Avenues AFTER-SCHOOL User manual

ONLINE AFTERSCHOOL COURSE GUIDE
FALL 2020

Table of Contents

Introduction 3

Program “Quick Looks” 4

Private Lessons (K–12)

+ Private Music Lessons (K–12) 5

+ Private Chess Lessons (Pre-K–12) 6

Early Learning Center (Nursery–Kindergarten)

+ Specialty Course Schedule 8

+ Specialty Course Descriptions 9

Lower Division (1–5)

+ Specialty Course Schedule 14

+ Specialty Course Descriptions

Registration, Policies and Procedures 22

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After-School Introduction

WELCOME!

Welcome to Avenues After School! Each semester, we aim to deliver a dynamic catalog of courses, leagues and programs that
transcend the school day, allowing students to remain connected through discovery and play—all delivered by our Avenues
faculty, staff and valued partners. This year, our online programs are open to families outside the Avenues day program.
Programs run Monday through Friday for nursery through grade 12, with the bulk of the programs geared to Nursery - Grade 5.

In true Avenues fashion, we continue to reflect and improve upon the distance learning experience, and are fully confident that
our programs will deliver an unparalleled online experience for your children. This catalog provides the options available to your
family starting this September. Please take some time to review our offerings with your children to discuss what courses align
with their interests and your family’s schedule. The catalog is dynamic, in the sense that pages are linked for quick and simple
navigation. The Index on page 2 will help you become familiar with catalog sections and at the bottom of each page are links to
the registration page or back to the index.

We look forward to seeing you this fall,

The Extended Learning Team

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Program “Quick Looks”

After School programs are available for students in nursery through grade 12, Monday through Friday between 4:00 and 6:00

p.m. All programs listed below fall under the after-school umbrella. All programs, with the exception of Private Care will be
provided online this fall. We will communicate our plans for Spring later into the fall semester. Programs are open to Avenues and
beyond, unless noted otherwise in the descriptions below.

OUR PROGRAMS PRIVATE LESSONS include both Private Music Lessons as well as Private Chess Lessons.

Private Music Lessons offer one-on-one musical instruction for 40 minutes each week. Lessons are

available for students in kindergarten through grade 12. Each student is carefully paired with an
experienced instructor who tailors the curriculum to their skill level. Based on their grade, students
can choose from over many musical instruments including piano, violin, guitar, voice, trumpet,
clarinet, flute, saxophone, conga and drums.

Private Chess Lessons offer one-on-one chess lessons for 45 minutes. Lessons are available for

students in pre-k through grade 12 and will be custom-made for each child. Whether students are
brand-new to the game and would like a low-stress, perfectly paced introduction or are highly­rated and looking for a greater challenge, this is a wonderful option to be fully immersed in all
things chess.

SPECIALTY CLASSES are open to students in nursery through grade 5 and meet one day per week

for the semester. Classes cover a wide variety of experiences, including dance, art, cooking, sports
and more. The costs vary from class to class. ELC and Lower Division classes run from 4:00–5:30 p.m.
(duration may vary depending on subject). Courses are created and delivered by Avenues teachers
and our valued partners. All specialty classes for fall 2020 will be delivered through Zoom. Materials,
platforms and apps specific to courses will be provided by the school.

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Private Lesson Information

PRIVATE MUSIC
LESSONS

EXPECTATIONS

REGISTRATION

Private Music Lessons (PML) offer one-on-one musical instruction for 40 minutes each week. Lessons
are available starting in kindergarten, with piano only. Students and families commit to the entire
academic year to ensure the highest quality of musical education. Every student is carefully paired
by the PML coordinator with an experienced instructor who tailors the curriculum to each student.
Students gain confidence through performance experience in a safe and supportive environment. If it is
recommended by their instructor, students have the opportunity to perform in a recital twice per year in
the Black Box Theater; once in December and once in June. All students will participate in a winter and
spring recital.

Students must have an instrument to use at home throughout the school year. Information about
purchase and rental options are made available by emailing us at [e-mail]. For
musical success, students should practice for 15–45 minutes, three to five times per week. This amount
will vary depending on the student’s age and level of playing. Each student’s music and notebook must
be used during each lesson. The most effective practice is with an adult. Even if that adult doesn’t play
music, a little cheerleading goes a long way! Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend their
child’s lesson during Visitation Week. This is a great opportunity to communicate with their child’s
music instructor.

Private Music Lessons are traditionally a one-year commitment. Given our unique circumstances of the
2020–21 school year, we will be registering students for the fall semester only. Registration for spring will
be included in the spring catalog (return students will be given priority registration).

Parents should contact Lila Pollack, the PML coordinator, at [e-mail] and send
the following information about their child: grade, instrument, experience and preferred day/time. Ms.
Pollack will then carefully pair each student with an instructor. Once a lesson time has been assigned
by the coordinator, parents will receive instructions and a link to register. When payment is received,
the student’s lesson time is confirmed and families will be sent an introduction to their child’s assigned
instructor. Private Music Lessons are $87/ per lesson and the total cost will differ depending on the day
of the week.

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Private Lesson Information

PRIVATE CHESS
LESSONS

EXPECTATIONS

REGISTRATION

TUITION

Private Chess Lessons are open to students in Pre-K through grade 12. They will be hosted once per
week in 45 min blocks. Lessons are delivered by Growing Minds, who lead our after school chess classes
and team coaching.

Each lesson will be custom-made for your child based on skill level and experience. Whether they’re
brand-new and would like a low-stress, perfectly paced introduction to the game or are highly-rated
and looking for a greater challenge, this is a great option.

Parents should contact our chess coordinators at [e-mail] and send the following
information about their child:

+ grade
+ experience
+ preferred day/time

Once a lesson time has been assigned by the coordinator, parents will receive instructions on how to
register. When payment is received, the student’s lesson time is confirmed and families will be sent an
introduction to their child’s assigned instructor.

$150 / per lesson
45 min blocks

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EARLY LEARNING CENTER

ONLINE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

SPECIALTY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

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