Aftercare at Ursuline Academy
Ursuline Academy's Aftercare program provides a safe, supervised environment for students in grades T2-7th after the school day ends. The purpose of the program is to enhance our students' academic and social development in a supervised environment.
During our Aftercare for Toddler 2-Pre-K, students are given opportunities for both inside and outside activities. During Aftercare for Kindergarten through 7th grade, students are given a quiet space for homework, time to relax with friends, self-led creative activities, and outdoor play.
For planning and scheduling purposes, families are asked to register for aftercare by Friday, August 14.
Hours, Location, and Pickup
Aftercare is held from 3:05–5:30 p.m. each school day. Students must be picked up by 5:30 p.m.
Aftercare for T2-Pre-K takes place in the Early Childhood Building. Aftercare for grades K–7 is held in Lion's Den. For the safety of our students, dismissal from Aftercare is not available until after carpool finishes and all students have been checked in.
- Enter campus through the Nashville Avenue gate and park in any available spot.
- Students in K-7 aftercare are picked up at the Ramp Door. Use the Ring doorbell at the Ramp Door to alert Aftercare staff; your child will be sent to meet you there.
- Students in T2-Pre-K are picked up from the Early Childhood building.
- All other entrances are locked by 4 p.m. For safety reasons, no one is permitted to enter the building through other doors.
Daily Schedule for K-7th Grade Aftercare
3:05 p.m. — Aftercare begins
3:15–4:15 p.m. — Homework/Reading Hour
4:15–4:45 p.m. — Outside Time
4:45–5:30 p.m. — Indoor Activities
Aftercare staff create a quiet environment for students to complete homework independently, but are not responsible for verifying that homework is complete or correct. Families should still review their daughter's homework as needed.
Snacks
A snack is provided each day for students enrolled in the Aftercare program at no additional charge.
K-7th grade students may also purchase snacks from Sage Dining on Fridays using their MyKidsSpending account.
- 4th–12th grade students must show their ID to purchase a snack using MyKidsSpending; K–3rd grade students may give their name.
- If a student's MyKidsSpending account has no available funds, the purchase will be declined, and a letter will be sent home to notify the parent.
- To opt your daughter out of snack purchasing entirely, email the Sage Dining Director at rgreen@sagedining.com to suspend her account.
Registration and Enrollment
All Aftercare registration is handled directly through Blackbaud — no separate account or platform is required.
Click here to access Blackbaud to register
- Families complete a one-time Aftercare Enrollment Form available through the Blackbaud Parent Portal. When you enroll, you will be prompted to indicate which billing plan your daughter will use: Annual Plan (billed monthly or prepaid by semester), or Drop-In.
- Because Blackbaud already holds each family's tuition account, there is no separate registration fee for Aftercare, and you do not need to provide information about emergency contacts or authorized pick-up contacts because you have already provided that information.
- Families may switch between the Monthly Plan and Drop-In, or update their enrollment form, at any time by emailing aftercare@uanola.org. Changes take effect the following billing cycle. For scheduling and planning purposes, we ask all families of T2-7th-grade students who think they will need aftercare for the 26-27 year to please register by Friday, August 14.
Billing
Aftercare charges are billed through Blackbaud Tuition Management on the same account families already use for tuition. If you prefer to pay via check or credit card, contact the Business Office at business@uanola.org. There are two plans to choose from, with an optional prepay discount.
Annual Rate
- Flat rate of $2,000 for the 2026-2027 school year charged automatically via monthly installments to the family's Blackbaud Tuition Management account on the 1st of each month, September through May (9 payments).
- Covers unlimited Aftercare attendance for that month — no need to track individual days
- The Monthly Plan is not prorated for partial months and is non-refundable once the month has begun.
Semester Prepay (optional discount)
- Families on the Monthly Plan may instead prepay for a full semester at a discounted flat rate of $925 per semester — one payment due September 1 (Fall) and one due January 1 (Spring).
Drop-In
- Billed at $15 per day for students with a completed Aftercare Enrollment Form on file.
- Aftercare staff logs daily attendance; drop-in charges are totaled and billed to the family's Blackbaud Tuition Management account at the end of each month.
- No pre-payment or advance sign-up is required for Drop-In care — simply send your daughter to Aftercare on the days she needs it.
Late Pickup, Payments, and Refunds
Late Fees
Aftercare ends at 5:30 p.m. Late fees are charged at $1.00 per minute and are added to the family's Blackbaud Tuition Management account. Parents must sign a late pick-up form each time a child is picked up after 5:30 p.m. Three late pick-ups and the aftercare service may be suspended.
Payments & Unpaid Balances
Aftercare charges appear on the family's regular Blackbaud Tuition Management statement and follow the Business Office's standard tuition payment terms. Balances not paid within two weeks of billing are subject to the school's standard late-payment fee.
Refund Policy
Drop-In charges reflect actual days attended and are not eligible for refund once billed. Monthly Plan charges are non-refundable once the month has begun, and Semester Prepay charges are non-refundable once the semester has begun.
Aftercare Calendar
Aftercare follows the school's academic calendar. Please consult the school calendar for the most current school closure dates and early dismissal times.
Click here to view Important Dates for the 2026-2027 School Year
First Date of Aftercare: Monday, August 17, 2026
Last Date of Aftercare: Wednesday, May 26, 2027
Labor Day Holiday: No School/No Aftercare
Early Dismissal and Parent-Teacher Conferences (Fall): No Aftercare
Fall Break: No School/No Aftercare
Thanksgiving Holidays: No School/No Aftercare
Last Day before Christmas Break: No Aftercare
Christmas and New Year's Holiday: No School/No Aftercare
MLK Holiday: No School/No Aftercare
Mardi Gras Parades: Aftercare may end early due to parade schedules
Parent-Teacher Conferences (Fall): No School/No Aftercare
Day before Easter Break (Early Dismissal): No Aftercare
Easter Break: No School/No Aftercare
Questions
Please contact Heather Scully, Aftercare Director, at aftercare@uanola.org with any questions regarding enrollment, billing, or the Aftercare program.
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