Extended Care & After-School Enrichment Program 

Lower & Middle School After-School Enrichment Program

The school provides after-school enrichment classes throughout the week. Parents can sign up for these in the first two weeks of school. The fees may be different for each club or class. Some fees are paid directly to the vendor for the class. Typically, most clubs or classes start at 3:45 p.m. and finish by 4:45 p.m. Children who are not picked up on time are signed in to extended care.

 

The following are some of the after-school offerings at the Middle School:

  1. Debate Team – Joining the Debate Team will offer the students a great opportunity to develop and practice public speaking and debate skills. The school is part of the Rancho California Debate League for students in independent schools, which provides opportunities for training and competitions in the San Gabriel Valley. All debate competitions take place on Saturdays.
  2. Farm-to-Table Class – In partnership with Urban Homesteaders, students will learn about growing and cooking their own food by participating in activities on the MS campus as well as at the Urban Homestead next door.
  3. Team Sports – Students will join the New Horizon Nighthawks team and compete against other independent schools that are part of the Foothills League. Fall (flag football for boys, volleyball for girls), winter (basketball), and spring (soccer) sports are offered. Games will be scheduled on a weekly basis.
  4. Math Counts – National Math Club This club gives students a chance to explore math in a fun, hands-on way through games, problem-solving, and creative challenges. Using free resources from MATHCOUNTS, students will work together on engaging activities that build confidence and critical thinking skills. Clubs that meet regularly can earn prizes and national recognition through Silver and Gold Level achievements.

Extended Care Program

The New Horizon Extended Care Program is for children whose parents, due to work-related responsibilities, find it difficult to provide adequate direct or indirect care for their child immediately after school. The extended care activities consist of a study/homework period, snack, free playtime, and quiet activities.

Extended care is offered from 3:00 p.m. (PS & PK) or 3:30 p.m. (K-8) to 6 p.m., each day for an additional charge of $15 per day or $195 per month. Families are billed on a monthly basis for the extended care. 

Also, please note:

  • K-8 students who enter the library at 4 p.m. will be charged the extended care fee ($15/day). Even if it’s 4:01, the family will be charged.
  • PS & PK students who are at the lower school at 3:30 p.m. will be charged the extended care fee ($15/day). Even if it’s 3:31 p.m., the family will be charged. Students may be picked up until 4:00 pm at the Lower School, after which they will need to picked up at the MS Library.
  • Parents must fill out either a daily or monthly form if they are planning on sending their kids to extended care.