After Care
FCA Prosper Music Program
MISSION STATEMENT
The goal of our After School Program is to create a safe, fun, and educational environment for our FCA students, allowing the parents who work late to eliminate the worries of who will take care of their child after the school day is over. We provide instruction in band and orchestra so our students are enriched by learning a musical instrument of their choosing, simultaneously instilling a work ethic that translates into all facets of their day-to-day lives.
WHAT WE OFFER
Beginner Band Instruction for 1st year students learning a band instrument (flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, saxophone, and percussion).
Beginner Orchestra Instruction for 1st year or younger students benefiting from additional reinforcement of their previous year.
Advanced Band Designed for the student who completed their beginner year and has at least 1 year of experience in band. Knowledge of note reading and rhythm is a prerequisite for this group.
Advanced Orchestra Designed for the students who completed their beginner year and has at least 1 year of experience in orchestra. Knowledge of note reading and rhythm is a prerequisite for this group.
WHAT GRADE LEVELS CAN ENROLL AND WHICH INSTRUMENT SHOULD MY CHILD PLAY?
Our After School Music program allows students to enroll in either band or orchestra. As far as choosing the appropriate instrument, we encourage the students to familiarize themselves via YouTube videos, a trip to the music store so they can hold and see the instruments in person, or simply get in touch with us and we are happy to advise. For the younger students (up to 4th grade), they would benefit from violin or viola as they are offered in smaller sizes.
Regardless, we encourage you and your student to discuss and choose an instrument they are going to be excited to learn. We also highly encourage a rental instrument in case the student changes their mind, as you have return and exchange options when you rent. A purchase of an appropriate, quality, beginner instrument will easily run over $500. Please do not be fooled by the incredibly inexpensive internet deals as those are instrument shaped objects that are difficult to tune, making the students' experience very frustrating.
Power House After Care Program
If you need of childcare for your student for the upcoming 25-26 school year, enroll your student in Powerhouse. Our program offers full and part-time care conveniently located on campus.
Powerhouse is a state certified program with highly trained teachers providing daily devotionals, a time for snacks, indoor and outdoor activities in addition to a quiet place to complete schoolwork. ENROLL BY JULY 31st to secure your student a spot! You can do this by going to our website at www.phkidstx.com/campuses and if you have more questions, feel free to email us at [email protected].
We look forward to serving you and your student.
Jennifer Ramirez
Powerhouse Program Director