2021 - 2022 Virtual Program Application 

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NTP Virtual
NTP Virtual

Dear Parent(s) / Guardian(s):  Thank you for your interest in For Love of Children (FLOC).  FLOC provides FREE educational services beyond the classroom to help students succeed from second grade through college and career. FLOC is currently accepting applications for the upcoming school year which will take place from September 21st, 2021 to December 11th, 2021 then continues January 11th, 2022 to May 21st, 2022. 

COVID-19 NOTE: FLOC is responding to COVID-19 precaution measures by holding a completely virtual program for the Spring semester. We will closely monitor DCPS guidelines for the rest of the year and will update notices and changes in real time.



Application Checklist

 

In order for your student to participate in FLOC programs:

  • We must received a completed application
  • Your student must have access to a a working laptop or tablet (no phones) to join in and participate on Zoom sessions
  • Show proof of eligibility for FDPIR, TANF, SNAP, or Medicaid card. (Must provide each school year)

We MUST receive the following documents IF your student is receiving supplemental services at school:

  • Individualized Educational Plan (IEP)                      
  • Functional Behavior Assessment
  • Behavior Intervention Plan
  • 504 Plan
If you are unable to upload any of the additional documents in this form, please submit them to:

Recruitment & Outreach                     

Email: rando@floc.org              

Phone: (202) 349-3517      


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STUDENT INFORMATION


FLOC INVOLVEMENT

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Below are descriptions for each of our programs offered by FLOC

**All programs will start September 21, 2021 and will end on May 21, 2022**
Neighborhood Tutoring Program

The Neighborhood Tutoring program promotes mastery of essential skills in students between 2nd - 12th grade to achieve grade-level competencies in Reading and Mathematics through focused personalized instruction via structured, orderly, and certified curriculum. Virtually, we will periodically assess students to ensure that material is mastered before moving on to the next lesson. When students are guided at their own pace by a dedicated tutor, they stay engaged through fun and interesting activities that are timely and meet or exceed the student’s learning objectives. The professionals of FLOC are passionate and driven toward the success of every student.

**Materials for Neighborhood Tutoring program MUST be picked up before student starts**

FLOC


City Leaders Program

FLOC's City Leaders Program offers College and Career Readiness programs to youth 8th-12th grades. Programs will span from PSAT/SAT Prep, one-on-one college coaching. Throughout the year, there will be parent engagement events and workshops on topics surrounding financial aid, FAFSA, community programs and more!

FLOC


Neighborhood Tutoring Program
Please be sure that each item you select works for the ENTIRE semester. 

We will place your student in program based on your selections. You will not be able to switch program dates once your child starts.

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City Leaders Program
*The City Leaders Program can be done alongside our Neighborhood Tutoring Program. 

**STUDENTS MUST BE IN 8TH GRADE OF ABOVE TO PARTICIPATE**

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STUDENT EDUCATION INFORMATION

Does your student have any of the following plans to receive supplemental services or accommodations at school?
PARENT / GUARDIAN INFORMATION #1


EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION (Required - must be someone other than parent / guardian)  
STUDENT'S FAMILY BACKGROUND AND HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION
This information will be used to process a student's application and for FLOC's statistical reports to organizations that make donations to the FLOC program. All of your responses will be kept confidential.





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RELEASE FORM
This form is required. This page MUST be completed and signed by the student's legal parent or guardian. 

*Please Initial Below*
Media, Photography, and Video
I understand and give permission to For Love of Children and approved partners to use information about my student's involvement and progress in program, as well as photos or video of my child for use as FLOC deems appropriate for publicity and fundraising purposes. I understand that FLOC will keep my student's name confidential unless I give permission for use of my student’s first name for publicity purposes (or with photos or video) by answering “Yes” to the following question. 

FERPA CONSENT FORM
This form is required. This page MUST be completed and signed by the student's legal parent or guardian.
FERPA Participant Consent Form 

Education records are considered confidential documents protected by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a federal law designed to protect the privacy of, and provide access to, student education records. FERPA gives parents, legal guardians and students age 18 and older certain rights with respect to their education records, including, but not limited to:
  • The right to inspect and review education records within 45 days
  • The right to seek to amend education records
  • The right to have some control over the disclosure of information from education records
I authorize and consent DCPS Office of the Chief of Staff and/or my child's school to provide information concerning the education of my child to For Love of Children and United Way of the National Capital Area. I further authorize the release of educational records of my child for the current school year to the parties listed above that include the following information: education transcripts, school/program enrollment information, universal student ID, attendance data, credit history, grades, assessment data, IEP information and graduation attainment (12th grade only). This authorization and release shall remain in effect from September 21, 2021 – May 31, 2022.

 

By signing below, 

1) I acknowledge and understand that I have the opportunity to review the records to be disclosed and the right to challenge the contents of such records

2) I am at least 18 years of age or I am signing this document on behalf of my child because he/she is not 18 years of age.                                                                        


OST OFFICE CONSENT

For Love of Children (FLOC) is funded by the Office of Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes (OST Office), a D.C. Government agency through United Way of the National Capital Area. As a grantee we are required to share participant information with the OST Office that may be collected on this form.

 

In addition, we are required to administer a questionnaire called the Survey of Academic and Youth Outcomes (SAYO). The SAYO is a brief survey with questions about what your child thinks of the program and of the potential benefits from attending the program. All information collected through the SAYO is confidential and no individual child or their individual responses will be identified. Participation in the SAYO is voluntary. 


By signing below I give permission for my child to be included in the SAYO survey. I further authorize For Love of Children to provide name and date of birth to the OST Office.


SIGNATURE
  • I certify that the above information is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
  • I understand that my student is being considered for admission into For Love of Children program(s) and that submitting this application and attending testing does not guarantee my child a place in FLOC program(s).
  • I understand that before my student will be considered for FLOC's program(s), I must submit all required documentation (application, proof of eligibility and any applicable supplemental education plans required for enrollment by FLOC.)
APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR AT FLOC

FLOC's No Tolerance Policy

The following behaviors will result in permanent dismissal from FLOC program(s). 

 

-Possession or use of a weapon / weapon look-alike. 

-Possession of / being under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or tobacco.   

-Physical fighting of ANY kind (including rough-housing). 

-Threat or intent to harm another participant and / or staff member with an object being used as a weapon.  

-Physical or sexual harassment of another student or staff (ex:  inappropriate touching, sexual language used). 

-Blatant disrespect / defiance 

Be Respectful. Follow the instructions of FLOC staff and tutors. 
Be Present. Items other than a pencil and scratch paper are not allowed during virtual sessions. No toys, cell phones, music devices, can be used during tutoring.
Be Responsible. Students must be active participants at all times. Students cannot mute or cancel video unless agreed upon with tutor.

Attendance Policy


FLOC requires that all participating students attend regularly, log on Zoom on time, and to never leave video sessions early without consent from a FLOC staff member. 

Once accepted to the program, students are expected to maintain excellent attendance.  Students may receive no more than 3 absences over the course of the school year. The third absences will be the last absence before student is removed from program
   
Parents are requested to call FLOC’s attendance line at (202) 349-3519 or email NTP@floc.org to inform staff at least 4 hours in advance of program if students are going to be absent.  
Parent Agreement

Contact Information