Chugach Optional Elementary
After School Information & FAQs
AFTER SCHOOL MONITORING
- Staff will be supporting our hallway being closed by 3:05. If students are waiting for a ride, they need to do this outside the front office.
- On our early release days pick up is at 11:15am. If your child is staying for school lunch please pick them up by 11:30am.
- Please review with your child(ren) your after-school family plan. Thank you for having those plans in place in advance.
- Students are welcome to play on the playground after school, if there is active parent supervision. School rules still apply (i.e. helmets and ice skates when on the ice rink, two-hand touch football, etc).
- While we value the conversations with teachers after-school, please know that staff are monitoring the end of the day dismissal. Your support with keeping conversations brief is very helpful.
- We value the visiting that happens after school among other parents. Please balance that with keeping in mind the school’s need to keep our students safe.
- We know parking is challenging. Thank you for the continued effort to keep our fire lane accessible to emergency vehicles and for your awareness of children who may be near the parking lot.
Camp Fire’s Afterschool Program is available at Chugach Optional!
Registration is done online through the Camp Fire website. Financial assistance is also available on a first-come first-served basis and is not solely based on income. Scholarship applications are available on the registration website.
As Alaska’s largest licensed provider of school-age care, Camp Fire is committed to offering affordable, high-quality programs in a fun, safe learning environment. More than just childcare, Camp Fire offers a variety of enriching experiences each day, from creative arts and hands-on STEM activities to active games, outdoor play, and opportunities to build friendships and leadership skills.
After School Care Options outside of Camp Fire Alaska
Families interested in after-school care options are encouraged to contact the school office. We can provide information about after-school programs that have offered pickup services from Chugach in the past. Availability and transportation arrangements may vary by provider and school year.