Afternoon Express (AE) serves students in the Early Childhood and Lower School divisions. AE teachers provide after-school snacks, support homework, and engage students in meaningful games and activities that complement the curricular goals of the school day.Afternoon Express (until 6:00 PM)
Afternoon Express begins at the conclusion of the academic day and is open until 6:00 PM. It provides a time for children to relax, play, and receive general support with homework. Each day, we provide a snack for students, as well as outdoor recess and time to enjoy nature.
Plans and Rates
Students may enroll in Afternoon Express on a drop-in basis or on regular weekly schedule. Fees are billed monthly based on participation in the program. You can register here. The Afternoon Express offers three plans:
Year-Round Care 2025-26
We are excited to announce that the Year-Round Plan will now be called Academic Year Plus. This plan covers care throughout the entire academic year, including noon dismissals, Parent Conferences, and Faculty In-Service Days. The new price is $3,465.00, which includes the $50 registration fee.
The Academic Year Plus program includes the following benefits for Afternoon Express (AE) and The Thought Studio (TS):
- AE/TS: Regular school days (3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.)
- AE/TS: Noon Dismissal Days (12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.), except for days designated for Extended Learning Staff Training
- AE/TS: Parent Conference and Faculty In-Service Days (7:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.)
Academic Year 2024-25
The Academic Year plan covers childcare every afternoon for regular school days and noon-dismissal days. Please note that this plan does not include in-service and conference days as space is limited and hours are extended. If space is available on these days, students may sign up and families will be billed the hourly drop-in rate for their attendance. Cost: $3,000.00
Drop-In Plan 2024-25
The Drop-In plan is designed for families who use Afternoon Express infrequently (one or two days a week) or for a short period each day and is billed per hour at the beginning of each hour. Cost: $15 per hour
QUESTIONS?/MORE INFORMATION
Please feel free to contact us at:
Allison Rashley, Director of Extended Learning: arashley@heathwood.org; 803-231-7799
Vanessa Dargan, Assistant Director of Extended Learning: vdargan@heathwood.org
Sarah Stein, Assistant Director of Extended Learning: sstein@heathwood.org; 803-231-7710
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