After School Care

For the safety of all students, children who must remain on St. Mary’s grounds after 3:15 p.m., unless under the direct supervision of a teacher, coach or club sponsor, must enroll in Homework Hour or ask the office for other options.

Homework Hour

The purpose of Homework Hour is to provide time for students to complete homework in a quiet setting. Homework Hour is not for child care. If you need regular care after school, the SMS After School Care program is available on a weekly basis.

Homework Hour is supervised by a teacher or aide and runs Monday – Friday from 3:15 to 4:15 pm. The fee is $5.00 per day for one student and $10 per day for 2 or more students from one family, regardless of the amount of time the student is in attendance. Fees should be paid directly to the supervising teacher. STUDENTS WHO ARE NOT PICKED UP FROM STUDY HOUR BY 4:15 WILL BE ASSESSED AN ADDITIONAL LATE FEE OF $5.00 PER CHILD. The clocks in each classroom and in the office are automatically set by satellite and will be used to determine the correct time.
Parents should watch for announcements in the Wednesday Word for the occasional special day when Homework Hour will not be offered.
Homework Hour is not intended to serve as child care. It is a time for students to study in a quiet environment with the supervision and support of a teacher.