The goal of the Extended Day program is to provide a nurturing yet challenging environment in which junior kindergarten through fifth grade students have the opportunity to play, participate in arts and crafts, rest, read and do homework with teachers and staff in a safe, caring and familiar setting. We offer a variety of activities in which children learn through play, build self-confidence and think creatively with the support of teachers and staff. Students are expected to treat other students and teachers with respect and work cooperatively within a positive environment.

The Extended Day program operates from 1 - 6 p.m., with two sessions running from 1 - 2:50 p.m. (junior kindergarten and kindergarten students) and 2:50-6 p.m. (junior kindergarten through fifth grade students). Junior kindergarten rooms are used primarily for the junior kindergarten and kindergarten students. The Cartledge Multi-purpose Room is used as the homework room for students in grades one through five. Children leaving school at 2:50 p.m. will follow normal dismissal procedures.

Children picked up after 2:50 p.m. must be picked up in the classrooms and signed out by a parent. Unless we have written permission, your child will not be permitted to leave the building with anyone other than a parent. That is a strictly enforced safety policy. Please submit the name(s) of any person not authorized to pick up your child in writing to the office. During school hours please call 989-6641 to contact us. After 4 p.m. and during Holiday Care, please call 989-1178 or the Extended Day Cell which is397-3258.

Please notify us in writing of any changes in your child’s schedule. Extended Day ends at 6 p.m.. Staff will stay until all children are picked up; however, parents will be charged a late fee after 6 p.m.. In the event that parents or emergency contacts cannot be reached at the end of the program, the proper authorities will be notified.

Students in grades one through five are given a snack when they arrive in Extended Day. Then they begin their homework. When the homework is completed and checked, students may go outside to play. If the weather is bad they may watch a movie or play board games. Respect of other students, teachers and staff is required at all times. The homework room is supervised at all times. Teachers help with questions and explain directions. Students are expected to complete their homework independently.

Students in grades one though five who are enrolled in a CAC program are escorted to and from the program by CAC staff. These agreements need to be made by the parents with the CAC staff prior to the start date of the programs. Please let us know in writing if your child will be attending a CAC program. Children not picked up by the CAC staff will remain in the Extended Day room and not be allowed to leave the program alone to go to the CAC. Your child’s safety is our primary concern! This also includes other on campus programs. Children need to be prepared with their books, paper and pencils. Crayons, colored pencils, glue and scissors are available in the room for students use. Children are served snacks at 3:15 and 5 p.m. Extended Day teachers are CPR and First Aid trained.

Middle School Extended Day

North Cross School is offering an Extended Day service for Middle School students. Students report to Hancock Library at 3:15 unless they have an after-school practice for a sport or program. Following a game, practice or activity these students return to Hancock Library. Coaches and teachers will provide rosters for the staff member so that this staff member will have an accurate record of which students to expect. Students will receive a snack and begin their homework. If they have no homework they will be permitted to shoot basketball outside, read or work on the computers.
The fee schedule is divided into 3 trimesters according to the fall, winter and spring sports schedules. the drop-in rates is the same. Students will be billed a late fee if they are not picked up by 6 o'clock.
Holiday Care is not available to Middle School students.