Extended Programs

GIS offers high quality Extended Care Program for students who need care after school lets out, during day-off camps, and summertime.

All programs focus on independence, consistency, and socialization. Our goal is to provide a safe, positive, and fun atmosphere for all children attending GIS. This is done daily by providing homework time, hands-on special projects, free play, and outside or gym time.
We follow all GIS school rules and policies listed in the Parent Handbook. We are licensed through the Oregon Child Care Division and follow all state health and safety guidelines.

After Care

Registration for the Extended Care Program will be available in the Back to School Packet and on ParentsWeb.

Extended-Care Hours

Before Care begins at 7:40 a.m. on regular school days at no cost to GIS families. Extended Care begins at school dismissal time and ends at 6:00 p.m. This care is provided on all regular school days. For any in-service days or breaks, separate sign up is required. Please review the school calendar for the no-school days that extended care will be available. 

Extended Care Options/Fees

The scheduling options provide families with the ease of selecting the number of days per week and the specific days their child(ren) will attend for one flat monthly rate. A 2% discount is available when families pay in full upon registration. Please note that the scheduled option does not include any in-service days or breaks, separate sign up required.

There are two options available: Care from school dismissal until 4:30 p.m. and care from school dismissal until 6:00 p.m.

4:30 p.m. dismissal rates:

• 5 Half Day Schedule: $2450 per year, $245 per month
• 4 Half Day Schedule: $2050 per year, $205 per month
• 3 Half Day Schedule: $1600 per year, $160 per month
• 2 Half Day Schedule: $1156 per year, $115.60 per month

6:00 p.m. dismissal rates:

• 5 Full Day Schedule: $3200 per year, $320 per month
• 4 Full Day Schedule: $2930 per year, $293 per month
• 3 Full Day Schedule: $2650 per year, $265 per month
• 2 Full Day Schedule: $2200 per year, $220 per month

After School Clubs

This is the fall 2022 clubs schedule. Email questions to extended.care@gspdx.org.

Monday 

Arts & Media Club with Herr Noble (Grades 3-5)

Start date: Oct. 3rd, 3:15-4:15 p.m.

Dates: Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 28; No Class on Nov 21

The Arts and Media Club provides our scholars an opportunity to exercise their creative brains by exploring different artistic mediums: collage making, singing, acting, and DIY crafting. This club is a place for practicing artists to hone in on their skills, develop their techniques, collaborate with others, and create bonds with the GIS community through the arts.

Register here: https://payit.nelnet.net/form/tfIKMRi7 

Engineering for Kids: Engineering Club 1 (Grades K-5) 

Start date: Oct. 3rd, 3:15-4:15 p.m.

Dates: Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 14

Engineers play an important role in society. Almost everything not man made that you can perceive with your senses touch, sight, smell, hearing, taste-has been engineered in some way. The activities covered in this class include various aspects of Engineering: Straw Rocket (Aerospace Engineering), Flashlight Builder ( Electrical Engineering), Marshmallow Bridge (Civil Engineering), Green Boating (Environmental Engineering), Cartesian Diver (Marine Engineering) and Candy Catapults (Mechanical Engineering).

Check out brochure and register here:  https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/portlandmetro/camp-details/2005?typeId=83&filters=%7B%7D

Jump Start Gymnastics (Ages 2.5-5)

Start date: Oct 3rd, 3:15-4:15 p.m.

Dates: Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 28; No Class on Nov 21

Jump Start Gymnastics offers a convenient on-site class packed full of high-energy fun! Quality gymnastics instruction, including bars, balance beam, and trampoline is offered at German International School! Your child will learn balance, strength, coordination, and flexibility all while building confidence and self-esteem.

Check out Brochure

Register Here:

https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=532285

Tuesday 

Circus Shmirkus! with Barnes Laoshi (Grades 1-5)

Start date: Oct 4th, 3:15-4:15 p.m.

Dates: Oct 4, 11, 18, 25 Nov 1, 8, 15, 29; No Class on Nov 22

Come one come all! Have you ever wanted to run away with the circus? Why not let the circus run away with you! Come to Circus Shmirkus! We will teach you all the basics from juggling to acrobatics and dancing through hoops to loop de loops! Tame your inner tigers, lions and bears with the discipline of Poi. Try your hand at something you've never seen or done before. Support your friends and be supported. Train your body and mind to be skillful. Let's have a big top style adventure and see where it takes you!

Check out brochure and register here: https://payit.nelnet.net/form/tfIKMRi7 

Wednesday 

Funky Divas & Dudes: Hip Hop Dance Club (Grades 1-5)

Start date: Oct. 5th, 3:15-4:15 p.m.

Date: Oct 5, 12, 19, 26 Nov 2, 16, 30 Dec 7; No Class on Nov 9, 23

This is a performance-based class, designed to help students gain confidence and self-esteem. We promote a healthy lifestyle through fun, physical activity that encourages self expression through music and movement. We teach age-appropriate dance routines to all the best new tunes. There's a rockin' performance in costumes on the last day for family and friends!

Check out brochure and register here: funkydivasanddudes.com/after-school/

Kiddy Keys (Ages 3-5)

Start date: Oct. 5th, 3:15-4 p.m.

Dates: Oct 5, 12, 19, 26 Nov 2, 16, 30 Dec 7; No Class on Nov 9, 23

Enroll your preschooler in the KiddyKeys® program, and your child will experience the sheer joy of learning piano concepts and music appreciation. KiddyKeys® also helps build character because each lesson emphasizes the development of positive values and self-worth. KiddyKeys® makes learning fun – and helps prepare your child for school, too.

You’ll beam with pride as your little one happily sings songs about Mozart and Beethoven…recognizes the music alphabet…develops rhythm and movement. Who knows? Your child may grow up to play a Chopin piano concerto someday!

Check out the brochure and register here: https://kaitichristine.mymusicstaff.com/Kiddy-Keys-with-Miss-Kaiti

Northwest Youth Theater: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (Ages 9- 17 yrs old)

Start date: Sept. 28, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. @ GIS * Additional days and times required for practices and performances

Dates: Sept 28; Oct 5, 12, 19, 26; Nov 2, 9, 16, 30 No Class Nov 23

The mission of Northwest Youth Theater is to educate and enrich the lives of young people by providing meaningful opportunities for them to explore the performing arts. This Fall join NYT as they put on the Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.

Cost: $195

Check out the Brochure and Registration Here

Thursday 

Chess Wizards (Grades K-5) 

Start dates: Oct. 6th, 3:15-4:15 p.m.

Dates: Oct 6, 13, 20, 27 Nov 3, 17 Dec 1, 8 No Class on Nov 10, 24

Join Chess Wizards this year for challenging chess lessons, exciting tournaments, fun, team activities, and more! If you’re brand-new to chess, we’ll teach you the basics and get you playing right away. If you’re a seasoned checkmate artist, we’ll show you new ways to let your creativity show on the chess board.

Check out the brochure and register here: https://chesswizards.com/register

Creative Writing in English with Frau Glatz (Grades 3-5)

Start dates: Oct. 6th, 3:15-4:15 p.m.

Dates: Oct 6, 13, 20, 27 Nov 3, 17 Dec 1, 8 No Class on Nov 10, 24

We will be working on writing projects, sharing and receiving feedback, collaborating with other students, and joining mini writing games and workshops. Learn how to get into the flow of writing without putting pressure on yourself! Create, share and develop your own creative ideas. Will be integrating both Chinese and German languages.

Check out the brochure and register here: https://payit.nelnet.net/form/tfIKMRi7 

Tutoring

GIS also offers one-on-one tutoring which can be arranged through the child's teacher.

Summer Program

GIS Summer Camps are fun, adventurous, and filled with learning opportunities! They are a great way for interested families to try us out and get some exposure to foreign language learning. No previous language experience is required to join us at Summer Camp. Look out for updated summer offerings each spring.

Summer Camp 2023 Registration will be available in March 2023.