Auxiliary Programs

The Auxiliary Programs at Evergreen are designed to provide year-round care, learning, and entertainment for students and friends of Evergreen School.  Teachers and professionals of the Evergreen School faculty staff all of the following programs:

EARLY BIRD PROGRAM: (7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.)

Evergreen responds to the needs of families whose schedules require an early start.  Early bird children engage in a variety of activities, such as reading, drawing, arts and crafts, puzzles, and game play.  The class size is small and allows for more teacher-student interaction.  The goal of the program is to provide care for the children and to ease their transition into the daily academic program.

EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM: (3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.)

The Extended Day program carries the Montessori principles beyond the end of the academic school day.  The atmosphere is warm and familiar, and the schedule is paced to include periods of stimulating outdoor play, arts and crafts, story time, baking, creative games, and special projects.  As the day winds down, we are responsive to the needs of our children with quiet story times, tabletop games, and increased individual attention.

The Extended Day program also has an academic/homework component for the Elementary students.  This program provides parents with in-school support services for their children’s academic assignments.  These sessions provide time for children to complete their daily academic assignments and homework.  Participants are under the supervision and guidance of a qualified teacher of the Evergreen staff.  This teacher is in contact with the classroom teachers if additional support is needed.

Enrichment programs are offered during the Extended Day time frame.  These classes are a vehicle through which students can work with staff members or professionals from outside the Evergreen community who have a particular enthusiasm and skill in a specific area of study.  The programs vary, depending on current resources and demonstrated student interest and needs.  Enrichment classes have been offered in karate, piano, world music, choir, and dance.

HOLIDAY CARE:

This program provides care for children during portions of the extended breaks of the academic year.  The program’s main focus is on having fun.  The Holiday Care teaching staff supervises the children in well planned, exciting events, festive projects, and games.