Frequently Asked Questions
When can I register my child for classes?
You will receive an email notice if you have submitted your contact information to the Director. Also, we will post a notice on the main page when registration begins.
When do classes start for the fall/spring semester?
Fall classes start at the end of September and Spring classes start in early February. Registration will open approximately several weeks prior to the start of classes. You will be notified of the exact date via email. This date will also be posted on the main page of the Step-Up webpage.
Can cyber students participate in Step-Up?
Yes. We have many cyber students in our program.
How do we participate in the Step-Up Enrichment Program?
Below are the steps to participate in the Step-Up Enrichment Program:
Where do I take my child on the first day?
Please come to Placid 109 (directly across from the SVC Cafeteria) on the first day. There will be Step-Up teacher greeters at check-in each week to escort your children to their classes.
What if I want to stay with my child?
While the Step-Up Enrichment Program encourages parents/guardians to “drop-off” their child(ren) for classes, the Program recognizes that there may be circumstances in which it may benefit a child to attend classes with a parent/guardian. While the Program Director may allow parent/guardian attendance in these circumstances, the following policies shall be in effect:
• The parent/guardian agrees that he/she is attending the Step-Up class in support of his/her own child. The parent/guardian is not responsible for the supervision of other Step-Up students, nor should he/she interfere with the supervision or instruction of other children in any way.
• The parent/guardian should avoid distracting behavior (phone conversations, etc.) that may be disruptive to the classroom environment.
• For privacy purposes, the parent/guardian agrees that he/she will not video/record the Step-Up class. Additionally, the parent/guardian agrees that he/she will not photograph any children other than his/her own, without explicit permission from the teacher, program director, and other parents.
• If the parent/guardian has any concerns regarding these policies or regarding a classroom incident, he/she should direct those concerns to the Program Director.
What is your behavior policy?
Step-Up aims to provide a safe, enjoyable learning experience for all students. While our teachers are encouraged to use a variety of classroom management strategies to promote a positive learning environment, students who engage in openly aggressive or persistently disruptive behavior may be asked to leave the program without refund, at the discretion of the Director.
Although no formal dress code exists, we ask that students dress modestly so as to not distract from the educational environment.
You will receive an email notice if you have submitted your contact information to the Director. Also, we will post a notice on the main page when registration begins.
When do classes start for the fall/spring semester?
Fall classes start at the end of September and Spring classes start in early February. Registration will open approximately several weeks prior to the start of classes. You will be notified of the exact date via email. This date will also be posted on the main page of the Step-Up webpage.
Can cyber students participate in Step-Up?
Yes. We have many cyber students in our program.
How do we participate in the Step-Up Enrichment Program?
Below are the steps to participate in the Step-Up Enrichment Program:
- Send your contact information to the Step-Up Director via the Contact Form.
- When registration opens, a link will appear on the main page. The course list and online registration will then be available for you and your child(ren). Please submit a class registration form for your family by completing the information and choosing your children's courses.
- Payment is cash or check (payable to Saint Vincent College). You may drop your payment off on the first day of classes, or you may mail ahead of time to Ms. Makayla McMullen, Step-Up Enrichment Program, Saint Vincent College, 300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe, PA 15650.
- All classes are held on the Saint Vincent College campus. Directions to Saint Vincent College can be found by clicking here.
- The check-in location is Placid 109 (directly across from the SVC Cafeteria). There will be Step-Up teacher greeters at check-in each week to escort your children to their classes.
- Please display the parking pass in your car each week. You must park in the designated parking area indicated on your parking pass.
- Plan to arrive about 15 minutes early on the first day so that teacher greeters can promptly transport children.
Where do I take my child on the first day?
Please come to Placid 109 (directly across from the SVC Cafeteria) on the first day. There will be Step-Up teacher greeters at check-in each week to escort your children to their classes.
What if I want to stay with my child?
While the Step-Up Enrichment Program encourages parents/guardians to “drop-off” their child(ren) for classes, the Program recognizes that there may be circumstances in which it may benefit a child to attend classes with a parent/guardian. While the Program Director may allow parent/guardian attendance in these circumstances, the following policies shall be in effect:
• The parent/guardian agrees that he/she is attending the Step-Up class in support of his/her own child. The parent/guardian is not responsible for the supervision of other Step-Up students, nor should he/she interfere with the supervision or instruction of other children in any way.
• The parent/guardian should avoid distracting behavior (phone conversations, etc.) that may be disruptive to the classroom environment.
• For privacy purposes, the parent/guardian agrees that he/she will not video/record the Step-Up class. Additionally, the parent/guardian agrees that he/she will not photograph any children other than his/her own, without explicit permission from the teacher, program director, and other parents.
• If the parent/guardian has any concerns regarding these policies or regarding a classroom incident, he/she should direct those concerns to the Program Director.
What is your behavior policy?
Step-Up aims to provide a safe, enjoyable learning experience for all students. While our teachers are encouraged to use a variety of classroom management strategies to promote a positive learning environment, students who engage in openly aggressive or persistently disruptive behavior may be asked to leave the program without refund, at the discretion of the Director.
Although no formal dress code exists, we ask that students dress modestly so as to not distract from the educational environment.
