Class Drop Policy

Our teachers prepare their classes and purchase materials based on student enrollment. Dropping a class impacts the teacher’s income and planning. They may even have to cancel the class altogether. To keep great vendors teaching at A TEAM, please register with full intent to take the class.

If you must drop a class, you will receive a refund less a drop fee:

• More than a month before class start: no fee
• Less than a month before class start: 25% drop fee
• Less than two weeks before class start: 50% drop fee
• After the second class occurs: no refunds

Families who are not sure about whether they can make the semester-long commitment should sign up for a one-time trial class, if available, or discuss their situation with the teacher prior to enrolling.

For students/families who drop out of Ocean Grove Charter School before the end of the semester, Ocean Grove asks us for refunds for classes not yet taken, and families will be responsible to pay any amount to A TEAM that is paid back to Ocean Grove. 

Payment Policy

Payment is due at registration. We accept payment through Zelle or PayPal made to ateamregistrar@gmail.com. Your child will not be allowed to attend class without payment.

Ocean Grove families:

1. Request POs for each class immediately after registering
2. Also make sure a copy of the PO request is sent to the vendor listed on your confirmation worksheet for each class.

Charter school students will not be allowed to attend class unless a PO has been requested prior to the first class. LUNCH, REGISTRATION, COMMUNITY HOUR BUYOUTS, and DROP FEES are NOT covered by Ocean Grove.

Important – If a class is full and has a waiting list you may lose your spot if payment has not been received.

Drop-off & Pick-up Policy

In case of an emergency and for general safety, have a list of all students currently on campus. This is why we run check-in.

Checking in and out – When your child arrives on campus, bring them to the check-in table to receive their name tag and sign in. When picking up your child, stop by the check-in table again to return their name tag and sign out.

Drop off – Younger children should be escorted to their first class. If your child is in 6th grade or under, you will need to stay with your child until the teacher is present for the first class they are taking for the day. Please do not drop your kids off more than ten minutes early.

Pick up – It is important that you pick your child up on time. We know that sometimes things happen and you may be delayed. If this happens more than once without notification or prior arrangements we will charge a $20 late pickup fee for up to 15 minutes, and $1/minute thereafter. A late fee will be charged for any child of any age still on campus 5 minutes after class is over for the day if a parent is not present. Please arrive early to pick up your child.

Older Kids – Middle school and high school students can sign themselves in and out, but must leave campus after signing out. An older sibling under the age of 18 does not qualify to pick up if the child remains on campus.

Parental Supervision – You must be out of your car and supervising your child if they wish to play on the playground (lunch period excepted).

Parent Volunteer Policy

Every family is required to volunteer each semester to help supervise kids. Our parent volunteers cultivate a sense of community and provide an opportunity to connect with other parents, students, and teachers. You keep A-TEAM affordable, accessible, and safe.

What you do:

• Keep an eye on kids in between classes
• Support teachers and site supervisors
• Be on campus in case of an emergency
• Be friendly and welcoming

Volunteer Hours:

When you register for class, you will be asked to sign up for between one and five volunteer shifts (per semester) based on the number of class hours your kids will attend (per week). The basic requirement is:

1 kid registered for 1 class hour => 1 shift volunteer time

• A volunteer shift is about 1.5 hours long, depending on the time slot
• Your shifts are not to exceed 5 shifts per family.
• Online classes do not require community hours.  
• If you cannot complete the shift you have signed up for, you are responsible for finding a replacement. Please notify A TEAM staff immediately so we can help you with this process. 
• If you miss a shift and do not find a replacement, you will be charged $60 for the shift.

Clarification – Each of the following cases imply two volunteer shifts for the semester:

• You register one kid for a 1hr English class and a 1hr Math class
• You sign both your kids up for a 1 hr Sports & Games class
• You register one kid for a 2hr History class
• You register one kid for a Spanish class that meets twice a week for an hour

Buy Out Rate – Should you not be able to fulfill the requirement, a “buy-out” option is available for $40 per shift.

Mandatory Volunteer Training – Before your first shift, please look over this document carefully. It is quite short.

Classroom Behavior Policy

We want every student to be successful and enjoy their classes and the A TEAM community. To achieve this, if a vendor/teacher or A TEAM determines that your child needs extra support in order to have a positive experience in class and on campus, we will require you to assist your child or provide an aide for your child. 

If your child has a medical condition or requires special consideration or accommodation, please communicate with A TEAM and the teacher before enrolling so that we can determine in advance how to help your child succeed in class and on campus.

For more details on behavior expectations and how we manage conflict between students and parents, see the Code of Conduct.

Sick Policy

For the health and safety of our students, please do not come to class sick. If your student(s) have recently been sick, only return to classes if:

• no fever for 24 hours
• no vomiting/diarrhea for 24 hours
• no uncontrollable cough
• no pink-eyes or eyes with discharge
• no undiagnosed rashes or skin infections
• no lice, nits or pinworm
• no non-allergy related sneezing