◊ Brennan ◊ Coelho ◊ Wamsutta ◊
PM ABACUS - 5 days/week: $80
PM ABACUS Daily Rate: $19/day
*Daily rates are available with a 3-session minimum.
*ABACUS does not offer hourly rates
Hours of operation
PM: Dismissal until 6:00 p.m.
In the event that the days your child attends are days
we do not have ABACUS (i.e. Thanksgiving week – Wed, Thurs, Fri)
payment is still expected. However, the parent may choose replacement
days within the same week. Please be sure to inform the ABACUS office
of your schedule changes in advance.
Independence
We are very aware that students of this age are close
to being allowed home alone, we enjoy the additional time with them to
prepare them for that step. Middle school students are allowed time to
choose preferred activities as well as socialize with friends. Students
are offered more choices and privileges in the middle school program.
Community
The middle school students occasionally have the
opportunity to use some of the life skills they have learned on
excursions into the community. We attempt to take a few walking field
trips every year to local parks, nature hikes or restaurants for a
treat. Students are encouraged to use their skills to order for
themselves, handle money and use proper social etiquette.
Visual Arts ◊ Drama ◊ Music ◊ Dance
Artistic expression is a fun release, and helps our
students experience our cultures in many ways. It is also a connection
to a child’s emotions, and helps our staff create strong bonds with the
ABACUS students!
Physical Activity
Throughout the day, energy builds up in children that
must be released. If children are not able to physically exert
themselves, this energy can manifest into negative behavior. We offer
children ways to move, and exercise which are healthy for the body and
mind.
Cooking ◊ Science ◊ Crafts
Technology ◊ Mind Work ◊ Building
These activities and more are just a portion of what
our staff offers our students! We pride ourselves in keeping the
children engaged!
Homework
In between school, work, appointments, activities, and
more, finding time for homework is difficult. At ABACUS we set aside
time for students to work on homework, with access to the help and
materials they need to be successful. Our staff members have been
trained in the Attleboro Public Schools chosen math and reading
programs, and can help guide the students with their homework.
Social Responsibility
We take a child’s role in society seriously. The
ABACUS experience helps strengthen our children’s independence and
allows students to increase their conflict resolution skills. Our staff
incorporates many areas of social skills into their everyday plans, and
at the middle schools we like to venture out into the community with
students. We find that middle school students are exposed to many
situations in life and school and to model how to handle those
situations is another way of guiding them in the right direction.
Staff
ABACUS hires Lead Childcare Providers, Assistant
Childcare Providers, and High School Aides. All levels of employment
are based on education and experience. All of our staff have CORI check
and are required to hold current CPR/1st Aide
certification. Many of our staff have Associates, Bachelors, and
Masters Degrees. Most of our college level students are majoring in
education.
Communication
Our staff is here to create a comprehensive before and
after school environment for you and your children. To make this the
best experience it can be, and to serve our students’ the best we can,
we are constantly communicating with our program families, classroom
teachers, principals and more. We welcome your comments and your
questions.