Before & After School Care - we will open the first day of school on Monday, August 19

WELCOME!  The St. Thomas More Parish School Before and After School Care Program provides a safe and caring environment before and after  regular school hours, where respect for Christian values is evident and the well-being of the child is priority. Our first day of the Before and After School Care Program for the new school year, 2019-2020, begins Monday, August 19 at 7 am.  Before Care is located in the Preschool Building.  You must enter the Preschool's circle driveway and ring the bell...there is NOT a CARPOOL LINE for the Before Care Program.  
 
The STM Before School and After School Care (BASC) Program serves parents who require additional care for their children outside the normal school day in a Christian environment. It is an extension of the school day and is governed by all procedures and guidelines in this document as well as the Family Handbook. It is NOT to be confused with a drop-in service. The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops Education Department regulations state that only students enrolled in the school and registered in the BASC Program are permitted. The program operates 180 days, which is the school calendar year. The program will be closed on school holidays and staff development in-service days. The Before School Care will be open on all days that St. Thomas More Parish School is in session including early dismissal days. The After School Care will NOT be available during Early Dismissal days. Texas Catholic Conference Education Department guidelines prohibit the operation of the program on days other than school days.
 
In accordance with Archdiocesan policies, the BASC Program cannot accept students on a "drop-in" basis. Students must be registered. St. Thomas More Parish School BASC Program operates in accordance with the Archdiocesan Board of Education policy number 621 which reads: “A school within the boundaries of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston that will be known, as a Catholic School, shall follow the regulations as set forth by the Catholic School Office.” Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston guarantee all students the rights, privileges, programs, and activities made available to the general student body. Catholic Schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, or national origin. St. Thomas More Parish School also adheres to the guidelines established by the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department and maintains full accreditation status. We currently hold membership in the National Catholic Education Association.
 
The STM Before School Care Program accepts children enrolled in the STM Preschool, Kindergarten, and grades first through eight. We open each school day at 7am. We do NOT serve breakfast, but your child may bring a snack and eat it in the classroom before school begins. Please do not arrive after 7:25am with breakfast. Students may not be dropped off after 7:40am If you run late, please drive to the carpool line in front of the NEW GYM and drop off your K- 8^th student. The Preschool Carpool line will begin at 7:45am - we are unable to accept older siblings in the Preschool Carpool line starting at 7:45am. All K-8^th grade students will walk to the New Gym at 7:40am so they may be in their homerooms by 7:45am.
 
Our rules are simple. Along with following STM's Code of Conduct, we expect students to: 

1. Show respect for All (God, each other, parents, Before School Staff).
2. Behave safely at all times.
3. Show respect for each other, school property, equipment, and grounds.

 
STM Before School Care Tuition is paid in nine monthly installments - September 2019 through May 2020.  The cost for this program is $65 per student monthly. Payments will automatically be deducted through RENWEB/FACTS.  To cancel payments, please submit a written notice 10 days prior to the next billing cycle.   We will be opened for the first day of school, Monday, August 19, 2019.
 
The After School Care Program is opened until 6pm daily when school is in session for a full day...it is not available on Early Dismissal Days. The After School Care Program will serve a daily snack and provide inside and outside play, crafts, games, and other fun activities.  We will also provide a homework/study time for older students during which students will have an opportunity to complete their homework and establish good study habits.

The After School Care Program will begin on the first day of school, Monday, August 19, 2019. The monthly Fee is $220 for 9 months. 

If you enroll your child in both the Before and After School Programs, the monthly fee is $250 from September 2019 - May 2020. To register, please email ncoltharp@stmorenews.com or call 713-729-9062. 

Back this year:  Soccer Shots for our After School children from ages 3 to 8 years old will be available on Fridays for an additional fee. 

If you have any questions concerning the STM Before School Care and After School Care Program or the fees, please call Nina Coltharp, 713-729-9062.  

*Before and After School Program Tuitions are an additional charge to your school Tuition through RENWEB/FACTS. Billing will occur on the first of each month starting with September 2019 through May 2020.