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DWIGHT AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMSGRADES 6-8FALL 2015
AFTER-SCHOOL FALL 2015
GRADES 6-8
WELCOME 1
GENERAL INFORMATION 1
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS 2-3
CALENDAR 4
SCHEDULE 5
AFTER-SCHOOL POLICIES 6
HOW TO REGISTER 7
DESCRIPTIONS 8-10
WELCOME
At Dwight, our after-school activities are an important extension of the day and reflect our dedication to igniting the spark of genius in every child. We offer numerous opportunities for students to develop their interests and talents ― and to discover new ones ― through extra-curricular programs that reinforce what they learn in the classroom, encourage skill development, and build self-esteem. Along the way, students share enriching experiences, forge friendships, and challenge themselves to grow. The range of Dwight after-school offerings is extensive, with choices to spark minds, bodies, and imaginations. All are age-appropriate, as outlined in each of our catalogs for students in grades 1-5, grades 6-8, and grades 9-12. We have three seasons: Fall, Winter, and Spring. They are taught by Dwight faculty or leading outside professionals, depending on the activity. No matter the instructor, coach, or mentor, students will have fun, learn, and cultivate their unique spark of genius. We look forward to seeing your children after school! Warm regards, Fiona Imboden
GENERAL INFORMATION
Our After-school Program offers a wide variety of specialty classes or activities one day or session per week. Session length can vary, as does the cost of programs take place from 3-4 or 4:30 pm, unless otherwise stated, at either our Main Campus or at the Dwight School Athletic Center. Please visit the Campus Life section of our website for additional information.
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ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS
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A-LIST TEST PREP
At Dwight, we’re committed to providing students with the finest counseling and resources to help guide them through every step of the college admissions process. As students are required to take standardized tests for college admissions, we have partnered with A-List, a highly regarded test preparation and college admissions organization, to offer students in grades 9–12 supplemental standardized test preparation assistance designed to boost student confidence and standardized testing performance. With a proven record of success, A-List focuses on the individual needs of students and matches each student with an educator based on his/her learning styles and motivation. Please email Fiona Imboden at [email protected] for more information about group courses or private tutoring with Al-List. DWIGHT CONSERVATORY PROGRAM
The Dwight Conservatory provides students in grades 1-12 with an opportunity to take individual music lessons and ensemble instruction after school. The program offers a breadth of musical styles led by a committed team of creative and highly experienced professional musicians and teachers. Lessons are reasonably priced and conveniently located on campus. We currently offer instrumental instruction in piano, voice, violin, viola, cello, double bass, percussion, flute, clarinet, saxophone, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, bass guitar, as well as music theory and composition. For questions regarding the Dwight Conservatory Program, please contact Director of Music, Alistair Hamilton, at [email protected]. PRIVATE/SEMI-PRIVATE SWIM CLASSES
The Dwight School Athletic Center offers swim lessons for children and adults at our world-class facility (located at 2116 First Avenue) on weekdays after 3 pm and every Saturday, from 9 am -12 pm. Taught by certified and experienced swim professionals, our lessons offer something for everyone — at every level. Please contact aquatics Director, Chiarna Morton, at [email protected] to schedule lessons.
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ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS
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BIRTHDAY PARTIES
What a better way to celebrate your child’s birthday than with a party at the Dwight School Athletic Center! Our gym, pool, dance studio, and rooftop are a great setting for a wide range of parties, from swimming, basketball, soccer, dancing, and dodgeball-themed events. Our staff will arrange everything from picking the age-appropriate games and party menus and cake to cleaning up. All you have to do is show up ready for an amazing party! Please contact Emily Vargas at [email protected] for more information. DWIGHT SUMMER CAMP
Our camp for children ages 4-12 takes place during eight weeks of summer at the Dwight School Athletic Center. We’re dedicated to igniting the spark of genius in every camper through a wide range of age-appropriate programs ― including specialty “spark” camps. Children can explore new things, discover what they enjoy doing, and pursue their passions while making friends and having fun. For more information about summer camp, please visit www.dwightsummercamp.org or email our Camp Director, Chiarna Morton, at [email protected]
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CALENDAR 2015-16
Sunday, August 30 Fall online registration begins
Friday, September 11 Fall online registration closes
Monday, September 21 Fall after-school activities begin
Tuesday, September 22 & Wednesday September 23
No classes Rosh Hashanah
Monday, October 12 No classes Columbus Day
Friday, October 23 Parent Teacher Conferences
Friday, November 13 No classes Faculty Development Day
Wednesday, November 25, Thursday, November 26 & Friday, November 27
No classes Thanksgiving Holiday
Sunday, November 29 Winter online registration begins
Friday, December 11 Winter online registration closes
Thursday, December 17 Last day of Fall after-school activities
Monday, January 4 Winter after-school activities begin
Monday, January, 18 & Tuesday, January 19
No classes MLK Holiday and Faculty Professional Development Day
Monday, February, 15 & Tuesday, February 16
No classes Presidents Day Vacation
Sunday, February 21 Spring online registration begins
Friday, March 4 Spring online registration closes
Friday, March 18 Last day of Winter after-school activities
Monday, April 4 Spring after-school activities begin
Friday April 22 No classes Passover
Friday, May 27 Last Day for Activities for 6-11
Monday, May 31 No classes Memorial Day
Thursday, June 2 No classes Graduation Day
Friday, June 10 Last day of Spring after-school grades 1-5
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SCHEDULE
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FALL 2015 GRADE 6-8 AFTER-SCHOOL
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
12 SESSIONS 12 SESSIONS 11 SESSIONS 12 SESSIONS 9 SESSIONS
Brazilian Soccer 6 grade
Yearbook Dodgeball 6 grade
Bentley House Studio Art
Stop Motion Animation
Zumba Mathusiasm Fashion Design
Rock Band Middle School debate
Chamber Music
Robotics
AFTER-SCHOOL POLICIES
• Classes have limited capacity: 15 students per activity, unless otherwise stated.
• Registration is on a first-come first-served basis. Confirmation of registration will be sent automatically upon enrollment.
• Dwight reserves the right to cancel any after-school class that does not
have adequate enrollment of at least eight students. You will be notified of any cancellations prior to the first week of classes.
• If a student decides to drop a class, payments are fully refundable until
the second class.
• THERE ARE NO REFUNDS after the second week of programming has ended. There are no exceptions to this policy; please be familiar with the policy before registering your child for after-school classes.
• Dwight does not offer make-up classes or refunds for any missed classes.
• After-school programs observe all school holidays and do not meet on
the days with a noon dismissal.
• In the event of inclement weather, after-school programs may close and advance notice will be given.
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HOW TO REGISTER
PLEASE FOLLOW THE FOLLOWING STEPS:
1. The registration link for all after-school programming is on MyDwight under Campus life. 2. If you were enrolled in after-school programming at Dwight in the previous school year, your user name and password will remain the same. If you have forgotten your username or password, please log in and follow the prompts to receive or change your password. 3. All new families and students in grades 6-12 should have received a link to the After-school Program and a temporary username and password to access the site during the first week of August. Please log in with your temporary username and password, and when prompted, please change them. We suggest that you use the same username and password that you use for MyDwight. 4. If you did not receive or cannot f ind this email, please emai l [email protected] and we will resend the information. 5. Once you are logged into the system, you will find all choices in the program registration module. Once you enter the module, all programs will be broken down into different categories. 6. Shou ld you have d i f f i cu l t y reg is te r ing , p leas e emai l [email protected] for assistance.
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DESCRIPTIONS
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MONDAY BRAZILIAN SOCCER ACADEMY | 3-4:30 pm | Grade 6 | $360 Get the ball rolling! Join Brazilian Soccer Academy for a fun and energetic soccer program, right here at the Dwight School. Dynamic international coaches work with each student to develop skills, self-confidence, and teamwork in a fun, non-competitive environment. Positive reinforcement and a low child-to-coach ratio ensure that each child will improve his or her soccer skills through basic familiarity skills and one-to-one moves of some of the great Brazilian players like Pele, Kaka, and Ronaldinho! PLEASE NOTE THIS PROGRAM IS ONLY OPEN TO GRADE 6 AND ENDS ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2015 MONDAY STOP MOTION ANIMATION | 3-4:30 pm | Grade 6-8 | $660 This after school class explores the wonderful world of stop motion animation. Using a wide array of materials and processes including claymation, abstract animation, and 2D and 3D techniques, students learn new fine art making skills while working together to create a series of animated short films. These young filmmakers will become well versed at using professional grade animating software Dragon stop motion and will finish the class with a shareable work of art fit for any portfolio! TUESDAY ROCK BAND | 3-4:00 pm | Grade 6-8 This ensemble is for students that love pop and rock music, and is taught by a professional rock musician. Places are limited and students may need to rotate between pop / rock and jazz. TUESDAY YEARBOOK | 3-4:00 pm | Grade 6-8 The Yearbook staff plans, designs, and implements the production of the all-school yearbook. They learn and apply skills of graphic designers, advertisers, sales agents, and publishers TUESDAY ZUMBA| 3-4:00pm | Grade 6-8 | $360 Zumba ® is a Latin-inspired dance fitness program that blends red-hot, high energy, international beats. Before participants know it, they're getting fit and their energy levels are soaring! There is no other fitness class like a Zumba ® Fitness-Party. It's easy to do, effective and totally exhilarating and is led by our in-house certified Zumba instructor!
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WEDNESDAY DODGEBALL | 3-4:30 pm | Grade 6 | $495 Duck and Go! Afternoon Dodgeball is here! Mr. Presti and Mr. Panahi will offer their very popular activity as an after-school activity again this school year. Whether you like to charge the line with an amazing throwing arm or prefer to hide and wait with the sneakiness of a chess master, a classic game of Dodgeball offers fun and excitement to every style of player. (only open to grades 6) WEDNESDAY MATHUSIASM | 3-4:00 pm | Grade 6-8 Mathusiasm is the mixing math and music to have fun learning math. In this activity that is open to both middle and high school students, participants will create educational math videos. WEDNESDAY MIDDLE SCHOOL DEBATE | 3-4:00 pm | Grade 6-8 Debate helps students develop speaking, thinking, and listening skills. Students who debate become more engaged in the world around them and develop sophisticated knowledge about a wide range of current events and current ideas. It prepares middle grade students for success in high school, college, and all aspects of life. Debate is valuable for all students alike, helping them take active responsibility for their own learning in challenging and energetic surroundings. Debate is very helpful to students because it reinforces the importance of organization, evidence, and editing within one's writing. It also reinforces the value of working effectively with others WEDNESDAY ROBOTICS| 3-4:30 pm | Grade 6-8 | $495 Learn all about robotics by designing, building and programming robots. We will use NXT Lego Mindstorms robots as well as the latest EV3 Lego Mindstorms robots to create all kinds of robots. THURSDAY BENTLEY HOUSE ART| 3-4:30 pm | Grade 6-8 | $540 Students who join Studio Art hone their art skills and learn new techniques in drawing, painting, sculpture, and design.
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THURSDAY CHAMBER ORCHESTRA| 3-4:00pm | Grade 6-8 This ensemble is for students in grades 6-12 that are more advanced as instrumentalists. An audition is required for this ensemble. THURSDAY FASHION DESIGN| 3-4:30 pm | Grade 6-8 | $540 Do you have dreams of becoming an artist of contemporary fashions? Will you be the next Alexander McQueen? Projects will include: learning to construct headbands, purses/bags, skirts, pajama pants, draping, use of patterns and dress design. Your creation could be on the next fashion runway!