Auxiliary Programs

After-School Program | Preschool - 3 | Nursery | Summer at St. John's

St. John's is a place where kids come to learn and play. Children are supported and readied for life as a St. John’s student through our nursery and preschool programs, and they are further supported as they play, learn and grow through our After-School and Summer at St. John’s Camp programs. St. John's is a School that is fun, safe, and where learning is celebrated. Our auxiliary programs are designed to support the function and mission of the School, and St. John's Auxiliary Programs help our School create leaders, build strong families, and foster a strong community.

After-School Program

St. John's offers a fun and engaging After-School Program (ASP) for our students from afternoon dismissal until 5:30 p.m. Organized by grade, the fee-based program provides opportunities for children to play, enjoy a snack, and engage in fun activities. Activities include crafts, games, activities, outdoor play, building with LEGO bricks, and FUN Fridays. Students are provided the opportunity to complete homework and reading assignments while attending the After-School Program. In order to protect the health and well-being of our community, the After-School Program is available for full-time or monthly enrollment only, and drop-in care will not be offered.

For After-School Program information and availability, please contact Monica Breeding.

Student Pick Up

All students must be picked up from the After-School Program by 5:30 p.m. The ASP operates only on regularly scheduled school days. It is not available on the last school day before Thanksgiving, the last school day before Christmas holidays, Games Day or the last day of School.

After-School Program Frequently Asked Questions

What are the hours of the After-School Program?

Why is full week registration required?

How will students be grouped into cohorts?

What will an afternoon in After-School Program look like for my child?

An example of an afternoon in the life of a St. John’s After-School Program first grade student:

2:45 p.m.: After class is dismissed, the student will be picked up from the classroom and taken outside (weather permitting) or to the Owen Gym for 30 minutes for snack and playground time.
3:20 p.m.: The student returns to his or her cohort classroom for homework completion and reading time.
4:00 p.m.: The student visits Owen Gym or the playground for physically-distanced games.
4:30 p.m.: The student returns to his or her cohort classroom for daily activities.
5:30 p.m.: St. John’s staff will bring children to their parents’ cars as parents will not be permitted to pick up their child inside the building.

An example of an afternoon in the life of a St. John’s After-School Program Middle School student:

3:30 p.m.: After class is dismissed, the student will travel directly to the cohort classroom for check-in, snack, games, and conversation.
3:45 p.m.: The student uses this time for homework completion.
4:50 p.m.: The student visits playground or Owen Gym for recreation.
5:20 p.m.: The student returns to his or her cohort classroom for reading, homework, games, or quiet conversation.
5:30 p.m.: St. John’s staff will bring children to their parents’ cars, as parents will not be permitted to pick up their child inside the building.

What are the monthly fees and hours for the After-School Program?

Will St. John's have a summer program in 2021?

Summer at St. John's has been a long-held tradition, and we truly appreciate the interest of our community in our summer programs. After considerable review of the current guidelines from Dallas County health officials about pandemic protocols and their impact on our experiential program, we have made the difficult decision to pause our summer program in 2021. As soon as we are able, we will provide an update for plans for Summer 2022 so that we can welcome back summer campers and counselors!

Preschool - 3

St. John's Preschool for three-year-old children is offered all days that St. John’s Episcopal School is in session. The academic day is from 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., and complimentary after-care is offered from 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. to accommodate families with older children attending School or additional childcare needs. Children enjoy the facilities and enrichment opportunities of an Independent Pre-k through 8th grade School while also experiencing the small, nurturing environment of focused, three-year-old programming and caregiving. For more information, contact The Head of Lower School, Jayme Johnson.

Summer at St. John's

Nursery

The St. John’s Auxiliary Programs offers a Nursery program for children ages six weeks to three years. The Nursery is available from 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on all days when St. John’s Episcopal School is in session. We are pleased to offer a small, caring environment for young children to enjoy, and a beautiful, peaceful, five-acre campus to explore and enjoy. The St. John's Nursery is fully licensed by the State of Texas Department of Health and Human Services. For more information, contact The Head of Lower School, Jayme Johnson.