The VCS 2022/23 school year has started with 4 Day School Weeks!

The most obvious change this year is moving from 5 days to 4 day school weeks. We already have had a great response from our community! As always, your input is important to us. Stay connected on our social accounts or call us with questions or concerns. Stay tuned for more exciting reveals!

The school day starts at 7:40 am and ends at 3:30 pm, Tuesday through Friday.

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Vanguard Classical Schools bet on
4-day school week to remedy pandemic learning loss

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AlphaBEST Before and Aftercare

For the 2024-2025 school year Vanguard Classical School will be utilizing AlphaBEST Kid Care for the MondayCare and Tuesday-Friday Before and After School Care programs.

All VCS Students Must Register with STARS Kid Care

Please note that any VCS student not picked up by 4:00 PM Tuesday – Friday will automatically be taken to the AplhaBEST Kid Program. Therefore, all VCS students must be registered with AlphaBEST Kid Care. A drop in fee of $10 per day will be assessed.

AlphaBEST Kid Care Registration

Students can be registered for the program through the AlphaBest Kid Care website at www.alphabest.org.

If you have any questions, please contact the front desks at each campus at the following phone numbers:

• West Campus – 303-691-2384
• East Campus – 303-338-4110

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Free or Reduced Child Care Fees (CCAP)

The Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) application is attached for manual completion. The form can also be completed on line at the following link: https://colorado.gov/PEAK

Kindergarten through 5th Grade

VCS will continue the parent benefit of free childcare for Kindergarten through 5th grade students for Monday Care and for the Before and After School Program on Tuesday through Friday. In order for that benefit families must complete the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) application, as STARS accepts the CCAP subsidy. All parents that qualify for CCAP need to provide verification in the form of an Authorized Eligibility Notice with the requested location that care is needed. This information is provided to a client through an assigned caseworker upon approval. (You will receive the free benefit even if you do not qualify.)

*Failure to provide an approved authorization for the site where care is needed will result in full price charges.

If a parent/guardian does not complete the CCCAP application, the following fee schedule applies to each student utilizing the MondayCare and Tuesday-Friday Before and After School Care programs:

• Morning Care 6:30 to 7:30 am – $6 per day
• Afternoon 3:30 to 6:00 PM – $17 per day
• MondayCare – 6:30 am to 6:00 PM – $30 per day
• Maximum cost per family is $35 per day for MondayCare.

Sixth through 8th Grade

Students from sixth through eighth grade can attend the MondayCare and the Tuesday-Friday Before and After School Care programs for a fee based upon the following schedule:

• Morning Care 6:30 to 7:30 am – $6 per day
• Afternoon 3:30 to 6:00 PM – $17 per day
• MondayCare – 6:30 am to 6:00 PM – $30 per day

Application Assistance

Vanguard Classical School will provide assistance in completing the CCAP application. Parents/Guardians can also receive assistance by visiting the school during summer hours from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.

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School Uniforms & Dress Code

VCS students wear school uniforms. We will host our used uniform sales at registration. If you have gently used uniforms that you would like to donate, please drop them off at our front desk. Please note that there have been a few changes to the Dress Code for the 2024-2025 school year.

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Property Updates:

• East Football Field is here!

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Parent & Guardian Volunteers Needed – Join FSCP! (Family, School and Community Partnership Committee)

If you are a parent or guardian of a current student, we encourage you to join FSCP, our volunteer group.

Stay informed and provide input!
Please email:
volunteerseast@vanguardclassical.org

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Enrollment:

August 2nd is coming in fast and hot! Make sure you have all of your child’s information correct and that they are ready for their first day. Please contact Gina Twombly in Enrollment if you have questions regarding your child’s enrollment status.

*If plans have changed and your child will not attend Vanguard next year please contact our front desk as soon as possible. 

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