St. John Catholic School’s School Extension Program (SEP) offers quality care for registered students at St. John Catholic School. Our goal is to positively support, challenge, and encourage children's efforts by providing appropriate activities in a safe, nurturing environment.
Program Hours
Before School
7 a.m. to 7:40 a.m.
After School
2:50 p.m. to 6 p.m. / Minimum Days 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
SEP operates on all school days except:
Morning of the first day of school
Friday afternoon before Christmas Break
Afternoon of the last day of school
Snacks and Lunches
Students are expected to bring their own after-school snacks. Students must bring a bag lunch on minimum days. Students are given ample time to eat snacks.
Attire
Students may bring a change of clothes. Modest and appropriate clothing should be worn. Sandals, flip flops and other footwear not permitted as part of the school's appearance code are not permitted as they are not conducive to outdoor play.
Daily Schedule
2:50-3:10 Dismissal/Sign in
3:10-3:30 Outside free time
3:30-4:30 Homework
4:30-5:00 Enrichment Activity
5:00-6:00 Indoor free choice
Learning Lounge
The Learning Lounge is a silent work time for students to complete homework. Students are expected to remain silent for the duration of the Learning Lounge. If a student complete homework before the Learning Lounge ends, he/she may engage in a silent activity such as reading, drawing, or brainteaser worksheets provided by SEP staff. The staff is available to assist students with homework.
While SEP staff supervises and assists in the Learning Lounge, it is the responsibility of the student to ensure homework is complete. If your child is having difficulty getting homework done, please notify the SEP Director for assistance.
Outdoor Activities
Each day students will have an opportunity to engage in outdoor recreation (weather permitting). Students may choose to participate in the organized activity of the day or in free play. Examples of outdoor activities include flag football, chalk drawings, hockey, bowling, clothespin tag, basketball, jump rope, and relay races.
Indoor Activities
Each day students will have an opportunity to engage in an indoor activity. Options include participating in the activity or free play. Indoor activities include crafts, art, games, science experiments, book club, monthly movie Friday, and monthly birthday Friday.
M.U.S.E. Band Program
St. John Catholic School is proud to offer instrumental band instruction through M.U.S.E. Students may take lessons on a variety of musical instruments (brass and woodwind) one day per week at St. John. Please contact our SEP Director for more information and related costs.
Taekwondo
Taekwondo is offered to St. John Catholic School SEP students on Mondays from 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. The program works to improve childrens’ physical endurance, coordination, balance, concentration, and reinforcement of the “Living Rules” with the opportunity for belt advancement every three months.
Technology in SEP
Students may pick up cell phones and personal technology items once signed out of SEP for the day. With permission and at specific times, students with school-issued iPads or other technology may use such devices for homework only.
Please see the SEP Handbook for more details about using technology in our after-school program.
Program Hours
Before School
7 a.m. to 7:40 a.m.
After School
2:50 p.m. to 6 p.m. / Minimum Days 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
SEP operates on all school days except:
Morning of the first day of school
Friday afternoon before Christmas Break
Afternoon of the last day of school
Snacks and Lunches
Students are expected to bring their own after-school snacks. Students must bring a bag lunch on minimum days. Students are given ample time to eat snacks.
Attire
Students may bring a change of clothes. Modest and appropriate clothing should be worn. Sandals, flip flops and other footwear not permitted as part of the school's appearance code are not permitted as they are not conducive to outdoor play.
Daily Schedule
2:50-3:10 Dismissal/Sign in
3:10-3:30 Outside free time
3:30-4:30 Homework
4:30-5:00 Enrichment Activity
5:00-6:00 Indoor free choice
Learning Lounge
The Learning Lounge is a silent work time for students to complete homework. Students are expected to remain silent for the duration of the Learning Lounge. If a student complete homework before the Learning Lounge ends, he/she may engage in a silent activity such as reading, drawing, or brainteaser worksheets provided by SEP staff. The staff is available to assist students with homework.
While SEP staff supervises and assists in the Learning Lounge, it is the responsibility of the student to ensure homework is complete. If your child is having difficulty getting homework done, please notify the SEP Director for assistance.
Outdoor Activities
Each day students will have an opportunity to engage in outdoor recreation (weather permitting). Students may choose to participate in the organized activity of the day or in free play. Examples of outdoor activities include flag football, chalk drawings, hockey, bowling, clothespin tag, basketball, jump rope, and relay races.
Indoor Activities
Each day students will have an opportunity to engage in an indoor activity. Options include participating in the activity or free play. Indoor activities include crafts, art, games, science experiments, book club, monthly movie Friday, and monthly birthday Friday.
M.U.S.E. Band Program
St. John Catholic School is proud to offer instrumental band instruction through M.U.S.E. Students may take lessons on a variety of musical instruments (brass and woodwind) one day per week at St. John. Please contact our SEP Director for more information and related costs.
Taekwondo
Taekwondo is offered to St. John Catholic School SEP students on Mondays from 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. The program works to improve childrens’ physical endurance, coordination, balance, concentration, and reinforcement of the “Living Rules” with the opportunity for belt advancement every three months.
Technology in SEP
Students may pick up cell phones and personal technology items once signed out of SEP for the day. With permission and at specific times, students with school-issued iPads or other technology may use such devices for homework only.
Please see the SEP Handbook for more details about using technology in our after-school program.
