Explore and Extend After-School Program

At St. Francis, we believe that learning should not end with the last bell of the school day. That is why our Explore and Extend after-school enrichment program features a varying array of small group classes each semester. From art to martial arts, dance, and foreign language study to gymnastics, robotics, cooking, and chess, there is a class to pique the interest of every student.

After-School Care and Enrichment Classes for Students 2-Years-Old and Up

Explore and Extend (E&E) After-School Care begins at dismissal and runs until 6:00 p.m., providing students with structured daily activities and a healthy snack.
Students are encouraged to develop self-help, social, problem solving, creative, and critical thinking skills within a developmentally appropriate environment.

Time is provided for students in Lower and Middle School to independently pursue homework. While teachers are available to assist as needed, Explore and Extend is not a tutorial service and cannot provide one-on-one tutoring during this homework time.

E&E Enrichment classes are offered on both Piney Point and Couper Campus throughout the school year. Offerings change each semester.

Fall semester enrichment classes for Pre-Primary will host an array of educational and fun-filled “Parent and Me” classes. Students signed up for these classes will require a parent or guardian participating in the class alongside the student and will provide an environment where parents and children can learn, play, and grow together, creating lasting memories and strengthening their bond. For the Spring Semester, Pre- Primary students will transition to independent enrichment classes.

> Register Today

Fall 2024-25 Explore and Extend Enrichment Offerings

Registration Portal

Welcome to our Explore and Extend registration portal dedicated to all things E&E including: Afterschool Care, Daily Drop ins, Enrichment Class registration, E&E Special Events as well as School of Music Classes.

> Register Today

Fees vary by class and are listed with course descriptions. Fees must be paid at registration. Space is first-come, first-served in all classes; space is reserved and registration is considered complete only when payment has been made. St. Francis reserves the right to change class locations, sizes, and instructors when necessary; close registration for programs that are full; and cancel programs that are under-enrolled. Money for canceled classes will be refunded to student accounts. Note: All of a family’s student account balances must be current for the student to register for and participate in Explore and Extend enrichment classes.

REGISTRATION & FEES:

Welcome to our new Explore and Extend registration portal dedicated to all things E&E including: Afterschool Care, Daily Drop ins, Enrichment Class registration, E&E Special Events as well as School of Music Classes. Access to the portal can be found at the link above or on the Parent portal under the ‘Explore and Extend’ tab.

Fees vary by class and are listed with course descriptions. Fees must be paid at registration. Space is first-come, first-served in all classes; space is reserved and registration is considered complete only when payment has been made. St. Francis reserves the right to change class locations, sizes, and instructors when necessary; close registration for programs that are full; and cancel programs that are under-enrolled. Money for canceled classes will be refunded to student accounts. Note: All of a family’s student account balances must be current for the student to register for and participate in Explore and Extend enrichment classes.

AFTER-SCHOOL CARE FEES:

DROP-IN AFTER-SCHOOL CARE (Beginning January 2024):

$35 per day until 4:30 PM

$35 per day from Enrichment Class dismissal to 6:00 p.m.

$60 per day until 6:00

Late-pickup fees will be assessed starting at 6:01 p.m. Late-pickup fees are $10 for the first 10 minutes and $5 per minute thereafter per family.

For monthly billing: short months (November, December, March) are not discounted. Requests to change billing options must be submitted in writing to the Explore and Extend Office before the first of each month.

REFUND POLICY:

All refund requests must be made in writing and submitted to the director of Explore and Extend by August 30, 2024 for the fall semester and January 10, 2025 for the Spring semester. Refunds will be made minus a 20% withdrawal fee.

After August 30(Fall Semester) and January 10(Spring Semester), no refunds of fees will be made to any student who withdraws from a class or is dismissed from a class. St. Francis reserves the right to dismiss any student who does not comply with the expectations of the program. Fees will be refunded if St. Francis cancels a class offering.

Rodrigo Mazariego
Assistant Director of Explore & Extend
713.458.6242
E-mail me

View Class Offerings Preview
with Class Day, Time & Cost

School of Music:

St. Francis students benefit from a strong group music program that helps them develop a basic musical foundation. Those who want to delve into music more deeply can take their education one step further with the St. Francis School of Music. Led by some of the finest musical talent in Houston, this instrumental and vocal program allows students to explore individual musical interests at their own pace and on their own developmental level.

Class Options:

Piano Lessons
Voice Lessons
Violin/Viola Lessons
Guitar Lessons

Lessons occur throughout the school day at times approved by divisions. All lesson scheduling is arranged by our School of Music Program Manager, Dr. Andrew Nishikawa, in collaboration with division assistant heads. For more information about the St. Francis School of Music or to inquire about lesson availability, please contact the Explore and Extend Office or email Dr. Nishikawa directly at: anishikawa@stfrancishouston.org.