WHAT IS EXTENDED CARE?
Extended Care is an extension of our students’ day and consists of four main components: Literacy Development, Social-Emotional Learning, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) Activities and Physical activities (indoor and outdoor).
Literacy Development and activities are extended in to the afternoon so that students continue to have the opportunity to build their reading and comprehension skills. Social-emotional learning is offered in order to build students’ understanding of their emotions, self-awareness skills, social-awareness skills , self-management skills, responsible decision-making skills and relationship skills through student and parent groups, various programs and Out-of-School-Time curricula.
In order to keep Extended Care fun AND educational, students are exposed to various STE(A)M activities (such as Nelson-Atkins sessions, School Beats program and the V.I.P. Movement among other programs. Every student has the opportunity to participate in activities that involve physical science, incorporates technology, constructs engineering and design models, creates art and/or applies math.
Finally, students have the chance to exercise and get some fresh air. Outdoors/indoor physical activity is a way to move oxygen to the brain so that students can focus and continue learning late into the afternoon.
**Enrollment Process and Steps:**
Our Extended Care Option is currently full and on a waitlist. If you would like your child to be added to the waitlist, please contact the Extended Care Director, Chereyl White at cwhite@brooksidecharter.org
Our Extended Care Option is currently full and on a waitlist. If you would like your child to be added to the waitlist, please contact the Extended Care Director, Chereyl White at cwhite@brooksidecharter.org
**Hours of Operation:**
In alignment with the 2025-2026 School Calendar. Elementary, Upper School and Middle School students will be dismissed at 3:30 PM. Extended Care will operate from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm to accommodate your family’s needs.**Registration Fee:**
There will be a one time Registration Fee of $25 for all Families.
**Mr. Nelson Legacy Scholarships**
As you may know, Mr. Nelson was a compassionate leader, whose commitment to our school and community touched the lives of countless students, staff, and families. He will be remembered for his unwavering dedication, kindness, and the positive impact he had on our school community. After he passed away, his family generously contributed funding dedicated towards Extended Care scholarships. In honor of Mr. Nelson’s Legacy, we will waive the Extended Care Registration Fees for the first sixty (60) families to enroll in the program for the 2025-2026 school year. Ms. White will notify families that are awarded this scholarship at their parent meeting. We are proud to honor Mr. Nelson’s Legacy at Brookside Charter School.
**Late Fees:**
Late pickup fees for students NOT enrolled in Extended Care will be $10 per Late Student after 4:00 pm.
Late pickup fees for Extended Care students will be $10 per Late Student after 6:00 pm.
**Contact Information:**
For any questions regarding Extended Care, please contact the Extended Care Director, Chereyl White at cwhite@brooksidecharter.org
For any questions regarding Extended Care, please contact the Extended Care Director, Chereyl White at cwhite@brooksidecharter.org
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