Before and After School Programs

Chess Grandmaster and long-time lower school Chess Club Coach, Mr. Babakuli Annakov is excited to offer Chess Masters again this year. Joining Mr. Babakuli again is Chess Grandmaster Sergey Matsenko.  Students are divided by grade level for a 10-15 minute group instruction followed by challenging chess matches. The semester will conclude with awards and a donut party on December 8.

Chess Master is led by Mr. Annakov and Sergey Matsenko with support from ESD faculty and staff. For more information on Mr. Annakov and Mr. Matsenko, please review their biographies. 

Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks. 

The Junior Robotics program is an exciting opportunity for students in grades 1 through 3 to explore the world of robotics in a fun and engaging way. Through hands-on activities and collaborative projects, students will develop their problem-solving skills, critical thinking abilities, and creativity while learning about the principles of robotics.

Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks. 

Math Olympiads provides opportunities for young mathematicians to engage in creative, problem-solving activities while developing the ability to reason logically and resourcefully using word problems. Under the direction of Zora Skelton, Math Coach, students will prepare for monthly Olympiad contests. These problems require a combination of grade-appropriate math skills and deductive reasoning. Students will practice individually, with partners or with teams to solve these logic and reasoning questions in preparation for 5 monthly (Nov-March) challenging contests. This is not a competition, but rather an opportunity to challenge students to higher level thinking. Math Olympiads is an excellent option for students seeking a challenge as well as those who might need an added mathematical boost.The program fee is an all year fee paid in the Fall. A light breakfast will be provided.

Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks. 

Explore basic coding with LEGO Duplo and the LEGO Coding Express program! The Coding Express unit uses a relevant theme that naturally incorporates early coding skills. Throughout the unit, students will intuitively use computational thinking to develop designs and express ideas as they build a train and tracks and position action bricks to affect the train’s behavior. The lessons also provide fun and engaging opportunities for students to explore early coding-related concepts and think like digital-age learners as they build train tracks of various shapes. Most importantly, the lessons will help students to become problem-solvers by enhancing their creativity, collaboration, and communication skills.

Talking Donkeys, Dancing Fire Pots, Dragons, and magic beanstalks - Explore some of the strangest and coolest stories of the Bible. Learn the stories through videos, scripture reading, and arts and crafts.
 

Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks. 

Come start your day with breakfast and the Superbook Stories of Jesus and his friends. We will explore the Jesus Story with Chris and Joy and their robot Gizmo, as they travel back in time to experience the life and teaching of Jesus. Enjoy lively discussions, humorous adventures and tons of fun with your breakfast. 

Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks. 

We are ready for the return of Pokémania! Are you willing to catch them all and become the greatest Pokémon trainer? If so, join Mrs. Stautzenberger’s team to create, learn, and do all things Pokémon!
 

Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks. 

Students love LEGO!!! Children are natural engineers and are always asking questions and thinking of new ideas. Lego Mania will encourage and enhance this natural inventiveness by providing students with weekly themes to help guide activities while still leaving time for free building and creative ideas. More advanced or repeat builders will have an option of completing a mini set as well as learning about Pixel Art with lego.  NEW CHALLENGES!!! 

Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks. 

Ready to immerse yourself in clay? Students will explore a variety of clay including firing clay, polymer, air-dry, and more. Through this experimental workshop, ceramicists will learn different clay techniques and methods, such as using a throwing wheel and hand-building sculptural forms. If you want to get your hands dirty, join Ms. Hale & Mrs. Stautzenberger to expand your artistic abilities!

Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks. 

Reader’s Theatre is SUCH a fun way to dig into stories! Over 5 classes, students will read, make props, and enact 2-3 plays then have an opportunity to write and enact a short scene of their own.

Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks. 

Come back and ring handbells and hand chimes again this year. Learn how to play more advanced techniques with hand chimes and handbells. We will learn advanced bell ringing and learn more about note reading.

(Prior participation in handbell IS required.) Our handbell ensemble has performed in Chapel and for the Christmas service in the past, and we will look for opportunities to play throughout school this year.
 

Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks. 

This program is for first-time ringers. We will all learn the basics for how to play hand chimes and handbells. We will also learn the first steps for bell ringing and note reading. Prior music reading experience is not required. Our handbell ensemble has performed in Chapel and for the Christmas service in the past, and we will look for opportunities to play throughout school this year.

Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks. 

Singers is an exciting choral experience offered to Fourth Grade students who share the love of singing and desire to make beauty with their peers.  We learn sacred and secular classic children’s choral literature.  We perform on our campus and throughout the community.  The experience of being in choir builds self-confidence, community, and a love for the arts.  God’s wonderful gift of music is clearly enjoyed by all those who participate. The program fee is an all year fee paid in the Fall. Singers will conclude the year with a Fine Art performance on April 24, 2024.

*Program not currently accepting new registrations for the Spring
 

Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks. 

If your student has experience playing a stringed instrument and is currently enrolled in private lessons, you are invited to join Dr. Adrian Demian's string ensemble club. This program plays for Chapel services, fine arts nights, and the spring concert.

Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks. 

Join ESD's three-time SPC champion and 300th career plus winner varsity boys basketball coach, Corey Henderson-Former Texas A&M player- All SWC 1991-1992 & Australian All-Star '97-98.  The mini-sessions are designed to give outstanding basketball instruction, increase basketball knowledge, and provide the basic fundamentals of shooting, dribbling, passing, and footwork. This will be done on the court in a 1-on-1 and 5-on-5 game setting and by watching excellent lectures from current and former players. This series of clinics will also reinforce our program motto of TCC- Trust, Commitment, and Care. The program is co-ed.

Club meets on fall conference day only. 

Join Junior Varsity Head Coach,  Kate Applequist, for 6 weeks of SPIRIT fun ! Students will learn age-appropriate skills and how to have team spirit.

Club meets on fall conference day only. 

Join Coach DeGrenier for indoor/outdoor Field Hockey. The program will work on skills, ball control, quickness, and agility.  

Club meets on fall conference day only. 

Coach Geier and Coach Howe are excited to start Eagles in Motion. This program will teach your child the fundamentals of the sports offered at ESD such as soccer, basketball, lacrosse, field hockey, baseball, softball, rowing, wrestling, tennis, track and field, cross country, volleyball and much more. 

Club meets on fall conference day only. 

Join ESD's three-time SPC champion and 300th career plus winner varsity boys basketball coach, Corey Henderson-Former Texas A&M player- All SWC 1991-1992 & Australian All-Star '97-98.  The mini-sessions are designed to give outstanding basketball instruction, increase basketball knowledge, and provide the basic fundamentals of shooting, dribbling, passing and footwork. This will be done on the court in a 1-on-1 and 5-on-5 game setting and by watching excellent lectures from current and former players. This series of clinics will also reinforce our program motto of TCC- Trust, Commitment, and Care.

Club meets on fall conference day only. 

Join Coach Johnny and his team for outdoor soccer for grades PreK-Primer. Students will learn skills and techniques through drills and team play. These sessions will help develop the skills necessary to excel to the next level. 

Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks. 

Join coach Johnny and his team for outdoor soccer for grades 1-4. Students will learn skills and techniques through drills and team play. These sessions will help develop the skills necessary to excel to the next level. 
 

Club meets on fall conference day only. 

Students will have the opportunity to have an exciting Zumba Workout cardio session set to a diverse range of Latin-inspired music! Get ready to have a blast and energize your afternoons with a fun-filled workout experience.

Club meets on fall conference day only. 

Kids on Campus (KOC) registration opens July 22, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. and closes August 16, 2024

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 within 10 days. 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 13, 2024. Programming fees are not due at time of registration and will automatically split into 4 equal installments (September-December and January- April).

REGISTRATION OPENS HERE JULY 22

KKOC, Nesters, ESD+, and all other program registrations are non-refundable starting August 13, 2024. Cancelations before August 13, 2024 will receive a full refund.

KOC and Nesters Fees: Families are billed a flat rate to their incidentals invoice. The fee will automatically be divided into four equal installments starting in September and concluding in December.

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. 

KOC is an after school program to help working parents needing 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. The fee will automatically be divided into four equal installments each semester (September-December and January-April).

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

Early Childhood 

Grades 1-4 

KOC Program

• 2:15-5:30 p.m.
• Monday-Friday, 5 days per week
• Early Childhood: Beginner, PreK, Kinder, Primer
• $1,600 for fall semester
• NESTERS PROGRAM

Nesters is for early childhood students who have a 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
• $560 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. The fee will automatically be divided into four equal installments starting in September and concluding in December.

• 3:15 - 5:30 p.m.
• Monday-Friday, 5 days per week
• Grades: 1-4
• $1,400 for fall semester

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.

Lower School Pick-up:

1. Enter campus on Eagle Family Way (formerly Montwood) and follow the lower school carpool lane. Campus Safety will be there to guide you. 
2. Pull up in front of the lower school in the carpool lane and remain in your vehicle.
3. Text your student's first and last name to 214-983-2281. 
4. A KOC teacher will walk your student to your car.  

Lower and Middle School Sibling Pick-up:

1. Enter campus on Eagle Family Way (formerly Montwood) and proceed to the lower school carpool line in front of the lower school.
2. 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.
3. 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.

Chess Grandmaster and Coach Sergey Matsenko of the Annakov Chess Academy will lead students through 10-15 minutes of group instruction followed by individualized instruction as students play one another in challenging, skill-level-based matches. Learn more about Mr. Matsenko and the Annakox Chess Academy here. 

End of the year party and award ceremony will be held in the dining commons on Friday, April 26. 
 

Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks. 

The Clay Guild is a studio ceramics class that will explore hand-building techniques, throwing on the pottery wheel, using molds and glazing to produce both functional and sculptural ceramic art. Students may only sign up for one day.

Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks. 

The Clay Guild is a studio ceramics class that will explore hand-building techniques, throwing on the pottery wheel, using molds and glazing to produce both functional and sculptural ceramic art. Students may only sign up for one day.

Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks. 

Calling all makers! Join other creative collaborators as we tinker with different types of building materials to make catapults, marble runs, ziplines, and much more. We will stretch our creative muscles as we see our ideas come to life.

Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks. 

Math Olympiads provides opportunities for young mathematicians to engage in creative, problem-solving activities while developing the ability to reason logically and resourcefully using word problems. Under the direction of  Betsy King, Upper School Mathematics Teacher, students will prepare for monthly Olympiad contests. Students will practice individually, with partners, or with teams to solve logic and reasoning questions in preparation for the monthly contests. This is not a competition, but rather an opportunity to challenge students to higher-level thinking. Math Olympiads is an excellent option for students seeking a challenge as well as those who might need an added mathematical boost.

Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks. 

PhotoQuest, an ESD+  after-school program, is designed to ignite the passion for photography in middle school students! This program is tailored for budding photographers, and it aims to provide a creative and educational platform for students to explore the captivating world of photography. 

PhotoQuest is an adventure in exploring photography – students will learn about lighting and composition, portraiture, self-portraiture, and editing. Through a series of hands-on workshops, interactive lessons, and engaging projects, students will delve into the art and science of photography. Students will also experiment with creating new artwork from their printed photos work through physical and digital collage and polaroid emulsion lifts. PhotoQuest is the perfect platform for students to develop their skills and interest in photography.

Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks. 

Join ESD Varsity Volleyball coach Laura Gomez for skills training on Fridays after school. Coach Gomez has over 400 varsity wins, and is the longest standing varsity coach as ESD. Get a head start on preparation for the 2024 season, and be a part of the ESD Volleyball programs history of excellence.
 

Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks. 

After a long day of learning and growing, help your fifth or sixth grader unwind with our new after school yoga program! Led by a certified Ashtanga yoga instructor, Yoga club focuses on linking movement with breath to help students de-stress and gain greater body awareness. Each 60-minute class will start with a short breathing exercise to center the mind. We’ll then move through a series of gentle standing and seated yoga poses designed to improve strength, flexibility, and balance. Modifications make our classes accessible for all skill levels. The class wraps up with a guided relaxation to leave students feeling calm and refreshed. Bring your own mat!

Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks. 

In Youth & Government, we gain a deeper understanding of how our government works. Student delegates will write a proposal or bill over a topic of their choice. Among many same-aged peers from all around Texas, delegates will present their proposal, ask and answer questions, debate, and even vote! We will meet once a week, and attend a regional meet in the fall. If your child participates in the regional meet and enjoys it, we will have another session in spring to prepare us to attend the State Conference in Austin! State Conference, March 1-3 . State fee of $560 includes; transportation, hotel, meals and registration fee.

*Must have been enrolled in Y&G in the Fall of 2023

* State fee will be billed separately to incidentals for those students who plan to attend 

Clubs meet on school days and not over breaks. 

Spring semester registration opens December 8, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. and closes January 12.

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 no later than January 5. 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 January 8, 2024. Programming fees are not due at time of registration and will automatically split into 4 equal installments (September-December and January- April).

Registration Close Janurary 12

For teacher-led programming, the cost can be found in the program and club drop-downs above. By submitting the registration form, you acknowledge and agree to have your incidentals account charged for all program fees.

If you have questions about financial assistance, please contact Shelle Montgomery, Director of Tuition Assistance. 

For student-led clubs, there is no cost.

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. 

Before School, 7:00 - 8:15 a.m.

• Students can gather in the School House Study Commons, the Dining Commons, or the outdoor space near the quarry. 

After School, 3:45-6:00 p.m.

• After 6:00 p.m. your student will be in the care of Campus Safety

Sign-In

• Grades 5 and 6 are required to sign in by 3:45 p.m. in the School House Study Commons
• Grades 7 and 8 are required to sign in by 4:15 p.m. after sports in the School House Study Commons

Middle School Pick-Up

1. Enter campus at the Campus Safety booth on Merrell Road and proceed to the carpool line.
2. Remain in your vehicle and text your student's first and last name to 833-354-8926. You student will gather their belongings and head your way.

Lower and Middle School Sibling Pick-up

1. Enter campus on Montwood and proceed to the lower school carpool line in front of the lower school.
2. 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.
3. 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 not picked up by 6:00 p.m. will be under the supervision of Campus Safety. Multiple pick-ups after 6:00 p.m. may result in the student's exclusion from the Extended Care Program.

If you would like your middle school child to attend, please submit one interest form per student attending. Once the form is submitted, your child can attend extended day. You do not need to wait for a confirmation to attend. All are welcome, we just need to know to expect your child. Thank you.

Registration Interest Form

For questions, please contact Sandy Hernandez, Director of After School Programs.

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.