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PFC Enrichment Classes
Sponsored by the Thornhill Parent Facility Club (PFC), the Thornhill Enrichment Program is designed to support the development of the whole child by providing supplemental instruction in drama and movement, language, music, science and technology, sports and games, and visual arts through vendor contract and volunteer-based activities.
Fall 2020 Semester
At this time, we have no additional information on how the Fall semester will look for enrichment classes. Generally, registration will take place during the first few weeks of school. We will post updates here as we learn more.
Winter/Spring 2020 Semester (distance learning)
Please note that many enrichment classes for the Winter/Spring semester have moved to distance learning. Please contact your enrichment program vendor if you have any questions.
Enrollment
We host all enrichment information and registration on Homeroom—a centralized system where you can view all class descriptions, enter your child's information, add classes, view class calendars, and pay your tuition fees.
To get started, view existing classes on the Thornhill Elementary page on Homeroom, and register your child in the Homeroom system.
How to Book Classes with Homeroom
Enrichment Calendar
Enrichment is closed during OUSD holidays, staff development days, science minimum days, and parent/teacher conference weeks. Please plan ahead for childcare on these days. For the full calendar with dates, please check Homeroom.
Second Hour Classes (Wednesdays)
If you are planning to enroll your child(ren) in classes on Wednesdays AND your child(ren)’s class does not starting until 2:30pm, please arrange for daycare coverage from 1:25pm-2:30pm. It is recommend that the child(ren) only take a later starting class if he/she is already scheduled for a class from 1:25pm-2:25pm.
If your child(ren) is/are enrolled in Adventure Time aftercare (AT), they can go to AT from 1:25 until 2:30pm, and attend an enrichment class in the second hour.
Pickup Procedures:
Scholarships
All of our program providers will offer one full scholarship per session, awarded on a needs-based honor system. "Need" is defined as children who would otherwise not be able to afford enrichment programs. Scholarships will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you have a need, please contact our Enrichment Coordinator, Sally Bonini (sally.bonini@sbcglobal.net) via email with the Subject Line: Scholarship Request.
Additional Questions
For specific class questions regarding the enrichment program classes, please contact the program providers directly. For all other questions, please contact our Enrichment Chair, Teresa Contreras, at vpenrichment@thornhillschool.org.
Please Do NOT call the school office with concerns related to this program.
Fall 2020 Semester
At this time, we have no additional information on how the Fall semester will look for enrichment classes. Generally, registration will take place during the first few weeks of school. We will post updates here as we learn more.
Winter/Spring 2020 Semester (distance learning)
Please note that many enrichment classes for the Winter/Spring semester have moved to distance learning. Please contact your enrichment program vendor if you have any questions.
- First day of Enrichment Classes: Tuesday, January 21st
- Last day of Enrichment Classes: Friday, May 15th
Enrollment
We host all enrichment information and registration on Homeroom—a centralized system where you can view all class descriptions, enter your child's information, add classes, view class calendars, and pay your tuition fees.
To get started, view existing classes on the Thornhill Elementary page on Homeroom, and register your child in the Homeroom system.
How to Book Classes with Homeroom
- View the Catalog. Filters at the top of the page allow you to display classes specific to each grade or day of week. Click on the "See Details" links for each class to view class descriptions and vendor information.
- Add Classes. Once enrollment opens, an "Add" button will appear for each class. Note that you can add all of your classes at once for all children, as the subsequent screen will have you assign your selected classes to each specific child. Once you add a class, the course will turn teal and the corresponding number of classes will appear in your shopping cart (upper right-hand side of the screen).
- Check Out.
- Review your order. Once you are done selecting classes, click on the shopping cart icon, and you will be prompted to review your selections.
- Assign children to classes. The subsequent screen will have you assign your children to the selected classes and indicate their dismissal instructions for that day.
- Pay. Finalize your purchase by adding in your billing details (note: students on scholarship will be provided a promo. code to enter on this screen to book the class at zero cost)
- Confirmation. Once you have finalized your purchase, you'll be able to see all of your classes from within your Homeroom account and add them to your calendar. You will also receive an immediate confirmation email after your purchase, and a reminder email 48 hours before class starts.
Enrichment Calendar
Enrichment is closed during OUSD holidays, staff development days, science minimum days, and parent/teacher conference weeks. Please plan ahead for childcare on these days. For the full calendar with dates, please check Homeroom.
Second Hour Classes (Wednesdays)
If you are planning to enroll your child(ren) in classes on Wednesdays AND your child(ren)’s class does not starting until 2:30pm, please arrange for daycare coverage from 1:25pm-2:30pm. It is recommend that the child(ren) only take a later starting class if he/she is already scheduled for a class from 1:25pm-2:25pm.
If your child(ren) is/are enrolled in Adventure Time aftercare (AT), they can go to AT from 1:25 until 2:30pm, and attend an enrichment class in the second hour.
Pickup Procedures:
- At the end of class, instructors must deliver the children to authorized parents, guardians or Adventure Time Aftercare (AT).
- All students enrolled in AT will be escorted to AT at the conclusion of the program.
- All other students must be picked up by parent/guardian.
- Please do not ask instructor(s) to release students to the yard or walk to the gate for pick up.
- Parents/guardians who do NOT pick up students in a timely manner after class are subject to a late fee of $20 for every 10 minutes of delay.
Scholarships
All of our program providers will offer one full scholarship per session, awarded on a needs-based honor system. "Need" is defined as children who would otherwise not be able to afford enrichment programs. Scholarships will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you have a need, please contact our Enrichment Coordinator, Sally Bonini (sally.bonini@sbcglobal.net) via email with the Subject Line: Scholarship Request.
Additional Questions
For specific class questions regarding the enrichment program classes, please contact the program providers directly. For all other questions, please contact our Enrichment Chair, Teresa Contreras, at vpenrichment@thornhillschool.org.
Please Do NOT call the school office with concerns related to this program.
