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

Spring 2023 club schedule below. Email questions to extended.care@gspdx.org.

Mondays 

Yearbook Club with Frau Draheim and Frau Duggan (Gr. 5)

Dates and Time: April 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22; and June 5, 12.  3:15-4:15 p.m.

No Class on May 29th

Cost: $200

Help us create the GIS yearbook for 2022-2023! Together, we will build digital pages about all of our special school events using text and pictures. Participants should be ready to interview teachers and students; sort through pictures; write, edit, and polish their work; create pages in Canva; work as part of a team; and have lots of fun! Open only to 5th grade.

Register here:  -https://payit.nelnet.net/form/mBfs57rc

Engineering for Kids. Junior Civil Engineering: Fun Foundations (Gr. K-2) 

Dates & Time: April 10, 17, 24; and May 1, 8, 15.  3:15-4:15 p.m.

No Class N/A

Cost: $132

Building a house to withstand the Big, Bad Wolf is where the fun begins in Junior Civil. This class is centered on exploring the concepts of building and construction through hands-on exploration and design. Students explore the engineering behind skyscrapers, bridges, roads, and more in this fun and engaging experience.

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

Jump Start Gymnastics (Ages 2.5-5)

Dates & Time: April 3, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22; and June 5.  3:15-4:15 p.m.

No Class on April 10 or May 29

Cost: $240

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.

Register here: https://www.jumpstartmobilegym.com/

Wednesdays 

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

Dates & Time: April 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31.  3:15-4:15 p.m.

No Class: N/A

Cost: $208

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!

Register here: https://funkydivasanddudes.com/after-school/

Kiddy Keys (Ages 3-5)

Dates & Time: Jan. 18, 25; Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22 and March 1, 8. 3:15-4 p.m.

Cost: $225

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!

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

PlayFitFun! (Gr. K-5th)

Dates & Time: April 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. 3:15-4:15 p.m. 

No Class: NA

Cost: $120

Play.Fit.Fun. is 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!

Register Here: https://playfitfun.com/

Thursdays 

Chess Wizards (Grades K-5) 

Dates & Time: April 13, 20; May 4, 11, 18, 25; June 1, 8.  3:15-4:15 p.m.

No Class: April 27

Cost: $168

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.

Register here: https://chesswizards.com/

Jump Start Gymnastics (Ages 2.5-5)

Dates & Time: April 6, 20; May 4, 11, 18, 25; June 1, 8.  3:15-4:15 p.m.

No Class on April 13 or April 27

Cost: $240

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.

Register here: https://www.jumpstartmobilegym.com/

Kiddy Keys (Ages 3-5)

Dates & Time: April 13, 20; May 4, 11, 18, 25; June 1, 8. 4:15-5 p.m.

No Class: April 27

Cost: $225

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!

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

Music Lessons

These lessons are available at GIS through the listed providers.

Celia Bartel, offering piano lessons Mon.-Thurs., 3-6 p.m.

Email: fingerdance@comcast.net

Michael Blomenkamp, offering piano, guitar, and more

Register here: https://michaelmb14.wixsite.com/michaelsmusiclessons 

Email: music.lessons.michael@gmail.com

Kaiti Gent, offering piano lessons Wed. & Thurs, 3-6 p.m. (not available during Kiddy Keys)

Email: kaitichristine@gmail.com

Qin Ouyang, offering piano lessons outside of school hours 

Email: yqlvmsc@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.