Vision Statement

Fayette County After School Program’s Vision is to be a safe haven fostering diversity where:

• every child is nurtured and protected within a non-judgmental atmosphere

• every child’s uniqueness is encouraged, embraced and celebrated

• every child is guided to demonstrate good stewardship, citizenship and leadership

in partnership with their family, school and community.

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 p.m.

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.

Strategic Direction

1. Provide out-of-school-time programs that exceed National Standards of Quality (NSQ).

2. Bridge communications between the Fayette County After School Program, its      students and their families, the school system and our community.

3. Develop out-of-school time activities that reflect Fayette County School System’s programs and enable students to function successfully.

4. Select/maintain a quality work force.

5. Provide a quality environment.

6. Improve communications and administrative operations using the latest information technology.

7. Obtain necessary funding to provide quality out-of-school-time programs.