Extended Day

The New School offers before school care as part of each student’s yearly tuition. Drop off begins at 7:30 am and ends at 8:30 am. Kindergarten through 12th graders enjoy a grab and go style breakfast and free time under the supervision of Classroom Teachers.

The New School also offers an After School/Extended Day Program as part of each student’s yearly tuition. The After School/Extended Day Program begins at 3:30 pm and ends at 5:30pm. Kindergarten through 8th graders enjoy structured free time under the supervision of trained college-aged staff members. Their daily activities may include tech time, recess, arts, games, movies, and study hall. We want our students to have fun in a safe environment as they wind down from the busy school day

To view our K-8 Extended Day Schedule Click HERE.

Policies and Expectations

2023-24

Behavior Expectations

Cell Phone & Personal Technology Use

The front office, after-school staff, and program director communicate through a group text app on school iPads called Discord, and students are checked out by staff.

Personal cell phone and technology use by staff is strictly prohibited when supervising children. Students may only use their cell phones to contact parents or caregivers under direct supervision by staff.

Students that are in the 7th and 8th grade may freely use their phones during Extended Day. Students in 6th grade or below may NOT have their phones out during Extended Day. If a child needs to contact a parent, they must ask their Extended Day Staff Member with their group then immediately put it in their bag.

Personal technology such as nintendo switches, laptops, iPads, and iPods are not permitted for any child K-8th grade. Children may use a kindle or other technology for e-books.

Pick-up Procedures for K-8th Grade

Parents may call the front desk and ask the Receptionist to call to have their child sent to the Lobby OR Parents may come in and request their child be sent down to the Lobby.

All Extended Day Pick Up will take place in the Lobby.

Parents/Guardians/Authorized Pick Up Persons must come in to the front lobby for pick up. All pick up persons must check in with the receptionist prior to picking up.

Late Pick-up Fee

Sign Ups for After School/Extended Day

Contact

Director of Auxiliary Programs

Halee Smith

halee.smith@thenewschool.org

(479) 856-7653