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Frequently Asked Questions

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When? 
 
First day of clubs: Monday 10/21
Last day of clubs: Thursday 6/4
 
 
 
 
Only students who have received an official CLC schedule may begin attending clubs.
 
We will enroll students by lottery each week based on space available in each club. 
 
 
We will follow the District calendar for non school days and not have clubs on those days. This includes school closures and early dismissal due to inclement weather. 
 
 
 
Time? 
Monday - Thursday
  • Morning academic support (tentative)
  • Meal Time (Free): 2:15 - 2:30
  • Clubs 1st Block: 2:30 - 3:30
  • Clubs 2nd Block: 3:30 - 4:30
  • Bus Departure: 4:30
 
 
Where?
  • All students meet in Tom McCall West for meal time at their assigned location listed on their CLC schedule. 
  • Those participating in AM Study Hall will meet in the TM West library. 
 
 
Transportation: 
  • The CLC bus is not available for students who live within a mile and a half of the school. Therefore, we ask that all families please plan accordingly.
  • Bus routes after clubs are more limited due to driver availability. This means that students might be dropped off further than their regular school day location.
  • Students who alternate between parents or guardians due to extenuating family circumstances may be routed for two different stops based on availability in that area. Please contact our CLC office to discuss further: Dustin Ruth: [email protected]
  • If your child is only attending the first hour, you must pick them up at the TM West front entrance at 3:30PM. 
 
 
Is my student required to attend both hours? 
  • You may indicate on the registration interest survey if you wish for your child to only attend the first or second hour and also how they will get to campus or return home.
  • Students staying on campus to ride the CLC bus home at 4:30 will need to attend BOTH hours.   
 
 
Who? 
  • All clubs and activities will be led by FGSD staff, community members and partners.
  • All 5th and 6th graders within the FGSD boundaries are welcome, including those not enrolled at Tom McCall. 
  • Families with a 5th or 6th grader enrolled in homeschool, private school, or online schooling may contact our CLC office for assistance with the registration interest survey:
    Dustin Ruth: [email protected]
     
 
 
How do we register? 
Clubs are lottery based this year and we welcome all families to complete the registration interest survey with their student here.
 
We will enroll students by lottery each week based on space available in each club. 
 
If your child is placed in any clubs, we will provide them a schedule with an official start date.
 
 
 
Will Attendance be counted? 
  • Yes, attendance is taken during every session.
  • Please call 503-359-2506 to excuse your child if they will be missing clubs.
  • Please be sure to mention your student has clubs when calling to excuse them from the regular school day.
  • Students with 3 or more unexcused absences in a club will be unenrolled to accommodate others who listed the club as one of their preferences on the registration interest survey.  
 
 
WAITLIST:
We will keep your student's preferred choices from the registration interest survey in our database. If a space becomes available in a club, we will send your student an official CLC club schedule with a start date listed at the top. 
 
 
 
Can my student switch clubs?
Clubs are offered on a lottery basis based on space available in each club. Please refer to our waitlist section above. 
 
For further questions, students may submit an I Need Help form to the front office (East or West) or send Mr. Ruth an email: [email protected]