McKinney

Enrichment

Our Enrichment Program at our McKinney location is held on Wednesdays from 8:30am to 2:30pm.

Classes begin January 15, 2025

You can choose 2 to 4 classes per day with a break for lunch/recess.

  • 8:30-9:45 – Class 1
  • 9:45 – 11:00 – Class 2
  • Lunch
  • 12:00-1:15 – Class 3
  • 1:15 – 2:30 – Class 4

Please note: We are asking each family to volunteer 2 times (2 hours) per semester for lunch and/or end of day clean-up.

A Student Registration fee of $75 is due at the time of registration.

Families having more than one sibling concurrently enrolled in the Enrichment Program will receive a $10/month discount for each additional sibling at an equal or lesser tuition rate.

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Full Day Price (4 classes)

  • $250/month (4 payments) for Enrichment Only students
  • $200/month (4 payments) for 2-Day Ancora Academy students.
  • This is a semester-long commitment.

Half Day Price (2 morning classes or 2 afternoon classes):

  • $125/month (4 payments) for Enrichment Only students.
  • $100/month (4 payments) for 2-Day Ancora Academy students.
  • This is a semester-long commitment.

Half day students may stay through lunch or come early for no additional cost.

Morning Session

Registration for Spring 2025 is now open!

K-1st

8:30-9:45am (choose one):

  • Little Ninjas: Learn the basics of Taekwondo with Mrs. Smith.
  • Storytelling/ Literature: Reading, writing and storytelling fun with classic stories.

9:45-11:00am (choose one):

  • Dance: Dance and movement for young students with Mrs. Abney!
  • Art & Music

     

    2nd-3rd

    8:30-9:45am (choose one):

    • Dance: Dance and movement for young students with Mrs. Abney!
    • Cooking & Crafts: Mixing, baking and crafting fun!

    9:45-11:00am (choose one):

    • Dance: Dance and movement for young students with Mrs. Abney!
    • Lego Club: Build Legos, create challenges and get creative in our Lego Club.

       

      4th-6th

      8:30-9:45am (choose one):

      • Dance: Dance and movement for young students with Mrs. Abney!
      • Passport to America!/Art: Passport to America is a delightful collection of history, happenings, natural wonders and amazing people found in the United States.

      9:45-11:00am (choose one):

      • Ancora Singers: This is a beginning vocal technique class and there will be a performance.
      • Baking with Books II: Read from a classic story and have fun baking or cooking! Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, a tea-party from Alice in Wonderland or James and the Giant Peach.

      7th-12th

      8:30-9:45am (choose one):

      • Science & Math Games: Learn fun math games every week. We will also do fun science experiments and activities.
      • Sewing: Learn the basics of sewing from a pillowcase to a blanket. We may even make a pair of short or an apron.

      9:45-11:00am (choose one):

      • PE & Games: Run, play chain tag, dodgeball, 9 square, gaga ball and more!
      • Spanish & Latin Culture: Learn all about Spanish and Latin culture through words and music.

      Afternoon Session

      Registration for Spring 2025 is now open!

      K-1st

      12:00-1:15pm (choose one):

      • Spanish: Learn beginning Spanish through words and music.
      • Bible Stories: Join as we dive into characters from the Bible through books, art and crafts.

      1:15-2:30pm (choose one):

      • Science Lab: Hands on science experiments and exploration perfect for young learners.
      • Life on the Farm: Pigs, donkeys, cows and chickens! Learn all about animals and life on a farm!

      2nd-3rd

      12:00-1:15pm (choose one):

      • Theater: We love the classic book Matilda, and we are bringing the musical to the stage! $100 tech fee per family required (due by 2nd week of class).
      • Science Experiments: Build bouncy balls, make an erupting volcano, blow the biggest bubble, learn about oxidation and more!

      1:15-2:30pm (choose one):

      • Little Ninjas: Learn the basics of Taekwondo with Mrs. Smith.
      • Chess: Learn from Mrs. Martin, a 2-time world chess champion!

      4th-6th

      12:00-1:15pm (choose one):

      • Theater: We love the classic book Matilda, and we are bringing the musical to the stage! $100 tech fee per family required (due by 2nd week of class).
      • Chess: Learn from Mrs. Martin, a 2-time world chess champion!

      1:15-2:30pm (choose one):

      • PE & Games: Run, play chain tag, dodgeball, 9 square, gaga ball and more!
      • Math & Science Lab: Memorize math facts and incorporate math and science together as we complete experiments in our weekly Math & Science Lab.

      7th-12th

      12:00-1:15pm (choose one):

      • Theater: We love the classic book Matilda, and we are bringing the musical to the stage! $100 tech fee per family required (due by 2nd week of class).
      • Chess: Learn from Mrs. Martin, a 2-time world chess champion!

      1:15-2:30pm (choose one):

      • Computer Science & Typing: Microsoft Excel, Word and typing! Each student will need a computer.
      • The Spirit of Texas: Learn all about Texas through food, activities and fun stories!