Auxiliary Programs

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 ASP. The program is available for full-time, monthly enrollment at a reduced rate or daily drop-in care for $30 per day.

For After-School Program information and availability, please contact ASP Coordinator Kellyn Laurinski.

Student Pick Up

All students must be picked up from the After-School Program by 5:30 p.m. Families will incur a late fee for students who are not picked up by 5:40 p.m. The ASP operates only on regularly scheduled school days. It is not available on early-dismissal days, such as 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?

What will my child do in ASP?

Dismissal until 3:45	Arrival of students: center play, group time, healthy snack
3:45 – 4:45 p.m.	Activity Time (choice of scheduled small-group activities):
	Creative Arts Activities (arts and crafts, music, etc.)
	Physical Activities/Sports (outdoor or gym play)

	Special Interest Activities:
	Enrichment Activities (reading, writing, math puzzles, etc.)
	Hobbies (games, cooking, nature, building and transportation, puzzles, etc.)
4:45 – 5:15 p.m.	Free play: movie time, group time, additional snack, homework
5:15 – 5:25 p.m.	Cleanup and preparation for departure
5:30 p.m.	Program ends, departure of children; departure of staff

What is your student/teacher ratio, and how are grades separated during ASP?

What classes are available in ASP?

We are still determining if classes will be offered in addition to after-school care.

As part of the ASP, we usually offer optional before or after-school classes in a variety of educational and instructive areas for an additional fee. Optional ASP classes include chess, art, karate, cooking, drama, instrumental music, dance, and technology. If you register for a fall or spring afternoon class, your child will check into ASP on class days, receive a snack and stay in ASP before and after classes until 5:30 p.m. at no additional charge.

How do I register my child?

Students who register for the month are charged a discounted rate. Registration forms are available on SJES Parent Portal. The pre-registered weekly rate (see below) is billed monthly. Drop-in care is available to all St. John’s students without registering. The drop-in rate is $30/day for all grades.

Grade level	Weekly Rate
Primary School (preschool-K)	$100.00
Lower School (1st-4th grades)	$87.50
Middle School (5th-8th grades)	$75.00
MS Homework Club Only (5th-8th grades)	$50.00

How do I pick up my child from ASP?

What happens if my child is picked up late?

Do children in ASP receive homework help?

ASP has a Homework Club available for 3rd-8th grade students. A staff member will be available to assist students who are registered for Homework Club. Following Homework Club, students registered for regular ASP are required to go outside daily (weather permitting) and afterward will have an opportunity to continue homework or choose to participate in centers or activities.

Who do I contact for more information about ASP?

Summer at St. John's

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!