The University School Extended Day Program (EDP) is a service provided for
students enrolled in the regular hours of operation of our school. There are three EDP options for each regularly scheduled school day, in accordance with the University School calendar.
Early Option (7:15 - 8:45):
Students are dropped off at the gate on Evanston Avenue, enter through the
northwest door and meet in the school gymnasium. At 8:00 a.m.,
Intermediate 1 and older students go upstairs to a designated classroom to
work or read quietly until morning class time. Younger students
remain in the gym until 8:45 a.m. All students not enrolled in
EDP who arrive early are charged a drop-in fee of $15.
Study Hall (2:45 - 4:00): Immediately following their last class, EDP participants report to their designated Study Hall classrooms.
Students bring a snack to have at this time. We do not provide
snacks. P1-OI8 students work on assigned homework until completed,
and then they may read a book or do other structured activities as
directed by the teacher. Students should be prepared with a book in
their backpack. P2-OI8 Study Hall is designated as a
quiet study time. Students in EC-P1 have structured age-appropriate
activities. A
quiet resting or napping place is provided for those students
demonstrating a need for rest. Pick-up from the front lobby is no
later than 4:00. After 4:00 students go to Enrichment and a drop-in fee
of $15 is charged.
Enrichment Option (4:00 - 5:30): Enrichment EDP begins immediately after Study Hall.
P2-OI8 students who have finished their homework relocate to the gymnasium and have
a daily period of active play (outdoors when weather permits), organized
games, or enrichment activities. Priority is given to finishing
homework in the school-age group of students. EC-P1 students also
have some outdoor or gymnasium play time and other age-appropriate
activities. Cross-age grouping of students is possible depending on
the number of students and the nature of planned activities.
Students are to be picked up from the front lobby no
later than 5:30. Fees are charged for late pick-up, with a minimum
of $15 and increasing by $1/minute after 15 minutes.
Students may be enrolled in all three options, Early Option only, Study Hall only, or both of the afternoon options. Many University School EDP students also participate in clubs or organizations at school during Study Hall time, and they may rejoin the EDP program at the conclusion of their meetings.
Drop-in: Parents may also choose to use the EDP
on a drop-in basis. Drop-in charges are $15 per unit of care and are
charged to student accounts. Early Option, Study Hall, and
Enrichment Option each count as one unit of EDP care.
Follow the links below for additional information or for printable EDP forms:
Complete Extended Day Program Policy and Procedure
EDP Forms
Our Extended Day Program is fully licensed by the Department of Human Services and is directed by
Gina Lewis, Assistant Director of Administration at University School.
