This program is a Fee For Service Program which is part of the Attleboro Public Schools and therefore is subject to all relevant policies and procedures of the Principals, the Superintendent of the Attleboro School System and the Attleboro School Committee. A child's enrollment is contingent upon the approval of the school principal. The site principal will determine each child's suitability to the ABACUS program. This program is regulated by and meets all guidelines set forth by the State of Massachusetts, Department of Education. The program is funded by parent tuition payments. Program and payroll expenses are not funded by state or local funds, however, there is always an ongoing attempt to obtain grant money to be used for program expansion.

Services

The ABACUS Program intends to provide high quality before and after school Child-care. The program will provide a structured but informal learning environment, which will include a variety of activities and projects. All activities will be designed to be interesting, fun, and age appropriate. Activities in art, sports, reading, computer use, and cooking will be available for the children.

Schedule

The primary goal of the Attleboro Before and After School Child-care Program is to provide the families of all Attleboro Public School students with quality, affordable Child-care. We recognize that the needs of each family will be different and therefore we attempt to meet those needs by offering a variety of schedules and programs.

Please refer to the registration form for times and schedule information.

Forms may be obtained from the ABACUS office at Peter Thacher Elementary School.

Student Expectations

Students attending our program are of kindergarten, elementary and middle school age and will be expected to follow certain behavior guidelines that are consistent throughout all Attleboro Public Schools.

Homework Policy

It is the belief of ABACUS that there is a balance between a student's academic needs and out of school time. Children have a need to relax, have snacks, learn new skills, get exercise and develop social skills during this time. We feel that homework immediately following school is overwhelming and therefore encourage children to participate in non-academic experiences first. Individual sites are happy to motivate and assist students with homework assignments.

ABACUS Session Hours

Morning Session

All of our elementary schools open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until the start of school.

Breakfast is served to all students arriving before 8:30 a.m.

Afternoon Session

All of our sites open at the dismissal of school and remain open until 6:00 p.m.

All children will be served an afternoon snack.

 Snow Days

Day care will not be provided when school is canceled due to bad weather.

If school is canceled, ABACUS is also closed.

If school is delayed, so is ABACUS opening is delayed the same amount of time.

Stay tuned to Channel 9, Public Access for more information.

Kindergarten Gallery is not open on full release days.

LIST OF DATES ABACUS IS CLOSED

(2006-2007)

February and April school vacations,

half release days,

and throughout the summer with the exception of these holidays.