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Afterschool Programs

Academics. Enrichment. Wellness.

Afterschool programs

DCPS afterschool programs provide much more than afternoon supervision.

They allow students to participate in academic and extracurricular enrichment activities and to develop new hobbies and skills. Community based organizations and DCPS teachers and aides provide a variety of unique programming options to students. In SY 2011-2012, all DCPS afterschool programs will also supply supper to students at no cost.

Participation in high-quality afterschool programs has been proven to improve school attendance, academic achievement, graduation rates and attitudes toward learning. Students attending three hours of afterschool programming each day gain the equivalent of nearly four months of learning time.

Enrolling in a DCPS Afterschool Program?

To enroll your child in afterschool services for the 2011-2012 school year at select DCPS schools, please visit your school.

Find a school with a DCPS Afterschool Program

Learn more about how to enroll into an elementary school / education campus Afterschool Program

Learn more about how to enroll into a middle school / high school Afterschool Program

Elementary School/Education Campus Application

(Application Not Accepted prior to August 15, 2011)

Middle School Application
(Application Not Accepted prior to August 15, 2011)

High School Application
(Application Not Accepted prior to August 15, 2011)

Important announcement about changes affecting DCPS afterschool programs

Information for families of Elementary School or Educational Campus students:

Information for families of Middle School or High School students:

MS/HS Parent Letter

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Program Options

Elementary School Programs: Students participate in an academic power hour, which reinforces classroom lessons and skills in creative ways. Students also get to explore enrichment activities such as arts, music, theater, and dance, and wellness programming, including athletics and nutrition.

Middle School Programs: Students choose from a variety of clubs that strengthen academic skills while focusing on interesting topics like sports, theater, and journalism. Clubs meet for the first hour of afterschool time every day and are followed by additional enrichment and wellness activities.

High School Programs: Students can participate in credit recovery classes and college preparatory classes, as well as leadership, arts, athletic and recreational activities. College access and career readiness opportunities also will be available. (Note: The DCPS Afterschool Program is separate from the official DCPS Athletics.

Community and Neighborhood-Based Organization Programs

In addition to programs operated directly by our Office of Out-of-School Time, DCPS has partnered with a number of Community and Neighborhood-Based Organizations to provide additional programming to our students. These programs provide further academic, enrichment, athletic and wellness opportunities for our student population.

Download the CBO catalog *The updated CBO catalog for SY 2011-2012 will be available at the beginning of next school year*