Rise & Shine Freedom School

For questions about enrollment please contact:

Lamar Gordon, Site Manager
(828) 883-2295 ext 15
email: lamargordon@riseshine.org

or call the Neighbors In Ministry office at (828)883-2295 ext 13
email:office@riseshine.org
To be eligible For the After-school Component students must be :

Kindergarten-12th Grade (most are enrolled in grades K-2nd)
Attend school in Transylvania County
Of average or above average ability (may or may not be performing at their ability level, should not be diagnosed for special education services in school (with exception of speech/language services) Other diagnoses must be determined on a case by case basis
In need of support and enhancement,
Committed to attending daily with excused absences only.
Willing to work hard to succeed.

Additionally, we seek students who are currently performing well academically, but may be at risk without additional

long term support and early intervention. It is our goal to enrich the student's arts and educational experience and develop leadership, not to provide remedial assistance.

Students with severe learning disabilities, behavioral or emotional disorders are not appropriate candidates for the after-school program.

Rise & Shine After School Enrichment Program does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, or national or ethnic origin.

For the Rise & Shine Summer Component

All Scholars are expected to:

Obey all Adults and all Freedom School Contracts
Participate in all activities
Respect themselves, other children, and all adults
Follow instructions
Raise hands to speak
Walk to all destinations
Use inside voices in the building
Keep hands and body to themselves
Arrive at Rise and Shine Freedom School ready to have fun and make new friends

All Parents are expected to:

Make sure scholars are on-site by Breakfast at 8:00 a.m.
Make sure scholars are picked up by 5:00 p.m. daily, extended time available to 5:30 p.m.
Attend weekly parent workshops every Thursday at 5:00 p.m. and/or
Volunteer one hour per week to support your child and this program

All children must wear tennis shoes and bring the following items in a backpack:

Frozen bottle of water everyday
Swimsuit and Towel, Sun-block (SPF 30 or higher), Plastic Bag, Dry Underclothes on swim days