Information for Crowden School Parents
Aftercare
The after-school program, known simply as “Aftercare,” begins at 3:45pm and ends at 6:00pm. Students not enrolled in Aftercare must leave the school grounds by 3:45pm or parents/guardians will be charged for after-school care. The Aftercare program coordinator and faculty members oversee homework and supervised recreation during the after-school hours. Healthy snacks are provided. Aftercare is available on a limited basis on concert nights. Students will be required to sign up in advance on these evenings. Students are expected to follow appropriate school behavior standards, and may not be permitted to take part in Aftercare if those are not respected.
Aftercare Charges & Sign-Out Procedures
The daily charge for Aftercare is $15.00 for students picked up by 5:00pm; $20.00 if picked up by 6:00pm. Students who leave for and return from a Crowden lesson pay $15.00 regardless of the time they are picked up. All students must be picked up by 6:00pm or parents/guardians will be charged $8.00 per minute for every minute they are late in retrieving their child. Monthly billing statements are sent through our FACTS payment program.
Students will only be discharged to parents/guardians or to an adult whom the parents/guardians have specified in writing. The adult must come to the library personally and sign out the student. This not only helps guarantee the safety of your child (which is always paramount), it helps prevent incorrect billing and further hassles for you. TCS will not release any student unless an approved adult comes in person for pickup. Please do not call and ask that your child wait in the lobby or in front of school.
Head Lice Information
Here are some helpful resources to answer your questions about head lice, how to check for nits and lice, how to treat, and more:
» California Department of Public Health's A Parent's Guide to Head Lice
» Treatment Guidelines from the Center for Disease Control & Prevention
» Center for Disease Control and Prevention's Lice FAQ
Students found with head lice may return to school after treatment with lice shampoo followed by nit removal.
If you have questions, please contact Assistant Principal Heidi Mattson.
Thank you for helping to keep our TCS students healthy and lice-free!
Parking & Safety
TCS parking-lot spaces are reserved for staff and faculty. There is ample parking in the neighborhood. Beware of parking restrictions in front of TCS and the Jefferson School and note the signs designating street-sweeping days.
Please use the green-curbed bay in front of the school when dropping off or picking up students. Adults who park on the opposite side of the street must accompany students across the street using the crosswalks.
Out of consideration for our neighbors, please avoid parking—even temporarily—in such a way as to disturb families in the vicinity. This includes parking in illegal areas, driveways, or in any way that inconveniences or obstructs the neighbors.
Double parking and U-turns in front of the building are illegal and dangerous; do not double park as that impacts school bus safety during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up times.
Please note that Rose Street and surrounding areas are regularly patrolled by Berkeley traffic and parking officials. Families are responsible for resolving any parking fines incurred.
Room Parents
School Forms
Click a file name below to download these required school forms:
A: Immunization Record
B: Health Exam
C: Student Medical and Emergency Info
D: Medical History
E: Earthquake Backpack Requirements
F: Student Roster and Directory Information
G: Child Pick Up Authorization
H: Media Release Form
I: Musical Instrument Insurance
J: Crowden Concert T-Shirt Order Form
K: Private Teacher Contact Information
L: Chaperone Guide
M: Acceptable Internet Use Agreement
N: Handbook Acknowledgment
Cell Phone Permission Slip
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