After School Plus (A+)

Community Engagement Branch

Out of School Time
Family and Community Engagement

Hawaii Department of Education

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Register your student with A+ Programs

Assistance

Need financial assistance? Learn how to apply for A+ Program subsidies.

Resources

View resources such as the parent handbook and eligibility information.

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A+ Eligibility Criteria

The A+ Programs were developed by the Legislature to reduce the incidence of latchkey children in the after-school hours. Therefore, all A+ programs must qualify students based on the definition of “latchkey” which refers to children who have no adult present in the home to provide after-school supervision. Parents/guardians must meet the following A+ Eligibility criteria to participate:

  1. School age student (grades Kindergarten to 6 grade) attending a public elementary school with participating A+ program.
  2. Parent/legal guardian(s) who participates in any of the following activities DURING A+ Operation Hours:
    1. Employed (have a job or are self-employed)
    2. Attend school (college, university, or other types of schools)
    3. Engaged in job training
    4. Work for the A+ program
  3. Provide written documentation to verify employment and/or attendance in school or training programs for each parent/guardian. All documentation must verify that these activities take place during A+ Operation hours.

For families with two parents/guardians, both parents/guardians must meet the A+ eligibility criteria.

A+ School Year Program

Monthly Fee: $240

Tuition Assistance: Yes. For more information review the Financial Assistance Page

Ages: Kindergarten to Grade 6

Months: August – May (10 months)

Days: Monday – Friday

Hours: After the end of the school program until 5:30 PM

Registration: Opens on April 22th 2026, 3:00 HST and is ongoing throughout the school year.

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A+ Parent Handbook

A+ Parent Handbook
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