The After-School Program (ASP) operates daily from the end of classes until 6:00 PM, including Wednesdays when classes end an hour early. Also, ASP provides care until 6:00 PM on the two days during the year when school is dismissed at noon. Please note that ASP does not operate on days when GDS is officially closed, including vacations, conference days, staff in-service days, and when the School is closed due to inclement weather.
Lower School
The After-School Program for the Lower School offers students a variety of indoor
and outdoor activities in an exciting and caring atmosphere. Regularly scheduled
activities include such enrichment classes as art, cooking, drama, dance, the
Gazette Club newspaper, and fitness. Details regarding these activities will be
distributed once an enrollment contract is received. In addition to these activities,
we also offer a quiet and supervised area in the library for those students
with homework. All students in grades 3–5 who are enrolled in the ASP program
attend one-hour of Study Hall. After receiving a nutritious snack, students go to
the library from 3:30–4:30 PM (2:30–3:30 PM on Wednesdays) where they
are supervised by Lower School teachers. When Study Hall ends, students may
participate in other ASP activities.
Middle School
The Middle School After-School Program begins with a quiet, one-hour Study
Hall, which includes a nutritious snack and access to the main computer lab
and library. Study Hall, supervised by Middle School faculty, takes place in two
classrooms from 3:30–4:30 PM for students who are not participating in sports,
and 4:00–5:00 PM for students who are participating in sports. On Wednesdays,
because there are no scheduled athletics, Study Hall is scheduled from
2:30–3:30 PM
Students remaining after Study Hall (5:00 PM) are considered regular participants
of the After-School Program. As such, they can participate in various other
ASP scheduled activities such as art, iMovie, cooking, drama, basketball, dance,
the Gazette Club newspaper, or fitness. Detailed information regarding these
activities will be provided after your student has been enrolled.
Child-Care Options
LS ASP Options
The Lower School After-School Program provides three kinds of child-care:
- Regular Care for students who participate in After-School on a regularly scheduled basis.
- Drop-in Care for students whose parents or regular caregivers have unexpected
emergency situations. Students are allowed three drop-ins per school year
for unanticipated emergencies. On the fourth occasion of a drop-in, students
are considered regular participants in the After-School Program. As
such, all applicable fees will be charged including a late registration fee of
$250. There is no financial aid for drop-ins. Drop-ins are not permitted
on a regular basis.
Any student not picked up by 4:00 PM (M, T, Th, F) or 3:00 PM (W) will be automatically checked into ASP and charged the drop-in fee.
- Holiday Care is available on the two days when school is dismissed at noon. On these days, ASP students will have the option of taking a field trip or enjoying fun activities at school with an ASP teacher. Depending on the activity selected, an additional fee may be assessed.
MS ASP Options
The Middle School After-School Program provides four kinds of child-care:
- Regular Care for students who participate in Study Hall and After-School on a regularly scheduled basis.
- Study Hall for students who participate in Study Hall only.
- Drop-in Care for students whose parents or regular caregivers have unexpected
emergency situations. Students are allowed three drop-ins per school year for
unanticipated emergencies. On the fourth occasion of a drop-in, students
are considered regular participants in the After-School Program. As such,
all applicable fees will be charged including a late registration fee of $150. There is no financial aid for drop-ins. Drop-ins are not permitted on a
regular basis.
Any student not picked up by 4:00 PM (M, T, Th, F) or 3:00 PM (W)
will be automatically checked into ASP and charged the drop-in fee.
- Holiday Care is available on the two days when school is dismissed at noon. On these days, ASP students will have the option of taking a field trip or
enjoying fun activities at school with an ASP teacher. Depending on the
activity selected, an additional fee may be assessed.
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Pick-Up Policy
- To ensure your child's safety, we require that you come into the Main Lobby and sign out your student(s). Students are not permitted to exit the School unless accompanied by an authorized adult.
- All ASP students must be picked up by 6:00 PM.
- There is a $20 penalty for every fifteen minutes (by the School's clock) you are late to pick up your child. You will be billed for these charges on a monthly basis. Financial aid is not applicable towards these charges.
Fees
LS ASP Fees
- Regular Care: $200 registration fee plus $22 per day
- Drop-in Care (Limit 3): $35 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday / $45 on Wednesday
- Holiday Care: $75 per half day
MS ASP Fees
- Regular Care: $100 registration fee plus $22 per day
- Drop-in Care (Limit 3): $35 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday / $45 on Wednesday
- Study Hall: $100 registration fee plus $13 per day
- Drop-in Study Hall (Limit 3): $25
- Holiday Care: $75 per half day
Payment Policy
- If you have outstanding ASP debts, your child may not participate in ASP until you have settled your account with the Business Office.
- Invoices for Regular Care are computed on a semester basis and sent out in September and January. Invoices for Drop-in Care and late pick-up fees are issued on a monthly basis.
- In order for us to plan and maintain the program, the students registered for Regular Care are enrolled for an entire semester and parents are financially responsible for the number of days reserved, regardless of whether or not the child attends all of those days.
- Families currently receiving financial aid receive the same percentage of assistance on the daily ASP charge as they do on tuition.
Enroll
To enroll your child in the GDS After-School Program, please return the appropriate contract and registration fee by August 17, 2007. The registration fee ($200 for Lower School students and $100 for Middle School students) must be included with your enrollment contract. Financial aid is not available for the registration fee.
Should you have any additional questions about the After-School Program, please contact Brooke Houghton, Director, ASP, at bhoughton@gds.org or
202-295-6204.
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After-School Class Enrollment
The After-School Program (ASP) offers exciting and fun
classes for all enrolled children.
Class descriptions and enrollment form will be posted online soon.
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