After-school Care

Supervised after-school programs are available for The Highlands School PreK-8th grade students. Preschool, Lower and Middle School Students are eligible to enroll in the After-school Care program. After-school Care at The Highlands School provides a safe and organized environment for your child. Every After-school Care employee must complete a background check and safe environment practices through the Catholic Diocese of Dallas yearly.

A calendar of activities is posted at the beginning of every month and a sample afternoon schedule is as follows

• 3:00-3:30 Snack time, begin homework, and silent reading
• 3:30-3:45 Prayers and prayer intentions
• 3:45-4:30 Continue homework and/or outdoor recess (weather permitting)
• 4:30-5:45 Play centers, games, arts and crafts, movies
• 5:45-6:00 Clean-up and prepare to go home

Homework assistance begins in Kindergarten and is completed in a group setting. Older students who can work independently may request additional homework time.

After-school Care hours are 3:00-6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday for registered after-care students. We also provide care on a “Drop-In” basis for all other students. The charge for drop-ins is $15 per hour for one student, $25 for two. Drop-in charges begin at the time your child is brought into After-care.  Any child not picked up after carpool is brought directly to the After-care Center in the school cafeteria and is considered a drop-in.  Late pick-up fees begin at 6:01 and parents are billed at $1.00 per minute.  All fees are billed through FACTS account.

After-school Care Enrollment Form

To register your child for After-school Care at the point of enrollment, please submit your After-school Care enrollment forms and corresponding fees to the Accounting Office.