Holmes After-School Program Overview 

The After-School Program is free and available to all Holmes Middle School Students Monday-Friday from 2:15-4:45. The program will start on Monday, September 9th, 2024 and continue through the end of May 2025. The program offers a wide range of fun and engaging activities that balance academics, enrichment, community service, culture, youth development, and recreation with an evaluation plan with assessments on attendance, quality, and student outcomes. 

Our shared philosophy is that students who engage in these programs are more likely to develop positive attitudes towards school, achieve full academic potential, and become productive citizens. Students are encouraged to maintain a balance between their instructional studies, after-school activities, and other outside interests.  Throughout the course of this school year, your student will have an opportunity to get involved in an array of clubs, volunteer opportunities, and recreational activities.

Registration

To participate in the After-School Program which includes any and all after-school activities, clubs, & tutoring, all students are required to complete the yearly registration form. 

ASP Registration Form

Transportation

Late buses are provided Monday -Thursday. If a student would like to stay on Friday for After-School, that student must secure a ride home. Please note that ASP bus numbers and bus stops may differ from your students regular bus number and bus stop. Students not taking the late bus home are expected to be picked up no later than the end time of the program; 4:45pm. Students that are picked up prior to 4:45 must be signed out of the main office. Walkers may sign themselves out anytime after 3:30.

Attendance (Sign-up & Sign-in)

Accurate attendance is critical to the success and safety of our students and staff. Students must sign-up for the After-School Program to stay and participate in activities that same day. Sign-ups are available each day during lunch blocks. Any student who does not sign-up for the After-School Program during the school day will not be able to participate in that day’s activities.

All students staying after-school will meet in the cafeteria at 2:15. Upon arrival, students will use their school-provided computer to sign into the After-School Program. Signing-in lets our staff know which students are currently present in the building.

Participation

Participation in our After-School Program is a privilege. Continued participation in the After-School Program is contingent on the student's attention to school behavioral guidelines. All students must understand and agree to follow FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities, local school discipline and safety rules, and all safety and discipline rules regarding bus transportation while participating in the After-School Program. Student participation in the After-School Program may be denied or restricted for the violation of school policies or if parents/guardians are chronically or excessively tardy when attempting to pick up their student. 

Resources

• Weekly Schedule 12/9-12/13

• 2024-25 Clubs & Activities

• Club Forms (Fall 2024)

• Frequently Asked Questions

• Rules & Expectations

• Create a New Club Interested in starting a new club in the After-School Program? Complete this form and let Mr. Kruk know.

Communication

• FAMILIES
  • Holmes Website - Please bookmark this site. It will contain important information from week-to-week including the weekly schedule, activities, announcements & more.
  • News You Choose - The weekly schedule and announcements will also go out each week in our "News You Choose" newsletters. Sign-up here for Holmes’ News You Choose.
• STUDENTS
  • Cafeteria Bulletin Board - All After-School clubs, activities, and announcements will be updated daily and displayed on our cafeteria bulletin board for all students to view during their lunch block.

  • Schoology Course - The After-School Program information for students will be provided inside their All Students Schoology Course (ASP folder) which includes their daily sign-in form. 

    Daily Announcements - updates to the program will be provided during the morning and afternoon school day announcements.

     

The ASP is made possible through contributions of the Fairfax County School Board, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and the Department of Community and Recreation Services and FCPS After School Program Office, other community partners and Holmes MS teachers, administrators and staff.