We are very pleased to partner with D97, to help students successfully navigate their online school day, in person, at Beye and Lincoln Elementary Schools, throughout Trimester 1 (and beyond, if needed). Students must be enrolled at a D97 school to participate.

To create the safest possible environment for your child and family: 
Your child will be grouped with the same cohort of up to 15 children, for the Trimester. The exception is if a space becomes available, we will provide a new child the opportunity to join the cohort.

Program Options:
-Those who wish to attend part time (3x per week) may attend on M/W/F (Beye)
-Those who wish to attend part time (2x per week) may attend on T/TH. (Beye and Lincoln)
-Full time students (M/T/W/Th/F) will share one classroom (Beye)

Program Cost:
-In-person remote learning at Beye and Lincoln is $50 per day, 7:45am to 3pm
-In-person art enrichment at Beye and Lincoln from dismissal to 6pm is $25 per day (a minimum of 5 students is required to offer extended day art enrichment from 3-6pm. As of August 23rd, we have not me that minimum)
-A 10% discount is awarded to families who have more than one child enrolled in the program

We calculate the monthly fee based on the days of the week your child attends and the total of those days per the first Trimester, divided by 3 (September through November or prorated if enrolled after the school year has begun).

Scholarships:
-D97 is providing scholarships in the amount of $30 per day to students who receive free and reduced lunch.
-By Discovery will also provide an additional scholarship of $20 per day to completely cover the daily program fee (7:45am to 3pm) for up to 6 families who receive free/reduced lunch.
-Due to the generous contributions of individual donors, other scholarship assistance may be available for those who fall just outside of the requirement for free/reduced lunch. Scholarship recipients who are in need of classroom supplies may contact Jocelyne Adkins, Program Director for support from individual donors.

Payment:
Payment is due on the 1st of the month. If the 1st falls on a weekend or holiday, payment is due on the next business day. Families will receive payment information via email as part of the welcome email the week of August 10th. 

Accepted Forms of Payment:
-Check (bank issued or personal), made out to By Discovery LLC, 803 Wenonah Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304
-PayPal (via https://www.bydiscovery.org/registration-1) 
-Zelle (to By Discovery LLC / jocelyne.adkins@bydiscovery.org)

Invoicing:
Families are invoiced on the 24th of each month with payment due on the 1st of the month or the next business day, if the 1st falls on a weekend or holiday. A $25 late fee will be invoiced for each month a payment is submitted past the due date.

Enrollment:
Enrollment is open throughout the Trimester, based upon availability. Families may be placed on a wait list.
Fees are pro-rated for those who enroll during the Trimester, based on participation days and availability.

Registration/Fee:
To register your child, please complete the form below. A $50 non refundable registration fee is required to secure your child's space (this fee is NOT APPLICABLE for those on the WAITLIST). Your registration fee will be applied to your 1st monthly payment. Please visit https://www.bydiscovery.org/registration-1 within 24 hours of your registration. Registration fees not received within this time frame will render your registration void, re-opening the space for other registrants. Registrations are 1st come, 1st served and space is limited to 15 students per classroom.

Facilitators:
-Jocelyne Adkins, Program Director/Founder, MAAE, School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Lead Instructor: Lincoln T/TH
-Stacey Grieff, MSEd, Early Childhood Education, Erikson Institute, Chicago. Lead Instructor: Beye M/W/F
-Rehana Irfan Ali, MA, Economics, University of Karachi, Pakistan. Lead Instructor, Beye M-F
-Pamela Penney, BA, Interior Design, Michigan State University. Lead Instructor: Beye T/TH

Each class of 8+ students is also supported by a dedicated Teaching Assistant.

Extended Day Art Curriculum is developed Jocelyne Adkins, MAAE, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Stacey Grieff, MSEd Erikson Institute and Kim Becker, MFA, Yale University.

Safety:
Your child's safety is our top priority: By Discovery will follow all guidelines established by D97, ISBE, IDPH and the CDC. Children and staff will maintain a distance of 6 feet, wear face coverings, wash hands frequently and stay home if unwell to protect the health of others. Students who are unable to meet these guidelines, despite support from our staff to do so, will be removed from the program without refund.

Thank you for choosing By Discovery! We are passionate about supporting families and helping children to achieve and succeed!

For questions about By Discovery please contact Program Director:  jocelyne@bydiscovery.org