HES After School Program

The Houston County After-School Program (ASP) began in 1995 as a pilot program at Russell

Elementary. The main reason for beginning the program was to provide supervision for children

enrolled in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade from the time school regularly closes until the end of

their parents' workday (not later than 6:00 p.m.). Children participating in the program do homework

and engage in recreational and enrichment activities. The children are supervised by certified and noncertified school personnel.

To be eligible to attend and remain in the ASP, students:

*Must function in the program under established guidelines (class size, activities, etc.)

*Must follow the rules relating to behavior

*Must not be a danger to self or others

*Must function with reasonable accommodations within the resources available