After 3 Classes
Fall 2026
Registration for enrichment activities, specialist classes, or private music lessons includes the ability to stay in After 3 from the regular school day dismissal until 5:30 p.m. Students can be registered for any or all days of the week.
Online registration will be open from Thursday, August 6 at 12:00 noon through Monday, August 17 at 12:00 noon.
After 3
Pre-K and Kindergarten - 3:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Greenie Go Time provides a rotation of enrichment activities including art projects, hands-on science, musical games, and tinkering. The Active Play & Games environment will include P.E. games, races, and sports. Each day will focus on teamwork, motor skills, and fun.
1st through 5th grades - 3:00 - 5:30 p.m.
After 3 Choice incorporates what students love the most: choice. During each week, we will offer a variety of activities for students to choose from: Sports, Makerspace, The Islands, Tech Lab, and Visual Arts & Crafts. While these offerings may change daily, we always have at least two activities available to each age group. Please read more about our free choice activities below:
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Directed Study: Second through fifth grade students will have an opportunity to complete their homework in a quiet space during After 3. They may choose to participate in other activities after completing their homework. If you would like your child to complete their homework during After 3, please select the ‘Directed Study’ option at the time of registration.
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Sports: This environment features a rotating assortment of favorite playground games, such as Kickball, Capture the Flag, and Medic. Students who participate in our sports environment have the chance to run out some energy while improving their game skills and sportsmanship.
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The Islands: Named after the most relaxing environment in Newman Summer Day Camp, The Islands offers students a variety of crafts and projects. Students work on their fine motor skills while creating intricate designs in Perler beads, lanyards, and homemade jewelry and accessories.
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Makerspace: Located in the Lower School Innovation Lab, students will have the opportunity to utilize this rapid prototyping environment to enter with an idea and develop it into reality.
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Tech Lab: A wide variety of technology-based activities draws students into this environment. Students will have the opportunity to explore applications such as Minecraft, Tinker, Garage Band, Hour of Code, MIT Scratch, and StopMotion animation.
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Visual Art & Design: This environment offers a wide variety of creative endeavors. Students will have the opportunity to focus on their artistry while creating original pieces of wearable arts, found object art, painting, drawing, and mixed media.
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Specials: Surprise specials are offered throughout the semester based on student interest.
Instructors: After 3 Instructors and Newman Faculty
Days: Monday through Friday
Private Music Lessons Fall 2026
After 3 puts the fun in fundamental piano skills. Our instructors offer a consistent curriculum with unified materials which will engage the students with songs they will love to play and sing. Our Classical composers will include Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, and Scott Joplin (ragtime) of course! All students enrolled will receive one thirty-minute lesson per week. We strongly recommend that students enrolling in private piano lessons own a piano or a keyboard or that they have easy access to one during the week. Regular practice is expected starting with first grade or level 1 piano to ensure progress. All lesson books and materials are provided at no extra charge.
Instructors: Patrick Scioneaux, Brian King, Keegan Marshall-House, Samantha Holland, Huntley McSwain
Days: Monday through Friday
Times: 3:05- 3:35, 3:40- 4:10, 4:15- 4:45 or 4:50- 5:20 p.m.
Guitar Lessons – 1st through 5th grades
Guitar lessons will focus on building proper technique, musical awareness, and overall music appreciation. In addition to the more technical aspects of playing the instrument, students will be engaged with repertoire which they will love to play and sing. Some of the musical projects will include repertoire study of pop and rock artists such as the Beatles. All students enrolled will receive one thirty-minute lesson per week. Students will be strongly encouraged to have their own instrument at home. Regular practice is expected to ensure progress. All lesson books are provided at no extra charge.
Instructor: Woody Loudermilk and Brian King
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays
Times: 3:05- 3:35, 3:40- 4:10, 4:15- 4:45 or 4:50- 5:20 p.m.
Vocal Lessons – 3rd through 5th grades
Voice lessons will focus on cultivating proper technique, musical awareness, aural skills, and music appreciation. In addition to accessing, understanding and developing the instrument, students will be engaged with repertoire that they enjoy. Some of the musical projects will include repertoire study of pop and musical theatre, as well as jazz and classical music at the student’s request. Students will also be able to learn sight singing, interval training, and music theory. Regular practice is expected to ensure progress. All lesson books are provided at no extra charge.
Voice lessons will focus on cultivating proper technique, musical awareness, aural skills, and music appreciation. In addition to accessing, understanding and developing the instrument, students will be engaged with repertoire that they enjoy. Some of the musical projects will include repertoire study of pop and musical theatre, as well as jazz and classical music at the student’s request. Students will also be able to learn sight singing, interval training, and music theory. Regular practice is expected to ensure progress. All lesson books are provided at no extra charge.
Instructor: Huntley McSwain
Days: Monday through Thursday
Times: 3:05- 3:35, 3:40- 4:10, 4:15- 4:45 or 4:50- 5:20 p.m.
Violin, Viola, Cello, and Upright Bass Lessons – 3rd through 5th grades
Strings lessons provide students with the opportunity to develop musicianship, technical skills, and artistic expression through the study of an orchestral string instrument. Students may choose violin, viola, cello, or upright bass and will receive individualized instruction tailored to their experience level and musical interests. No prior experience is required. Students will be strongly encouraged to have their own instrument at home. Regular practice is expected to ensure progress. All lesson books are provided at no extra charge.
Instructor: Tori Lambert
Days: Thursdays & Fridays
Times: 3:05- 3:35, 3:40- 4:10, 4:15- 4:45 or 4:50- 5:20 p.m.
Specialist Classes Fall 2026
Click here to see specialist class descriptions
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Swim Lessons
Pre-K |
Swim Lessons
Pre-K |
Swim Lessons
Pre-K |
Swim Lessons
Pre-K |
The Music Class
Pre-K
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Dance
Pre-K & K
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Gymnastics
Pre-K & Kindergarten |
Basketball
Pre-K
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Teddy Tennis
Pre-K |
New
Storyland Pre-K
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Soccer Shots
Pre-K
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Magical World of Paint
Pre-K |
New
Taekwondo Pre-K |
Spanish with ¡Vamonos NOLA!
Pre-K
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Innovators
Pre-K |
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Science
Pre-K
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Magical World of Paint
Kindergarten |
New Clay Creations Pre-K |
Soccer Shots
Kindergarten
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Innovators
Kindergarten |
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Science
Kindergarten
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Basketball
Kindergarten
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Chess
Kindergarten |
Taekwondo Kindergarten |
T-Ball Kindergarten |
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Cooking
Kindergarten |
Karate
Kindergarten
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Clay Creations Kindergarten |
New Lego City Builders Kindergarten |
Cooking
1st Grade |
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Chess Exploration
1st & 2nd Grade
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Science Sleuths
1st & 2nd Grade |
New
Music around the World Kindergarten
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Ceramics
1st Grade |
Flag Football 1st & 2nd Grade |
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New
Digital Arts 1st & 2nd Grade |
New
Music around the World 1st & 2nd Grade
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Tiny Yogis
Kindergarten |
Basketball
1st & 2nd Grade
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Cooking 2nd & 3rd Grade |
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Tumbling, Trampoline & Acro
1st - 3rd Grade
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Beginner Karate
1st - 3rd Grade
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Robotics Exploration
1st & 2nd Grade
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Baseball
2nd & 3rd Grade |
Mini Worlds
2nd & 3rd Grade
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Ceramics
2nd & 3rd Grade
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Wearable Arts
1st - 3rd Grade
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Tennis Academy
1st & 2nd Grade
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New
Jewelry Design 2nd - 4th Grade |
Animation
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Basketball Skills
3rd - 5th Grade
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Coding 2nd & 3rd Grade |
Tiny Threads
1st & 2nd Grade
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New
Graphic Novels 3rd - 5th Grade |
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Chess Exploration
3rd - 5th Grade
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Science Sleuths 3rd Grade |
Baseball
4th & 5th Grade |
Sewing
3rd - 5th Grade
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Cooking
4th & 5th Grade |
Cheerleading
3rd - 5th Grade
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New Studio Film Production 4th & 5th Grade |
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Competitive Robotics Team
4th & 5th Grade
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Robotics Challenge
3rd - 5th Grade
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Competitive Chess
3rd - 5th Grade
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1903 Jefferson Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70115
Phone: 504.899.5641
Fax: 504.896.8597
Open 7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday
New Orleans, LA 70115
Phone: 504.899.5641
Fax: 504.896.8597
Open 7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday
An independent,
co-educational,
non-denominational day
school in New Orleans for
early childhood through 12th grade
co-educational,
non-denominational day
school in New Orleans for
early childhood through 12th grade
