After-School Enrichment

Learn technique, skills and art appreciation on Thursdays with award-winning artist Rodrigo Aguilera. Let your children explore the world of art while enriching their artistic potential. (This program is offered during the second semester.)

The Branch School in coordination with West Houston Christian Sports league will be providing the following sports league opportunities next year: 

• Soccer - registration due by August 26 (K-8 grade)
• Basketball - registration due by November 18 (K-8 grade)
• Baseball/Softball - registration due by February 17 (K-4 grade)
• Track and Field - registration due by February 17 (5-8 grade)
  

We do require parent volunteers to assist in the coaching of the sports leagues.

Students in K-8th grade are able to attend Chess Club where students learn basic math reasoning concepts, game strategies, good sportsmanship, and creative critical thinking skills within a fun non-competitive environment.

This quarterly activity will be offered for grades 1-6 on Mondays. The program will foster creativity, teamwork, inventive thinking and science literacy. Activities are thematic modules that provide hands-on opportunities for science & math exploration. (This after-school program is offered during the first semester.)

Have your Pre-K - 5^th grade children experience culinary arts and proper nutritional balance through our "Now You're Cookin'!" program on Tuesdays. This after-school activity provides your child with basic understanding of how to prepare nutritional snacks and meals, good hygiene habits, integrating math concepts, and problem-solving skills in a cooperative learning environment.

On Mondays, Pre-K - 8^th grades will have the opportunity to acquire basic skills in ballet and tap with this after-school program. Children will be exposed to techniques and skills while learning the discipline of dance. (This program is offered first semester.)

Image consultant and life coach Beth Newman will assist girls in grades 3-8 on Fridays to discover confidence through fashion, etiquette and healthy lifestyle choices. This program will further empower your child with the knowledge she needs to build self-reliance and increase poise. (This program is offered second semester.)

Young Audiences is offering students in 4-8th grade the opportunity to play an instrument in our first Jazz Ensemble.  Students will be provided lessons in music theory, techniques, and learn basic skills to play an instrument effectively.  Students will be required to rent their instrument, purchase music books, and practice one additional hour weekly.  Classes will be held consecutively Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday after school.  All registered students are expected to commit to completing the year.

We are fortunate to make available this diverse experience-based physical fitness program for Greenhouse through 6^th grade on Fridays. This semester-long activity provides challenging lessons that integrate the basic skills necessary to compete in sports leagues. Kid Fit also gives the students a solid foundation for healthy living and physical well-being.

This ancient Chinese method of fitness and self defense will be brought to our school for fall, winter, and spring sessions on Tuesdays for ages 4-14. Through the Kung Fu classes your child will attain confidence, responsibility, as well as physical and mental development, in a fun, non-competitive atmosphere.

Have your children "tickle the ivories" with private piano lessons with our very own maestro Mr. Nevitt. His lessons are scheduled through the week and provide the basic techniques and skills necessary to play the piano.

On Thursdays, iKids inc. will be providing Weebotics for grades K - 1 and Robotics for grades 2-4 on a quarterly basis. Children in both programs will be experimenting with LEGO Robotics, basic programming and engineering fundamentals. Through teamwork, technology, math, science and problem-solving, your child will acquire the knowledge necessary to compete in the 21^st century.

Is your child dramatic or does he/she need to gain self-reliance when presenting? Then our after-school Theater program with the AD Players is for you! In Theater Arts your child will develop an understanding of stage presence, improvisation and how to put on a performance. This semester program will be for children in grades 1 – 8 and will be held on Wednesdays.