St. Margaret's Episcopal School Extension Programs

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Answers to most questions can be found below. Please read all the information carefully and call us if you have further questions!

What can my child do AFTER SCHOOL based on their GRADE LEVEL?

Early School: Extended Day or dance classes

Lower School: enrichment classes (clubs), Dance Conservatory classes, FIRST® LEGO® League or Extended Day

Middle School: Extended Day, enrichment classes or FIRST® LEGO® League

What are ENRICHMENT CLASSES? Why should I sign my child up?

Enrichment classes (clubs) are a fun way for your lower school child to spend the afternoon. Your child will have the opportunity to discover and learn new skills, nurture and form new friendships, connect with new teachers and co-teachers, learn to collaborate with classmates, and most importantly, they will have FUN! Enrichment classes change from session to session to allow students to explore new interests and discover new hobbies.

Are ENRICHMENT CLASSES and CLUBS the same thing?

YES! After school enrichment classes and clubs are the same thing! We use the term interchangeably. Some classes are more recreational and others more academic but one way or the other your child is sure to have FUN! Dance Conservatory and FIRST® LEGO® League classes as well as Extended Day all fall under the umbrella of Extension Programs.

What is Extended Day?

Extended Day is supervised childcare after school. Extended Day for Early, Lower and Middle School ends at 5:00 p.m. Late fees are charged for pick up after 5:00 p.m.

Early School

Due to state licensing requirements, this program runs under the supervision of the Early School and prior registration is required. Please contact the Early School directly by emailing Lisa Mers at [email protected]

Lower School

You must indicate in SchoolPass (prior to 2:30 p.m.) or by contacting the Lower School Office (after 2:30 p.m.) that your child will attend. You must pick your child up in person prior to 5:00 p.m. Extended Day is free play, games, activities on the field, arts and crafts, and other supervised on campus activities with qualified and experience staff.

Lower School Extended Day is as needed, on a drop in basis and no pre-registration is required. Fees are charged at the rate of $20 per day.

Middle School

Supervised study and work time. Middle School students are expected to report to Extended Day promptly after school and be picked up from the Middle School no later than 5:00 p.m. Please note that Middle School students cannot pick up their Lower or Early School sibling, only authorized adults or Upper School students are allowed to do so.

WHEN and WHERE do enrichment classes meet?

Classes generally meet one day per week, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Your child can take one class per day, any number of days and classes meet at various locations on campus.

How is my Lower School student SUPERVISED in between school and enrichment classes or Extended Day?

Students are always supervised by St. Margaret’s staff and brought to afternoon programs. Students in Kindergarten through Grade 2 will be escorted to the enrichment class/club meeting area by a teacher, co-teacher or after school staff member. Students in grades 3 through 5 walk on their own to the meeting place. Attendance for each club will be taken and students have time for a snack and bathroom break. Club instructors will pick students up and walk them to the location for class/club at 3:30 p.m.

What are the REGISTRATION DATES for the 2023-2024 school year?

CHANGE FROM PREVIOUS YEARS: to make the registration time more equitable for everyone, included working families, registration opens at 7:00 p.m. and is on a first come, first serve basis. Some classed sell out very quickly so register early!

Fall 2023: Monday August 7

Winter 2023: Monday November 13

Spring 2024: Monday February 12

Where do I PICK UP my child after enrichment classes?

Pick up after enrichment classes and Dance Conservatory classes is as follows: Dance in the PAC parking lot, "regular" clubs and enrichment class in the Lower School parking lot and MS Clubs in the PAC parking lot.

What if I am running LATE or need CHILDCARE after enrichment classes?

If you are running LATE due to traffic or an unforeseen event, the teacher will escort your child to Extended Day and check them in. Fees will apply for late pick up. If you need childcare after a club on a regular basis please email Mrs. Kammerer at [email protected] or [email protected] to make arrangements. Students can come to Extended Day after clubs and remain in Extended Day until 5:00 p.m.

What about SNACKS? It's long day for my child. Won't they be hungry after school?

Pack an extra snack for you child on the day they have an activity after school. This should be something healthy and easy to open. NO PEANUT PRODUCTS. For Lower School students, it is strongly suggested you pack the snack for after school separate from lunch and snack for during school. Many students will eat their snack during the day and are hungry after school.

What is the REFUND POLICY for enrichment classes?

No refunds will be issued after September 8 for the fall, December 8 for the winter and March 16 for the spring sessions. Prior to those dates you may withdraw your student from any class for any reason.

The class I wanted is full! How do WAIT LISTS work?

Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Once a class is full, you can place your child on the wait list free of charge. If a spot becomes available, your student will be enrolled into the class and you will be notified per email or phone call. If you want the spot, you will receive an invoice per email. You will need to pay the invoice to confirm your child's spot in the class. Without payment, their spot is not guaranteed. If you no longer want the spot please notify us so we can contact the next family on the wait list. We do our best to accommodate every student in their choice of after school program but sometimes space is limited. Many clubs will sell out the day registration opens. Register early to save your spot.

What is the CANCELLATION POLICY for enrichment classes?

Until the day of registration, all classes, days, times, grade levels, cost and teachers are subject to change and cancellation. If there are very few students enrolled in a class after registration opens online, you will be notified that the class is at risk of being cancelled, prior to the first class meeting. We make every effort to run every class but if a minimum number of students is not reached, we may have to cancel. You will be offered alternative classes for the same day if possible. If no other classes work for you, you will receive a full refund.

Dance Conservatory classes are a yearlong commitment and no refunds will be issued after September 8.

If you want to transfer your child to a different class please contact us and will try to make the requested change. If the class you are requesting is more expensive in either tuition or materials fee you will be billed the difference. Should we cancel a class due to low enrollment a full refund will be issued.

What if my child gets sick in the afternoon? Is the HEALTH OFFICE open after school?

The Health Office is open until 5:00 p.m. on all school days. If your student becomes ill, they will be taken to the Health Office and the nurses will contact you. Your student may not attend an after school activity if they are absent during the school day.

What about enrichment classes specifically for EARLY SCHOOL students?

The only class for available for our youngest Tartans is Early School dance. Please note that Early School students must always be signed out of the Early School by an authorized parent/guardian due to licensing requirements by the State of California. This means that parents must pick up and bring their child to the dance class!

What about enrichment classes for MIDDLE SCHOOL students?

Winter Session: new after school enrichment classes are offered for Middle School students, such as Chess, Homework Club, Cartooning and Life Skills!

What about COVID safety measures?

All school wide guidelines issued in the "Every Tartan, Every Day" plan or other school wide plans are being followed in the afternoons.