Vision: An engaged community of students who feel empowered to meet their potential and pursue their interests.

Mission: Diverse programming which allows for the academic, social, mental and physical development of every student

• A safe and fun environment
• Opportunities to build relationships with peers and teachers
• Access to explore other interests
• Creation of linkages to the community

PBS After-School

READINESS:
- Arrive to clubs on time
- Ready to follow adult instruction

RESPECT:
- Clean up after eating snack
- Respect classrooms and lockers
- Appropriate response to adult direction

RESPONSIBILITY:
- Inform parents if staying after
- Choose clubs based on interest/need
- Fulfill community service requirements

To receive regular updates and news about our After-School Program please subscribe to our parent list serve by emailing Ms. Min at TSMin@fcps.edu

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• 9/27 Tuesday/Friday Activities Start
• 10/3 Late Buses Start-for Academics Only
• 10/13 Activities Fair-learn about programs that'll be available this year!
• 10/17 AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM STARTS!

INFORMATION

• After school fact sheet
• Article about the importance of exercise
• Work long hours? Need more than what Key offers? Check out these resources.
  Fairfax County Hideaway Teen Center
  "The Cave" at Twain MS
• Key After School Quarterly Newsletter

FAQ

• What is the after-school program (ASP)? 
  The ASP is a series of comprehensive activities run after regular school hours.  Its main objective is to provide for the academic, social, physical and enrichment needs of middle school students.
• How much does it cost to join the ASP?  Registration and participation in regular activities of the ASP are free of charge.
• What are the hours of the ASP at Key? 
  The program runs from 3:10pm to 6:00pm Monday through Friday. 
• Is the ASP open on school holidays? 
  No, the ASP closes on school holidays.
• What happens if the school has an early closing? 
  If FCPS closes one or two hours early, the ASP will be canceled that day.

Late Bus Pick-Up:

• Monday 4:10
• Wednesday 4:30
• Thursday 4:30

RESOURCES

Parent-Teen Resource Guide / Guide part 2

Check out the After School Soccer Boys:

Voices of Now Performance by Key Students:

MayFest PlayFest (School Scene, Channel 21)

In the event of a two-hour early school closing or cancellation, all middle school after-school activities will be cancelled.  All bus students will be sent home on their regular buses.

To get the latest news about weather-related schedule changes please:

• Subscribe to FCPS’ Keep in Touch (KIT)
• Register to receive an account for Key’s Blackboard site, 24-7 Learning
• Monitor Key’s homepage
• Watch your local news

Due to the unpredictability of the winter season, please also develop an emergency plan with your child, ensuring to include:

• How to contact you in the event of an early release
• How to access spare house keys
• Neighbors and/or classmates with whom they can stay