School Life

Preschool

Preschool 3 Extended Day will begin Tuesday, September 05, 2023 (to allow students to acclimatize to the classroom, teachers, and other students), and end Friday, December 15.

Preschool 4 Extended Day will begin Monday, August 28, 2023 and end Friday, December 15.

• Hours are 8:00 - 9:00 am (before care) and 3:00 - 6:00 pm (after care)
• We offer drop-in and regular (1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 day) options 
• Information and registration can be accessed through our online management system Jumbula (See link along the side of this page)
• Parenting adults may enter the classrooms when picking up children on campus. Please note the School’s guidelines for visitors coming on campus
• Please note that as health & safety guidelines change, our Extended Day program and hours may change as well

Preschoolers expand their social horizons in a warm and caring environment with a variety of activities with caregivers who know them. Both the morning and afternoon programs give children a chance to play indoors and outdoors. Our expansive outdoor area allows children to engage in free play — to run, dig, build, swing, and imagine. In the afternoon, there are games, art activities, STEAM experiences, and favorite preschool pastimes. A late afternoon snack will be provided.

*Preschoolers with elementary school siblings may be dropped off in morning care between 8-9:00 am free of charge.

Elementary (K-5)

Extended Day will begin Monday, August 28, 2023, and end Friday, December 15.

• Hours are 7:30 - 8:30 am (before care) and Dismissal - 6:00 pm (after care)
• We offer drop-in and regular (1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 day) options 
• Information and registration can be accessed through our online management system Jumbula (See link along the side of this page
• Parenting adults may enter the classrooms when picking up children on campus. Please note the School’s guidelines for visitors coming on campus
• Please note that as health & safety guidelines change, our Extended Day program and hours may change as well

For the fall semester, students will enjoy an after-school club model that provides a snack at dismissal time, enrichment activities, time to relax and play in the many outdoor areas, receive additional support with homework, and connect with other students.

Programs include:

• Students’ choice of games, crafts, and activities each day
• Fee-based specialty classes (60 minutes) led by SFS staff and outside vendors (see what’s offered at our registration on Jumbula!)
• Private music lessons (30 minutes) in violin, cello, trumpet, or guitar
• Day camps on Parent/Teacher conference days or staff professional development
• Summer camps

Daily Schedule

3:15-3:45 pm
Snack, group huddle, and outdoor free play, games on the greentop

3:45-4:45 pm
Students choose from focused activities such as drawing, textile arts, crafting, kickball, gardening, reading, themed monthly activities, and more. Homework support is available in the Learning Commons, and specialty classes & music lessons are offered during this time.

5:00-6:00 pm
Students choose to play on the Greentop or Adventure Playground, study, and/or read. If a student is enrolled in a specialty class or music lesson, they may opt into wrap around care for an additional fee to stay until 6:00 pm.

Middle School Study Hall and Leadership Club (6th - 8th Grade)

Extended Day will begin Monday, August 28, 2023, and end Friday, December 15.

• 6th - 8th Grade Extended Day hours are 7:30 - 8:30 am (before care) and Dismissal - 6:00 pm (after care)
• We offer drop-in and regular (1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 day) options 
• Information and registration will be accessed through our online management system Jumbula (See link along the side of this page)
• Parenting adults may enter the classrooms when picking up children on campus. Please note the School’s guidelines for visitors coming on campus
• Please note that as health & safety guidelines change, our Extended Day program and hours may change as well

Daily Schedule

3:30-4:00 pm
Middle School students have 30 minutes to wind down outside with a snack in the courtyard before Study Hall begins.

4:00-5:00 pm
Students can work quietly and/or collaborate on their homework, relax with friends, and read. Additionally there will be on-campus service learning activities at this time. Staff will ensure a smooth transition from the academic day to purposeful study hall.  New this year, on Wednesdays and Fridays students will have off-campus volunteer opportunities. Pick-up will be available after 5:15 pm.

5:00-6:00 pm
Students can continue to work quietly on homework if needed or they can refine some of their leadership skills through leadership activities led by the extended day team and opportunities assisting younger students.

2023-24 Rates

Rates vary with frequency of participation, from occasional drop-in to regular 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 days/week. Please note that prices will remain the same for Semester 1 and Semester 2. Please note that prices posted are for the fall semester (15 weeks).

• For 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 day packages, please let us know at the time of registration which days of the week your child will consistently need care so that we can staff accordingly. 
• If your student will be on campus beyond pick-up time which ends at 3:30, they must be enrolled in a specialty class, in aftercare, or a combo of both. 
• Please note that specialty classes, music lessons, and individual tutoring are not included in the price of childcare and involve an additional fee.

Indexed Tuition

For qualify families, indexed tuition codes will be sent out by Director of Special Programs Laura Bridges-Pereira and can be used for childcare, specialty classes, music lessons, tutoring, and camps.

FAQs

I didn’t sign up but my child needs aftercare. Are daily drop-ins permitted?

Yes, drop-ins will be available on a space-availability basis. You must register for drop-in care before 10:00 am and complete a payment in the registration portal. This is vital for accurate staffing.  The fee is $50.50 for Preschool and Elementary, and $25 for Middle School.

Will there be refunds?

There will be no refunds. When enrolling in Extended Day,  we ask that you consider your needs carefully before signing up for the semester. We are not able to give refunds for care if you sign up for an additional specialty class.  

Will there be music classes?

Private music classes for violin and cello are available.