Auxiliary Programming
The Auxiliary Programs coordinates Extended Day for Beginners (and Kindergarten on Wednesdays), Afterschool for Beginners to Grade V, Study Hall for Grades VI-VIII, after school Music Lessons and Enrichment Classes. It also runs Fun Camps on Conference Days, and Pizza and Movie Nights for school-sponsored evening events. As well as Summer Programs in June and July!
The Auxiliary team provides an engaging environment in which children can explore their imaginations, test their abilities, and connect with friends from across the school. Our enthusiastic staff ensure the Afterschool is a place every child is seen and heard and celebrated!
Extended Day for B & K: 12:00-3:15 (2:30 Wednesdays)
● Lunch (brought from home)
● Indoor Choices
● Rest Break
● Supervised Playground Play
Afterschool & Study Hall: 3:15 (2:30 Wednesdays)- 5:45
● Snack Option (school-provided)
● Restorative Playground Play
● Organized Games & Arts Activities
● Guided Choice Times
● For B & K: A Relaxing Rest Time
● For III & Up: Focused HW Space in the Library
Study Hall after school for Grades VI-VII in the Library is offered free of charge with drop-ins as needed, to be flexible around the SHS athletics program.
5:30-5:45 Final Pick Up is at the Gym Loop, all other Pick-Up is flexible, please walk directly onto campus
Add-on Options (additional fee, Financial Aid available):
● Music Lessons, limited availability
● Specialized Enrichment Classes for Grades I-V
Register Now or contact Alida Salins, Director of Auxiliary Programs with programmatic questions: alida.salins@shs.org. (office 617-520-5241, cell 617-721-9013)
Afterschool & Extended Day Tuition (financial aid available)
● Billed by semester, in September and January
● Option of registration changes for the second semester
● Registration is tied to the specific day of the week selected.
● Students may drop in on non-registered days for a daily fee.
Afterschool School Year 2023-24 Pricing
Extended Day School Year 2023-24 Pricing
● Drop-in Rate: $65/day
● Late Pick-ups Charged $35 after 5:45 PM
Please contact Phyllis Grant, Director of Student Accounts and Assistant Director of Financial Aid, at phyllis.grant@shs.org, with any billing or financial aid questions.
Afterschool Enrichments & Music Lessons
Fall: Starting Week of September 18th*
Registration for Enrichments and Music Lessons opens August 14th at noon, here:
https://auxiliaryprograms.campbrainregistration.com/
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Grades I-II
3:30-4:30
Grades III-V
3:30-4:30
Grades VI-VIII
3:30-4:30
Chess Ceramics Soccer (Gr. I-III)
2:45-3:45
Game Design Theater & Improv Ceramics 2:45-3:45
Microwave Cooking Hip Hop Sensibilities* (Grades I-III)
Glee Club* (Grades III-VI) Rockband* (Grades IV-VII)
Graphic Design Entrepreneurship
*Music Lessons and Group Lessons Start Week of September 11th (3:15-4:00 PM)
Ceramics with Mr. V
Brandon VanWormer (Mr. V) is returning to offer Ceramics to Afterschool students. Mr. V believes that clay teaches children the importance of care, attention, and patience in their actions. They learn how to use specific amounts of pressure to manipulate the material, and over time this crystallizes into muscle memory and children gain a sense of mastery over their environment.
Chess with Mr. T.
Kareem Talhouni (Mr. T.) has been playing and teaching chess for almost five decades. He even led teams to top three finishing places at the 2014 NY States tournament. He is excited to use his inquiry-based methods to teach strategic thinking and good sportsmanship. This is his 3rd year at SHS and he will be offering targeted classes, with free-play available afterwards.
Entrepreneurship from VAC
You’ll create a business plan and set up everything you need to be a junior entrepreneur. Ultimately, you’ll share your idea with friends and family, work hard to get a first customer, and present all your progress to the class. You’ll have a ton of fun and accomplish more than you ever have before!
Game Design from VAC
Ever wanted to build your own games or apps? Love Roblox or Minecraft? Well, this is the class for you! In this course, students will learn the skills of a coder through conceiving, designing, and creating their own mobile app games. It’s a great way to combine learning with fun with becoming a game developer.
Glee Club with Ms. Jamila
Jamila recently received a Master of Music as well as Professional Studies Certificate from the Boston Conservatory. She has performed as a soprano in operatic, concert, and recital settings. She brings a personal passion to Glee-Club-style acapella singing and the joyful community spirit it embodies. She has been teaching piano and voice lessons at SHS for three years.
Graphic Design from VAC
Interested in drawing, art, or design? In this class, you’ll learn how to use your doodling skills for real, by doing design projects for local nonprofits or small businesses. You will learn how to make professional posters and art that people want to pay for, and you’ll ultimately design posters and ads for real organizations with good causes. Our students' work has been used in ads and online Instagrams posts by the Special Olympics, Martha's Kitchen, and local shelters.
Hip Hop Sensibilities & Rockband with Mr. Sen Kabir Sen is a hip hop artist, songwriter, professional live band musician and a recording artist. He has been a music teacher at Shady Hill since 1999 and has extensive experience with private music lessons as well as group sessions. He is offering small group classes in hip-hop songwriting and rock band. These classes will focus on collaboration, creativity, musicality, making up and playing songs, writing lyrics, learning covers, playing instruments and having fun together!
Microwave Cooking Around the World from VAC Students will learn about food safety and cook some (oven-less) recipes from different countries. Everything will be easy to make, including finger-foods from Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America. During sessions, students will play fun cooking games, learn food words from other cultures, and get simple recipes to use at home!
Theater and Improv (Yes And!) from VAC Students will explore the fundamentals of improv theater and learn how to think on their feet. You'll develop your acting skills through fun exercises and games, as well as learn the art of "Yes And" – a technique that encourages collaboration and creativity. Whether you're a seasoned actor or a beginner, this class will help you develop your confidence and creativity on stage.
Soccer from VAC
In this class, students who are newer to the game will have the opportunity to improve and refine every facet of their soccer game, walking away with improved ball-handling skills, a higher soccer IQ and better overall athleticism.
