Afternoon Explorers Program (AEP)

Expectations & Procedures — Quick Guide

Afternoon Explorers Program Expectations and Procedures Google Form

Program Dates: August 5, 2026–May 26, 2027
Grades: Pre-K–5th Grade
Hours: School dismissal–6:00 PM
Enrollment Limit: 100 students

Enrollment & Fees

• Registration Fee: $80 per student, non-refundable and due before attendance.

• Weekly Tuition:

  • 1 child: $80/week

  • 2 children: $120/week

  • 3 children: $180/week

• Tuition is due by 6:00 PM on the first school day of each week.

• A $5 late fee is added if payment is not received by 6:00 PM Wednesday.

• Full weekly tuition is required to maintain enrollment, regardless of attendance.

• Late Pick-Up: $5 per minute after 6:00 PM.

• Online payment through Parent Portal is preferred.

Schedule

AEP operates on regular school days and these early dismissal days: Sept. 18, Oct. 8, and Apr. 9.

No AEP: Dec. 18, March 19, May 27, teacher workdays, school holidays, and the last day of school.

Important Expectations

• Students must be toilet trained. AEP does not provide toileting services.

• Students receive a snack and participate in supervised academic, recreational, and enrichment activities.

• Regular school behavior expectations apply during AEP.

• Repeated or serious behavior concerns will be communicated to families and may result in removal from the program.

• School medication procedures remain in effect during AEP.

• If schools close because of hazardous weather, AEP will also close and applicable fees will be prorated.

Pick-Up

Parents/guardians or approved designees must sign students out using the entrance near the multi-purpose room. Identification may be required.

Withdrawal

A one-week written notice is required. Email AEP Director Kennis Dawson at kedawson@richland2.org.

Re-enrollment requires a new application and an $80 non-refundable registration fee.