After School Programs

The After School Program (ASP) is offered at 23 sites in the Santa Maria-Bonita School District. ASP provides a safe and engaging environment for its students. The program has an academic and enrichment focus based upon state of California academic content standards. 
The program begins at the end of the regular school day (site specific), running until 6:00 pm (6:30 for Junior High) and operates each day students are in session.

  The program will:

• Maintain a student to staff ratio of 20:1 (1st - 8th grade) and 10:1 (full-day TK - Kindergarten)

• Provide an academic and enrichment component.

• Monitor attendance to ensure students attend every day for students in grades TK-6 and at least three days per week for students in grades 7-8 unless they have a valid excuse and documentation. 

Enrollment:

Enrollment is available to all students in grades 1st - 8th grade and Full Day Transitional Kinder and Kindergarten. Families must submit enrollment paperwork each year regardless if they are currently enrolled. For 2026-2027, registration will be conducted through a lottery process if space is limited. Children who register after initial program enrollment is reached will be placed on a waiting list. 

Families interested in enrolling their student in the program may pick up a registration form at the front office of each school or at the District ASP office. 

If you have any questions, please contact the ASP office at 805-361-8191 or 805-361-8240.

Discipline:

Students participating in the after school program must follow the rules of the program.  Each student will sign the “Student Rules,” as stated in the ASP Handbook, the first day of the program.  Disruptive or disrespectful behavior to students and staff can lead to a student being removed from the program.  The Coordinator for ASP will meet with students and parents/guardians prior to a student being removed from the program.

Cell Phones:

Students may not have cell phones out and or on during ASP. If students need to contact parents, they will use the ASP phone. We ask that parents call the ASP phone should they need to reach their son/daughter.

Homework:

Homework time is scheduled daily and assistance is provided based on student needs. The ASP staff will make every effort to assist students with the completion of homework but the ASP does not guarantee that all homework will be completed. Parents/guardians are encouraged to discuss individual student needs with the ASP staff.

Per Board policy:

Grades 1 – 3  - homework should be approximately 30 minutes
Grades 4 – 6 -  homework should be approximately 1 hour
Grades 7 & 8 – homework should be approximately 1.5 hours