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.

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: $2530 per year, $253 per month
• 4 Half Day Schedule: $2150 per year, $215 per month
• 3 Half Day Schedule: $1740 per year, $174 per month
• 2 Half Day Schedule: $1230 per year, $123 per month

6:00 p.m. dismissal rates:

• 5 Full Day Schedule: $3400 per year, $340 per month
• 4 Full Day Schedule: $3080 per year, $308 per month
• 3 Full Day Schedule: $2780 per year, $278 per month
• 2 Full Day Schedule: $2310 per year, $231 per month

After School Clubs

Mondays

Engineering For Kids - Junior LEGO Robotics: Wild Animals

This class is a perfect mixture of fun and learning, using LEGO® WeDoTM Robots. Using LEGO® bricks, students build a Hungry Alligator, Roaring Lion, & Flying Bird. They also learn how to program and operate their creations using a laptop computer.

● October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & November 6

● 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

● Ages K-2nd grades

● Meeting location: 1st Floor Art Room

● Cost: $160 for 6 sessions

● Info flyer here

● Register: https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/portlandmetro/camps/83

Jump Start Gymnastics

Offering 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.

● October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & November 6, 13, 27

● 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

● No class November 20

● Ages 2-3 years

● Meeting location: Gym

● Cost: $240 plus one-time $25 registration fee (for new students) for 8 sessions

● Info flyer here

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

Tuesdays

Funky Divas and Dudes

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!

● October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; November 7, 14, 28 & December 5, 12. (10 sessions)

● 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

● No class November 21

● Ages K-5th grades

● Meeting location: 4-C Classroom

● Cost: $260 for 10 sessions

● Info flyer here

● Register: http://funkydivasanddudes.com/after-school/

Wednesdays

Play Fit Fun

It's like PE that has crashed into field day and then bumped into team building! Activities are organized, uplifting, empowering and 100% focused on the kids. Fun, Organized, ACTIVE Play is what we do!

● October 4, 11, 18, 25; November 1, 8, 15, 29 & December 6, 13 

● 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

● No class November 22

● Ages K-6th grades

● Meeting location: Gym

● Cost: $150 for 10 sessions

● Info flyer here

● Register by emailing spencer@playfitfun.com or call (971) 732-4745.

KiddyKeys (Level 1)

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.

● October 4, 11, 18, 25; November 1, 15, 29 & December 6

● 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

● No class November 8 & 22

● Ages 2.5-5 years

● Meeting location: Pandas PreK Room

● Cost: $235 for 8 sessions, all materials included

● Info flyer here

● Register: https://kaitichristine.mymusicstaff.com/Kiddy-Keys-with-Miss-Kaiti

Thursdays

Chess Wizards

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.

● October 5, 12, 19, 26; November 2, 16, 30 & December 7 

● 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

● No class November 9 & 23

● Ages K-6th grades

● Meeting location: 1st Floor Art Room

● Cost: $184 for 8 sessions

● Info flyer here

● Register: https://chesswizards.com/

KiddyKeys (Level 2)

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.

● October 5, 12, 19, 26; November 2, 16, 30 & December 7 (8 sessions)

● 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

● No class November 9 & 23

● Ages: K students ages 5 and up, or by request/invitation

● Meeting location: Pandas PreK Room

● Cost: $235 for 8 sessions, all materials included

● Info flyer here

● Register: https://kaitichristine.mymusicstaff.com/Kiddy-Keys-with-Miss-Kaiti

Jump Start Gymnastics

Offering 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.

● October 5, 12, 19, 26; November 2, 16, 30 & December 7 

● 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

● No class November 9 & 23

● Ages 3-5 years

● Meeting location: Gym

● Cost: $240 plus one-time $25 registration fee (for new students) for 8 sessions

● Info flyer here.

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

Music Lessons

Kaiti Christine will be offering both private and small group piano lessons this school year in addition to her KiddyKeys program. If you are wondering which lesson is right for your child, take a look at this handout.

● Email: kaitichristine@gmail.com

● Phone: (503) 888-8452

● Sign-Up Link: https://kaitichristine.mymusicstaff.com/

Celia Bartel will be offering private piano lessons this school year. Contact her for more information.

● Email: fingerdance@comcast.net 

GIS music teacher Ines Raese will be offering piano lessons in English and German after school. Frau Raese studied opera voice with a minor in piano in Berlin (Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler) and has more than 17 years of teaching experience in Berlin, Helsinki, and Portland. She is also an active member of OMTA and has a lot of experience to successfully prepare students for the Syllabus level tests. If you are interested, please contact her by email.

● Email: ines.raese@gspdx.org 

An exciting new addition to our after school offerings this year will be group violin classes from Rose City Music Academy! These group classes will be capped at four students, and instrument rental is included in the cost. Information on how to sign up can be found in the flyer below.

● Two 30 minute classes on Tuesdays starting at 3:15 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.

● Cost: $250 for 10 classes

● Info flyer here

● Email: rosecitymusicacademy@gmail.com

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.