After School Learning Program (ASLP)

After School Learning Program (ASLP)

The After School Learning Program (ASLP) is committed to creating a safe and engaging space for youth to grow their skills and interests, express creativity and be involved in their community. In addition to academic support, enrichment classes and physical education, our program incorporates intentional community building with a focus on equity and inclusion. We partner with day school administration and staff to provide a continuum of learning that makes After School the best place to be once the bell rings!

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***AUGUST 11TH UPDATE:  Due to popular demand, we have created new registration terms for Mandarin ONLY classes. This registration options will allow families/students to register for JUST a language class without attending the virtual after-school program. The deadline for families to register for Mandarin is August 21, 2020.  Families will receive and separate confirmation email from the Mandarin directors that will include curriculum information and scheduling information. This confirmation email will go out on or after August 24, 2020.

*** AUGUST 6TH UPDATE: 

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APPLICATIONS FOR 2020-21

• DUE THURSDAY, AUGUST 6th, 2020!
• Acceptances will be notified by email before August 17th.  Your child will automatically be put on our waitlist if not accepted.  
• Payments WILL NOT be accepted at this time.  We will email when payments will be due.  

For new families to ASLP,  please follow the instructions in the attachment.  

1. Go to https://bacr.force.com/afterschool/s/
2. Create Account – Select (School) – (Step 1 in the attachment)
3. Complete information on each page and select “submit” on the bottom of the page. 

For returning ASP families, please follow these instructions:

1. Go to https://bacr.force.com/afterschool/s/
2. Sign into your account – If you are having trouble signing in, please contact your coordinators for assistance
3. Select “New Registration”
4. Select School Site and 2020/2021 School Year
5. Verify/Update information on each page and select “submit” on the bottom of the page. 

Program Summary – In Person, when safe to reopen schools per SFDPH and SFSUD protocols.

The After School Learning Program (ASLP) at Francis Scott Key Elementary is open every school day from 1:50pm to 6:00pm. Parents are able to pick up their child at 4pm, 5pm, and 5:45pm each day. Francis Scott Key Elementary is located at 1530 43rd Avenue, San Francisco, California 94122.

CONTACT: For more information, please email Francis Scott Key’s Afterschool Site Coordinator, Bel Estiva, or Assistant Site Coordinator, Hélène Szabados, or Family Engagement Coordinator, Caley Akridge.

Typical Day

A typical day at FSK starts at 1:50pm day school is dismissed. K-2^nd Grade Program leaders pick up their students from the classroom, while 3^rd-5^th Graders are released to the yard where they will meet their ASLP group and Program Leader in a designated zone. For the remainder of the day, students adhere to the following schedule:

During supper, our students are provided a healthy meal option and the opportunity to share community time with their ASLP group. We encourage health-focused foods at ASLP! Please help us by packing nutritious snacks and drinks from home that help our students keep up their energy.

Following supper and structured Recreation and game time led by Program leaders, the remaining part of our day includes Homework Assistance, Club Hour and Recess.

• Homework Assistance- A structured environment for students to work ion their homework both independently and collaboratively with the assistance of Program Leaders.
• Enrichment Clubs- Program Leaders create and facilitate lesson plans that promote student’s social & emotional skill development, problem solving, creativity, and engagement in their communities. Clubs run on an 8-week rotation, giving students the opportunity to experience 3 different areas of interest and engagement throughout the year.
• Recreation- Structured playtime for students, led by Program Leaders, that promotes active lifestyle choices, teamwork and leadership.

Enrichment Clubs

Monday through Friday all of our students get the opportunity to participate in enrichment clubs that are created and led by Program Leaders and trusted independent subcontracts. Some of our previous clubs have included: Cooking, Theatre Arts, Marine Biology, Academic Chess, Film Making, Lion Dance, and Newspaper Club. In addition to Enrichment Clubs run by staff, we also offer our popular existing language programs (fee-based); Mandarin and Spanish.

Special Events

ASLP holds various events for our students and families to attend throughout the year, such as Lights On Afterschool!, Winter and Spring student showcases, carnivals and celebrations. We hope to bring the entire FSK community together during these events. Please look for communication from our Coordinator about special dates throughout the school year!