The Highlands School Extended Day Program (EDP) is designed to provide care after the regular school day for students from 4K through eighth grade. In order to foster a "Higher Degree of Learning,” each group, divided according to age, is supervised by EDP counselors and follows a specific schedule that usually includes outdoor play, snack time, and study hall for older students. This program also offers an exciting schedule of stimulating after-school activities geared toward the students' interests, such as private music lessons, karate, chess, art, technology and much more. We provide a low adult/child ratio to insure a safe atmosphere for the children. As with all programs at Highlands School, the Extended Day Program expects all participants to treat each other with courtesy and follow “The Highlands Way” at all times.

Highlands’ parents may choose from several EDP Care options: Early Arrival, Extended 4K, 4K Professional Day, Late Departure, and Professional Day.  If 4K Professional Day or Professional Day is chosen, there is no need to pick Early Arrival as that is included. As you go through the registration process, please pay attention to each description including the times. 

Drop-in service is offered for students who need care less than five days per week. A 24-hour written request is required to use the EDP drop-in service (although exceptions can be made for emergencies). Drop-ins are billed on your monthly Highlands statement. Some parents use the drop-in service for students to come before an activity, especially sports. For example, if you know your child is participating in soccer or basketball and you need EDP prior to practice, this can be handled on a drop-in basis. Arrangements can be made at the beginning of each season. Please note that this service cost is at a premium rate due to the convenience it provides as well as the effects it has on our staffing needs and last minute arrangements. Rates are $10 for the first hour and $20 after the first hour from 12:00pm until 3:00pm and $10 for the first hour and $20 after the first hour from 3:00pm until 6:00pm. Please notify EDP director if you plan to use the drop-in service. If a student is not picked up by 3:15pm carpool, he/she will be enrolled in EDP drop-in service. If a student is not picked up promptly from a practice or activity, he/she will be enrolled in the EDP drop-in service.

Each year, Highlands’ Extended Day Program offers a variety of fun, interesting and enriching activities! These are offered at an additional cost. In our after school program, we believe in continuing a “Higher Degree of Learning.” We try to offer new and exciting opportunities while continuing to provide the tried and true favorites. Whether your child is interested in fine arts, chess, or fun, we make every effort to find something for everyone! Please look over the After School Activities choices for the possibilities. There are a limited number of spaces available in most of our classes. Classes will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Therefore, parents are encouraged to register as early as possible in order to secure a spot in their child’s preferred after school activities. Activity sign-ups are for the semester and there will be an opportunity to add or drop after the first semester. This is different from years past. Activities will be billed by semester and are non-refundable once the semester begins.

The following describes a typical day in EDP, although depending on the day of the week and the time of year, the schedule may vary.

Starting a new school can be a difficult time for these young students and parents. There is a lot of information to learn in a short amount of time. We are here to help you through the process. Welcome to Highlands School! I am pleased to tell you about our Extended Day 4K program. After the regular 4K day, our extended 4K staff stays on to create a structured, enriching, and fun afternoon for your children. The plan consists of developmentally appropriate, play-based activities that reinforce the morning program, character development and other enrichment activities. We enjoy helping your children continue to build their social/emotional, physical, cognitive, and language skills.

The students eat lunch, rest, and may have some afternoon activities in their own 4K classroom. At 3:00pm, they will either go to carpool, the bus, or join the other students in the Extended Day Program which will be tailored toward their age group. Children will also have the opportunity to sign up for EDP After School Activities!

Activity Choices

Monday Activities
Name	Grade Range
Artscope (3:00pm-4:00pm)	4K to 6
Villager Yoga (3:00pm-4:00pm)	4K to 8
Chess (3:00pm-4:15pm)	1 to 8
Tuesday Activities
Name	Grade Range
Young Rembrandts (3:00pm-4:00pm)	K to 6
Karate (must attend both Tuesday and Thursday) (3:00pm-4:00pm)	4K to 1
Karate (must attend both Tuesday and Thursday) (4:00pm-4:45pm)	2 to 8
Computer Programming (3:00pm-4:30pm)	3 to 8
Showstoppers (3:00pm-4:00pm)	1 to 8
Robotics (3:15pm-4:15pm)	4-6
Wednesday Activities
Name	Grade Range
Chess (3:00pm-4:15pm)	1 to 8
Kids Stage (3:00pm-4:00pm)	4K to 4
Digital Art (3:00pm-4:15pm)	2 to 8
Highlands Knitting Circle (3:00pm-4:30pm)	4 to 8
Thursday Activities
Name	Grade Range
Karate (must attend both Tuesday and Thursday) (3:00pm-4:00pm)	4K to 1
Early Coding (3:00pm-4:30pm)	4K to 1
Clay and Play (3:00pm-4:15pm)	4K to 8
Creative Writing w/Anita Debro of Bright Ideas Creative Writing and Enrichment (3:00pm-4:15pm)	2 to 5
Friday Activities
Name	Grade Range
Clay and Play (3:00pm-4:15pm)	4K to 8
Little Geniuses Chess (3:00pm-4:00pm)	3K to 1
Sparking the Debate (3:15pm-4:15pm)	4 to 8
Individual Music Lessons
Guitar	vary
Piano	vary
Voice	vary