This application registers your child for the program September 7th- November 5th. Your child may participate throughout the duration of the school year, but will need to be re-registered every quarter. You will be notified about the next registration period. If your student will not be present at least three days per week on the majority of weeks, please wait and sign them up for the next session so that we can give the spots to students that really need them. Thank you!
Information for After School Art Program:
This program is much more than just an arts program. Participants in the program will receive instruction and education in 21st-century skills such as 21st Century Skills through practicing communication, presentation, mentorship, leadership skills, and the building of networks within our local community. Students will regularly collaborate with their peers to create valuable contributions to the community, receive feedback/mentorship, provide feedback, and play. Students will also be progress monitored at school so that our team can provide the best support for students through our programming.
Duration:
Students can sign up in 8-week sections that coincide with the local school district’s quarters for the afterschool program. Students may sign up for consecutive quarters.
Weekly hours will be as follows:
Monday-Thursday 3:00pm-5:30pm
Friday 1:30pm-4:30pm
*Beginning times will vary slightly based on bus and school schedules
Late pick-up will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. Please be considerate of the center’s employees and their family time in the evenings.
-Schedule will follow the local school district’s calendar for holidays and closures as well as inclement weather closings.
-Please don't sign up your student/s unless they will be here 3 days per week most weeks.
Transportation:
Elementary-aged students will be transported from Pagosa Spring Elementary School on Bus 7 to the middle school where a program supervisor will meet them to walk them to the classroom located at 262 Pagosa St Suite 103. Parents/Guardians are in charge of putting this bus number on the student’s bus contract. Bus contracts can be found at:
https://www.mypagosaschools.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=579651&type=d&pREC_ID=1072069Middle School students can arrive at the space on foot, but a program supervisor will be available to walk them to the classroom from the middle school.
If your student attends another school that is not serviced by the buses, your family will be responsible for transportation to and from the classroom.
Cost:
The cost of this program is free to the community. If you are able, please consider making a monthly donation at
https://www.pagosaartsinitiative.org/. Your donation allows us to keep and maintain a great space for the students as well as a quality staff.
Supplies:
All supplies will be provided through the program with the occasional request for donations for specific projects. Students are permitted to bring their personal belongings that they transport from school to home. Students will be asked to keep all personal belongings in their backpacks and will be in charge of keeping track of their own belongings at all times. The Pagosa Arts Initiative is NOT responsible for any lost, damaged, or stolen property.
Absences:
Our staff will be taking attendance each day. Please call or email us to let us know if your student will be in advance of camp times. Please call 970-227-8697 or email
director@pagosaartsinitiative.org Food Program:
Snacks will be provided for your student. If they have a food allergy, please pack a separate snack for them. Food allergies should be reported in the attached application.
COVID:
All COVID, masking, cleaning, and quarantine policies will follow the guidance of the local school district and will fluctuate along with their policies at the time.
