2023-2024 Extended Day Fees

Fees are the same for all students, 12 months to Grade 8. Due to space considerations, all drop-ins must be arranged with the Extended Day personnel at least 24 hours prior to the day that you are requesting.

Options & Fee
Morning (7:00 - 8:30 am ): $3045
Morning (7:30 - 8:30 am):  $2630
Afternoon (3:00 - 5:00 pm): $2590
Afternoon (3:00 - 6:00 pm): $4060
Morning & Afternoon (7:00-8:30 am  & 3:00-5:00 pm): $5075
Morning & Afternoon (7:30-8:30 am & 3:00-5:00 pm): $4700
Morning & Afternoon (7:00-8:30 am & 3:00-6:00 pm): $6390
Morning & Afternoon (7:30-8:30 am & 3:00-6:00 pm): $6020

Barrie offers complimentary Extended Day in the following circumstances:

1. Since the school day begins earlier for grades 4-12, younger siblings in Primary and Lower Elementary are welcome to drop in on the morning program until their classroom opens.
2. Students arriving by bus are welcome to drop in on the morning program until their classroom opens.
3. Parents are permitted to drop off their Barrie School students while they attend a scheduled school meeting or conference.

All drop-ins for the Toddler or Primary program must be pre-registered for Extended Day, including complimentary drop-ins.

Due to space considerations, all drop-ins must be arranged with the Extended Day personnel at least 24 hours prior to the day that you are requesting.

Drop-in fees are charged whenever a student is not picked-up at the contracted time, in accordance with the school calendar. This includes students not picked-up following an after-school activity and students remaining during a sibling after-school activity.

Time & Fee
7:00-7:30 am drop-in: $1 a minute up to $30
7:30-8:30 am drop-in: $1 a minute up to $30
3:30-5:00 pm drop-in: $1 a minute up to $30
5:00-6:00 pm drop-in: $1 a minute up to $30
Late pick-up, 5:00-6:00pm, after contracted 5 pm pick-up:  $1 a minute up to $30
Late pick-up after scheduled for 6 pm:  $2 per minute for the first 30 minutes; $30 flat fee for every half hour thereafter
Late pick-up when school is closed, as scheduled, without an extended day option: $3 per minute, no limit
Late pick-up 30 or more minutes after early dismissal due to inclement weather: $3 per minute, no limit

Morning

• Toddlers: Founders Hall
• Primary: Neubert 1 and McDermott 1
• Lower Elementary: Strauss Gymnasium
• Upper Elementary: Upper Elementary Commons

Afternoon 

• Toddlers: Founders Hall and Strauss classroom
• Primary: Neubert 1 and McDermott 1 & 2
• Lower Elementary: Rothschild Hall Art Room and Alicia/Andrea's Classroom
• Upper Elementary: Upper Elementary Commons
• Middle School: Middle School Commons

Philosophy

The Toddler and Primary Extended Day Program is a true extension of the Montessori day. While that does not mean work plans and lessons typically done during the school day, it does mean that the practice, policy, and philosophy of the regular Montessori day is applied to the Extended Day Program. Towards that end, all of the current Extended Day Faculty are either Montessori-credentialed teachers, Montessori interns, or attended the Montessori Assistant Course. New employees are mentored in Montessori practice and are scheduled for the assistant course. 

Activities 

Every class is different! While all have ample outdoor time, weather permitting, some also like to go on walks, visit the barn or gym, complete art or baking projects, share music or a different language, or explore the various play areas and formal playgrounds on campus. 

Visiting

During Extended Day, we are able to invite students on "visits" to other same-age classes. This gives students an opportunity to increase friendships and practice transitions to other environments. Most students enjoy visiting, but it's always an offered option, not a requirement. Due to student, staff, and weather considerations, we can't offer visits on a regular schedule, but, whenever it's fun and feasible, we invite a few students to visit! 

Snack

Students have a hearty fruit snack in their classroom before the school day is over, 2:45-3:00 pm. We do not offer group snack as some families want their students hungry for an immediate dinner after pick-up, while other families have later dinners. However, families can provide a snack marked "Extended Day" in the student's lunch box. Although snack time is generally 4:30-5:00, children exhibiting hunger will naturally be permitted to snack outside those times, unless parents give instructions otherwise. Students may also consume "leftover" food in their lunchbox as long as it is shelf-stable and not partially consumed. For example, a student would not be permitted to finish pasta from lunch but would be allowed to finish crackers.

Grades 1-3

These students have opportunities to explore various activities  and exciting endeavors that will hopefully spark new interests. By introducing them to a wide range of broadly scoped activities, it gives them a chance to “test the water” and find out where their passion(s) may lay.

Activities offered include, but are not limited to, team sports’ clinics like flag football or soccer, boating, arts and crafts, dramatic arts, outdoor living, explorers, nature walks, and so many more. Starting after Labor Day, a portion of our day will be devoted to Team Projects. In Team Projects, students will have to work together over the course of the week to complete a project, be it a treasure hunt where they follow a list of clues and riddles to find what is hidden around our Upper Campus, building an outdoor picnic area where students can gather to enjoy s’mores and a small bonfire on Friday. These special, week-long projects help build community and collaboration. Team Projects will be devised for every other week, and parents will be notified the week prior if students need to bring any additional materials with them.

Sample Schedule

• 3:00 to 3:30 pm:  Lower Elementary students will check-in, hear daily announcements and enjoy a snack in the Art Room in Rothschild Hall.
• 3:30 to 4:15 pm: During first period, students can choose one of two activities available led by our staff members. Activity options will change every day, providing a variety of choices throughout the week.
• 4:15 to 5:00 pm: During second period from , we will work on Team Projects.
• 5:00 to 6:00 pm:  Self-guided supervised play.

Using the skills and potential creativity found in our activities, students in grades 1-3 can move forward in their personal and academic careers with a better understanding of what they are interested in and who they want to be. 

Grades 4-8

Middle School students who are not picked up by 3:50pm will be escorted to Extended Day in the Middle School Commons. There is a drop-in fee of $1 per minute up to $30 (last pick-up is by 6pm). 

Since the Upper Elementary and Middle School schedules have different end times, the Upper Elementary students will have snack and daily announcements in the Upper Elementary library from 3:15 to 3:45 pm. Middle school students will have snack from 3:30 to 4:00 pm in CB 1 in the Middle School Commons.

Activities begin at 3:30 with first period. Second period begins at 4:15 and goes until 5, with the rest of the day being devoted to self-guided play. We utilize our campus as much as possible, hoping to engage students with the endless possibilities of the natural world while blending in our own academic structure. By engaging in these activities, we foster a secure community and encourage a sense of camaraderie! Activities this school year are, but not limited to, team sports clinics, archery, canoeing, explorers, outdoor living skills, bonfires, dramatic arts and arts and crafts! Students will also have the opportunity to cheer on Barrie sporting events throughout the school year.

For families that are interested, we will also be making available a dedicated Study Hall time. This is a quiet time for students to focus on school work, homework or  independent reading. A member of the Extended Day staff will be there to assist students, although not to conduct a formal review of their homework. Please know that students enrolled in Study Hall will be required to stay throughout the period.