Before and After School Programs

ESD+

Learning, exploration, and community building extend beyond the school day with ESD+, offering before and after school extended day care and extracurricular programs. Designed to complement rather than duplicate the school day, ESD+ offers students the opportunity to unwind and explore with friends in a safe and loving environment.

Lower School Programs

Serving our youngest learners from Beginner to fourth grade, ESD+ strives to offer programs that encourage students to make connections, ask questions, solve problems, and think independently. Consistent with our curricular philosophy, ESD+ programs are guided by the belief that active, hands-on experiences make learning meaningful for young children. Programs for students ages 3 through grade 4 are held in the Lower School and facilitated by ESD faculty and staff.

Registration

Fall semester ESD+ registration opens December 16, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. and closes January 6, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. ESD+ programs meet weekly and enroll twice per year: in July and December, before the fall and spring semesters.

When registering for a program, select confirm program selection to ensure your student is added. Programs displaying a waitlist status still require families to register for the program to be added to the waitlist.

ESD+ and KOC program registration confirmations will be sent via email from the ESD+ coordinator. The enrollment registration status does not confirm your student is enrolled. Waitlisted students may be considered for a spot if parameters are met.

ESD+ and KOC program cancellations are non-refundable starting on August 16, 2024.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

KOC, Nesters, ESD+, and all other program registrations are non-refundable.

Programs are a single, flat rate charge per semester. If your student is enrolled in KOC or Nesters and also enrolls in an ESD+ program that overlaps with KOC/Nesters, the KOC/Nesters program tuition cannot be paused or refunded.

If you have any questions, please contact Ashley Little, ESD+ Lower School Coordinator.

View Lower School ESD+ Programs by Day

Kids on Campus (KOC) is an after-school program for working parents who need consistent childcare for their lower school student(s). Priority is given to families demonstrating this need.

Registration
Kids on Campus (KOC) registration opens December 16 at 10:00 a.m. and closes January 6, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. When registering for a program, select confirm program selection to ensure your student is added. Programs displaying a waitlist status still require families to register for the program to be added to the waitlist. ESD+ and KOC program registration confirmations will be sent via email from the ESD+ coordinator. The enrollment registration status does not confirm your student is enrolled. Waitlisted students may be considered for a spot if parameters are met. ESD+ and KOC program cancellations are non-refundable. Programming fees are not due at the time of registration and will automatically be billed to your incidentals. Click to Register
Cancellation and Refund Policy
KOC, Nesters, ESD+, and all other program registrations are non-refundable. KOC and Nesters Fees: Families are billed a flat rate to their incidentals invoice. If your student is enrolled in KOC or Nesters and also enrolls in an ESD+ program that overlaps with KOC/Nesters, the KOC/Nesters program tuition cannot be paused or refunded.
What is KOC and Nesters?
KOC is an after-school program for working parents who need consistent childcare for their lower school student(s). Priority is given to families demonstrating this need. Nesters is an aftercare option available to students in Early Childhood (Beginner, Pre-K, Kinder, and Primer) who have an older sibling in grades 1-4. Students are cared for from the 2:30 p.m. dismissal and then connected with their older sibling(s) at 3:10 p.m. carpool. ESD faculty and staff facilitate KOC, bringing their special talents, interests, and relationships with students to the program. KOC is a safe, supportive, and fun environment where students participate in creative games and activities, as well as outside free play on our playgrounds and green spaces. KOC also provides students the opportunity to do homework with supervision and support from ESD faculty. Families are billed a flat rate to their incidental invoice. If you have any questions, please contact Ashley Little, ESD+ Coordinator.
Daily Schedule
Early Childhood Grades 1-4
Early Childhood: Fees and Schedule
KOC Program 2:15-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 5 days per week Early Childhood: Beginner, PreK, Kinder, Primer $1,575 for fall semester Nesters Program Nesters is for early childhood students who have an ESD sibling in grades 1-4 in the 3:00 p.m. carpool. 2:15-3:10 p.m. Monday-Friday, 5 days per week $525 for fall semester KOC staff will provide a snack and hold these students until 3:00 p.m. when they will be taken to the dining commons to meet their sibling for carpool pickup. Please follow the same registration steps. KOC and Nesters Fee: Families are billed a flat rate to their incidental invoice.
Grades 1-4: Fees and Schedule
3:15 - 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 5 days per week Grades: 1-4 $1,375 for fall semester Tuition will be billed to your student's incidentals account and is payable through your Veracross parent portal. If you enroll your student in additional ESD+ programs that overlap with KOC or Nesters, please note that tuition cannot be suspended or refunded while your child attends additional programming.
Late Pickup Fees
The deadline for pickup is 5:30 p.m. If you arrive after 5:30 p.m. you will be charged a $25.00 late fee per child and another $1.00 per minute per child thereafter. The charge will be billed to your student's incidentals account. A call from the parent letting us know they will be late will help ease your child and their teacher's anxiety, but it does not excuse the late fee charge.
Pick-up Procedure
Lower School Pick-up: Enter campus on Eagle Family Way (formerly Montwood) and follow the lower school carpool lane. Campus Safety will be there to guide you. Pull up in front of the lower school in the carpool lane and remain in your vehicle. Text your student's first and last name to the number Ashley Little will provide you. A KOC teacher will walk your student to your car. Lower and Middle School Sibling Pick-up: Enter campus on Eagle Family Way (formerly Montwood) and proceed to the lower school carpool line in front of the lower school. Remain in your vehicle. Text your middle school student's first and last name to the number provided by Ashley Little, and ask that your student be sent to the lower school for pick-up. Next, text your lower school student's first and last name to the number provided by Ashley Little. Your lower school student will be walked to your vehicle.

Middle School Programs

ESD+ offers teacher-led programs ranging from 6-8 weeks to year-long activities. All middle school programs take place on campus and are facilitated by ESD faculty and staff. Students wishing to form or lead their own clubs are encouraged to do so.

The middle school years present a tremendous opportunity for students to explore a wide range of extra-curricular activities. Many students participate in an array of ESD+ activities and extended day programs facilitated by our talented and passionate middle school faculty that love putting their knowledge to use outside of the classroom.

ESD+ before and after school programs meet weekly and enroll twice per year, before the fall and spring semesters, in August and December. You can view program offerings by clicking the registration button.

Important Information

Registration
Fall semester registration opens August 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.. and closes September 13, 2024. ESD+ before and after school programs meet weekly and enroll twice per year, before the fall and spring semesters, in August and December. You can view program offerings by clicking the registration button. Register in your Veracross Parent Portal When registering for a program, select confirm program selection to ensure your student is added. Programs displaying a waitlist status still require families to register for the program to be added to the waitlist. ESD+ and After Care registration confirmations will be sent via email from the ESD+ coordinator. The enrollment registration status does not confirm your student is enrolled. Waitlisted students may be considered for a spot if parameters are met. Programming fees are not due at time of registration and will automatically billed to your incidentals. Registration Closes September 13
Cost
Cost can be found in the program catalog.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
ESD+ program registrations are non-refundable starting September 13, 2024. Cancelations before September 13, 2024 will receive a full refund.
How to Start A Club
Students wishing to form or lead their own clubs are encouraged to do so after reaching out to Allison Darnell, Assistant Head of Middle School or Jonathan Chein, Head of Middle School, for approval. After receiving approval and working out the details of the club, students are encouraged to find a Faculty Advisor that will help organize and plan. Student-led clubs are free and the faculty advisor supervises the activities but does not plan or lead the club.

The middle school extended day program provides a supervised time and space after school for students who are not scheduled to be picked up during the regular carpool time. Students will be supervised by full-time ESD faculty and staff.

Extended Day allows students to engage in a variety of activities such as working on homework with classmates, playing board games, meeting with teachers, and playing outside. These activities allow students to socialize and become acquainted with fellow middle school students, forming bonds that foster inclusivity beyond the classroom.

For more information, please contact Ashley Little, ESD+ Coordinator.

Hours
After school, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Cost
$500 per student, per semester, billed to your incidentals account in September and at the start of Spring semester. Additional charges are incurred for students who are not picked up by 6:00 p.m. The daily drop-in fee is $20 per child per day, billed to your incidentals account at the end of each month.
Registration
Register in your MyESD Veracross Parent Portal
Sign-In and Pick-Up Procedures
Sign-In All students are required to check in and out using their student ID badge or badge number on the kiosk which confirms their daily attendance. Middle School Pick-Up Enter campus at the Campus Safety booth on Merrell Road and proceed to the carpool line. Remain in your vehicle and text your student's first and last name, and grade, to the phone number provided by Ashley Little. Your student will gather their belongings and head your way. Students in Extended Day may not be released without an adult present. If the adult present is not listed as an authorized person to pick up, a parent will be contacted for confirmation. Extended Day students cannot be released to cross Merrell without an adult present. Extended Day students cannot be released to an event on campus without an adult present. Lower and Middle School Sibling Pick-up Enter campus on Montwood and proceed to the lower school carpool line in front of the lower school. Remain in your vehicle. Text your middle school student's first and last name to 833-354-8926 and ask that your student be sent to the lower school for pick-up. Next, text your lower school student's first and last name to 214-983-2281. Your lower school student will be walked to your vehicle. Middle school students may not be picked up after 6:00 p.m.
Cell Phone Free Zone
The middle school years are a critical developmental stage for students and interacting with one another, face to face, is an essential part of that development. For that reason, students in grades 5-7 are not allowed to carry cell phones. Eighth graders may bring phones but they must remain off and stored in their lockers until after the school day. They must remain out of sight in community spaces unless there is a direct communication happening about pick-up. We do understand this creates a challenge for some families and we understand the tremendous responsibility it puts on the School to communicate schedule changes to students in a timely manner. The tremendous learning benefits created by limiting access to smart devices during the academic day far outweigh these hurdles and we are committed to partnering with families as they manage complex schedules with many moving parts.