EXTENSION EDUCATION
Dear Parents and Students,
Happy New Year!
We are excited to kick off our Spring Semester Afterschool Activities Program, offering students a vibrant range of opportunities to learn, grow, and have fun beyond the classroom! From creative arts to sports and life skills, there is something for everyone to explore. We cannot wait to see our students engage, learn, and make lasting memories this spring!
Sincerely,
Yohanis Mibrathu Director of Extension Education
EXTENSION EDUCATION
EXPLORE, CREATE, LEARN
CONTENT
PROGRAM OVERVIEW page 4
CHURCHILL CAMPUS PROGRAM
For Maternelle (PS-MS) Students page 5
For Kindergarten (GS) page 9
For Elementary Students (CP-CM1) Page 12
WATERVIEW CAMPUS PROGRAM
For CM2 Students Page 20
For Middle And High School Page 18
EXTENSION EDUCATION
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Our Extension Education Department is dedicated to providing the DIS community with services that include:
- Afterschool Activities for students on both campuses
- Tutoring Services for students on both campuses
- Mini camps for our primary school students
- Summer Enrichment Camp (open to all students ages 3 to 17 and DIS 2 year-olds)
- Language classes for adults (open to all)
The Spring Semester of our After School Activities Program is both a continuation of the Fall Semester and an opportunity to introduce new activities for the benefit of our students. The program will start on January 21 to end on May 23. Makeup week will be May 26 through May 30.
Enrollment will open on January 1st and will be processed through your BBTM Smart Tuition account. As you scroll down the list of activities in your account, you will notice that only those activities that are still available will show. Classes that are full will not show
Note
To enroll in the regular afterschool care program, simply send an email to cwafterschool@dallasinternationalschool.org
The costs for each activity are detailed in the schedules that you will find in this catalog.
For regular Aftercare for Elementary grades GS-CM1/K-4th or for upper campus students traveling to Churchill, the cost is $10/per hour, with no proration. Since the service ends at 6pm, there will be additional charges for any after 6pm pickup.
All activities are subject to change depending on enrollment.
Waterview students have the possibility of signing up for Circus. However, this activity will be conducted at the Churchill campus.
A shuttle service will be available to transfer the enrolled students from the Waterview campus to the Churchill campus. Parents will have to pick-up their children at Churchill at the end of the activity.
For all questions or inquiries regarding the program (billing, registration issues, aftercare, etc.) please contact us via email:
Athletics: sfranklin@dallasinternationalschool.org
Afterschool Activities / Churchill cwafterschool@dallasinternationalschool.org
Afterschool Activities / Waterview wpafterschool@dallasinternationalschool.org
Electives (Waterview students) kafopa@dallasinternationalschool.org
Tutoring Services tutoring @dallasinternationalschool.org
CHURCHILL CAMPUS PROGRAM
FOR MATERNELLE STUDENTS
Our after-school program for Maternelle students is a package program of activities and childcare. Every student in grade PS and MS/EC3 and EC4 will have a different activity from 3:00-4:00 pm each day. The students enrolled in this program can stay in childcare until 6pm without additional cost. The cost of the program is $130 per week when signed up for this option, or $30 per day for drop-in.
For our TPS students
Parents who choose to do so will be able to enroll their child in regular afterschool care by sending an email to cwafterschool@dallasinternationalschool.org.
Mon DIMA Music In this class, children will focus on exploration and creativity through music. They will learn to interpret emotions evoked by listening to short musical pieces, engage in musical games, practice reading music, sing, and play lullabies with bells. Throughout, they will work on concentration, rhythm, and motor and reasoning skills all while having fun!
Mon Art Art classes allow kids a rich learning experience while having fun. Students’ progress through the elements of art such as line, color, shape to create masterpieces and encourage their creativity. They will use a wide range of quality art materials. They will develop fine motor skills, language, cognitive skills, and the ability to listen and follow directions. The children will convey ideas, express emotion, use their senses, explore colors, and create aesthetically pleasing works and experiences. The classes are conducted in English & French.
Tues PE Spanish Fun
Tues Yoga Movement
This class will promote physical learning through play and movement and promote health and physical fitness. This class is taught in Spanish so students can learn vocabulary related to the activity.
Yoga is an active introduction into yoga, with music. The children will move through yoga poses on the mat, across the room, or in games. The kids will work on balance, stability, coordination, and functionally moving bodies in space.
DIMA Texas 3:00- 3:30 $30/day drop-in or $130/week
Monica Martinez 3:00- 3:30
$30/day drop-in or $130/week
Monica Martinez 3:35- 4:05 $30/day drop-in or $130/week
Tanya Peale 3:00- 3:30 $30/day drop-in or $130/week
Wed Art for Mini Doodlers
Art classes allow kids a rich learning experience while having fun. Students’ progress through the elements of art such as line, color, shape to create masterpieces and encourage their creativity. They will use a wide range of quality art materials. They will develop fine motor skills, language, cognitive skills, and the ability to listen and follow directions. The children will convey ideas, express emotion, use their senses, explore colors, and create aesthetically pleasing works and experiences. The classes will be conducted in English & French.
Martinez 3:00- 3:30 $30/day dropin or $130/week
Wed STEAM Our STEAM Labs are crafted to inspire young scientists, encouraging them to use their creativity to explore, design, and apply their new knowledge on the day’s topic. Each class focuses on hands-on activities that promote both exploration and individual creativity. 3:00- 3:30 $30/day dropin or $130/week
Thurs Motricity This class is designed to nurture children's natural movement patterns such as crawling, walking, jumping, climbing, lifting, carrying, throwing, catching, balancing, and running. While having fun, children will also build self-confidence, agility, and a strong foundation in efficient movement patterns that support physical activities like soccer, football, tennis, gymnastics, and martial arts. Additionally, practicing these natural movements enhances brain development by reinforcing sensory perception, proprioception, intellectual awareness, and reflexes. Classes will be conducted in French, providing an opportunity for students to also develop their language skills.
Thurs Silly Symphony
Fri Intro to Dance
Students will be introduced to the instruments of the orchestra through games, and instruction. Activities will include an instrument-building workshop and an instrument petting zoo. Parents will be invited to a final performance from our Silly Symphony where students will perform using their own creations or a real instrument.
Focus is on movement, coordination, feeling the rhythm, and creative improvisation to music. The children will develop poise, plasticity, flexibility, and grace. The curriculum includes warm-up, steps, dance elements, recognizing rhythm patterns, developing an ability to move to music, and rhythmic dance. Parents are encouraged to attend each semester’s parent demonstration day the final week of class.
Fri Music In this class, children will focus on exploration and creativity through music. They will learn to interpret emotions evoked by listening to short musical pieces, engage in musical games, practice reading music, sing, and play lullabies with bells. Throughout, they will work on concentration, rhythm, and motor and reasoning skills all while having fun!
Monica Martinez 3:00- 3:30 $30/day dropin or $130/week
DIMA Texas 3:35- 4:05 $30/day dropin or $130/week
Ludmila Tsitavets 3:00- 3:30 $30/day dropin or $130/week
Monica Martinez 3:35- 4:05 $30/day dropin or $130/week
Monica
Mon DIMA Music In this class, children will focus on exploration and creativity through music. They will learn to interpret emotions evoked by listening to short musical pieces, engage in musical games, practice reading music, sing, and play lullabies with bells. Throughout, they’ll work on concentration, rhythm, and motor and reasoning skills all while having fun!
Mon Art
Mon Private Guitar/Ukulele
Art classes allow kids a rich learning experience while having fun. Students’ progress through the elements of art such as line, color, shape to create masterpieces and encourage their creativity. They will use a wide range of quality art materials. They will develop fine motor skills, language, cognitive skills, and the ability to listen and follow directions. The children will convey ideas, express emotion, use their senses, explore colors, and create aesthetically pleasing works and experiences. The classes will be conducted in English & French.
Children will divide their time between solo lessons on their respective instruments and learning music theory and music history. They will prepare a memorized repertoire and get to perform. Classes are taught by teachers from DIMA Texas. Scheduling is done directly with DIMA
DIMA Texas 3:00- 3:30 $30/day drop-in or $130/week
Tues Yoga Movement
Tues PE Spanish Fun
Wed Art for Mini Doodlers
Yoga is an active introduction into yoga, with music. The children will move through yoga poses on the mat, across the room, or in games. The kids will work on balance, stability, coordination, and functionally moving bodies in space.
This class will promote physical learning through play and movement and promote health and physical fitness. This class will be taught in Spanish so students can learn vocabulary related to the activity.
Art classes allow kids a rich learning experience while having fun. Students’ progress through the elements of art such as line, color, shape to create masterpieces and encourage their creativity. They will use a wide range of quality art materials. They will develop fine motor skills, language, cognitive skills, and the ability to listen and follow directions. The children will convey ideas, express emotion, use their senses, explore colors, and create aesthetically pleasing works and experiences. The classes will be conducted in English & French.
Wed STEAM Our STEAM Labs are crafted to inspire young scientists, encouraging them to use their creativity to explore, design, and apply their new knowledge on the day’s topic. Each class focuses on hands-on activities that promote both exploration and individual creativity.
Monica Martinez 3:00- 3:30 $30/day drop-in or $130/week
DIMA Texas 3:00-6:00 $55/lesson
Tanya Peale 3:35- 4:05 $30/day drop-in or $130/week
Monica Martinez 3:00- 3:30 $30/day drop-in or $130/week
Mónica Martinez 3:35- 4:05 $30/day dropin or $130/week
3:35- 4:05 $30/day dropin or $130/week
Thurs Silly Symphony
Thurs Motricity
Students will be introduced to the instruments of the orchestra through games, and instruction. Activities will include an instrument-building workshop and an instrument petting zoo. Parents will be invited to a final performance from our Silly Symphony where students will perform using their own creations or a real instrument.
This class is designed to nurture children's natural movement patterns such as crawling, walking, jumping, climbing, lifting, carrying, throwing, catching, balancing, and running. While having fun, children will also build selfconfidence, agility, and a strong foundation in efficient movement patterns that support physical activities like soccer, football, tennis, gymnastics, and martial arts. Additionally, practicing these natural movements enhances brain development by reinforcing sensory perception, proprioception, intellectual awareness, and reflexes. Classes will be conducted in French, providing an opportunity for students to also develop their language skills.
3:00- 3:30 $30/day drop-in or $130/week
Monica Martinez 3:35- 4:05 $30/day drop-in or $130/week
Fri Intro to Dance
Focus is on movement, coordination, feeling the rhythm, and creative improvisation to music. The children will develop poise, plasticity, flexibility, and grace. The curriculum includes warm-up, steps, dance elements, recognizing rhythm patterns, developing an ability to move to music, and rhythmic dance. Parents are encouraged to attend each semester’s parent demonstration day the final week of class.
Fri Music In this class, children will focus on exploration and creativity through music. They will learn to interpret emotions evoked by listening to short musical pieces, engage in musical games, practice reading music, sing, and play lullabies with bells. Throughout, they will work on concentration, rhythm, and motor and reasoning skills all while having fun!
Ludmila Tsitavets 3:35- 4:05 $30/day drop-in or $130/week
Monica Martinez 3:00- 3:30 $30/day drop-in or $130/week
DIMA Texas
Mon & Thurs Churchill Athletics
Mon Private Music Lessons
Mon Ukulele
Our young athletes will be able to engage in multiple sports that follow the YMCA schedule such as soccer, basketball, and volleyball
This is a great opportunity for our new athletes to try something new, or take their skills to the next level, all while gearing up to join our competitive teams.
Sportsmanship, teamwork and self-confidence are some of the skills our athletes will acquire while playing games in a positive and fun learning environment.
Children will divide their time between solo lessons on their respective instruments and learning music theory and music history. They will prepare a memorized repertoire and get to perform. Lessons are scheduled directly with DIMA.
Children will divide their time between solo lessons as well as learning music theory and music history. They will prepare solo and duo memorized repertoire to perform in front of an audience in the DIMA Texas Recital Series. Students will have access to beautiful recitals, fun festivals, and concerts, while developing their selfesteem and building confidence. Children are taught easy lullabies, memorization techniques, reading skills, and lively rhythms to aid their learning. Soon, your children will be performing well-known melodies for all the family to enjoy. The most important thing is to make expressive, beautiful music, while having fun learning a new instrument!
Mon Playful Clay
Mon Chess 1
Students explore the different mediums as well as exposure to art history and its influences. With a focus on pottery, students will experience working with their hands and creating works of art with clay and other material. There will be several final products for special days.
Come join in the fun and learn how to get started playing chess. Your TCC Chess Coach is excited to spend the semester teaching you how to set up the chess board, how the pieces move, how to capture, chess notation, check, checkmate, castling and the ABC’s to starting a game. The class will also include fun facts about chess history and current events. Of course, there will be plenty of activities and playing!
Cedeno 3:30-4:25
Tues Music Broadway
Tues Private Music lessons
Tues Tennis in French
Tues Yoga Movement
See your child take the big stage! In this class, students explore what it takes to be a Broadway star. By the end of our time together, your child will grow in knowledge and confidence showcased in a fabulous final performance! Sing your favorite songs, from Disney to Broadway. Play your favorite characters & create fun scenes in a group. Learn basic dance moves that the stars use onstage. This camp is for all regardless of experience!
Children will divide their time between solo lessons on their respective instruments and learning music theory and music history. They will prepare a memorized repertoire and get to perform. Lessons are scheduled directly with DIMA.
In this introduction to tennis activity, our young players will learn the foundations of the game: footwork, grip, strokes, balance, etc. We will also learn how to keep scores and play matches. All this while having fun and speaking French.
Yoga is an active introduction into yoga, with music. The children will move through yoga poses on the mat, across the room, or in games. The kids will work on balance, stability, coordination, and functionally moving bodies in space.
Wed Circus Beginner
Wed Private Music Lessons
Wed Precision Play 1
There is nothing more exhilarating and beautiful as a circus with its soaring acrobatics, gravity defying feats, amazing aerialists and contortionists, mesmerizing illusions, breathtaking dance, moving music, and hilarious comedy. At Lone Star Circus, we take pride in our rich history as an eighth-generation circus family, as well as being the leader in Circus Arts through our culturally diverse performances in Texas and beyond.
Children will divide their time between solo lessons on their respective instruments and learning music theory and music history. They will prepare a memorized repertoire and get to perform. Lessons are scheduled directly with DIMA DIMA Texas 3:30-6pm $55/lesson
Elevate your child's soccer skills to new heights with our small group (6 students) coaching sessions designed to unlock each player’s full potential on the field. Tailored for young athletes seeking personalized attention and accelerated growth, this program offers a unique opportunity for skill refinement, tactical mastery, and overall athletic development. Each session is 45 minute long.
Thurs A Trip to China
Thurs & Mon Churchill Athletics
In this playful hands-on class led by our Mandarin teachers, our students will use their creativity and manual skills to build objects that reflect Chinese culture, sing and dance to Chinese tunes, play traditional games and, in the process, learn to speak Chinese.
Our young athletes will be able to engage in multiple sports that follow the YMCA schedule such as soccer, basketball, and volleyball ... This is a great opportunity for our new athletes to try something new, or take their skills to the next level, all while gearing up to join our competitive teams.
Sportsmanship, teamwork and self-confidence are some of the skills our athletes will acquire while playing games in a positive and fun learning environment.
Jing Ma 3:30-4:15 $285
DIS Coaches 3:45-4:30 $300
Thurs Private Music Lessons
Thurs STEM in French
Fri Intro to Dance
Children will divide their time between solo lessons on their respective instruments and learning music theory and music history. They will prepare a memorized repertoire and get to perform. Lessons are scheduled directly with DIMA DIMA Texas 3:30-6:00 $55/lesson
Explore and experience a hands-on approach to Science! Come discover new ways of learning through experiments, trials, projects and demonstrations
Focus is on movement, coordination, feeling the rhythm, and creative improvisation to music. The children will develop poise, plasticity, flexibility, and grace. The curriculum includes warm-up, steps, dance elements, recognizing rhythm patterns, developing an ability to move to music, and rhythmic dance. Parents are encouraged to attend each semester’s parent demonstration day the final week of class.
Marina Ave 3:30-4:30 $285
Ludmila Tsitavets 4:10-5:00 $285
Fri Intro to Natural Movement
Fri Private Music Lessons
This Natural Movement workshop aims at developing children’s natural innate movement patterns such as crawling, jumping, climbing, lifting, throwing, catching, and running. Your child will have fun, but they will also gain self-confidence and establish solid and efficient movement patterns that are the foundation of any physical activity such as soccer, football, tennis, or martial art. Practicing natural movement is also a way to reinforce sensitive perception, proprioception, intellectual awareness, and reflexes. Class will be taught in French.
Children will divide their time between solo lessons on their respective instruments and learning music theory and music history. They will prepare a memorized repertoire and get to perform. Classes are taught by teachers from DIMATexas. Lessons are scheduled directly with DIMA
Michael Baudry 4:05-5:00 $285
DIMA Texas 3:30-6:00 $55/lesson
FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS
Mon & Thurs Churchill Athletics Boys CE1-CE2
Our young athletes will be able to engage in multiple sports that follow the YMCA schedule such as soccer, basketball, and volleyball ... This is a great opportunity for our new athletes to try something new, or take their skills to the next level, all while gearing up to join our competitive teams. Sportsmanship, teamwork and self-confidence are some of the skills our athletes will acquire while playing games in a positive and fun learning environment.
Children will divide their time between solo lessons as well as learning music theory and music history. They will prepare solo and duo memorized repertoire to perform in front of an audience in the DIMA Texas Recital Series. Students will have access to beautiful recitals, fun festivals, and concerts, while developing their self-esteem and building confidence. Children are taught easy lullabies, memorization techniques, reading skills, and lively rhythms to aid their learning. Soon, your children will be performing well-known melodies for all the family to enjoy. The most important thing is to make expressive, beautiful music, while having fun learning a new instrument!
Mon Chess 1
Mon Chess 2 CE1-CM1 2nd-4th 4:15-5:00
Mon Playful Clay
CP/1st Come join in the fun and learn how to get started playing chess. Your TCC Chess Coach is excited to spend the semester teaching you how to set up the chess board, how the pieces move, how to capture, chess notation, check, checkmate, castling and the ABC’s to starting a game. The class will also include fun facts about chess history and current events. Of course, there will be plenty of activities and playing!
CP/1st
Students explore the different mediums as well as exposure to art history and its influences. With a focus on pottery, students will experience working with their hands and creating works of art with clay and other material. There will be several final products for special days.
Mon Ukulele
Tues Dance-Hip Hop CP-CM1 1st-3rd
Tues Math Fun CE2-CM1 3rd-4th
Each child will learn at their own pace, with activities tailored to their individual skill levels. Our program includes foundational modern and jazz techniques, hiphop moves, and team-building exercises. Classes will primarily be conducted in French, offering a unique opportunity for students to practice the language in a fun, engaging setting.
Additionally, students will have the chance to perform at the school pep rally (if they are ready), helping to build their confidence and providing experience in presenting to an audience.
Music activities will focus on warm-up exercises, balance, coordination, body and spatial awareness, listening skills, and, above all, having fun!"
Math Fun is a unique after-school club that makes math exciting and interactive! Through hands-on activities, students will explore math concepts in creative ways, working together to solve fun, real-world challenges. From building structures to solving puzzles, each session encourages creativity and teamwork around engaging math themes.
Designed for 3rd and 4th graders, Math Fun meets for one hour per week and offers a variety of activities that adapt to different learning levels, ensuring every student can join in. Whether it is exploring patterns, cracking codes, or creating shapes, Math Fun shows kids how math can be part of the adventure!
Tues Music Broadway
In this class, students explore what it takes to be a Broadway star. By the end of our time together, your child will grow in knowledge and confidence showcased in a fabulous final performance! Sing your favorite songs, from Disney to Broadway. Play your favorite characters & create fun scenes in a group. Learn basic dance moves that the stars use onstage. This camp is for all regardless of experience! All that is required is a love for music and a willingness to try new things!
3:45-4:45
FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS
Tues & Fri Churchill Athletics Boys Girls CP
CP-CE1
Tues & Fri Competitive Soccer & Basketball Boys CM1 Girls
CE2-CM1
Our young athletes will be able to engage in multiple sports that follow the YMCA schedule such as soccer, basketball, and volleyball ...
This is a great opportunity for our new athletes to try something new, or take their skills to the next level, all while gearing up to join our competitive teams. Sportsmanship, teamwork and self-confidence are some of the skills our athletes will acquire while playing games in a positive and fun learning environment.
The children receive instruction based on their ability level.
Competitive Soccer and Basketball will be following the YMCA game schedule.
For soccer, shin guards and cleats are mandatory. For additional information, please visit the DIS athletics webpage
Tues Tennis in French
GS-CP
Tues Yoga Movements
GS-CP
In this introduction to tennis activity, our young players will learn the foundations of the game: footwork, grip, strokes, balance, etc. We will also learn how to keep scores and play matches. All this while having fun and speaking French.
Yoga is an active introduction into yoga, with music. The children will move through yoga poses on the mat, across the room, or in games. The kids will work on balance, stability, coordination, and functionally moving bodies in space.
CE1-CM1
Wed A Stitch in Time
Wed Calligraphy Art
2nd-4th
2th-4th
This activity involves learning how to cross-stitch on plastic canvas as well as other techniques such as running stitch, popcorn stitch and French knot. The students will start with a simple square design with yarn colors of their choice. As confidence increases, other designs (including hearts, flags, frogs, rainbows, fish, cats etc.) can be completed. Finished projects can be made into magnets, bookmarks, added jump rings to hook onto backpacks etc.
This engaging and fun camp is specially designed for kids who have a passion for creativity and a desire to explore the art of beautiful writing. We will cover the fundamentals of this elegant art form, and learn the skills and techniques needed to create stunning, personalized lettering. Projects will include the creation of beautiful cards for special occasions.
There is nothing more exhilarating and beautiful as a circus with its soaring acrobatics, gravity defying feats, amazing aerialists and contortionists, mesmerizing illusions, breathtaking dance, moving music, and hilarious comedy. At Lone Star Circus, we take pride in our rich history as an eighth-generation circus family, as well as being the leader in Circus Arts through our culturally diverse performances in Texas and beyond. $40 Show Fee payable in January. More info sent by Lone Star in spring.
There is nothing more exhilarating and beautiful as a circus with its soaring acrobatics, gravity defying feats, amazing aerialists and contortionists, mesmerizing illusions, breathtaking dance, moving music, and hilarious comedy. At Lone Star Circus, we take pride in our rich history as an eighth-generation circus family, as well as being the leader in Circus Arts through our culturally diverse performances in Texas and beyond. Lone Star Circus 5:00-5:50
Costume & show fees not included
FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS
Wed French Cuisine
CP-CM1 1st3rd
Wed Precision Play
CE1-CE2
2nd-3rd
CE2-CM1 3rd-4th
Wed Private Music Lessons
CP-CM1
In this hands-on activity, dive into a fun, interactive cooking experience focused on teamwork and creativity. You will explore a variety of recipes, learning about fresh ingredients, cooking techniques, and seasoning, while practicing essential kitchen skills like knife handling and basic cooking methods such as searing and braising. Working together, you will discover the importance of collaboration in the kitchen and pick up useful culinary terms to better understand recipe preparations. Along the way, you will build skills that go beyond cooking like communication, problem-solving, and adaptability. And best of all, you will get to taste the delicious dishes you create together! Marina Ave 3:30-4:30
Elevate your child's soccer skills to new heights with our small group (6 students) coaching sessions designed to unlock each player’s full potential on the field. Tailored for young athletes seeking personalized attention and accelerated growth, this program offers a unique opportunity for skill refinement, tactical mastery, and overall athletic development. Each session is 45 minutes long.
Children will divide their time between solo lessons on their respective instruments and learning music theory and music history. They will prepare a memorized repertoire and get to perform. Classes are taught by teachers from DIMA Texas. Lessons are scheduled directly with DIMA.
Wed Theater in French
CE2-CM1 3rd-4th
Welcome to our exciting drama class, where your creativity knows no bounds! We invite all students who wish to explore their dramatic talents and unleash their imagination in a supportive environment. The class will be entirely conducted in French, offering a unique opportunity to enhance language skills while diving into the world of drama. We will learn essential stage rules, and techniques to express ourselves effectively on stage. From mastering different voice modulations to portraying emotions authentically, we will discover the power of our voices as instruments of storytelling. Melanie Edera 3:30-4:30 $285
Thurs A Trip to China
GS-CE1 K-2nd
Thurs & Mon Churchill Athletics
CE1-CE2 2nd - 3rd
In this playful hands-on class led by our Mandarin teachers, our students will use their creativity and manual skills to build objects that reflect Chinese culture, sing and dance to Chinese tunes, play traditional games and, in the process, learn to speak Chinese. Jing Ma 3:30-4:15 $285
Our young athletes will be able to engage in multiple sports that follow the YMCA schedule such as soccer, basketball, and volleyball ...
This is a great opportunity for our new athletes to try something new, or take their skills to the next level, all while gearing up to join our competitive teams. Sportsmanship, teamwork and self-confidence are some of the skills our athletes will acquire while playing games in a positive and fun learning environment.
Thurs CircusAdvanced 2
CM2-TERM 5th-12th
Thurs English Choir
CP-CM1 1st -4th
There is nothing more exhilarating and beautiful as a circus with its soaring acrobatics, gravity defying feats, amazing aerialists and contortionists, mesmerizing illusions, breathtaking dance, moving music, and hilarious comedy. At Lone Star Circus, we take pride in our rich history as an eighth-generation circus family, as well as being the leader in Circus Arts through our culturally diverse performances in Texas and beyond.
Choir is for all students that love to sing and perform! We will develop vocal and performance technique using a variety of different warm ups and songs. We will also explore different musical genres in this fun and engaging activity.
Lone Star Circus 5:00-5:45 $500 Costume & show fees not included
Deborah Stewart 3:30-4:30 $285
Thurs Intro to Natural Movement
Thurs STEM in French
Thurs Tennis in French
CE1-CM1 2nd-4th
CP / 1st
CE1-CM1 1st -4th
This Natural Movement workshop aims at developing children’s natural innate movement patterns such as crawling, jumping, climbing, lifting, etc. The children will gain self-confidence and establish solid and efficient movement patterns, which are the foundation of any physical activity such as soccer, tennis, or martial arts. Practicing natural movement is also a way to reinforce sensitive perception, proprioception, and reflexes. Class will be taught in French.
Explore and experience a hands-on approach to Science! Come discover new ways of learning through experiments, trials, projects and demonstrations.
In this introduction to tennis activity, our young players will learn the foundations of the game: footwork, grip, strokes, balance, etc. We will also learn how to keep scores and play matches. All this while having fun and speaking French.
Michael Baudry 4:05-5:00 $285
Marina Ave 3:30-4:30 $285
Cloe Gaillard 3:30-4:30 $300
FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS
Fri Intro to Dance
GS-CE2 K-3rd
Fri Intro to Natural Movement
/ 1st
CP-CE1 1st 2nd
Focus is on movement, coordination, feeling the rhythm, and creative improvisation to music. The children will develop poise, plasticity, flexibility, and grace. The curriculum includes warm-up, steps, dance elements, recognizing rhythm patterns, developing an ability to move to music, and rhythmic dance. Parents are encouraged to attend each semester’s parent demonstration day the final week of class.
Our young athletes will be able to engage in multiple sports that follow the YMCA schedule such as soccer, basketball, and volleyball ...
This is a great opportunity for our new athletes to try something new, or take their skills to the next level, all while gearing up to join our competitive teams.
Sportsmanship, teamwork and self-confidence are some of the skills our athletes will acquire while playing games in a positive and fun learning environment.
Fri Mad Science
4th-5TH
CE2-CM1 3rd-4th
The children receive instruction based on their ability level. Competitive Soccer and Basketball will be following the YMCA game schedule.
For soccer, shin guards and cleats are mandatory. For additional information, please visit the DIS athletics webpage
CP/1st This Natural Movement workshop aims at developing children’s natural innate movement patterns such as crawling, jumping, climbing, lifting, throwing, catching, and running. Your child will have fun, but they will also gain selfconfidence and establish solid and efficient movement patterns that are the foundation of any physical activity such as soccer, football, tennis, or martial art. Practicing natural movement is also a way to reinforce sensitive perception, proprioception, intellectual awareness, and reflexes. Class will be taught in French. Michael Baudry 4:05-5:00 $285
CE1-CM1
2nd-4th
The STEM Labs are designed to help our young scientists use their ingenuity to create, design and implement their newfound knowledge of the topic of the day. Each class focuses on hands-on activities that allow the scientists to explore and allows individual creativity.
FOR CM2 STUDENTS
Mon Chess 1 Beginner/ Interm
Tues & Fri Competitive Soccer
Tues Movie Makers
Come join in the fun and learn how to get started playing chess. Your NTCA Chess Coach is excited to spend the semester teaching you how to set up the chess board, how the pieces move, how to capture, chess notation, check, checkmate, castling and the ABC’s to starting a game. The class will also include fun facts about chess history and current events.
The children receive instruction based on their ability level. Competitive Soccer and Basketball will be following the YMCA game schedule. For soccer, shin guards and cleats are mandatory. For additional information, please visit the DIS athletics webpage
Ready to learn how to make a great video? Let this fun and interactive workshop help you! We will start with the basics of camera work and then delve into the more complex aspects of lighting, sound and editing. We will also learn the fundamentals of visual storytelling and create movie clips that you will be proud to show to your family and friends.
Wed Crochet Creations
Wed English Drama
Thur Artistic Gymnastics
Learn how to create beautiful handmade items while exploring different yarns and tools. Each lesson will focus on learning crochet techniques, from beginner to intermediate level. We will cover essentials such as air stitch, tight stitch, bridle and pattern reading. As they progress, students will have the opportunity to make small projects such as chokers, bags, pouches and other creations of their choice, encouraging their creativity and patience. All skill levels are welcome.
This activity is not reserved for actors and actresses only. It is a fun challenge for anyone who enjoys the arts. It offers students the chance to write, direct and produce scripts and plays and culminates with an end of semester performance.
This workshop is the perfect introduction to the fundamentals of gymnastics! It is designed for those new to the sport, offering a supportive environment to learn basic skills, including balance, coordination, flexibility, and strength. Participants will get hands-on practice with simple floor routines, balance beam exercises, and more. Ideal for building confidence and discovering a love for gymnastics, this workshop provides a safe, engaging start for all beginners.
Rita Koslovska
3:30-4:30
3:30-4:30 $325
3:30-4:30 $325
Thur Circus Advanced
Thurs Smart Photography
There is nothing more exhilarating and beautiful as a circus with its soaring acrobatics, gravity defying feats, amazing aerialists and contortionists, mesmerizing illusions, breathtaking dance, moving music, and hilarious comedy.
In this photography class, you will learn the essentials to take professionallooking photos with nothing more than your smartphone. We will start out by adjusting camera settings and understanding available tools. You will learn how to utilize all design elements to achieve better results. You will be walked through, step by step, on how to photograph different situations, as well as on the basics of photo editing.
Lone Star Circus 5:00-5:50 $500 Costume & show fees not included
Jennifer Gilbert 3:30-4:30 $285
Emilie Hachoud
$325
Robert Clover-Brown
Mon Chess 1 Beginner / Interm
Mon Python Programming 1
Tues DIS Groove Band
Tues Movie Makers
FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
All Come join in the fun and learn how to get started playing chess. You will learn how to set up the chess board, how the pieces move, how to capture, chess notation, checkmate, castling and the ABC’s to starting a game. The class will also include fun facts about chess history and current events.
CM2-2nde 5th-10th
This is a beginner’s course in Python for students interested in higher level programming language. We will cover programing concepts and work on small projects and problem-solving exercises to reinforce their learning and develop logical thinking.
All Are you ready to unleash your musical talent and make some noise? Join our brand new afterschool program, “DIS Groove Band,” and become part of an incredible musical journey! Whether you are a guitarist, drummer, bassist, vocalist, or play any other instrument, we invite you to join our band and create amazing music together. DIS Groove Band is the perfect place for you to grow as a musician and have a blast doing it. David Mouyal 4:30-5:30 $285
CM2-4eme
5th-8th
Tues Python Programming 2
CM2-2nde
5th-10th
Would you like to learn how to make a great video? Let this fun and interactive workshop help you! We will start with the basics of camera work and then delve into the more complex aspects of lighting, sound and editing. We will also learn the fundamentals of visual storytelling and create movie clips that you will be proud to show to your family and friends.
Building on the fundamentals, this level introduces students to intermediate Python concepts This phase will focus on applying programming skills to work on interactive projects, enhancing creativity and problem-solving while preparing students for more advanced coding challenges Key topics include Object-oriented programming (OOP), handling graphics, sounds, and animations in games as well as designing and coding simple games such as Snake, Pong, or platformers.
Jennifer Gilbert 3:30-4:30 $325
Ansh 3:30-4:30 $285
Wed Crochet Creations 6eme-Tale
6th-12th
Wed English Drama 6eme-5eme
6th-7th
Learn how to create beautiful handmade items while exploring different yarns and tools. Each lesson will focus on learning crochet techniques, from beginner to intermediate level. We will cover essentials such as air stitch, tight stitch, bridle and pattern reading. As they progress, students will have the opportunity to make small projects such as chokers, bags, pouches and other creations of their choice, encouraging their creativity and patience. All skill levels are welcome.
This activity is not reserved for actors and actresses only. It is a fun challenge for anyone who enjoys the arts. It offers students the chance to write, direct and produce scripts and plays and culminates with an end of semester performance.
Hachoud 3:30-4:30 $325
Robert CloverBrown 3:30-4:30 $325
Shrey
Emilie
FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Wed Guitar Lab 1
6eme-3eme
6th-9th
Thur Artistic Gymnastics
Thur Circus Advanced
CM2-4eme
5th-8th
6eme -Tale
6th-12th
Are you ready to master the guitar and jam with your friends? We’re excited to present our brand new afterschool program, “Guitar Lab”! Designed for all skill levels, this program offers an engaging and supportive environment where students can learn to play the guitar in small, focused groups.
This workshop is the perfect introduction to the fundamentals of gymnastics! It is designed for those new to the sport, offering a supportive environment to learn basic skills, including balance, coordination, flexibility, and strength. Participants will get hands-on practice with simple floor routines, balance beam exercises, and more. Ideal for building confidence and discovering a love for gymnastics, this workshop provides a safe, engaging start for beginners.
There is nothing more exhilarating and beautiful as a circus with its soaring acrobatics, gravity defying feats, amazing aerialists and contortionists, mesmerizing illusions, breathtaking dance, moving music, and hilarious comedy. Step into the exciting world of the circus and get a chance to explore a variety of skills
Thurs DIS Sound Lab
5eme -1ere
7th
Thurs Drone Building
6eme-Tle 6th-12th
Are you passionate about music creation and production? Dive into the world of music production with the industry-leading software, Live from Ableton, and transform your musical ideas into polished compositions. Program Highlights: - Master the powerful features of Ableton Live, the go-to software for music producers worldwide. - Develop your songwriting skills and craft meaningful lyrics that resonate. - Bring your compositions to life with professional recording sessions in our state-of-the-art studio.
Do you want to learn how to build your own drone from scratch? This class is just for you! You will be provided with all the electronic components, supplies, and tools needed to build a do-it-yourself (DIY) drone. You will learn how to build a drone, the basics of flying, and programming drones from a Ground Control Station (GCS). You will also learn how to solder, the basics of electrical components and power while using your hands to build. You will practice problem-solving skills, learn math and science concepts, programming skills and more. Best of all, you keep everything!
In this photography class, you will learn the essentials to take professional-looking photos with nothing more than your smartphone. We will start out by adjusting camera settings and understanding available tools. You will learn how to utilize all design elements to achieve better results. You will be walked through, step by step, on how to photograph different situations, as well as on the basics of photo editing.
Lone Star Circus 5:00-5:50
$500 Costume & show fees not included
David Mouyal 3:30-4:30 $350
TUTORING SERVICES
Whether child is struggling in a specific subject or needs help to prepare for an exam, our tutoring services are here to help.
Our tutors are mainly recruited among DIS teachers and provide personalized support tailored to the student’s needs.
Tutoring session are typically scheduled after school on weekdays. The tutoring sessions can be in person or online.
To register, or for more information, please email us at: tutoring@dallasinternationalschool.org
MINI CAMPS
During our school’s seasonal breaks, our elementary school student have the opportunity to attend our mini camps. These are held at our Churchill campus four times a year:
Fall camp (in October)
Thanksgiving Camp (three-day camp before the Thanksgiving holiday)
Winter Camp (in February
Spring camp (in April)
The activities offered during these camps range from tennis to pottery and from Robotics to cooking. Enrollment for these camps typically opens 3 weeks before the camp’s start date.
SUMMER ENRICHMENT CAMP
Each summer, our two campuses transform into vibrant hubs of energy and creativity, welcoming campers from around the world. Our Churchill campus welcomes students ages 2 (our very own TPS) to 10, while our Waterview campus gives a chance to our students ages 11 to 17 to meet students coming from as far as Japan or Brazil.
During the 6 weeks of camp, our instructors and coaches will use their skills and knowledge to provide our campers with a unique experience that will make them feel invigorated and accomplished by the time they are back to school in the fall.
HOST FAMILIES
Our program also allows families to host international students, ages 12 and up, during their stay with us. Interested families can apply by filling out the host family form.
Enrollment for the Summer Enrichment Camp opens in early February.
WORLD LANGUAGES
Our Language Institute has been dedicated to helping adults learn world languages since 1987. While the offer may vary from time to time, depending on the demand, the language we teach include French, Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, Portuguese and Italian.
Our students have the possibility to choose form a number of options:
Online or in person classes
Classes at our Churchill campus or at Waterview campus
One-on-one or group setting
Morning or evening classes
New session are typically proposed every 6 weeks To learn more, please visit our website.
PARLEZ ET EXPLOREZ
This spring, we will launch our brand new “Parlez et Explorez” program that will take you on an unforgettable trip to France tailored for adult learners. You will practice your French through interactive experiences, engage with locals, and savor the richness of French history, art, and cuisine.
Highlights include guided tours, cultural workshops, and plenty of free time to discover hidden gems Ready for an adventure of a lifetime? Contact us!
Email: languages@dallasinternationalschool.org
SPRING-SUMMER CALENDAR
January 1st Enrollment for 2nd semester opens
January 10 End of 1st Semester for Afterschool Activities
January 12-17 Afterschool Activities makeup week
January 20 School closed | Federal Holiday
January 21 Spring Semester begins for Afterschool Activities
February 17-21
April 14-18
Winter Break | School closed Winter Camp in Session at Churchill
Spring Break | School closed Spring Camp in Session at Churchill
May 21 DIS Theater Company Performance at the CORE Theater
May 23
End of Spring Semester for Afterschool Activities
May 26 School closed | Federal Holiday
May 27-30 Afterschool Activities makeup week
June 11 Last Day of School.
June 16
Summer Enrichment Camp begins
July 25 Summer Enrichment Camp ends. Campuses close.
