OLD BRIDGE TOWNSHIP BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
Telephone (732) 721-5600 Ext. 2392 Fax (732) 607- 4813
Welcome to the Old Bridge Township Before & After School Program. Please read all the information on this page carefully.
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Code of Conduct & Expulsion Policy
Old Bridge Township requires the parents of enrolled children, at all times, to behave in a manner consistent with decency, courtesy, and respect. One of the goals of Old Bridge Township is to provide the most appropriate environment in which a child can grow, learn and develop. Achieving this ideal environment is not only the responsibility of the employees of Old Bridge Township, but it is the responsibility of each and every parent/guardian and child who enters the center. Parents/guardians and children are required to behave in a manner that fosters this ideal environment. Parents/guardians and children who violate the Code of Conduct will not be permitted on agency property thereafter. Please refer to the Code of Conduct, Suspension and Expulsion information below.
1.) Swearing/Cursing and Fighting:
No parent/guardian or child is permitted to curse or use other inappropriate language on agency property at any time. Such language is considered offensive by many people and will not be tolerated. If a parent/guardian or child feels frustrated or angry, it is more appropriate to verbally express the frustration or anger using non-offensive language. At NO time shall inappropriate language be directed toward members of the staff. A parent using inappropriate language towards a staff member will not be permitted on agency property thereafter. A child who uses inappropriate language will be suspended for 1 day from the program immediately following the incident. No parent/guardian or child is permitted to use physical abuse towards another child or staff member. Any physical abuse will result in suspension from the program. The suspension will be determined by the Director. If a reoccurrence of physical abuse should happen again after a suspension, the child will be TERMINATED from the program effective immediately.
2.) Threatening of Employees, Children, other Parents or Adults:
Threats of any kind will not be tolerated. In today’s society, Old Bridge Township Before & After School Program can not afford to sit by idly while threats are made. In addition, all threats will be reported to the appropriate authorities and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. While apologies for such behavior are appreciated, the agency will not assume the risk of a second chance. PARENTS/GUARDIAN AND CHILDREN MUST BE RESPONSIBLE FOR AND IN CONTROL OF THEIR BEHAVIOR AT ALL TIMES. ANY ADULT/GUARIAN OR CHILD WHO MAKES A THREAT WILL BE TERMINATED FROM THE PROGRAM IMMEDIATLEY.
3.) Physical/Verbal Punishment of your Child or Other Children at our program:
The Old Bridge Township Before & After School Program does not support or condone corporal punishment of children. These acts are not permitted in the child care facility. While verbal reprimands may be appropriate it is not appropriate for parents to verbally abuse their child, since this may cause undue embarrassment or emotional distress. Parents are always welcome to discuss a behavior issue with the teacher and to seek advice and guidance regarding appropriate and effective disciplinary procedures.
Parents are prohibited from addressing, for the purpose of correction or discipline, a child that is not their own. Of course, no parent or other adult may physically punish another parent's child. If a parent should witness another parent’s child behaving in an inappropriate manner, or is concerned about behavior reported to them by their own child, it is most appropriate for the parent to direct their concern to the classroom teacher and/or Center Director.
Furthermore, it is wholly inappropriate for one parent to seek out another parent to discuss their child’s inappropriate behavior. ALL behavior concerns should be brought to the attention of the teacher and/or the Center Director.
4.) Violations of Safety Policy:
Parents and students of the Old Bridge Township Before & After School Program are required to follow all safety procedures at all times. These procedures are designed not as mere inconveniences, but to protect the welfare and best interest of the employees, children, and associates of the Old Bridge Township Before & After School Program. Failure to follow the safety policy may result in immediate suspension from our program.
5.) Confrontational interactions with employees, other parents, children, or associates at our program:
While it is understood that parents will not always agree with the employees of the Old Bridge Township Before & After School Program, or other parents of
the other children, it is expected that all disagreements be handled in a calm and respectful manner. Confrontational interactions are not an appropriate
means by which to communicate a point and are strictly prohibited. Confrontational interactions will not be tolerated and will result in immediate termination
from the program.
Additional Important Policies
Late Pick-Up Policy:
We allow ONLY 5 late pick-ups for the entire school year. A late pick up is considered any time after 6:00 p.m. It is up to the parent/guardian to guarantee a pick-up by 6:00 p.m. After the 3rd late pick-up, a letter will be sent home by the Director informing the parent/guardian that you will only be allowed 2 more late pick-ups for the entire school year. If a parent/guardian is late after the 5th pick-up, your child(ren) will no longer be able to attend the program for the rest of the school year.
Over 18 Policy:
Upon drop off in the morning or pick up in the afternoon, only a person over the age of 18 will be allowed to sign in or sign-out your child. Your child will not be released to a minor.
Payment Policy:
Payments must be kept up-to-date in order to continue childcare services. If payments are not kept current, your child will not be able to attend.
Absentee Policy:
If your child is going to be absent from school, please call the Before & After School site phone number. This phone number will be given to you by our staff on the first day of the program. You may leave a message at any time during the day. Our staff will get the message when they come to work at 3:00. If your child is going home by bus/walk instead of reporting to the After School Program on their regularly scheduled day, you must call the site phone along with given your child this WALKER/BUS FORM to give to their teacher in the morning.
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