After-School Classes
After-School Classes by Grade Level

Classes for Kindergartners

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  • Bee Notes Choir

    For girls in grades K-1
    Dates/Time: Thursdays, January 9-March 27 (no classes 3/13) from 3:15-4:00 pm
    Instructor: Heather Short (EC and LS music teacher)  
    Cost: $250
    Learn vocal techniques for performances. This class gives students a strong foundation for the proper use of their vocal talent and the basics of choral singing. Choirs will sing at a Memphis Redbirds Game closer to the end of the spring semester. Space is limited.

    *Bee Notes will perform at the Hutchison Music Concert on April 3 at 6:00 pm. Rehearsal will be on April 2 and the time will be announced closer to the rehearsal date. 
  • Bee-Jeweled By Me

    for girls in grades K-2
    Date/Time: Mondays, January 6-March 31 (no classes on 1/20, 2/17, 3/10) from 3:30-4:30 PM
    Instructor: Miss. Emily (Bloom Studios)
    Cost: $300
    Create one of kind works of art in this special jewelry design class with Bloom Studios. Explore famous eras such as Belle Epoque, Art Deco, and beyond with crystals, pearls, and up-cycled vintage collections at your fingertips. Classes conclude with an exhibition of your very own Jewelry line!
  • Book Character Club

    for girls in grades K-2
    Date/Time: Mondays, January 6-March 31 (no classes on 1/20, 2/17, 3/10) from 3:15-4:15 PM
    Instructors: Alex Bunkley and Shannon Manzi
    Cost: $250
    Each week students will explore a new book character like Ada Twist Scientist, Pinkalicious, Molly Lou Melon, and characters from Jory John books. We'll enjoy some popular stories and explore new characters that may become a new favorite! Together we will read our book of the week, discuss what the character has to teach us, and participate in a hands-on activity to go along with each one!
  • Cheerleading

    For girls in Kindergarten
    Date/Time: Thursdays, January 9-March 27 (no classes 3/13) from 3:15-4:15 PM
    Instructor: Morgan and Coach Alexa (DC Dragons Cheer Coach)
    Cost: $280, includes Cheer T-shirt
    Learn beginning cheers and teamwork. Build confidence as you prepare to share your school spirit at a Parent Observation Day on the last day of class.
  • Colorful Creations: An Art Adventure

    For girls in grades K-1
    Dates/Time: Wednesdays, January 8-March 26 (no class 3/12) from 2:15-3:15 PM
    Instructor: Martha Berge (lower school art teacher)
    Cost: $275
    In this art class, young creative minds embark on an exciting journey of self-expression and exploration through various art mediums. Students engage in hands-on activities that include painting, drawing, collage-making, and sculpting, utilizing different materials like crayons, watercolors, Model Magic, and recycled items. The class encourages students to express their imagination while developing fine motor skills, color recognition, and teamwork. With a focus on fun and discovery, each class is designed to inspire creativity and instill a love for arts in a nurturing environment.
  • Fairy Garden Tales Theater Class

    For girls in grades K-1
    Dates/Time: Tuesdays, January 7-March 25 (no class on 3/11) from 3:15-4:00 PM
    Instructor: Julia Hinson (theater instructor)
    Cost: $250
    Students will use their imaginations to create fairy-tale adventures. Through storytelling, movement, and play, students will bring enchanted stories to life while learning theater basics in a fun, nurturing environment.
  • Private Music Lessons

    For girls and boys in grades K-12
    Private lessons for 30 or 45 minutes in piano, violin, viola, voice, or harp are offered—all skill levels. Students who took lessons in the fall have priority for the spring semester. If you are interested in your child starting lessons please contact afterschool@hutchisonschool.org to learn of the open lesson spots.
    *You must have access to the instrument you are taking lessons for to practice outside of your lesson. 

    Space is limited.
  • Quickstart Tennis

    For girls in K-2
    Dates/Time: Wednesdays, 2:30-3:15 pm
    Instructor: Jay Horne (tennis coach)
    Cost: $180 per session
    FALL I >> September 4-October 16 (no class on 10/9)
    FALL II >> October 23-December 4 (no class on 11/27)
    The Quickstart Academy will use the teaching method of Quickstart tennis, a program aimed at helping kids in kindergarten, first, and second grade, learn the game of tennis. Using a smaller court, net, racquet, and larger foam tennis balls, the Quickstart method makes the game of tennis easily accessible to younger players.

    **Each student will need to bring their own tennis racquet for this class.
  • Quickstart Tennis

    For girls in grades K-2
    Date/Time: Wednesday, February 12-March 26 (no class 3/12) (6 sessions) from 2:30-3:15 PM
    Instructor: Jay Horne
    Cost: $180
    The Quickstart Academy will use the teaching method of Quickstart tennis, a program aimed at helping kids in kindergarten, first, and second grade, learn the game of tennis. Using a smaller court, net, racquet, and larger foam tennis balls, the Quickstart method makes the game of tennis easily accessible to younger players.
    **Each student will need to bring their own tennis racquet for this class.
  • Ready, Set, Create!

    For girls in grades K-2
    Dates/Time: Tuesdays, January 7-March 25 (no class on 3/11) from 3:15-4:15 pm
    Instructor: Heather Fontana (kindergarten teacher)
    Cost: $275
    Explore your imagination and learn tools to focus creativity with the creative process in this fun, project-based class.
     
  • SPARK Holiday Camps

    for Hutchison girls in Little Hive through 4th grade

    Professional Development Student Holiday - February 14
    President's Day - February 17
    EC/LS Winter Conference Day - February 28
    Spring Break - March 10-14
    Good Friday - April 18
    Easter Monday - April 21

    **These dates are not included in the monthly SPARK registration. You must register for them separately.
  • Sports Clinics Spring

    For Hutchison girls
    Soccer
    Grades K-4
    Dates/Times: Mondays and Wednesdays, April 14, 16, and 23
    Mondays: 3:30-4:15 pm
    Wednesdays: 2:30-3:15 pm 

    Volleyball
    Grades 1-4
    **You must purchase knee pads for this clinic.
    Dates/Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30-4:15 pm
    April 15, 17, 22, and 24

    **Additional equipment purchase is required for this clinic
    Hutchison Athletics offers a sports clinic program for Hutchison girls through the Center for Excellence to provide our girls with opportunities to explore athletics. The main goal of our sports clinics is to promote growth and enhance skill development. Because of our commitment to fostering growth throughout the program, girls are invited to participate regardless of skill level or experience.
  • Taekwondo

    For girls in grades K-1
    date/time: Tuesdays, January 7-March 25 (no class on 3/11) from 3:15-3:45 pm
    instructor: Midtown Taekwondo instructor
    cost: $225


    Involve yourself in martial arts to learn discipline and skills that will help you in school and beyond. In the final class, students will test for stripes and belts. No uniform is required; however, you may wear your own uniform or purchase one through Midtown Taekwondo.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

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  • Photo of Andrea Jeter

    Andrea Jeter 

    Operations Director of After-School & Summer Programs
    (901) 507-2496
  • Photo of Brianna Lofton

    Brianna Lofton 

    Director of After-School & Summer Programs - CFE
    (901) 507-2460
  • Photo of Kathryn Morris

    Katie Morris 

    Director of After-School & Summer Programs - SPARK

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