Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the dates of the program?
- What other documentation do you need to finalize my child's registration?
- What is your refund policy?
- Is there financial aid available?
- How do I know which level of math or reading is right for my child?
- What if my child needs to be absent for an entire week?
- What if my child wants to take fewer than four periods?
- What if my child is unhappy and wants to change a class?
- What if we enroll early but then have a change of plans or an emergency situation?
- What if my child is a reluctant participant in summer learning?
- Is there daycare available for my child ?
- When does registration end?
- What is the program's tax ID number?
- How do the children move from one class to another on campus?
- Where do I park in order to drop off and pick up my child?
- Where do I drop off and pick up my child?
- What if my child arrives late in the morning?
- What if I cannot pick up my child at 12:45?
- What if I must pick up my child early?
- What about recess and snack?
- In what other ways can I keep my child safe?
What are the dates of the program?
June 30- August 1, 2008
What other documentation do you need to finalize my child's registration?
Click on this link to view the other documents to send.
What is your refund policy?
Our refund policy is that if we are notified of your need to cancel by June 13th, we will return 90% of the fees. If we receive notification by June 22nd, we will return 50%. After June 22nd, we are unable to refund any amount of the payment unless there is an extraordinary circumstance to be decided by the director.
Is there financial aid available?
There are a limited number of partial scholarships available (up to 50%, excluding any materials fees). Scholarships are based upon proof of financial need. Total taxable income must not exceed $35,000- even if you are enrolling more than one child. Applications are due by June 2. The application holds your child's spot in his/her class/es. Click here to download the application. The director will take all completed applications into consideration and award partial scholarships soon after the June 6 deadline. You will be notified of the decision and will be given until June 13th to make the balance due payment. After this date, your child will be unenrolled.
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How do I know which level of math or reading is right for my child?
Courses in the mathematics and language arts sections are listed appropriate to grade level. Teachers give a pretest to students on the first day of the class and will make level changes as needed. Parents will be called if a change is necessary.
What if my child needs to be absent for an entire week?
Daily attendance is recommended for all classes. Please make note of any planned absences on your registration form, however, fees will not be pro-rated. Make-up work may be assigned by the teacher.
What if my child wants to take fewer than four periods?
If you want to enroll your child in fewer courses, please specify on the Registration Form which periods your child would prefer to take. There is no fee reduction.
What if my child is unhappy and wants to change a class?
We will be happy to make a change if there is room in another class before the program begins. Please understand that our program is popular and many classes close early, so in order for your child to get the class he/she wants, be sure to enroll as early as possible. If you request for the change to occur after the program has begun, there will be a $25 fee assessed.
What if we enroll early but then have a change of plans or an emergency situation?
Our refund policy is that if we are notified of your need to cancel by June 13th, we will return 90% of the fees. If we receive notification by June 22th, we will return 50%. After June 22, we are unable to refund any amount of the payment unless there is an extraordinary circumstance to be decided by the director.
What if my child is a reluctant participant in summer learning?
Many of our classes are very popular with even reluctant learners. It sometimes helps if the parent chooses two classes and the student chooses two others. We do not allow one child to compromise the learning of another. If your child is not participating properly in class, you will receive a phone call from the teacher.
Is there daycare available for my child?
Childcare will be provided from 7:30 to 8:00 in room SH 120 for $5.00 a day (application). There are two camps that begin after our classes are completed for the day. Please call Sunny Days Camp 12:45 - 6:00pm at (818) 677-3617 or Tennis and Swim Camp 12:45 - 6:00pm at (818) 677-2058 for further information and registration.
When does registration end?
Regular registration's last day will be June 13. On June 14 there will be a fee of $25 assessed. We can take registrations all the way up until July 5, if space is available.
What is the program's tax ID number?
95-1992732
How do the children move from one class to another on campus?
Classrooms are located in Sierra Hall, Jerome Richfield, Manzanita Hall, and Education (location for Computer Fun only). Children will be accompanied by an adult when they pass from building to building. All children are required to wear name badges which display their class schedules and room assignments. SAPESS provides these badges.
Where do I park in order to drop off and pick up my child?
Parking is provided in Lot B 1, between 8:00-8:45 a.m. and between 12:30-1:15 p.m. Children should get in and out of cars while the vehicles are stopped in Parking Lot B1, not on Etiwanda Avenue. A crossing guard will assist families cross Etiwanda Avenue as they walk to and from Sierra Hall. Parking passes will be mailed to each family and should be displayed on your dashboard at all times. YOU WILL BE TICKETED if your vehicle is parked in Lot B1 at any time other than 8:00-8:45 a.m. and 12:30-1:15 p.m., not display the parking pass, illegally stop in handicapped parking or other unauthorized parking spaces.
Where do I drop off and pick up my child?
Bring your child to the Sierra Quad (see map), where signs with period 1 classes will be posted. Children should form a line at the sign that represents their Period 1 class. Teacher Assistants, will assist children in finding the correct line, and supervise them while waiting in line. At 8:25 a.m. the Teacher Assistants will escort the children to their classrooms. Do not leave your child alone in line before 8:00, since there will be no adult available to supervise.
At the close of the school day (12:45 P.M.), the teacher assistants will escort the children from their period 4 classrooms to the line-up area, to their period 4 class sign. You must initial the sign out folder when you pick up your child. DO NOT WAIT FOR YOUR CHILD INSIDE THE BUILDING. THIS ADDS TO THE CONFUSION AND MISPLACEMENT OF CHILDREN
What if my child arrives late in the morning?
Should your child arrive after 8:30, please bring him or her to the SAPESS office, SH 120, to sign in. At that time an adult will escort your child to the classroom. Do not bring your child directly to the classroom, since we need to keep account of attendance.
What if I cannot pick up my child at 12:45?
It is important that children be picked up promptly when classes are over (12:45 p.m.). If a child is waiting for transportation at 1:15 p.m., the child will be taken to the office, which is located in Sierra Hall Room 120. Parents would then need to PAY FOR PARKING in order to walk to Sierra Hall 120, and be CHARGED $1.00 PER MINUTE after 1:15, payable in CASH to the supervising adult.
What if I must pick up my child early?
If you need to pick up your child before 12:45 p.m., send a note with your child or call the office. We will escort your child to the office where you may sign out your child.
What about recess and snack?
SAPESS students have a supervised recess period from 10:25 to 10:45 in the Sierra Quad. They may bring a nutritional snack and drink from home to enjoy at this time. Children will not be permitted to use the vending machines or visit the eateries on campus for the purpose of purchasing food items. It is impossible for SAPESS personnel to supervise them in these venues.
In what other ways can I keep my child safe?
Please do not send your children to school with backpacks on wheels, since a number of our classes are held on upper floors. Also, you will want to keep your children's toys at home, including trading cards. No open-toed sandals or flip-flops, and no shoes with wheels are permitted. To prevent toe, foot and ankle injuries, please have your child wear shoes with closed toes. We appreciate your willingness to assist us in enforcing these regulations. We want all children to experience a safe and accommodating learning environment.