Spring Semester 2014 After School Program After School Program

After School Program
Spring Semester 2014 After School Program
Carrollton offers students the opportunity to participate in three distinct After School Programs:
Extended Day Care/Library Study Hall
Monday, January 6 - Thursday, June 5
Enrichment Program and After School Academic Program (ASAP)
Tuesday, January 21 - Friday, May 16
Online Registration
Monday, December 9
Activities and Programs
Extended Day Care/Library Study Hall
The Extended Day Care/Library Study Hall provides supervised homework time, outdoor and
indoor recreational activities and social time with other classmates. The program is offered on
every full day of school after dismissal until 6:00 p.m. but it is not offered on early dismissal days.
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It may be utilized on an “as needed” basis and is billed at a rate of $25.00 a day.
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There is also an option to enroll for an entire semester at a rate of $12.00 a day
($1,060.00 per semester).
Enrichment Program
The Enrichment Program reinforces, expands and enriches the school curriculum. Courses and
activities have been designed to actively engage students in a variety of activities to encourage
social, emotional and academic growth. All students enrolled in the Enrichment Program and
After School Academic Program (ASAP), can stay in the Extended Day Care/Library Study Hall
Program until 6:00 p.m. at no extra charge the day of the class.
Ceramics — Innovative Hand Building
Art Pieces • Maite Oca (Primary)
Students will explore working with clay to
create playful sculptural projects and a
variety of functional pieces. Students are
encouraged to experiment creatively and
expand on what they have learned and will
finish off their art work using a range of
glazing and painting techniques. Pieces
will be fired upon completion, creating
memories that will last a lifetime.
Chess • Stormont Kings
Learn and play chess with our experienced,
expert chess instructors. Each class is
designed to be fun-filled with activities and
lessons designed to teach the game in a fun
and exciting way!
Digital Photography • Daniel Linares
Ceramics — Learn and Play with Clay
• Maite Oca (Montessori)
Students will explore the basics of hand
building with clay and will finish off their art
work using a variety of glazing and painting
techniques. Pieces will be fired upon
completion, creating pieces the girls can
cherish for a lifetime.
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Learn how to use a digital camera and to
edit photos using a computer. Practicing
techniques such as framing and exposure
adjustment, students have the opportunity
to practice their skills taking pictures both
indoors and outdoors, uploading the images
and editing them in a personal, journalistic,
or artistic style.
Eat Smart Program • Christina Algeciras
Students are taught how to read food labels,
detect marketing deceptions and are
introduced to the ideas of sustainability and
stewardship while learning to identify and
choose healthful foods. Students will cook
simple and nutritious meals from scratch
utilizing wholesome, organic and local
ingredients whenever possible. Through
experimental learning, students will discover
cooking is fun, educational, and less expensive
than eating out or buying processed foods.
Fun with Arts and Crafts • Mary Larsen
Using traditional and recycled materials,
students will be making functional art objects
such as musical instruments, jewelry boxes,
Japanese fans, castles and other fun projects.
During the process, they will be learning new
techniques in various media.
self-defense but also the fundamental goals
to shape successful human beings, who will
help create a better world. The goal is to
teach students excellent behavior at home
and at school, develop an awareness of the
importance of fitness, build confidence,
self-discipline, academic excellence and the
tools to achieve any goal.
Mind Lab
This class helps children to enhance their
cognitive, social and emotional skills using
well-selected thinking games. The games
teach the fundamentals of problem solving,
decision making, deduction and induction
procedures, teamwork and communication.
Concepts are applied to real life situations.
WORLD LANGUAGE PROGRAM
A “learn by doing” approach. We
explore cultural traditions and practices
using everyday phrases, stories, games,
and music in our classes.
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Hola! • Carolina Burelli
This course develops the skill and understanding students need to wield Spanish
conversationally. Every exercise and
activity has students speaking, listening,
acting, and learning, and is enriched by
studies of Spanish and Latin American
cultures.
Adventures Through China
Fundamental of Theater
• Marianne Palacios
Is your child singing, dancing, and wanting to
put on a show? This class is designed to teach
the fundamentals of theater. That includes:
script analysis, an actress’s process, basic
acting, ensemble building, and a final
performance at the end of the course. The
goal for the class is for students to gain
knowledge of theatrical terms, respect for the
people on stage, and to feel significantly
more confident with who they are both on
and off the stage. The only limitations we
have are the ones that are in our own mind!
Martial Arts • Nicole Plummer
Martial arts is a great way to condition your
mind as well as your body. This class will
teach the basics of the martial arts not only to
attain physical fitness and participate in
• Cherry Zhong
Discover the wonders of China! Students
learn to speak, read, and write Mandarin
Chinese through games, role-playing,
and storytelling. Explore the world’s last
pictorial language and its fascinating
and tumultuous history. Emphasis is
placed on learning uniquely Chinese
customs in the ways of cuisine,
geography, and social conventions.
Bonjour! • Maryse Adler
Bonjour les amis! In this class students
will develop an awareness of the French
Language through stories, rhymes and
songs practice memorization skills and
learn new vocabulary with games and
dances. The lessons are planned around
a diversity of themes and projects, which
are practical, interesting and great fun!
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Pursue an
Instrument!
Private lessons
of piano, violin
and guitar
available upon
request.
Half Hour
($35.00) or
45 minutes
($50.00).
Scrappy Books & More • Nina Obregon
Let your imagination soar as you transform
discarded books into a creative piece of
work that encompasses a theme and tells a
story. Students will learn to use a variety of
scrapbooking materials to create “Altered
Books” and “Story Boxes.” They will also learn
to creatively use a variety of media,
techniques and tools. Required for class —
discarded baby board book, discarded
hardcover book, and photos.
ROBOTICS
Robotics is a sport for the mind! It is a concrete and tangible way to build and strengthen
cognitive development, as well as other academic areas such as mathematics,
engineering, communication skills, strategic thinking and goal-oriented thinking.
Most importantly children learn to appreciate the passion of learning, challenge, and
desire to succeed. Robotics allows students to explore STEM (science, technology,
engineering, mathematics).
Little Lego Engineers • Carlina Lerma (Montessori and Grade 1)
New students to the program will use their imagination to turn a room full of Lego Building
Bricks into their very own creation. They will learn about “structural integrity, design and a
practical sense of Geometry”. They will create their own robotics journals and present their
designs to the class. More advanced students will use WEDO Lego Education Kits to help
them become programmers and make their creations come to life.
Senior Lego Engineering • MT Valle and Carlina Lerma (Primary – Grades 2 and 3)
New students will be exposed to all types of Lego Building Blocks, Lego We Do and Scratch
programs to help them create musical sculptures, dancing animals, and other playful
inventions. Those with more experience will build and program robots using the Lego
Mindstorm Kits.
Premier Lego Engineering • MT Valle (Intermediate and Junior High)
Students will learn to build different types of robots using the Lego Mindstorm Kits.
Before the end of the semester they will learn how to build their own robot with
different sensors to perform a specific task on our Renewable Energy Mat.
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Soccer • Eric Vasquez
This developmental program teaches the appropriate skills for each age group. Fun
games, instructional scrimmages and other
activities are the techniques used to ensure
success for each participant.
designed to help your child find balance,
develop strength and flexibility, build
self-esteem and confidence, manage stress
and have fun!
Tennis for Kids • Grove Isle
We are pleased to offer a high quality tennis
program right in our school! The program develops sportsmanship, social skills and motor
skills with an opportunity for enjoyment and
challenge of the game of tennis for children.
This combination promotes success and the
desire to learn
Yoga • Christina Algeciras
Come experience the joy of Yoga! Each class
includes breathing techniques, warm-up,
poise practice and relaxation. Students will
learn the fundamental yoga principles by
engaging in poses, music, dance. This class is
Dance Program • Marielly Ramirez
Pre-Ballet
This is an introduction to dance for children 3 to 5 years old. The class focuses on
developing loco motor skills through creative movement and the basic elements of
ballet. The routine for this class includes a floor warm-up followed by ballet barre and
center and across the floor exercises. During these exercises the children will learn the
movement as well as the correct terminology to name the steps they learn. The class
work is designed to allow for the use of imagination and creativity in order to teach the
dancers to move efficiently and in an organized way within the group. Built upon the
basic movements of ballet, the concept learned in this class are excellent ways to build
cognitive physical skills for any child.
Beginning Ballet
Offered to children 6 years or older, the class emphasis is placed on the development
of alignment, strength, flexibility, coordination, style and an understanding of the
vocabulary used to describe movement in ballet. This class helps dance students to
transition to more structured ballet dance technique. Proper posture is emphasized
and the class also has a strong component of creative movement and locomotor skills
development exercises.
Pre-Flamenco
This is an introduction to flamenco for children 3 to 5 years old. The class is designed to
teach young children flamenco in a fun way. Students will develop a basic understanding
of the rhythm, footwork and arm work used in this style of dance through activities
appropriate for their age group. Castanets are also taught in this class.
Beginning Flamenco
Offered to children 6 years or older, this class formally introduces students to the
rhythmic structure of flamenco while learning the basic technique of this type of dance.
Emphasis is placed on correct posture and articulation of the arms and feet. In addition,
sevillanas and basic castanet technique are taught in this class.
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Handwriting Club
Montessori
This small group will look at skills children need to master before entering Kindergarten, such as: lines, shapes,
grip and drawing a person. Session will consist of a motor activity, an interactive lesson with a multisensory
approach using a variety of materials reinforcing with what they are learning in the classroom.
Primary
This small group will work on the basic components of handwriting that children will need to be successful in
print or cursive. All activities will be multisensory, fun and engaging. Session will consist of a motor activity, an
interactive lesson with a multisensory approach using a variety of materials consistent with what they are
learning on the classroom.
Session
Day/Time
No. of Lessions
Fee
7
7
7
7
$210
$210
$210
$210
Session 1: Jan. 27-March 14
Wednesday/Montessori • 3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday/Primary • 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Session 2: March 17-May 16 Wednesday/Montessori • 3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday/Primary • 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Miami Handwriting was founded by Nicole Santamaria OTR/L. Nicole has been an occupational therapist for over
15 years with a vast experience in pediatrics and adults. She is currently providing handwriting tutoring services to
children in the Miami area. She is experienced in handwriting curriculums, such as Handwriting without Tears,
D’ Nealian and Zaner- Bloser.
After School Academic Program
(ASAP) Schedule and Fees
The After School Academic Program (ASAP) focuses
on math and reading concepts, study skills and
homework help and promotes collaboration between
the tutor and teacher. At the end of the session, a
narrative will be provided by the teacher to the parent.
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Services are available for all subject areas for grade levels 1-8.
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Student teacher ratio is 3 to 1.
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Classes will be cancelled if they do not meet minimum enrollment.
Session
Grade 1-4
Session 1 • January 27-March 14
Session 2 • March 17-May 16
Day/Time
No. of Lessons
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Monday and Wednesday
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Monday and Wednesday
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Grade 5-8
Session 1 • January 27-March 14
Session 2 • March 17-May 16
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday
Tuesday and Thursday
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14
14
Fee
$520
$520
$560
$560
Spring 2014 Enrichment Schedule and Fees
Grade/Enrichment
Montessori
World Language: Hola! • Spanish
World Language: Adventures Through China • Mandarin
World Language: Bonjour! • French
Day/Time/Fee
3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Monday – $260
Wednesday – $300
Monday – $260
Wednesday – $300
Monday – $260
Wednesday – $300
Yoga
Pre-Ballet
Soccer
Preparatory Flamenco
Tennis
Ceramics
Fun with Arts and Crafts
Eat Smart Program
Little Lego Engineers
Martial Arts
Mind Lab
3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Monday
$260
Monday
$260
Monday – $260
Wednesday – $300
Tuesday
$280
Tuesday – $280
Thursday – $280
Tuesday – $280
Thursday – $280
Wednesday
$300
Wednesday
$350
Wednesday
$300
Thursday
$280
Thursday
$280
Primary
World Language: Hola! • Spanish
World Language: Adventures Through China • Mandarin
World Language: Bonjour! • French
4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Monday – $260
Wednesday – $300
Monday – $260
Wednesday – $300
Monday – $260
Wednesday – $300
Beginning Ballet
Chess
Soccer
Yoga
Beginning Flamenco
Fundamentals of Theater
Tennis
Ceramics
Fun with Arts and Crafts
Little Lego Engineers (1)
Eat Smart Program
Martial Arts
Mind Lab
Senior Lego Engineering (2,3)
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday
$260
Monday
$260
Monday – $260
Wednesday – $300
Monday
$260
Tuesday
$280
Tuesday
$280
Tuesday – $280
Thursday – $280
Tuesday – $280
Thursday – $280
Wednesday
$300
Wednesday
$300
Wednesday
$350
Thursday
$280
Thursday
$280
Thursday
$280
Intermediate
World Language: Hola! • Spanish
World Language: Adventures Through China • Mandarin
World Language: Bonjour! • French
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday – $300
Thursday – $280
Tuesday – $300
Thursday – $280
Tuesday – $300
Thursday – $280
Chess
Eat Smart Program
Premier Lego Engineering
Digital Photography
Scrappy Books and More
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday
Tuesday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
$260
$350
$300
$300
$280
Junior High
Chess
Digital Photography
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday
Wednesday
$260
$300
Fees are based on number of lessons provided during the semester.
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A statement will be generated on a monthly basis. Full payment must be received in a timely
manner in order to continue with the service.
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Extended Day Care/Library Study Hall: Registration and Procedures
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Extended Day Care/Library Study Hall is offered on every full day of school but it is not offered
on early dismissal days.
Enrichment Program and After Achool Academic Program (ASAP):
Registration and Procedures
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Registration forms are available on the parent portal and should be submitted as soon as
registration opens to guarantee a class space.
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Registration must be made online. We will not accept walk-ins or mailed forms.
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Online registration will begin on December 9, 2013. Enrollment in a class is subject to
approval by the After School Office.
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Classes will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis through registration on the parent portal.
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Payment must be received for the registration to be complete and space reserved in the class.
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Classes may be cancelled if they do not meet minimum enrollment.
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If a class is cancelled by the After School Office, you will be notified by email or phone and
receive a refund.
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No credits or make-ups are available for absence.
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Refunds and cancellations must take place prior to the third session. A $25 processing fee will
be assessed per child.
Extended Day Care / Library Study Hall and Enrichment Dismissal Procedures
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At school dismissal, students are escorted to the designated Extended Day Care/Library Study
Hall meeting place by their After School Program (ASP) teacher. At that point, all ASP students
check in with their ASP staff member and begin their daily activities. A healthy snack will be
provided to every student participating in an After School Program.
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All children participating in our programs must be signed out by a parent or an authorized
party.
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All students enrolled in the Enrichment Program and After School Academic Program (ASAP),
can stay in the Extended Day Care/Library Study Hall Program until 6:00 p.m. at no extra
charge the day of the class. In addition, sign up for four enrichment classes and stay on Friday
in the Extended Day Care/Library Study Hall at no charge.
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All children will be signed out from both Extended Day Care/Library Study Hall, Enrichment
Program and After School Academic Program (ASAP) by a parent or an authorized party in the
following locations:
• Montessori and Primary (Primary Library/Duchesne Campus)
• Intermediate and Junior High (Founders Library/Barat Campus)
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For your child’s safety and protection, all children will be dismissed by After School Program
(ASP) teachers. If you need to pick up your child early from a scheduled class, please go
directly to the Extended Day Care/Library Study Hall to sign out your child.
For more information about the After School Program, contact our After School office at
305-446-5673, Ext. 2340.
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After School Hours:
Monday-Friday
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Denise Perdomo
del Valle
Director
After School, Spring
and Summer Programs
305-446-5673,
Ext. 2341
Christina Marroquin
Administrative
Assistant
After School, Spring
and Summer Programs
305-446-5673,
Ext. 2340