The 21st Century Before and After School program encourages children of all backgrounds to attend. The program does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ethnic background, or ability to pay.

To attend the program, a child must be enrolled. This includes the completion of the full enrollment packet by the parents/guardians. Without a complete enrollment, the program cannot authorize services for the child, nor, under any circumstances, allow the child to attend the program. Forms are available at each Battle Creek Public School's office. Please include all elementary students from the same household on one form, all middle school students from the same household on a form, and all 9th and 10th grade students on a seperate form. You may enroll up to 3 students on 1 form. Please use additional forms as needed. There is not a limit on how many students you can enroll for 21st Century.

Students can be enrolled at any time throughout the school year. All forms should be completed and returned with the first fee to the child's school office. It should be dropped in the 21st Century box located in the school office or given to the Site Coordinator in the building. Payment must be made before the child will be able to attend the first day of 21st Century.

The Before and After School program is not a 'drop-in' program. However, the program may be used for scheduled occasional use (for example, Tuesdays and Thursdays after school). Parents will still be charged the full weekly amount for occasional use.

Hours of Operation

Before-school program: 7:00 a.m. to start of school (Mon. - Fri.)

After-school program: end of school day to 6:00 p.m. (Mon. - Thurs.)

Generally, the Before and After School programs will follow the school district's holiday, inclement weather, and teacher-in-service schedule.

Detailed Program Schedule

Open Registration: September 7 - 10, 2010

Program Start Date: September 13, 2010

Tentative Program End Date: June 9, 2011

Elementary Programs:

• 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. - Monday through Friday for a.m. program
• 3:26 - 4:00 p.m. - Monday through Thursday - students receive homework help, physical activity and a nutritional meal following USDA guidelines.
• 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Monday through Thursday - students receive one hour of academic instruction focusing on math and reading.
• 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Monday through Thursday - students will have enrichment opportunities, including field trips and school-based programs.

Middle School Programs:

• 7:00 - 7:45 a.m. - Monday through Friday for a.m. program
• 2:45 - 3:30 p.m. - Monday through Thursday - students receive homework help, physical activity and a nutritional meal following USDA guidelines.
• 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. - Monday through Thursday - students receive one hour of academic instruction focusing on math and reading.
• 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. - Monday through Thursday - students will have enrichment opportunities, including field trips and school-based programs.

High School Program - Battle Creek Central (9th & 10th grade only):

• 7:00 - 7:45 a.m. - Monday through Friday for a.m. program
• 2:45 - 3:30 p.m. - Monday through Thursday - students receive homework help, physical activity and a nutritional meal following USDA guidelines.
• 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. - Monday through Thursday - students receive one hour of academic instruction focusing on math and reading.
• 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. - Monday through Thursday - students will have enrichment opportunities, including field trips and school-based programs.

**Should schools be closed due to inclement weather, then 21st Century Before and After School Programs will be cancelled.**