Question 1

What are the After School Program hours?

Accepted Answer

Program hours are from school dismissal until 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. Extended Stay is available up to 6:15 p.m for an additional fee. After 5:00 p.m., Extended day students will go to a homework class until picked up.

Question 2

Are programs offered on school holidays?

Accepted Answer

Full or Half Day Camp programs may be offered during certain school holidays for an additional fee.  Families will be notified in advance the days the programs will be offered, and run, if enrollment is met.

Question 3

Can my child attend After School on a day they are absent from school or leave early?

Accepted Answer

No. Students cannot attend After School if they are absent from school.

If a student is signed out during the school day, they must be back in school for the last full period in order to attend After School.

Question 4

Where is the program located?

Accepted Answer

The AS Program is located in the PS196Q school building.

Question 5

Where is the pick up location?

Accepted Answer

Grades K & 1: PS196 Main Entrance, starting at 4:40 p.m.
Grades 2 - 5: PS196 Old Main Entrance starting at 4:40 p.m.-4:55 p.m. (5 p.m. pick-up only)
After 4:55 p.m. all grades will be picked up at the main entrance.

Question 6

Can my child go home on their own?

Accepted Answer

A student can self dismiss at their designated pick up time with written permission from their parent or guardian.  Permission must include date, child’s name, grade, signature, day/days and time that the students can leave the after school program.

Question 7

Is there bus service?

Accepted Answer

There is no bus service for the After School Program.  All students must be picked up at the PS196Q main entrance or self-dismissed with written permission.

Question 8

Who are the teachers and coaches?

Accepted Answer

Our teachers and coaches are a mix of PS196Q school day teachers and professional instructors supplied by our partner vendors.

Question 9

Can I send snacks or food with my child for after school?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Please send snacks/food in a separate bag labeled with the child’s name and “AS Program Snack”.  We strongly advise families to send snacks/food if their child has food allergies or dietary restrictions.

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AFTER SCHOOL@PS196Q

Frequently Asked Questions

CONTACT US

(339) 788-7797

info@afterschoolps196.org

Frequently Asked
Questions

CONTACT
US