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Instructional & Education Programs > After School
Program
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After School Program
Department Staff:
Director:
Julia Simpson
"Enhance Students' Lives Within a Safe,
Fun and Nurturing Environment with a Commitment to Excellence
Through Continued Improvement" |
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About the Program |
The
After School Program
is an affordable, safe option that engages children in a wide variety of fun
and creative activities such as arts and crafts, fun games, creative
cooking, supervised outdoor/gym play, homework assistance, computer
enrichment, drama/juggling and club participation.
ASP has been in
operation since 1987 under the auspice
of the superintendent of the Fayette
County Board of Education and the guidance of various national organizations
such as the National Afterschool Association, National Association of
Elementary School Principals and the Georgia School-Age Care Alliance.
ASP has grown from its inception in 1987 of 250 students serving nine
elementary schools to over 1,390 students today serving 17 elementary
schools.
ASP is not only a great alternative to daycare, but it
also gives parents
peace of mind. It is a safer option than entering a home alone, and has been
shown to reduce opportunities for latchkey kids to engage in criminal,
delinquent or inappropriate behaviors or become victimized by predators.
It has also been shown to improve achievement and promote a better attitude
toward school.
--
Miller and Marx, 1990 in Supplement of the National
Assessment of Chapter 1. |
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Mission
/ Purpose / Philosophy / Strategic Direction |
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MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to enhance students’ lives within a safe, fun and nurturing
environment with a commitment to excellence through continued improvement
PURPOSE
The Fayette County
After School Program’s purpose is to provide children with quality after
school supervision in a safe environment by enriching their lives through
creative play, exploration and hands-on learning activities while enhancing
their quality of life in partnership with their families, their school, and
their community. The intent is to provide a safe, relaxed, and stimulating
environment for children who are able to meaningfully participate in a
variety of planned activities between the end of school each day up to 6:30
pm.
PHILOSOPHY
The Fayette County After School Program’s philosophy contends that
activities of children during out-of-school-time can be as important to
their growth and development as the time they spend in the classroom. During
these non-school hours, children who are able to meaningfully participate
have opportunities to choose from a variety of enriching activities,
allowing them to explore new fields of interest while engaging in hands-on
activities and discovery play. These activities are designed to support and
expand the physical, social, emotional and cognitive skills experienced in
school. |
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STRATEGIC DIRECTION
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Provide
out-of-school-time programs that exceed National Standards of Quality (NSQ).
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Bridge
communications between the Fayette County After School Program, its
students and their families, the school system and our community.
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Develop
out-of-school time activities that reflect Fayette County School
System’s programs and enable students to function successfully.
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Select/maintain a
quality work force.
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Provide a quality
environment.
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Improve
communications and administrative operations using the latest
information technology.
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Obtain necessary
funding to provide quality out-of-school-time programs.
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Contact Us |
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Fayette County ASP
205 LaFayette Ave.
Fayetteville, GA 30214
770-460-3990, x244
Fax 770-716-0710 |
County Office
210 Stonewall Ave.
Fayetteville, GA 30214
770-460-3535
Fax 770-460-8191 |
LaFayette Educational Center
205 LaFayette Ave.
Fayetteville, GA 30214
770-460-3990
Fax 770-460-3926 |
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