About Dance Afterschool Program

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Hello Current & Potential DDS Families,

 

Welcome to L.E.A.P After School Program!

We are very excited to have the opportunity to serve you and your children. 

DDS is one of the few dance studio’s that’s offering dance as a part of their afterschool program.  We understand the demands and how busy parents have become; our program because we offer a solution to extra curriculum activities for the children without taking extra time out of your day or evening.

One of the most exciting things about the program are the dance classes for those elected to participate, this is great opportunity because it allows the students to be provided with the same dance classes as the DDS studio dancers.

Please read through the entire DDS Handbook, it will answer most if not all your questions about our programs. 

If you have any questions, or if you would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact us at 770-733-2101 or 678-586-5723. We look forward to seeing your children at DDS After School.

Sincerely,

Larkezia Parks

Director of DDS After School

678-586-5723

 

Dance Afterschool Program Information

If you don't see your school below call our office to see if we can pick up from your child school.

DDS Afterschool Program provides; Homework Assistance, Fun Games, Arts & Crafts and of course Dance on a weekly basis.

Our Dance Afterschool Program was established to help parents provide quality childcare and dance under one roof for those who have busy lifestyles. 

We believe that dance is one of the pillars; for self-esteem, positive attitudes, and motivation.  DDS also has a non-bully environment which promotes self-confidence  and self-discipline in safe caring environment.


We provide pickup for elementary and middle schools age children.

DDS School Pickups-More Schools Added

1. Red Oaks Elementary 8. Walnut Creek Elementary

2. Pates Creek Elementary 9. East Clayton Elementary

3. Pleasant Grove Elementary 10. Roberta T Smith Elementary

4. Woodland Elementary 11. Thurgood Marshall Elementary

5. StockBridge Elementary 13. StockBridge Middle School

6. Cotton Indian Elementary 14. Austin Road Middle

7. Fairview Elementary

 

TUITION

Tuition payment of $70.00 per week per student is paid on weekly basis. Parents have the option of paying biweekly, monthly, or yearly basis, this will need to be APPROVED by DDS Director and notated on child (ren) account. Part time rates are dependent on days needed and availability, see Front Desk. We do not have a “drop-in” rate for afterschool tuition.  Parents/Guardians must pay the $70.00 per week fee by the Friday before the week of participation.   

Tuition is paid by cash, check, money order, credit card through Parent’s Portal during your initial sign up; or by using on-line payments through www.destinydancestudio.org website.  Cash, Checks and money orders should be made payable to Destiny Dance Studio.  Payments must be given directly to the After-school Program desk.

Do not send payments by your child; all receipts are emailed.

 

INSUFFICIENT FUNDS/RETURNED CHECKS

Destiny Dance Studio will gladly accept your checks; however, in the event your check is returned due to insufficient funds, your account will be debited electronically for the face amount of the check and $35 Return Check Fee. 

 

LATE PAYMENTS OF TUITION

Payments are due by 6:30pm on Friday for the upcoming week of service.  Failure to pay by this time will result in a $15.00 late fee per family payable on Monday.

 

PICK UP TIME/ LATE FEE SCHEDULE

Students must be picked up from the after-school program at 6:30pm.   Late fees are effective at 6:35pm at a rate of $1.00 per minute.  We realize emergencies occur that cannot be avoided; you must always have someone listed on your Emergency Contacts to be on “standby” for just such occasions.  Please be mindful of our staff and their own personal responsibilities after 6:30pm.  Late pick-ups place unnecessary hardships and responsibilities on our staff.  

Late fees are paid at time of pickup. $1.00 per minute for each minute beginning at 6:35pm.


TRANSPORTATION

Students who are registered will be picked up at their School designated time. No additional pick up will be made. Students need to be ready and waiting in the designated pick up area provided by the School, as we have other students to consider. If a student is continuously late the parent will be notified and the student may need to be picked up from their School. Transportation home is the responsibility of the parents, and children are to be picked up by 6:30 pm each day.

STUDENT INJURY/ILLNESS

The Director and other staff of DDS are knowledgeable in first aid will address minor injuries and illnesses.  If medical attention is needed, 911 will be called for assistance.  Parents will be informed of all injuries.  If a child is vomiting or running a fever during Afterschool, the parent will be required to pick up the child immediately.  DDS Injury/Illness Form will be filled out and kept on file and copy given to parent.

PERSONAL ARTICLES/BELONGINGS

Students should NOT bring toys, sporting equipment, money, or valuable items, to the program.  The Afterschool program will NOT be responsible for lost, stolen, damaged, or traded items.  Any personal items brought to Afterschool program such as; personal electronics, including cell phones, must remain in the child’s book bag during the afterschool program unless using for homework. 

 INCLEMENT WEATHER

The safety of our student, teachers and parents is of utmost concern. If the weather is bad (snow, ice, or dangerously cold), we may cancel classes. Generally, we follow Henry/Clayton County weather closures. Classes missed because of weather closures may be made up in a similar class according to our makeup policy.

Please call the studio 770-733-2101 or check our website, www.destinydancestudio.org, and our social media sites for Inclement Weather updates.

 

Destiny Dance Studio Afterschool Program

Hours 2:15pm-6:30pm

1.     Homework Assistance- On Hand assistance with homework.  Please remember we are here to assist and not complete the work for your children.  Homework block is listed below, we strive that all homework is completed before pickup

2.    Dance Classes- Tuesday/Wednesday & Thursday dance classes in Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop-this is no extra cost but parents must sign their child up to participate in the Destiny Dance Studio Dance Program. DDS Handbooks provided to the participating families.

3.    Snacks are provided-a nutritional daily snacks are provided daily.  *Due to peanut allergies we do NOT use any products with peanuts for snacks.

4.    “School Break/Summer Camps”- during the school scheduled breaks we will provide daily by camp 6:30a-6:30p- providing there are enough participants.  We host Girlz GLAM Summer Camps!

 

The Daily Schedule: (Subject to change as needed).

 2:15 PM – 2:30 PM Dismissed from school/DDS Pickups

3:00 PM – 3:15 PM Arrival/Bathroom Break/Water/Snacks

3:00PM – 4:30 PM Homework/Enrichment Time 

3:45 PM – 5:45 PM Dance Classes *Tuesday (Hip Hop) Wednesday (Ballet/Jazz)

5:15PM – 6:00 PM Free Time or Completion of Homework & Home

All children must be picked up late fees begin at 6:35p for $1.00 per minute.

 

ALL OF THE ABOVE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE PER THE DIRECTOR FOR THE NEEDS OF AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM. 

  

*DDS After-school have the option of attending Saturday classes; see schedule in DDS Studio Handbook.

DDS 2023-2024 Calendar

  • Aug 2             First Day Back To After-School!

  • Aug 14 Welcome Back To Dance Classes DDS Studio!!

  • Sep 4                    Holiday-Labor Day-No Class/DDS Closed         

  • Sep 18-22            Fall Break-DDS Classes in Session

  • Oct   24-28                 DDS Fall Festival-Wear Your Costume

  • Nov 20-25                Thanksgiving Break No Class DDS Closed    

  • TBA                           Henry County Holiday Parade

  • TBA           Holiday Dance Showcase

  • Dec 20-Jan 5               Holiday Break - No Class Studio Closed

  • Jan 8                           2024 Class Session Resume  

  • Jan 15                         ML King Jr. Holiday No Class-Studio Closed

  • Feb 5-10                     Parent Observation Week

  • Feb 20-23 Winter Break- Classes In Session

  • Apr 1-6                  Spring Break-No Class-Studio Closed

  • TBA          Spring Recital Weekly Rehearsals  

  • TBA            Spring Recital Weekly Rehearsals

  • May 4         Spring Recital-Production 2024

  • May 24 Last Day of School

  • June – July                   SUMMER CAMP 2024

*Professional Dance Recital Pictures TENTIVE DATE-APRIL * ALL DANCERS/STUDIO & AFTERSCHOOL



BULLYING/HARASSMENT/FIGHTING POLICY 

Bullying/harassment/fighting has no place at the Destiny Dance Studio After-school Program. Bullying/harassment/fighting means more than beating up or pushing people around. Violation of this policy includes: 

• Physical assaults (touching in angry ways)

• Threats (“Better watch your back”, “I’m gonna hurt you”, “We’re gonna get you”, etc.)

• Harassment (always bothering someone)

• Name-calling

• Racial slurs

• Intimidation

• Sexual harassment – physical or verbal

• Spreading rumors

• Extortion

• Foul language

• Taunting

• Making insulting remarks about another student’s family members

• Using the internet to harass, threaten, verbally abuse, intimidate, or spread rumors

Violation of the intent of this policy by a participant of the Destiny Dance Studio will not be tolerated. Review of the policy serves as your WARNING.

• If you are found to be in violation of this policy you will be suspended for up to one week.

• On the second offense you will be suspended for the remainder of the program. There will be no refund of registration fees due to a student suspension.  Bullying will NOT be tolerated.

The enforcement of this policy and any judgment on the punishment of a student for violation of this policy will be the decision of the Destiny Dance Studio or Assistant Coordinator or both and is not subject to a hearing or appeal.