Extended Student Services (ESS) Program
(858) 748-0010 ext.2416  Fax: (858)679-2674
Johneen Gregg, Director

Dear Parents:

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Extended Student Services (ESS) Program webpage.  The ESS staff and I hope that this website will provide you with important information about our program which is provided at each of the elementary schools within the Poway Unified School District.

As our Mission Statement says:

"ESS is a bridge between home and school
where children are encouraged to learn, create,
and explore within their school, community and world."

To fulfill our mission, each ESS site has a highly qualified supervisor, lead assistant, and instructional assistants that make up a 1:15 adult-to-child ratio.  All staff have met clearly defined requirements and are carefully selected to ensure your child and family experiences a positive, safe, and supportive environment.

A variety of activities are included in the daily schedule.  Each site plans the daily schedule to complement the school schedule, providing children with a healthy snack after school, a quiet time for homework, and the opportunity to play with friends and develop respectful relationships.  Projects and games are included in the options for children throughout the week and vacation periods.  Our goal is to balance the planned activities to support each child's development and interests which include:

Exercise for the Mind & Body

Nurturing for the Whole Child

Reading and Relationship Skills  Enhancement

Investigation of Individual Interests

Character Counts, Critical Thinking & Creative Arts Experiences

Having Fun Times at ESS

The ESS Program utilizes the school's positive discipline programs with an emphasis on Character Counts to provide consistency throughout the school and extended school-day hours.

As the director of ESS, I am proud to invite new families to visit the ESS program at your child's school.  I know that you will find the welcome mat out and a knowledgeable, friendly staff able to answer your questions.  Due to an exceptional "kid-friendly" staff, children often refer to ESS as the "home away from home."  Welcome to our new families and my sincere appreciation to our current families for your continued support.  Your children are a delight to serve!

Sincerely,

Johneen Gregg
Director, Extended Student Services

Betsy Crook, Admin. Assistant
(858) 748-0010 ext. 2416

Cindi Hodnett, Office Assistant II
(858) 748-0010 ext. 2286

Johneen Gregg, Director
(858) 748-0010 ext. 2933

ESS Finance Team

Billing Questions:
Cathy Courtier (858)748-0010 ext.2212
Ricardo Cordero (858)748-0010 ext.2269
Melanie Hart (858)748-0010 ext.2074

Credit Card Inquiries and Payments:
Melanie Hart (858)748-0010 ext.2074

The Extended Student Services (ESS) Program extends Poway Unified School District's educational program into the hours before and after school, and during school vacations. ESS provides a comprehensive program of developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities. Skills are developed in the following areas:

Cognitive Development:   homework assistance, science experiments, arts and crafts projects, cooking, gardening, and computer-assisted learning;

Physical development: small and large motor skills, sports, non-competitive games, and playground use: and,

Social-emotional development: cooperative learning, group participation, conflict resolution, peer interactions.

ESS provides time, space, encouragement and support for learning.  ESS centers are located at all elementary schools. Each program is supervised by staff members trained in child development. Students enroll in the program on a full-time basis. Centers are open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

 Program Overview  

This extended-day program extends the excellence of each child's school experience into before and after school.

ESS is staffed by highly-qualified professionals and trained instructional assistants. The staff provides for the academic and social needs of children in safe and nurturing environments. There is time, space, encouragement, and support for learning good study habits.

 Program Activities

The program is geared toward expanding each child's world through arts and crafts projects, science activities, reading and language arts reinforcement, and math concept development. The program reinforces the social, motor, and academic skills children learn in the classroom. An opportunity is provided for each child to complete homework assignments.

 Program History

The ESS program began in 1980 and is now offered in every elementary school in the Poway Unified School District. All children who attend elementary school in the District are eligible for enrollment.

 Program Operations

The ESS program operates 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. daily. Students are enrolled on a full time basis. Each child is allowed two weeks vacation credit per year. The centers are closed on the following holidays: Martin Luther King Day, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving (3 days), Christmas (1 week), and New Year's Day. The programs are closed on ESS Professional Development days in June (2 days), August (2 days) and Sept (1 day).

 Summer Program

A very intensive summer program is offered. It includes numerous extended learning opportunities provided throughout the community. Field trips, special interest clubs, guest speakers, and special events are scheduled.

ESS Contract Options offered starting Fall 2009
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PUSD Extended Student Services is pleased to announce 2 additional contract options for PUSD families beginning Fall 2009.

New for Fall 2009, ESS will offer PUSD families 2 additional options for ESS enrollment:

1. ESS, Before School Only
2. ESS, After School Only (includes time banking day use)

ESS will continue to offer our ESS Full Time contract (before/ after school with time banking day included) as well as our popular Alternative Contract for just time banking days.

Please see your school site ESS Supervisor or Lead Assistant for more information and to discuss the contract option that best serves you and your child(ren’s) needs.