What are FAST classes?

Foundation After School Time (FAST) classes are after-school, enrichment classes that are created and taught by Sope Creek Teachers. The only outside vendor is Kid Chess. Each class is unique and designed to integrate Sope Creek's Mission of Stewardship, Leadership, and Citizenship as well as various STEM components.

When are FAST classes offered?

FAST classes are offered Fall and Spring Semesters. The Fall Semester begins after Fall Break the Spring Semester begins mid-late January. Classes are taught Monday-Thursday from 2:45-3:45 pm. Semester lengths may vary depending on the current school calendar. Fall FAST schedules are released in May and Spring FAST schedules are released in November.

Who can participate in FAST classes?

FAST classes are open only to Sope Creek students in grades K-5.

How many FAST classes can you register for each semester?

You can register for as many FAST classes as you'd like each semester. However, a student can only be registered for one FAST class each day. Registrations for multiple classes on the same day will not be accepted.

What happens if I accidentally register for the wrong class, or an error occurs during registration?

Please email the Sope Creek Foundation FAST Committee immediately at fast@sopecreekfoundation.org for assistance.

Help, I thought I registered for a class, but I didn't receive a confirmation email. What do I do?

If you don't receive an email immediately, you should click on the MY ACCOUNT option in the navigation bar and select Previous Orders.  If the order did not go through, you are not registered. 

What if a class does not meet the minimum class size during registration?

If the registration window is nearing an end, and a class is not meeting the minimum number of students (5), the FAST teacher(s) will determine if the class will continue as is or close. If this happens, you will be contacted by the Sope Creek FAST Committee so you can choose a replacement class if desired while the registration window is still open. A refund for the class that was closed due to low enrollment will be issued and mailed to you at the address saved in your account. 

Can I change or cancel my registration after registration closes?

No, there is a no-cancellation, no-refund policy and changes cannot be accommodated.

After registration is closed, may I register for a class?

Unfortunately, no. We must adhere to a strict closing date as time is needed to properly prepare for the upcoming semester.

Can a student switch to a different class day if a FAST class is offered multiple days?

No, once registration has closed there can be no changes to the initial registration.

What happens if a FAST class is canceled due to inclement weather or school closure?

If the school closes for inclement weather during the school day, all afternoon FAST classes will be canceled. There will be no make-up classes or refunds for inclement weather cancellations. If school closes for an extended length of time and/or FAST classes are unable to continue in person due to unforeseen circumstances, FAST classes will not be taught virtually. There will be no make-up classes and no refunds will be issued for unfinished classes due to school closures.

What happens if a FAST teacher is sick or cannot teach a FAST class?

This is the only time a class will be made up. If a FAST teacher is unable to teach a class and cannot find a substitute for that day, the FAST teacher will contact families directly and schedule a make-up day.

What happens if a student is sick or cannot attend a FAST class?

Unfortunately, it is a missed class and cannot be made up. The only time a FAST class is made up is if a FAST teacher is unable to teach a class and cannot find a substitute for that day. Then the FAST teacher will contact families directly and schedule a make-up day.

My child is not going to FAST today. What do I do?

Before 1:45 p.m., log into ParentVue and make a change to your student's Transportation Mode by selecting Temporary Dismissal Change and then indicating whether your child will be dismissed via ASP, Walker, or Carpool after school dismissal at 2:15 p.m.

I need to change how my child is going home after their FAST class.  What do I do?

Before 1:45 p.m., CTLS message your FAST Class teacher with the change.

I need to make a permanent change to FAST dismissal. What do I do?

CTLS message you FAST Class teacher with the change.