Project Dream Information for Lake County High School & Cloud City High School
Lana Butler | LCHS Site Supervisor | 719-293-0107 | lbutler@lakecountyschools.net
General Information:
Project Dream programs are a part of Lake County Schools, and we are excited to provide enriching programs for your students. Students are expected to apply the norms for behavior and participation they are used to during the school day at Project Dream. All Project Dream programs for students grades 7-12 will take place at LCHS and nearby outdoor spaces, unless otherwise communicated. Project Dream at LCHS is “Drop In,” meaning students can come any day without prior notice. Attendance for Project Dream programs is taken daily. A waiver must be signed for every student who attends programming.
Registration:
Students grades 7-12 may attend any after school program (including tutoring or clubs) on a drop-in basis, no registration needed. Parents and families are welcome to call the Project Dream Site Supervisor phones at any time to check on their child’s attendance.
Transportation is provided if this is a significant barrier for a student to participate. Students requiring transportation home from afterschool can sign up daily with Project Dream Staff.
Transportation:
After School Information (Mon.-Thu.):
Project Dream runs until 6:00 pm Monday – Thursday. We offer tutoring and activity clubs. Project Dream welcomes students to start a club of their choice. When a student commits to run an after school club, we cover the cost for supplies necessary to run the club successfully. This is a great opportunity for your student to try something new and interesting. If your student is interested in starting a club please contact Lana Butler.
Friday Information:
Fridays run at LCHS from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. In the morning we focus on academics, and activities and clubs run in the afternoon. Students requiring transportation for Friday programs need to request this from the Site Supervisor (Lana) during the week leading up.
Pick-up:
When picking up your child in the evening, you will need to come to the student parking lot area of LCHS.
- For afterschool programs, students must be picked up by 6:00 pm.
- For Friday programs, students must be picked up by 3:30 pm.
Attendance Policy:
For grades 7-12, LCSD Project Dream places the responsibility for attendance on the parent and the child. Parents are welcome to call the Project Dream Site Supervisor phones at any time to check on their child’s attendance.
LCSD Project Dream Behavior Guidelines:
The purpose of our programs is to provide a positive, enriching environment for children. Project Dream seeks to support the behavior expectations of Lake County School District through implementation of a restorative justice approach.
If there is a behavior that needs to be addressed, the following steps may be taken. First, the student will be reminded of better choices to make as well as the expectations. The child may be asked to take a break. Then, if behavior is not improved, a one on one check in may take place between the club leader and the student. If behavior continues, the student may check in with both the site supervisor and the club leader. The student will be expected to reflect on their behavior, strategize actions steps, and call home with an action plan.
If problematic behavior is repeated, the student may create a behavior agreement with the site supervisor. This plan will address the problematic behavior as well as possible consequences. Consequences may include but are not limited to in-program suspension or at-home suspension. Severe behaviors, such as aggression, violence or destruction of property, will require parents/guardians to meet with program staff prior to the student returning to the program. The after school program reserves the right to dismiss a student entirely from the program if all measures have been exhausted.
