SIGN-UP AND REGISTRATION PROCESS
Sign-up for K5-12 grade co-curricular activities will be online through the Schoolsbuddy™ platform from August 13 through 19, 2024.
Schoolsbuddy offers the option to prioritize activity selection. While this does not guarantee receiving all first-choice activities, it ensures registration won't be blocked after an activity is full.
Below we highlight some of the Schoolsbuddy benefits:
User-Friendly Interface: Schoolsbuddy has a modern and intuitive interface that simplifies the sign-up process. Parents will find it easy to navigate and access information about available activities, schedules, and any updates related to their child's participation.
Mobile Accessibility: With Schoolsbuddy, parents can conveniently access the platform through a mobile application that is available for both iOS and Android devices. This means parents can register their children for activities or view schedules on the go, ensuring greater flexibility and convenience.
Customizable Profiles: Schoolsbuddy allows parents to create individual profiles for their children, enabling the input of specific details and preferences related to their interests, allergies, and medical requirements. This customization ensures that we have accurate and up-to-date information, allowing us to provide a safe and tailored experience for each student.
Improved Communication: Schoolsbuddy has enhanced communication features, including direct messaging between parents, activity coordinators, instructors, and coaches. This functionality promotes better collaboration and enables swift and efficient communication, ensuring parents stay informed about changes or important updates regarding their children's activities.
Comprehensive Activity Listings: Schoolsbuddy offers a comprehensive listing of all co-curricular activities available, along with detailed descriptions and information about each activity. This allows parents to make well-informed decisions regarding their child's participation, ensuring they can access many enriching opportunities.
Registration Process and Assignment of Activities: Due to logistical reasons, spaces for some activities are limited, and there is a possibility that the system will not assign the activity of your choice. The Schoolsbuddy platform allows parents to select multiple activities for the same day to address this. If the registration numbers for any activity exceed the maximum capacity, the child will be randomly placed in another selected activity for that day.
We recommend signing up children for all the activities they are interested in. If parents select only one activity and it reaches capacity, the system may not be able to secure their choice but will assign another activity based on their interests.
Below, please find instructions on setting up the Schoolsbuddy account, linking the child's profile, and navigating the platform effectively.
What am I going to find in Schoolsbuddy™?
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SchoolsBuddy™ Help Center for Parents
POLICIES & GUIDELINES
All CNG Community members are expected to follow the CNG Code of Honor and to uphold CNG's Core Values of : CARING, RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY and INTEGRITY. Students who fail to uphold the requirements and responsibilities established herein, may lose the opportunity to fully participate in school and community activities.
The Condor Activities Office will closely supervise classes.
Most classes are taught in Spanish, providing non-native speakers an opportunity to immerse themselves in local culture.
If a child requires special instructional accommodations, the child’s case will be studied with the support of the Learning Center in order to determine his/her participation in the activity, and if he/she may require Learning Center support to ensure his/her successful participation in the activity. Learning Center support during activities may result in an extra cost to parents.
Instructors report daily attendance and other relevant information to the Condor Activities Office. In addition, the Condor Activities Office will contact parents for any issues related to the activity the child is registered in. If discipline-related issues persist, reports will be sent to the respective school office.
Students must attend classes regularly. If a child is unable to participate in class, please inform the Condor Activities Office at: cng.condor.activities@cng.edu
Parents must commit to pay for the activity once they have registered for the class.
Instructor Requirements
Instructors teach in their area of expertise.
All instructors have a technical and/or professional degree.
Uniform
A uniform is required for Ballet, Bike, and Martial Arts activities. More detailed information will be sent before the beginning of classes.
Equipment
Some activities require special equipment/instruments that must be provided by parents.
Fees
Standard fees: cover the cost of staffing.
Additional fees vary by activity, including costs such as the belt-changing fee for martial arts activity.
Holidays or special school days are not charged.
Families signing up for three or more complete activities have a 5% discount applied to the standard activity fee.
CNG staff signing up for a complete activity have a 5% discount applied to the standard activity fee.
Transportation
CNG transportation will be provided to students currently enrolled in the CNG Transportation service. Students not enrolled in the transportation program may purchase a ticket for the day they need transportation.
Liability
For special activities outside the school that require transportation, it is understood that Colegio Nueva Granada will not be held responsible in case of an accident while participating in the activity or while riding the bus.
PAYMENT, WITHDRAWALS, & CHANGES
Payment
Once a student's registration is submitted online, parents accept to be billed for the activity.
Parents of enrolled students will receive an invoice in the regular CNG billing cycles. Payment instructions will be included.
Withdrawals and Activity Changes
Changes will be approved depending on space availability. However, late changes may prevent students from getting into their chosen classes.
If a student withdraws between August 26 through September 1, 2024, before classes begin, we will charge 10% of the cost of the activity.
If a student withdraws between September 2 through September 10, 2024, we will charge 20% of the cost of the activity.
If a student withdraws between September 11 through September 26, 2024, we will charge 30% of the cost of the activity.
If a student withdraws between September 27 through October 4, 2024, we will charge 50% of the cost of the activity.
There are no reimbursements for withdrawals starting October 5, 2024.
Canceled Classes
Classes will take place as scheduled unless cancellation is required for force majeure.
Classes canceled due to force majeure will be rescheduled when possible.
Missed Classes and Schedule Overlaps
Condor classes will always be rescheduled when it has been cancelled due to the instructor’s absence.
Classes missed by individual students due to personal reasons (sickness, trips, appointments) or school-related reasons (CWW, Math Olympics, plays, athletic events, etc.) cannot be rescheduled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.