Community Education Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Extended Day Programming: General

What is Watertown Community Education?

What is the Extended Day Program?

What are building-based Extended Day Programs?

Cunniff Extended Day Program

Hosmer Extended Day Program

Lowell Extended Day Program

Will the Extended Day Program be open during Parent Conferences?

Will the Extended Day Program be open during early release days professional development days?

What role do parents and guardians play in program decisions and schedule planning for the Extended Day Program?

 

 

Extended Day Programming: General

  1. What is Watertown Community Education?

Watertown Community Education is a self-sustaining program of the Watertown Public Schools.  We provide quality learning and enrichment experiences for adults and children.  Watertown Community Education is committed to lifelong learning and building partnerships that provide programs that meet the needs of our community.

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  1.   What is the Extended Day Program?

The Extended Day Program provides after-school care for children in Grades Pre-K through Grade 5 until 6 PM daily. In addition, the Program offers a safe and enriching place during conference days, full days February and April vacations and six weeks during the summer. For more information contact Debi Cornelius, Director of Community Ed. at 617-923-7653, [email protected]  Back to the top

  1.   What are building-based Extended Day Programs?
  1. Cunniff Extended Day Program

The Cunniff Extended Day Program is a school-based program that strives to provide a safe and nurturing environment.  Children of all abilities are welcome. We provide a program with a wide range of educational and recreational opportunities. Children are exposed to a variety of activities that are designed to be age appropriate. Homework time and assistance are provided daily as needed. Lead Teachers plan fun and engaging project-based learning for every afternoon, and Instructional Aides run clubs for each group once a week.  For questions regarding the Cunniff Extended Day Program contact Laureen Raftes, Site Coordinator at 857-540-0690, [email protected]

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  1. Hosmer Extended Day Program

The Extended Day Program seeks to provide a safe, nurturing environment for children. While recognizing the opportunities for learning and growth during after school hours, we believe that children need a change of pace during their after-school time, including time for rest and relaxation.  With this in mind, we provide a program in which children may choose from a variety of structured enrichment activities and unstructured playtime when they may visit with friends and schoolmates or play quietly by themselves. Homework time is provided daily for children in grades 2 to 5.  For questions regarding the Hosmer Extended Day Program contact Reis Colgan, Site Coordinator at 617-926-0457, [email protected]

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  1. Lowell Extended Day Program

The Lowell Extended Day Program (LEDP) provides a safe, nurturing environment for students of the Lowell School from 2:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This is a tuition based program. Information is available in the menu area "Registration Forms and Information".

The Lowell Before School Program is open to students every day that school is in session from 7:15 a.m.-8:10 a.m. Staff provides students with quiet activities and a smooth transition to their teachers to start the school day in a positive way. It is a tuition-based program. Information can be viewed in the menu under "Registration Forms and Information.”  For questions regarding the Lowell Extended Day Program contact Adam Vachon, Site Coordinator at 617-926-7779, [email protected]

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  1. Will the Extended Day Program be open during Parent Conferences?

Yes, the Extended Day Program will be open during parent conference early release days from 12:15 pm - 6:00 pm.  There is no program available for evening conferences.

  1.  Will the Extended Day Program be open during early release professional development days?

The Extended Day Program is open to all enrolled Extended Day students on early release days immediately following early dismissal.  Extended Day is not open on full day, district-wide professional development days where school is closed to students.

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  1.   What role do parents and guardians play in program decisions and schedule planning for the Extended Day Program?

The Extended Day Program at each elementary school provides parents and families the opportunity to provide feedback and have input on program decisions through the creation of site-specific parent advisory boards.  Any parent or guardian is able and encouraged to participate in their Extended Day Program’s Parent Advisory Board.  Parents interested in joining the Parent Advisory Board can reach out to their school’s Site Coordinator for additional information as well as upcoming meeting dates.

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