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PACE After school program

Lysa Rice
Director of After School Programs
701 W. Belt Line Rd.
Richardson, Texas 75080
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Maria Blanco
Executive Assistant
469-593-7536
E mail

It is not too late to enroll. Please fill out the appropriate registration packet (found below) and turn in to the front office at your child's school.

PACE is Looking to Recruit
RISD's new after school program, PACE, is looking to recruit college age students. Students will receive $10 per hour and will be needed 10-15 hours per week. Interested students should fill out the attached questionnaire and application and return them to Jay Armstrong in the RISD Administration Building.

Click here for more information.

Click here to download the questionnaire.
Click here to download the application.

What is PACE?
PACE is Richardson ISD's new after school program. PACE stands for Physical activity, Academic assistance, Character education, and Enrichment. Our mission is to protect, inspire and challenge students through quality after school programs.

What schools does PACE serve?
Arapaho Classical Magnet, Audelia Creek Elementary, Big Springs Elementary, Brentfield Elementary, Bukhair Elementary, Canyon Creek Elementary, Dartmouth Elementary, Forest Lane Academy, Forestridge Elementary, Jess Harben Elementary, Lake Highlands Elementary, Mohawk Elementary, Moss Haven Elementary, Northlake Elementary, Northrich Elementary, Prairie Creek Elementary, Prestonwood Elementary, RISD Academy, Skyview Elementary, Terrace Elementary, Thurgood Marshall Elementary, White Rock Elementary, and Yale Elementary.

My school is not on the list of PACE schools. When will my school get PACE?
The schools listed above will be served by PACE for the 2008-09 school year. Additional campuses will be added in subsequent years.

What age students does PACE serve?
RISD PACE Programs will serve students from Kindergarten until the student has completed 6th grade.

When does the program begin?
The PACE After School Program will begin on the first day of school, Monday, August 25, 2008. PACE operates on the same calendar as its school.

Junior High programs will begin September 15, registration forms will be available on campuses starting September 2.

What does a typical day in PACE look like?
30 Minutes: Check-In, Snack, Restroom break

30 Minutes: Homework Help/Library Time

40 Minutes: Educational Centers

40 Minutes: Physical Activity

40 Minutes: Specialized Classes such as keyboarding, dance, service learning, basketball and robotics...just to name a few.

Does my child have to enroll for all 5 days each week?
A child may enroll for less than 5 days if the parent indicates the specific days the child will attend at the time of registration. The child may only attend on the days specified.

Are unscheduled drop-ins allowed?
No. Unfortunately, PACE cannot allow unscheduled drop-ins. A child may attend PACE only on the days circled on the registration card.

When and where do I register my child?
PACE is pre-enrolling right now for the 2008-2009 school year. Please fill out the enrollment packet below that corresponds to your student's school. Please return completed packets to Lysa Rice at 701 W. Belt Line Road.

2008-09 Registration Packet (PDF)
Registration Packet 1 should be used to register to the following schools: Audelia Creek Elementary, Bukhair Elementary, Forest Lane Academy, Northlake Elementary, RISD Academy, Skyview Elementary, and Thurgood Marshall Elementary.
2008-09 Registration Packet (PDF)
Registration Packet 2 should be used to register to the following schools: Big Springs Elementary, Brentfield Elementary, Canyon Creek Elementary, Dartmouth Elementary, Forestridge Elementary, Jess Harben Elementary, Lake Highlands Elementary, Mohawk Elementary, Moss Haven Elementary, Northrich Elementary, Prairie Creek Elementary, Prestonwood Elementary, Terrace Elementary, White Rock Elementary, and Yale Elementary.
2008-09 Registration Packet (PDF)
Registration Packet 3 should be used to register for Arapaho Classical Magnet.

When and how do I pay?
Payments begin on August 25, 2008. PACE After School Programs accepts cash, check, money order. Credit Card payments will not be accepted at this time. As soon as this option is available, we will post it on the website. All other payments are made at your child’s school location at pick-up time and are due each Monday. Please make checks payable to your campus. A $10 late payment fee will be charged if all fees are not paid by the following Wednesday after the due date. PACE must charge a $20 fee for checks returned for insufficient funds (NSF). NSF checks must be cleared no later than 10 days after RISD notifies a parent of an NSF check. Checks cannot be accepted from a parent who gives RISD more than one insufficient check. In those circumstances, payment must be by cash or money order.

Who will be supervising my child while he or she is attending PACE?
RISD will employ certified teachers and instructional assistants for each program site. As will all RISD staff members, qualifications are verified, and a full criminal background screening is conducted prior to employment.

How much time will be devoted to academics during the After School Program?
Each campus will design its program to meet the needs of the enrolled students. Time is allocated for enrichment activities, which could include any of the following: homework completion in all subject areas, tutorials, TAKS preparation, and computer lab activities. PACE activities will be provided from an RISD-developed curriculum.

Will children have time to relax and play during the After School Program?
Yes. The program will allot time for free play as well as structured games and activities.

Will my child receive a snack in PACE?
Yes, a nutritious snack will be provided each day.

Schools funded by 21st Century Grant
We are so excited that seven of our schools have received the 21st Century Grant that will allow students who attend the program to attend for free. However, due to this budget, the enrollment numbers are limited. Criteria will have to be met for students to be enrolled in to the program. The criteria are located in the registration form. Please complete the registration form and return to the front office of your child’s campus.

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