EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM
The Extended Day Program offers children a safe, supervised, and stimulating environment every weekday afternoon from dismissal until 5:30 p.m. If a family elects to have their child attend the Extended Day Program for supervised play, homework assistance, or library use, there is a nominal hourly fee. Tutoring and enrichment classes follow different fee schedules.
Students must sign in and out at whichever Extended Day location they select. No student may wander the campus unsupervised waiting to be picked up. Parents attending a committee meeting or a parent-teacher conference after school may avail themselves of the Extended Day Program without charge through prior arrangement with the staff.
There are five components of the Extended Day Program:
- supervised play
- homework club or the library for independent completion of homework
- reading or research
- enrichment classes and activities
- after school tutoring (individual or group)
Supervised Play
In Supervised Play the students are encouraged to participate in outdoor games under the supervision of our Extended Day staff whenever there is space available on our playing fields. When evening begins to fall, or in inclement weather, or if play space is in use for sporting events outdoors, students will be escorted to the Extended Day classroom for creative arts and crafts, puzzles, Lego’s and indoor games. A healthy snack is served daily.
The Library
The Library is available from 3:30-4:30 daily to children who enjoy quiet reading or who are confident in completing their homework assignments independently. Computers are available for word processing or research. A librarian is always available to assist students in choosing books for assignments or for pleasure reading. When the library closes at 4:30, children who are not picked up by parents must report to the Extended Day staff in the supervised play area.
Homework Club
This service provides faculty assistance for students completing their assignments after school. This setting is ideal for students who may not be comfortable working alone or who may want the assistance of a teacher in deciphering assignments in any of the major academic areas. Homework Club also provides redirection for children whose self-discipline is not yet fully developed and who may need adult intervention to maintain focus as they complete their work.
Enrichment Classes & Activities
The Extended Day Program also offers opportunities for children to extend their interests and talents in a variety of enrichment classes. Activities such as art, yoga, dance, chess and tennis classes will punctuate the year, providing new and stimulating platforms for children to develop their confidence, build self-esteem, master new skills, and make new friends. Marymount offers enrichment programs after school in 10 - 12 week sessions throughout the year.
Tutoring
While not generally considered necessary, many parents choose to employ private tutors to give their children that extra competitive edge or to reinforce skills. One-on-one tutoring provided by Marymount teachers may take place on campus or off, for a fee to be determined between the tutor and the family,
Students who sign up in advance for the group after-school tutoring programs taught by our Learning Support Specialist will not be required to pay a fee. Marymount is delighted to offer this service free of charge to our parents and students. Dates and times for free tutoring services will be announced in the Messenger, the school’s primary communication tool. Places for this popular program are filled on a first-come first-served basis, so call early to register for attendance once the dates and times are announced.
