One day

From the door to the last bell

These are the hours of a normal day. Families who leave early for work use morning care.

6:30 a. m.
Step 1: Morning care
The door opens for families who leave early for work. Children eat breakfast, read or finish homework with an adult from the school.
8:00 a. m.
Step 2: Prayer and welcome
We begin together with a short prayer and the day's news. A teacher greets each child at the door.
8:30 a. m.
Step 3: Morning lessons
Reading, writing and math in each grade's room, in Spanish and English.
12:00 p. m.
Step 4: Lunch and recess
Children eat together, then play in the yard with their teachers.
1:00 p. m.
Step 5: Afternoon lessons
Religion, art, music and garden work, depending on the day of the week.
3:00 p. m.
Step 6: Dismissal and afternoon care
A teacher walks each child to their adult. Those who stay do homework and play until 5:30 pm.