Extended School Enrichment

New Parents/Guardians
New ESE parents/guardians must create a family account (see link below) and select “New Parents Open Account”.

Create New Family Account

Returning Parents/Guardians
Returning parents/guardians can use the link below, and will enter their email and password to log into their existing account. From there, parents/guardians can submit their application for their child to attend ESE and pay the prerequisite $45 registration fee per child. Please note that the registration fee is only paid once per school year per enrolled child. Once this step has been completed, the parent/guardian will receive an automated email stating that their registration for ESE was a success.

Returning Parent Sign-In

After the initial application for ESE enrollment is submitted an email stating that registration was a success is received. The parent/guardian will then receive a second email stating the submission was approved.

Once you have received this email, then your child can begin attending ESE. It is recommended that you contact the Site Supervisor at your child’s school prior to his/her first day at ESE to confirm expected attendance.

The parent/guardian must also update their child’s transportation plan with the school, so that the school is aware of the parent/guardian’s wishes for the child to attend ESE afterschool.

Program hours: 7-8:20 a.m.

An array of clubs are offered each day within the ESE program ranging from board games and drawing, to STEM and fuse beading. Clubs are broken down by age group, K-2nd grade and 3rd-5th grade. Click here to see an example of clubs offered.

If your child is registered, you may view their site-specific activities when logged in to your EZChildTrack. Go to the Bulletins section on the right-hand side and click on your child’s school for more information. 

The Extended School Enrichment program will provide time for your child(ren) to work on homework while at ESE based on the parent/guardian choice made on the ESE Homework Agreement at time of registration.  ESE will provide supplies and support to students during our academic assistance portion of the afterschool program.  ESE employees will check homework for completion and, if time allows, check homework for accuracy. ESE will provide alternate activities and options to students who do not have or have already completed their homework.

Students are responsible for bringing necessary homework with them to the ESE program.  Trips back to the classroom to retrieve work that was left behind is not always an option.  Students are responsible for knowing what homework needs to be completed and/or writing their homework assignments in their assignment notebooks.

Parents and guardians, please be sure to check your child’s homework at home to ensure completion and accuracy of work. Communicate with ESE supervisors if your academic assistance preference for your child(ren) has changed or if you have any questions or concerns regarding your child’s homework.

Inclusion Statement

Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation’s Extended School Enrichment (ESE) program is committed to being an inclusive program. Our inclusion model allows participants of many different ability levels to join our ESE program. Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation (CCPR) is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) through making reasonable modifications as required by the ADA. In addition, CCPR is dedicated to non-discrimination in the provision of programs, services, and activities to the public.

Inclusion Statement

Contact for Additional Information

For more info on modifications and supports please contact Aimee Rich, Inclusion Supervisor, at 317.843.3866 or arich@carmelclayparks.com.

ADA Modifications

CCPR’s ESE program is committed to being an inclusive program. We are dedicated to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). By making reasonable modifications, our inclusion model allows participants of many ability levels to join our ESE programs.

For general questions about our program process and inclusive services, please contact Aimee Rich, Inclusion Supervisor, at 317.843.3866 or arich@carmelclayparks.com. 

REQUEST FOR MODIFICATION FORM

We expect staff and participants alike to demonstrate the R.I.C.H.E.R. principles of RESPECT, INTEGRITY, CARING, HARMONY, EXCELLENCE and RESPONSIBILITY. Children who fail to exhibit these character traits will be counseled by our staff. We have trained all employees to use positive discipline approaches to modify behavior including redirection, personal reflection time, mindfulness exercises, and removal from activity until more positive choices can be displayed. We deeply respect children and will never participate in any forms of physical or corporal punishment, including spanking, hitting, using exercise as a punishment, etc. 

Our goal is to keep you informed of your child’s behavior choices, both positive and areas for improvement. When a child makes a positive choice, they will receive a R.I.C.H.E.R. “Right”-up and you will be notified with details. Chronic or severe behaviors that require improvement to safely participate in ESE programs will also be shared through an emailed behavior report and subsequent phone call, if warranted.

Behavior Guidelines are enforced:

By all staff members at all times.

• In substantial part by adult role modeling.
• Using techniques that promote the growth of positive self-esteem.
• As close to the source as is possible.
• By holding students accountable for their actions.
• By keeping parents informed.
• By limiting group discipline to a maximum of 1 minute.
• Through the implementation of the Behavior Consequence Rubric.

Whether a participant needs to take a medication regularly after-school or needs their emergency medicine close at hand during the program, our staff have it covered. We will request a parent/guardian to complete our Medication Permission Log which will serve as the parent’s permission to give the medication as well as serve as a log for when staff administer the medication. Any medication participants need while enrolled in ESE should be provided in the original container. Unless the medication is utilized for quick-relief, emergency purposes, the medication will be locked and stored on-site at ESE. Emergency medications will stay with the adults supervising the child for whom the medication belongs. With the parent’s permission, older children may self-carry emergency medications. ESE must receive a child’s medication for exclusive use during the program. We are unable to access the nurse’s station after school hours.

Children’s allergies are disclosed by the parent/guardian at the time of enrollment. Staff keep a running list of all participants with allergies and are diligent in keeping these children safe by monitoring them and all their ESE activities.

Please contact the Site Supervisor if your child has any outstanding medical needs and/or allergies. We work with each family on a case-by-case basis to ensure safe participation.

ESE appreciates parents/guardians providing the Site Supervisor any school forms related to health (i.e., asthma action plan, seizure action plan, etc.).

Students Report to School, but School is Cancelled

• ESE after school program will not run if school is cancelled and will work closely with the school personnel to ensure all students are sent home by way of the method in which their parent/guardian has indicated.

School is Cancelled and Students Do NOT Report

• In the event of CCS school closure, the ESE program will not run.

School’s Out Camp Delays and Cancellations

• Since School’s Out camps do not occur around the school day, the decision to delay or cancel rests with the ESE Director. ESE staff will alert families of enrolled participants via email in the event of a delay or cancellation. Information can also be found on CCPR website and social media.

Applications for the 2021-2022 school year are open!

ESE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

Continued Service Through “Partner in Prevention”

We have achieved “Partner in Prevention” status again this year, a designation awarded by the nonprofit Darkness to Light. This title is given to organizations which take extra steps to protect the children they serve. “Partner in Prevention” was created as a national standard to help parents and caregivers recognize organizations that take child protection seriously by implementing policy and training staff to prevent child sexual abuse. 

One in 10 children will be sexually abused before the age of 18. We earned the “Partner in Prevention” designation by providing Stewards of Children training to over 90% of its management, staff, and volunteers. This evidence-informed program is scientifically proven to help participants prevent and respond to child sexual abuse. 

Darkness to Light is an international organization that leads the movement to end child sexual abuse by educating and empowering adults in education, youth-serving organizations, and communities to protect children.