreational activities.
Statement of Goals for the RASP Students
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Feel comfortable in a safe environment
Respect self, others, and property
Increase self confidence through decision making and goal setting
Increase motivation to achieve personal success
Statement of Goals for the RASP Parents
 To feel confident that your student’s social, emotional, and physical needs
are being met in our environment
 Communicate openly with RASP staff about the student’s needs
 Respect staff and others
 Adhere to program policies and procedures
Statement of Goals for the RASP Staff
 Ensure that student’s social, emotional, and physical needs are being met
 Communicate openly with parents about the student’s needs and successes
 Respect students, parents, and others
RASP (Regional After School Program)
Program Policies and Procedures
** All registration forms must be completed BEFORE students are allowed to begin the
program. All records and information will remain confidential. **
FLAT RATE MONTHLY FEES
1 CHILD
2 CHILDREN
3 CHILDREN
4 CHILDRED
$85
$125
$150
$175
PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Complete enrollment forms
 Provide monthly attendance calendars
 Parents will be responsible for signing their child(ren) out when picking them up
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITES:
In order to maintain a safe, happy, healthy and positive environment, students will be
expected to do the following:
 Keep hands, feet, and objects to self
 Respect others
 Cooperate with RASP staff
 Respect property and equipment
 Keep RASP site neat and clean
 Refrain from the use of profanity
 Conduct themselves in a positive manner, emphasizing the six pillars of Character
Counts (Respect, Responsibility, Caring, Citizenship, Trustworthiness, and Fairness)
CONSEQUENCES:
1. Verbal warning
2. Time out
3. Completion of behavior form
*The level of discipline will depend on the severity or repetitiveness of the behavior.
RUN-AWAY POLICY:
If a student is inside the school building & runs outside (to run away), the RASP staff must
stop at the school doors & call the police. If a student is outside & runs away, the RASP staff
must stop at the sidewalk & call the police. After one run away occurrences the
student will be terminated.
BILLING:
1. Monthly fees are due by the 1st of the month prior to the month attending (Ex.If
your child will be attending in October, payment is due by September 1st) If
payment is not received by the 10th of each month, a $10 late fee will be added to
the monthly fee. If payment is not received by the 20th of the month your
child(ren) will be terminated from the program.
2. Any balances that are not paid within 90 days will be submitted to a collection agency.
3. Please put your student’s name and school on the memo line of your check.
4. AFTER HOURS CHARGE: If picking up your child after 6:15 pm, a $1.00 late charge
per child per minute will be included in the fee for the following month.
5. We will NOT refund any payment if you decide to remove your child during the
month that has been paid for.
6. CREDITS: If you remove your child(ren) from the program and your account has a
credit of $5.00 or more, we will contact you after approximately 30 days. If you plan to
reenroll your child(ren), we will keep the credit (if you want us to). If you will not be
reenrolling your child(ren), we will issue a refund check (again, only if over $5.00).
CLOTHING:
North Dakota weather can change at any time during the day, please dress students appropriately. It
is important to put the child’s name inside all of their belongings, especially coats.
EMERGENCY CARE:
Enrollment papers must be current in case of an emergency. Keep RASP informed of new phone
numbers, addresses, and jobs. Parents or emergency contacts will be contacted if a child is injured
and needs medical attention. In case of serious injury, 911 will be called first, and then the parents.
ILLNESS:
RASP does not accept student(s) with any illness. If the student becomes ill while at RASP, the
parents will be notified immediately to pick up their child.
ITEMS FROM HOME:
Students are NOT allowed to have cell phones at RASP. We ask that children also leave their
toys at home. RASP is not responsible for items brought to RASP. No trading cards are allowed
at RASP. Game boys and other types of handheld games are not allowed at RASP during the school
day. RASP provides many games, toys, etc. for children to use during RASP hours.
SNACK:
RASP follows the snack guidelines set by the Department of Public Instruction Child Nutrition &
Food Program. $1.00 of the daily fee goes toward the snack provided. If your child has a food
allergy, special need or personal preference please send a snack for your child to eat during RASP.
TERMINATION OF SERVICES:
The RASP office MUST be notified prior to the withdrawal of your child(ren) from the program.
FALL/SPRING PROGRAM (3:15 – 6:15 pm)
ARRIVAL AND PICK UP:
If someone other than the parent is picking up your child, please notify staff ahead of time. If your
arrival or pickup time is going to be out of the ordinary, please call.
Roosevelt:
456-0015
Jefferson:
456-0013
Heart River: 456-0012
Lincoln:
456-0014
Prairie Rose: 456-0016
RASP Office: 483-7700
RASP Cell Phone: (701) 300-0520
1. ATTENDANCE:
Regular attendance is important. Students attend the RASP Program only when they attend school.
RASP is not designed to be a drop in day care program. Our goal is to assist students in meeting
their academic goals. This can only be accomplished with regular attendance. Students must come
from their classrooms after the school bell. They may not be taken home and brought back to the
program at a later time. Monthly calendars are provided by the 20th of the month. Please return them
as soon as possible. Please check monthly calendars regarding early release days and full day RASP.
2. STUDENT PICK-UP: You or someone chosen by you must sign out children participating in RASP
or you must have given permission on the enrollment form for your child to walk home. A person who
is responsible to pick up your child, must be listed on the permission pick up form. We do not allow
anyone not on the list to pick up your child. Your child must be picked up promptly at the end of
RASP. If your child has not been picked up by the end of the program (6:15 pm), RASP staff will try
to contact you and/or those individuals you designate as emergency contacts. If they are unable to
reach someone the Dickinson Police or Child Protective Services will be called.
3. PARENTAL SUPPORT: Your help is needed to make RASP the very best it can be. You are an
important partner in our program’s success and we look forward to having you participate in our
celebrations of learning. We often hold Family Fun Nights where we encourage family participation.
Look for these notices in newsletters and/or on site.
4. LIABILITY WAIVER: I understand that if an accident occurs, I will not hold staff, volunteers, the
school, or the district liable. I will take full responsibility for any medical needs my child may have
due to an accident in the RASP program. I also understand that my child will be receiving food
during the designated snack time.
5. EVALUATION PARTICIPATION RELEASE: Evaluation is an important part of learning. You
and your child may be asked to complete survey information regarding the program/class for
evaluation purposes. We need you and your child’s participation in these surveys. All data collected
is confidential, but for evaluation purposes academic information, grades, student conduct,
attendance records, and standardized test scores may be released to the evaluator.
6. SNACKS: Students will receive a healthy snack during the after school program. No food or
beverages may be brought from home. Candy, food, gum, and pop are not allowed. The RASP
office must be notified of any special dietary concerns.
7. PARENT CODE OF CONDUCT:
Parents and staff are role models for children and must therefore act accordingly. Failure to do
so while the child is under the care of RASP may result in loss of services. Parents must refrain
from:
 Physical punishment of children.
 Verbal abuse, yelling, swearing or cursing.
 Threatening staff, other parents, or children.
 Use of, or under the influence of, tobacco, alcohol or other drugs when in
attendance at any RASP activity or at pickup time. If staff suspect that you are under
the influence, you will be asked to find another driver to take your children home. If
you leave with your children the police will be called.
 Quarreling with other parents or staff.
*This Code of Conduct will also include any guardian associated with children who are a part of
the program.
If you would like to discuss any issues with the program staff regarding your child, please
schedule a time that will work for you and not interfere with the program schedule.
FULL DAY RASP:
Full day RASP will be offered on days when there is no school, with the exception of holidays and
some days chosen by RASP. Approximately two weeks before the full day RASP, there will be a
sign up sheet at each school. Each full day RASP will be an additional charge from the
monthly fee, payment is required at the time you sign your child up for the FULL DAY
RASP. If you sign your child(ren) up for full day RASP, it is crucial that you notify us if a change
in schedule occurs. If your child is not signed up for full day RASP and is dropped off, a
penalty of $15 will be charged in addition to the full day rate. This is required to be paid
when you drop them off. If you sign your child up and they DO NOT attend you will NOT be
refunded your money. Lunch will not be served; you are required to send a cold lunch.
If you have any questions, please contact the RASP Office at 701-483-7700 or 701-3000520.
Parents:
Please read and sign the following agreement.
I hereby agree to comply with the rules and regulations of the RASP program regarding fees,
attendance, health, clothing, food, and other items specified in the parent handbook.
As indicated on the contract which I have signed, I hereby agree to notify the RASP office in
advance of withdrawal, should such an event occur, or pay the difference.
I hereby grant permission for my child to use the computers and Internet for educational purposes. I
also grant permission for my child to use all of the play equipment and participate in all of the activities
of the program, and to leave the program premises under the supervision of a staff member for
neighborhood walks, activities, or for field trips in an authorized vehicle.
I hereby grant permission for the Regional After School Program to take whatever steps may be
necessary to obtain emergency medical care.
I agree to cooperate with the general policies of RASP, to perform obligations of parents/guardians set forth
in this agreement, and to abide by the rules, regulations, and handbook provided. It further indicates I have
read the information in the Parent Handbook and questions have been answered.
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School Site
Parent’s Signature___________________________________
Date ____________
RASP Co-Director Signature______________________________
Date _____________
RASP Co-Director Signature______________________________
Date _____________
Regional After School Program
2015-2016 Registration Form
Please complete and return this form to the RASP office before your child(ren) can attend
Name_______________________________
Birth Date_______________
School_______________________
Ethnicity_____________
Male/Female
Ethnicity_____________
Male/Female
Ethnicity_____________
Male/Female
Ethnicity_____________
Male/Female
Grade Entering________
Name_______________________________
Birth Date_______________
School_______________________
Grade Entering________
Name_______________________________
Birth Date_______________
School_______________________
Grade Entering________
Name_______________________________
Birth Date_______________
School_______________________
Grade Entering________
Mother/Guardian Full Name: __________________________ Father/Guardian Full Name:__________________________
Mother/Guardian Address:______________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone:________________
_ Work Phone:________________
Cell Phone:________________
Place Of Work:____________________________________ Email:
Father/Guardian Address:_____________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone:_______________________Work Phone:_______________________Cell Phone:______________________
Place Of Work:____________________________________ Email:
Do you receive childcare assistance?
Yes
No
Person(s) to contact in case of emergency:
1. Name: __________________________________
2. Name:_________________________________
Relationship to child:_______________________
Relationship to child:_____________________
Home Phone:_____________________________
Home Phone:___________________________
Cell Phone:_____________________________
Cell Phone:____________________________
Allergies, medical or other concerns:______________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Permission to use photos?
Yes
No
Permission to use videos?
** Signature needed on back **
Yes
No
Circle the months that your child(ren) will attend RASP
ALL
August
September
October
January
February
March
November
April
December
May
Days attending RASP
ALL_____ Monday_____Tuesday_____ Wednesday_____ Thursday_____ Friday_____
The RASP program operates from 3:15-6:15. What is the approximate time your child(ren) will be picked up
each day?_____________________
How will you child(ren) be picked up each day?
_______Parent/Guardian
_______Walk – Time:____________
Responsibility Contract
In order for our RASP program to operate successfully, parents and children together with the RASP staff need
to support acceptable behavior. The RASP mission statement states “The RASP program will provide a safe,
caring, and positive environment to school age children in kindergarten through fifth grade. RASP will enhance
personal growth through educational and recreational activities.” Any behavior contrary to the RASP mission
statement is reason for possible discipline. Children have the right to feel safe, to be cared for, to be respected,
and to learn.
Students are responsible to do the following:
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Keep hands, feet, and objects to self
Respect others
Cooperate with RASP staff
Respect property and equipment
Keep RASP site neat and clean
Refrain from the use of profanity
Conduct themselves in a positive manner, emphasizing the six pillars of Character Counts (Respect, Responsibility,
Caring, Citizenship, Trustworthiness, and Fairness)
LEVELS OF DISCIPLINE:
1. Verbal warning
2. Time Out
3. Completion of behavior form
4. After 3 behavior forms your child will be removed for 2 weeks from the program with no refund.
5. After 3 additional behavior forms your child will be removed for the rest of the year.
* The level of discipline will depend on the severity or repetitiveness of the behavior.
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School Site
Parent’s Signature___________________________________
Date ____________