Parent Policy Handbook

2019 / 2020 Revision A

Unparalleled

programming with exceptional results !

Welcome to the

Bridgewater Tae Kwon Do After School and Summer

Program

Our Mission

Bridgewater Tae Kwon Do is dedicated to promoting the growth of our students, both mentally and physically. Our programs and services are focused on health and fitness though training in Tae Kwon Do and our own multi sport model. Students develop their own physical balance through scheduled sessions of physical activity. With the tenets of Tae Kwon Do, we aim to achieve personal development with each student.

Our Vision

Bridgewater Tae Kwon Do will be viewed as a leader in re-spect to our ideas as they relate to After School and Summer programming. We will promote health and fitness though scheduled daily physical activity and personal development of each student through the tenets of Tae Kwon Do.

Our Core Values

While delivering it’s programming, Bridgewater Tae Kwon Do is guided by the tenets (JungShin) of Tae Kwon Do.

Our Multi Sport Model

At Bridgewater Tae Kwon Do we realize that for every student to develop physically, many sports

should be played.

In our After School program and our summer program, we will be doing

scheduled physical activities in order to develop this physical balance.

On Mondays and Wednesdays,

students will get the full benefit of Tae Kwon Do, including fitness and

flexibility. On Tuesdays and Thursdays we will be running our

very own Ninja Program. This obstacle course based program truly

uses multi sport motions, such as climbing, jumping, running and Balance. On Friday we will be

Doing simple self defense or playing games to improve self defense.

Our summer programming will also

include outdoor activities which will add to each student’s

physical literacy.

Unparalleled programming with exceptional results.

Bridgewater Tae Kwon Do After School and Summer Program

Our Qualifications

Master Vincent Wight holds the rank of 5th degree black belt in the Korean Martial art Tae Kwon Do. He has been training students of all ages since February of 1989, and training in martial arts for more than 3 decades. Remembering what it is like to walk through the doors of a martial arts facility for the first time is what helps to guide Master Wight in how he delivers his programming. -World Tae Kwon Do Federation 5th Degree Black Belt (certificate #05058111 -Criminal record check with vulnerable sector check on file -Child abuse registry check on file -2014 HMA World Tae Kwon Do Championship Gold Medalist -CPR and First aid trained -Trainer of 15 National Medalists, 3 HMA World Championship medalists, and countless regional champions -Owner / Operator and Instructor at Bridgewater Tae Kwon Do since 1989 -NCCP member and card holder Bridgewater Tae Kwon Do is a private sports facility and therefore not a part of the Department of Community Services ‘Daycare Act’.

Bridgewater Tae Kwon Do After School and Summer Program

Our Philosophy

At Bridgewater Tae Kwon Do we offer unparalleled After School and Summer Programming for all students who are not yet ready to be home alone after school or on long summer days. We believe that every child needs a balance of daily scheduled physical activity, socialization and homework time (After School Program). We strive to provide these things on a rotating schedule of planned lessons and activities. Our multi sport model will ensure that every student in our program is well rounded physically, and homework time in our after school program will leave more family time for you at the end of the day.

Our Inclusion Policy

At Bridgewater Tae Kwon Do, we believe that every student is entitled to respectful, non discriminatory treatment regardless of their religion, age, culture, gender or diverse abilities. We value the rights of all children and their opportunity for active, meaningful participation in a quality after school or summer program within our community. We believe that all children and their families must have an inclusive and respectful experience in our programs.

Bridgewater Tae Kwon Do programs are designed to develop students in spirit, mind and body.

Every child is a unique individual and will add value to the programming at Bridgewater Tae Kwon Do.

When parents and family are involved, they become valued partners at Bridgewater Tae Kwon Do.

Bridgewater Tae Kwon Do will strive to ensure the environment and programs are adapted to meet the needs of all children.

Bridgewater Tae Kwon Do will seek out community partners to better support children with special needs through continued training and consultation.

Bridgewater Tae Kwon Do After School and Summer Program

Our Programs

At Bridgewater Tae Kwon Do we offer After School and Summer Programs for any school age child who is not ready to be home alone. Our After School Program is not limited to students of Bridgewater Elementary, but rather any student who can arrange transportation to that location can be involved. Summer programming is for any school aged child who can be transported to and from our location on King Street.

How do I register my child in your programs ?

registration form completed and submitted

Method of payment submitted (cash, cheque, e-mail bank transfer to bwatertkd@gmail.com, credit card)

Current medical information form submitted

Signed parent / guardian form submitted Please note that all payments must be up to date each Friday prior to the coming week. A $25.00 NSF charge will occur for any returned cheques. 2 NSF charges could result in cancellation of membership.

Our costs

Please note that the advertised costs for 2016 / 2017 will stand. Registered students will be locked into this rate until they graduate from our programs. If / When costs go up (2017 / 2018), Students who are registered this year will NOT be affected by any future price increase.

2016 / 2017 RATES After School Part time students $12.00 per day (minimum 2 days per week)

Full time students (based on a 5 day school week) $50.00

NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR SCHEDULED EARLY DISMISSAL / EMBEDDED TIME

Any pickup before lunch will be charged as a half day ($15.00)

Snow days or inservice days $20.00 full time / $25.00 part time

Summer Schedule Part time students $25.00 per day

Full time students $100.00 per week based on a 5 day work week (Monday to Friday)

Are the programs tax deductible ? Yes, our programs are tax deductible as child care, because the CRA allows for private sports facilities with day camps, whose goal is looking after children to be deductible.

Bridgewater Tae Kwon Do After School and Summer Program

When payments are returned from the bank

A supplementary fee of $25.00 will be incurred if a payment is returned from the bank. After an NSF charge has occurred, it is the responsibility of the parent / guardian to provide Bridgewater Tae Kwon Do with cash, certified cheque, credit card payment or bank transfer by Friday of the week of occurrence. This charge will be added to the users account, and deemed to be one of the charges that must be up to date in order to use our programming. 2 NSF charges could result in the membership being cancelled.

Services withheld

Services will be withheld if accounts are not up to date, or if 2 NSF charges occur. If the child is absent for a week without communication from the parents, then the child will be removed from the active members attendance list.

Snow days / in service days

On snow days or inservice days, pickup will not occur at Bridgewater Elementary, but rather children can be dropped off at our King Street location as early as 7:30 AM. A lunch should be packed on these days.

Unscheduled absences

Any unscheduled absences (sick days) should be called in to us at 902-521-2074 as soon as possible. This is done to prevent any unnecessary concern or worry from all concerned.

March Break / Christmas Break

We will have all day programming for March break, Christmas break, charged out at the rates for our Summer schedule. We do not charge for scheduled absences (vacation, holidays etc.) provided we know about these in advance. Let us know when you will be away, so that we will hold your spot.

Picking up your child from our programs

No child will be allowed to leave by themselves. If they are being transferred to another adult supervised program (for example Barracudas in our summer program), we must have written permission to do so. Only those on the pickup form will be allowed to pick up your child, unless we have written authority to add another person to your file. All people doing pickups should be known by the student, and be ready to show government I.D.

Scheduled absences

Any days missed on scheduled absences will not be charged out, considering that Bridgewater Tae Kwon Do knows about them 2 weeks in advance, and notice is given in writing.

Bridgewater Tae Kwon Do After School and Summer Program

Picking Up Late

Our day ends at 5:30 and our evening programming begins. Any student picked up late from the summer or after school programs will incur a charge of $10.00 for every 15 minutes late. We will endeavor to contact those on your contact list to determine the cause of lateness and expected arrival time. These charges will have to be up to date by the following Friday to consider the account up to date.

What if my pickup person is suspected of being under the influence ?

No student will be released to anyone who appears to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. In this event, an-other contact will be called and requested to make pickup. If the child leaves with someone who is suspected of being under the influence despite the concerns of Bridgewater Tae Kwon Do, then the appropriate agencies will be contacted.

Program day emergencies — participants

In the case of a serious accident or illness, we will call for an ambulance and then try to make contact in the following order :

the parent(s)

The designated emergency contact person

The child’s physician

Can I pick my child up early ?

Yes, you can. Please call 902-521-2074 because especially during our summer programming, we could be on an outing. Then we can meet at a pre arranged point.

What if my child no longer requires care ?

Graduation will occur. Just let us know so that we can remove your child from the attendance sheet.

What should my child wear to your programs ?

Children should wear something comfortable that you don’t mind getting dirty. During our summer programming, we could be outside on safe adventures. For the indoor portion of our days, they should wear something comfortable that they can move around in.

Bridgewater Tae Kwon Do After School and Summer Program

What should my child bring ?

a change of clothes is always a good idea

A refillable water bottle

Because of varying tastes, children should bring a packed lunch to summer programming or any school time day long program. Snacks will be provided. Please make lunches allergen free.

Appropriate outdoor clothing for the forecasted weather

Bathing suits are possible for our summer programs

Sun screen

All items should be labeled with the child’s name

We are not responsible for any electronics or toys that a child may bring.

Insect repellant

Any item deemed necessary by you, the parent.

Lunch is not provided ?

The pricing of our programs does not allow us to provide lunch, Also, children have such varying tastes, and sometimes needs, that it would be impossible to satisfy every child. We feel that so long as a child has a packed lunch from home, they will be more likely to eat it and not go away hungry.

Behavioral guidelines

Our programs are very well structured which should help to relieve behavioral issues. We realize the importance of parents and our leaders working together in the process of our programs, in order to bring about a positive and stable environment for children. Parents and leaders / instructors should inform each other of behavioral concerns. We do not allow any form of corporal punishment in our programs, nor do we allow any aggressive actions between participants. Of course Tae Kwon do does have some elements of contact, but we will always endeavor to have it happen under controlled circumstances. We will not allow any harsh action happen between participants, or leaders and participants. We will not withhold any activity or food as punishment, nor will we grant reward for in exchange for positive behavior. Aggression means any physical, emotional, or verbal act which may result in the student placing themselves, other children, or leaders in an emotional, physical, harmful or unsafe situation. Continued aggressive behavior could result in the student being removed from the program. Efforts will always be made to diffuse aggressive behavior.

Bridgewater Tae Kwon Do After School and Summer Program

Anti Bullying guidelines

We at Bridgewater Tae Kwon Do are committed to providing a caring, friendly and safe environment to all participants so they can enjoy a relaxed and secure environment. Bullying of any kind is unacceptable. If bullying in any form does occur, all those involved should know that they can tell, and that the matter will be dealt with swiftly and effectively.

What is bullying ?

Bullying is the use of aggression or the threat of aggression with the intent of hurting another person. Bullying results in pain or distress to the victim. Bullying can be

emotional: being unfriendly, excluding others from activities, tormenting

Physical : pushing , punching, kicking, or any use of physical violence

Racist : racial taunts, gestures

Sexual : unwanted physical contact, or sexual comments

Homophobic : because of, or focusing on the issue of sexuality

Verbal : name calling, sarcasm, teasing, spreading rumors

Cyber : all manner of electronic misuse of technology, email, texting internet All types of bullying will be dealt with in a swift and effective manner, with consequences such as expulsion, or possibly the appropriate authorities being brought in.

Our daily schedule Our center opens at 7:30 for early drop off (Summer program, full day school programs) If you do need an earlier drop off time, please advise and we will make arrangements. 7:30 to 9:30 free play 9:30 health snack 10:00 scheduled physical activity, varies by day 11:00 to 12:00 free play 12:00 lunch 1:00 to pickup - free play with the possibility of outdoor time, weather permitting 3:15 Snack After School Program 2:00 bus drop off starts at Bridgewater Elementary 2:35 pickup at Bridgewater Elementary 3:00 start a safe walking route to our club on King Street 3:15 Snack 3:45 scheduled physical activity 4:30 homework / quiet time 5:30 final pickup **** Pickup times at Bridgewater Elementary are adjusted for CLT or Parent / Teacher days****

Bridgewater Tae Kwon Do After School and Summer Program

Bridgewater Tae Kwon Do Parent Policy Information Agreement

Please return this completed and signed form to be kept in your child’s file to complete your child’s registration to the Bridgewater Tae Kwon Do After School or Summer program(s). I have received and read the Bridgewater Tae Kwon Do Parent’s Policy Handbook containing the policies and procedures for the Bridgewater Tae Kwon Do After School and Summer Programs; this includes the behavior / bullying guidance policy. This policy can be amended and in the case of amendment, a copy of any changes will be provided. I understand my responsibilities as a parent / guardian to agree and abide to these policies and procedures..

Signature Child(ren)s name Date

Bridgewater Tae Kwon Do 416 King Street, Suite D, Box C Bridgewater, Nova Scotia B4V 1A9

2019 / 2020 School Year - revision A