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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I know students at several DCPS aftercare programs who report watching TV almost every afternoon in school.  That would be cheaper.  Should we do this?  No.[/quote]

No one here has questioned the value of good aftercare.  What is your point?  Just because no one wants their kid watching t.v. in aftercare, that means there's no worthwhile discussion to have about making it affordable for more families?[/quote]

So, how do you propose paying for it? Remember, schools are juggling ALL of your priorities: qualified, experienced teachers, challenging and appropriate curriculum, small classroom sizes, pullout groups, timely communications, adequate support staff, robust specials, attractive and functional facilities, a secure building, healthful and affordable meals, outdoor space and physical education, special ed accommodations, and quality before and aftercare. [/quote]

They should pay for it the same way every other school does.  If the school can't pay for it directly, they can hire a vendor.  CM, LAMB, Bridges, IT, Haynes, Stokes, Cap City all have aftercare for the target price. How come YY and MV can't do the same?[/quote]

There is an extremely high value in continuing the same type of educational philosophy in the aftercare program as the students have during the day.  I think it is one of the absolute best things about MV, and I love the fact that they do not waste 3 hours of each of our children's day.  [/quote]

Do you attend another charter for you to be able to compare the values?  Again, are you saying the high-value of MV outweighs the need for middle income families?  Can't there be a middle ground? Fwiw, our charter aftercare is extremely high value with many extras and great curriculum for under $300 (prof days, early release, spring/winter break included). [/quote]

What charter do you attend?[/quote]

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