Attendance Policy
Students are encouraged to attend Bridges After-School five days per week for the entire program. If a student is absent, parents are expected to report the absence to the site facilitator in addition to the traditional school day staff. An accumulation of 10 unexcused absences can be considered excessive and may result in review of enrollment. A student may not attend the Bridges After-School Program if they are absent or suspended during the traditional school day.
The Bridges After-School Program begins immediately after the end of the regular school day and is open each day school is in session until at least 6 p.m. Students are encouraged to attend the full program each day. An accumulation of 10 unexcused early pick-ups or ongoing pick-ups of 1 hour early or more per day without a Special Activities form can be considered excessive. Students may be picked up from program early for the following reasons:
- A - Parallel Program (i.e. sports, dance, tutoring)
- B - Behavior issues
- C - Parental Choice
- D - Transportation
- E - Safety for walkers (written parent permission required for student walkers)
- F - Health appointment (medical, dental, counseling)
- G - Illness
- H - Injury
Students are checked into the Bridges After-School Program by a program staff member each day immediately after the end of the regular school day and are signed-out each day by a parent/ guardian or parent/guardian appointed designee who is at least 16 years of age and listed on the student’s emergency card. If a student must be picked up prior to the end of program the reason or reason code for the early pick up must be listed in the comments section on the sign out sheet.
If there is a need for an ongoing early release a Special Activities form must be submitted to the program Site Facilitator for approval. Parents may request to have their student walk home from the after-school program. A walking permission slip must be submitted and approved by the site as well as the school administrator. Special Activity forms and Walking Permission Slips are available through the Bridges After-School Site Facilitator.
Funding
The Bridges After-School/ASSETs Programs are supported through a combination of state and federal grants: After-School Education and Safety, 21st Century After-School Safety and Enrichment for Teens, and Expanded Learning Opportunities Programs, as well as community and district in-kind contributions and program participation fees.
Evaluation
All after-school programs are evaluated in accordance with State and Federal guidelines. Evaluation data is available for review upon request; for an appointment please call (916) 971-5933.
Partnerships
Partnerships are the key to our success! Successful partnerships help the Bridges After-School/ASSETs Programs fulfill the mission of providing positive interaction in a safe and enriching environment. In addition, partnerships provide a rich addition to the Bridges After-School/ASSETs Programs model, offering a variety of fun, interactive and engaging activities for all students. The Bridges After-School/ASSETs Programs recognize the following partners for their contribution and commitment to after-school programs.
- PRO Youth and Families
- California State University of Sacramento
- Mighty Milers/New York Road Runners
- California Teaching Fellows Foundation
- YMCA of Superior California
Child and Adult Care Food Program
The Bridges After-School program is a proud sponsor of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). After-school, snacks are available without charge to all enrolled children.
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (state or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call
(866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal-opportunity provider.
De conformidad con la Ley Federal de Derechos Civiles y los reglamentos y políticas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de los EE. UU. (USDA, por sus siglas en inglés), se prohíbe que el USDA, sus agencias, oficinas, empleados e instituciones que participan o administran programas del USDA discriminen sobre la base de raza, color, nacionalidad, sexo, discapacidad, edad, o en represalia o venganza por actividades previas de derechos civiles en algún programa o actividad realizados o financiados por el USDA.
Las personas con discapacidades que necesiten medios alternativos para la comunicación de la información del programa (por ejemplo, sistema Braille, letras grandes, cintas de audio, lenguaje de señas americano, etc.), deben ponerse en contacto con la agencia (estatal o local) en la que solicitaron los beneficios. Las personas sordas, con dificultades de audición o discapacidades del habla pueden comunicarse con el USDA por medio del Federal Relay Service [Servicio Federal de Retransmisión] al (800) 877-8339. Además, la información del programa se puede proporcionar en otros idiomas.
Para presentar una denuncia de discriminación, complete el Formulario de Denuncia de Discriminación del Programa del USDA, (AD-3027) que está disponible en línea en: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html y en cualquier oficina del USDA, o bien escriba una carta dirigida al USDA e incluya en la carta toda la información solicitada en el formulario. Para solicitar una copia del formulario de denuncia, llame al (866) 632-9992. Haga llegar su formulario lleno o carta al USDA por:
(1) correo: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; o
(3) correo electrónico: program.intake@usda.gov.
Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.
Esta institución es un proveedor de igualdad de oportunidades.
Por favor, recuerde que la declaración de no discriminación no se puede modificar. La versión corta de la declaración solo se puede utilizar en documentos tales como folletos, y volantes, ya que son por naturaleza de una página documentos.
Si usted tiene alguna pregunta con respecto a este tema, por favor póngase en contacto con Shirley Rodas por teléfono al 916-323-8521 o 800-952-5609, Opción 2, o por correo electrónico a srhodes@cde.ca.gov
