In grades 5 through 12 of GISW, we are proud to offer an engaging and diverse Afternoon & Enrichment Program taught by our dedicated GISW faculty and an external provider. This program is designed to spark curiosity, build new skills, and foster creativity beyond the traditional classroom setting.

Important Dates

• Course Catalog available here: Course Catalog 2026/27
• Registration Opens on this page: July 29, 2026 at 8 am
• Registration Closes: August 5, 2026 at 12 noon
• Program Start Date: Sept. 8, 2026 (the Day after Labor Day)
  (Note: From the first day of school until Labor Day, students will be supervised until 3:10 PM, but no afternoon courses will be held.)

What’s Offered?

Students in Grades 5–12 can choose from a wide variety of exciting afternoon and enrichment courses—from the arts and sciences to leadership and technology.

Registration Process

Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. If registrations exceed available spots, a lottery system will be used.

Attendance & Pick-Up Policy

• Registration for courses is optional, but students who have not been enrolled in the program.must be picked up by their parents by 1:40 pm.
• Regular attendance is mandatory once you have registered for a course. Repeated absences or inappropriate behavior may result in expulsion from the course.
• If your child does not attend on a given day, they must be picked up by 1:40 pm at the latest. Please inform the coordinator in writing in advance at dbaker@giswashington.org for the AGs and Laura Walker lwalker@giswashington.org for the enrichment courses.

Questions?

We’re here to help!

• Grades 5–12 Afternoon Program:
  Ms. Dunja T. Baker — dbaker@giswashington.org
• Grades 5–9 Enrichment Program:
  Ms. Laura Walker — lwalker@giswashington.org