PACE After-School Program

PACE is Richardson ISD's new after school program. PACE stands for Physical activity, Academic assistance, Character education, and Enrichment. Our mission is to protect, inspire and challenge students through quality after school programs.

Mrs. Stephanie Martin Patel is this year's coordinator. Mrs. Patel has worked for RISD since 2004 as a Kindergarten teacher at Springridge Elementary. She recently married in July 2009. She and her husband have two cocker spaniels named Chloe and Bella. In her free time she enjoys reading and spending time with friends and family. This past summer she went to an orphanage in Africa where she worked, taught, and shared teaching ideas with other educators. She learned a lot about making each moment matter. She is excited about the PACE program because it means that she will get to spend more time with the children that mean so much to her here at Springridge.

Tuition Amounts

$60.00 per week for one child, $90 for two children, $115 for three children

$15.00 per day for children enrolled for less than three days per week. Children enrolled more than three days per week, pay the full weekly rate.

The full tuition fee is due every week for the correct amount.

Children that qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch will pay $30.00 per week per child.

There will be no refunds or credits for unused days. If enrolled, that child's slot is reserved and the program is staffed accordingly and parents are still required to pay the fee.

Daily Schedule

3:00-3:30 p.m.

Check-in, Snack and Restroom break

3:30-4:00 p.m.

Homework Help

There is no guarantee that homework will be completed during this time, although it is our goal.

4:00-4:40 p.m.

Educational Centers

4:40-5:20 p.m.

K—3 Physical activity

4—6 Specialized class

5:20-6:00 p.m.

K—3 Specialized class

4—6 Physical activity

The PACE program is open for business only when school is in session.

For more information and to download an enrollment packet, visit our district web site www.risd.org/pace. Turn in completed packet to the front office.