Project Dream Information for Lake County Intermediate School
Blanca Rodriguez | LCIS Site Supervisor | 719-293-0115 | brodriguez@lakecountyschools.net
Transportation
Afterschool transportation: Project Dream has limited transportation for afterschool, and requesting this option does not guarantee transportation. There is typically one large district school bus to operate one out-of-town route, and one 15-person activity bus to operate one in-town route. Project Dream Site Supervisors will confirm transportation with families.
Friday transportation: Transportation for Friday programs is typically limited to one 15-person activity bus, and is very limited. Project Dream Site Supervisors will confirm transportation with families.
Afterschool (Monday – Thursday) transportation schedule as of 9/2/25
Friday transportation schedule as of 9/4/25
Parent Pick-up & Drop-off
When picking up your child in the evening, you will need to come to the main entrance of the school and sign your student out. For afterschool programs at LCIS, please pick your student up after 5:15 pm whenever possible, as students will be engaged in their clubs until then. If you need to pick your student up prior to 5:15 pm, please text Blanca.
- For afterschool programs, students must be picked up by 6:00 pm.
- For Friday programs, students must be picked up by 3:30 pm.
Friday drop-off
- All-day: 7:45a – 8:00 am
- Afternoon: 11:45a-12:00 pm
Late Pickup: A student who is picked up late more than two times in a calendar month will not be allowed to attend their next scheduled program day. A student who is picked up late more than three times in a calendar month will have their number of weekly program days reduced by one for the remainder of the month. If we are unable to contact a parent or emergency contact within 30 minutes, the Department of Human Services will be called.
Attendance Policy
For grades K-6, Project Dream Site Supervisors will contact a parent/guardian through text or phone call if a child is expected in site-based after school Project Dream programs and does not arrive. In the event of multiple unexcused absences the site supervisor reserves the right to reduce days or suspend registration. If there is a waiting list at that time, they will be placed on the bottom of the waiting list if they wish to rejoin.
For grades 7-12, LCSD Out of School places the responsibility for attendance on the parent and the child. Parents are welcome to call the LCHS Site Supervisor at any time to check on their child’s attendance.
Students who receive an in-school or out-of-school suspension during the school day, or have otherwise gone home for the day due to a health or wellness reason, are not permitted to attend afterschool programs that day.
Registration
Students grades K-6 will be assigned days of site-based after school based on your preferences. Because of program capacity, students are only guaranteed two days in after school programs. Site Supervisors will keep a waitlist for families that are interested in additional days at the school and register students for additional days later in the year as capacity allows.
If you already registered for afterschool or Friday programs during school registration, a letter will be sent home confirming your student’s days prior to our first day on September 2, 2025.
Registration for Project Dream programs for the 2025-2026 school year is still available! If you are interested in registering your student for Project Dream programs please contact the LCIS Site Supervisor.
After School Information (Mon.-Thu.)
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 grades 3-6 will take place at LCIS and nearby outdoor spaces, unless otherwise communicated. Please be sure your child is prepared to go outside each day with proper footwear, jacket, gloves, etc.
Afterschool at LCIS includes a snack everyday, followed by a club and homework help. Students sign up each day for a club of their interest.
Friday Information
For the morning, fee-based portion of Fridays, Project Dream provides breakfast and activities that focus on social-emotional learning and outdoor, physical, and enrichment activities. The afternoon portion includes lunch and additional clubs and activities. Throughout the year there will be all-day and off-site programs, such as trips to outdoor recreation areas in Leadville and Buena Vista, visits to public pools in neighboring counties, special events with local partners, and our annual visit to the Denver Zoo.
Half-day program– The afternoon portion of the day (12:00 pm-3:30 pm), will remain free for all students. This option is available for families that prefer to attend for just the afternoon, or do not wish to participate in our fee-based Friday morning program. No transportation to Project Dream is available for students arriving at noon for the half-day program.
All-day Program Tuition: A tuition rate is selected for K-6 students attending all-day programs with Project Dream on Fridays at LCES & LCIS.Tuition rates for full-day Friday programs have changed this year to include a fully-free option. Here are the updated tuition rates:
Rate 1 Tuition: $0 per month
- For students who qualify for free or reduced lunch (While meals are free for all at LCSD, free/reduced lunch status remains as away for school districts to validate student’s eligibility for reduced/waived school fees).
- In order to qualify for this rate, you must select below to allow LCSD permission to share free/reduced lunch information with our out-of-school time programs.
Rate 2 Tuition: $75 per month
- Recommended for families whose household economics comfortably meet the financial demands of this rate.
Rate 3 Tuition: $150 per month
- Recommended for families whose household economics comfortable meet the financial demands of this rate, as indicated by most of the following conditions: experience relative privilege and abundance (financial, educational, racial), own your own home, have retirement accounts, inheritance, and investments, have a multi-income earning family, have enough income for expenses like travel, dining out, entertainment, etc.
Friday Tuition Statements will be sent by email, two weeks prior to the due date. Payment for Friday programming is due by the 1st of the month. First payment is due: September 1, 2024, last payment is due May 1, 2025.
If a student’s Friday schedule changes, parents/guardians will advise the school’s Site Supervisor by providing an updated schedule, and pay in advance for any added hours if space is available. Please note, not all changes will be granted.
Friday tuition is expected for days that your child is absent due to doctor visits, illness, vacation, family emergencies or any other reason. Friday closures for staff professional development, holidays, and unforeseen emergency circumstances are likewise not credited or prorated.
No student will be turned away due to an inability to pay tuition for a given month. If you are unable to pay tuition for a given month, please reach out to Brandon Reynolds 719-293-5093, or breynolds@lakecountyschools.net.
LCSD Project Dream Behavior Guidelines
The purpose of our programs is to provide a positive, enriching environment for children. As a program of the Lake County School District, Project Dream aligns with the administrative policies of the district and expectations for student behavior as determined by each school. Project Dream seeks to support the behavior expectations of Lake County School District through implementation of a restorative justice approach. However, Project Dream often has less ability to support student behavior and positive participation due to the nature of employing part-time youth development workers. Decisions regarding disciplinary actions and program participation reflect the unique context of Project Dream programs and staffing.
Disciplinary actions are determined by the Site Supervisor in consultation with the Out-of-School Time Director. Possible disciplinary actions include: early pickup, suspension, day reduction, and permanent suspension.
In the case of any physical altercations or incidents, Project Dream will notify parents that they need to arrange for an immediate pickup of their student. Project Dream will follow up after the incident to discuss further consequences.
In most cases, minor disciplinary actions resulting from Project Dream programs do not result in disciplinary consequences during the school day. However, Students who receive an in-school or out-of-school suspension during the school day are not permitted to attend afterschool programs that day. In addition, Project Dream supervisors and administrators will collaborate with school building administrators to determine the appropriateness of continued attendance for Project Dream programs based on student behavior.
In some cases, Project Dream may require a chaperone for a student to attend some programs. Due to limited staffing availability and staff training for Project Dream club leaders, participation in some activities may only be appropriate when a student is chaperoned by a trusted adult. It is the responsibility of the chaperone to assist in behavior management and positive engagement for their student only. Chaperones are asked to collaborate with the Project Dream Site Supervisor to align on behavior management and support strategies.
