Safety Policies

Nothing is more important to the staff of the Redeemer Renaissance After-School program than the safety and wellbeing of the children in its care. Therefore, the following procedures and policies have been established.

• Staff members will greet the bus each day.

• Staff will conduct regular fire and tornado drills.

• Our facility is "nut-free." Students will neither be served food containing nuts or nut oils, nor will they be allowed to consume nuts or nut products while on the premises.
• Children must be signed out to be released each day.

• For the child to be released, individuals signing children out must show a photo ID until RRASP staff knows those individuals.  

•  Children will only be released to individuals listed on the “Emergency Contact and Health Card.”

• Redeemer Renaissance After-School Program Staff must be contacted if a student will not be in attendance.

Additional Pick-Up and Sign-Out Policies

• Children must be signed out from the Redeemer Renaissance After-School Program by 6:15 PM each day.
• There will be a $10 fine for every 10 minutes late or portion of time thereof after 6:15 PM.
• The Redeemer Renaissance After-School Program Staff must be notified by 6:15 PM on any given day regarding a late pick-up. Otherwise an emergency contact will be called.

Behavior and Discipline Policies

The Redeemer Renaissance After-School Program strives to provide a warm and welcoming environment for students and families. Our expectation is that everyone in our community will behave in a respectful, responsible and caring manner toward one another. The following behavior and discipline guidelines have therefore been established.

• Any form of lewd behavior, bullying, aggression, violence, disrespect or foul language will not be tolerated. Clothing, toys, books or any other objects depicting, displaying or supporting any of the aforementioned will not be allowed.

• Infractions will be dealt with as follows:
  • First Infraction: Student will receive a warning.
  • Second and Third Infractions: Student will be separated from other students and parents will be notified.
  • Fourth Infraction: Student will be suspended from the program for a period of one week.  No tuition will be refunded.
  • If unacceptable behavior continues after the period of suspension, the student will be dismissed from the After-School Care Program of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer.  No tuition will be refunded.

Inclement Weather and Emergency Policies

• If Fairfax County Public Schools are closed, the Redeemer Renaissance After-School Program is closed.
• If Fairfax County Public Schools open late on Tuesday-Friday, the Redeemer Renaissance After-School Program will be open normal hours of 3:00PM until 6:15 PM.
• If Fairfax County Public Schools open late on Monday, the Redeemer Renaissance After-School Program will be open from 3:00 PM until 6:15 PM.
• If Fairfax County Public Schools close early, the Redeemer Renaissance After-School Program will be closed. Please make alternative childcare arrangements.
• In the event of an emergency or Shelter-In-Place event, every attempt will be made to communicate with parents via phone, email and website. Should a Shelter-in Place event extend beyond 6:15 PM, students should be signed out within an hour following the end of the event to avoid a late fee.

Tuition Payment and Withdrawal Policies

• Tuition is paid on the first of the month, one month in advance. The first month's tuition is due within two weeks of acceptance.
• There will be a $20 late fee if the tuition is not paid by the fifth of the month, September through May.
• There will be a $20 fee for any returned checks.
• It is strongly recommended that families use "Simply Giving" to have tuition fees directly withdrawn from a checking account.
• The Director of the Redeemer Renaissance After-School Program must be notified in writing by the first day of the month previous to withdrawing your child/children from the program to avoid being charged tuition for the month of the withdrawal.

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