After-School Programs
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Our after-school programs — available for students in pre-kindergarten to eighth grade — provide a safe, fun and supportive environment in which children have the opportunity to explore their interests, hone social-emotional skills, and gain confidence in their growing independence. Children have the opportunity to broaden their interests and develop their problem-solving capacities while expanding their creative self-expression.
Preschool After-School Options
For Pre-Kindergarten Students
Pre-kindergartners may attend our Extended Day Until 2:20 program from 1–2:20 p.m. and our Extended Day Until 5 program from 2:20–5 p.m. After-School Enrichment options are also available from 1–2:15 p.m.
For Kindergarten Students
Kindergartners may attend the Extended Day program from dismissal at 2:20 p.m. and stay until 5:30 p.m. After-School Enrichment options are also available from 2:45–4 p.m. (unless otherwise noted).
Lower School After-School Options
Our Lower School after-school program provides a safe, fun and supportive environment for building long-lasting positive relationships with peers, teachers and families. Children have the opportunity to broaden their interests and develop their problem-solving capacities, while expanding their creative self-expression.
Lower School children may attend Extended Day from 2:45–6 p.m. Children will have time to enjoy their snack, complete homework and participate in indoor and outside play during this time. After-School Enrichment options are also available from 2:45–4 p.m. (unless otherwise noted).
Middle School After-School Options
Our Middle School after-school program is a free-flowing, relaxed atmosphere where kids have a chance to be with their friends after a busy day. We provide many active, gaming and creative opportunities that support students’ growing friendships, coping skills and independence.
Middle School students may attend Extended Day from 3:10–6 p.m., which includes the opportunity to complete their homework as well as play and be with friends. After-School Enrichment options are also available from 3:15–4:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted).
If you need care on a day when school is not in session due to parent conferences or faculty work days, we offer All-Day Care. These days are filled with lots of fun activities and allow working parents to better manage their schedules.
All-Day Care and Early-Dismissal Care
If you need childcare on a day when school is not in session due to parent conferences or faculty work days, we offer All-Day Care. We also provide care for children on Early-Dismissal Days. These days are filled with lots of fun activities and allow working parents to better manage their schedules.
On All-Day Care days, we open our doors at the Lower School Extended Day classroom at 8 a.m. and close at 6 p.m. No advance notice to attend is required; simply show up and sign in.
On Early-Dismissal Care days, we run the Extended Day program as usual but with an earlier opening time.
After School @ DA By the Numbers
41%
of Preschoolers participate in Extended Day daily
38
unique After-School Enrichment class offerings
75%
of Lower Schoolers enroll in After-School Enrichment classes
83
private music lesson sessions each week with 9 different instructors
54%
of students in Pre-K to Grade 8 enroll in After-School Enrichment classes