After School

In the state of Missouri, 2 out of 3 children do not have access to before or after school programs, leaving them with a significant amount of unsupervised time that can reduce academic success and influence unsafe and unhealthy behaviors.

UP After School is a safe and educational option for parents, and it is an enhancement to a child’s regular classroom learning. The program provides a curriculum-based approach to math, literature, character education, fitness and nutrition.

High quality enrichment activities expose children to cultural arts and encourage creative expression in a supportive environment. Unleashing Potential is proud to partner with various organizations across the St. Louis region and provide these experiences to our children.

In addition to artistic development, the program includes the Conscious Discipline curriculum, a research-based behavior management model that empowers staff to use everyday conflicts to teach children self regulation and important life skills that encourage pro-social behavior.

UP After School Applications

Registrations are available for the 2024-25 school year at Charter school – Atlas Elementary, all elementary schools in the University City School District, and four schools in the Ferguson/Florissant School District. See below for more info and registration links.

Charter Schools

UP provides before and after school programs at Atlas Charter School.

Atlas Charter School

400 S. 18th St. St. Louis, MO 63103
Before Care 7-7:45 a.m. and After Care 3:30-6 p.m.

Register here: Atlas Charter School Registration Form 2024-25 School Year

University City School District

- UP provides before and after school programs at all four public elementary schools in University City.
- *Priority will be given to those who are re-enrolling from the previous school year
- View U-City program rates here!

Register is currently at capacity for all U-City UP school sites. Check back if any spots open!

University City School Locations:

1. Barbara C. Jordan Elementary School

1500 N 82nd Blvd, University City, MO 63130
Before Care 7:00-8:30 a.m. and After Care 3:30-6 p.m.

2. Flynn Park Elementary School

7220 Waterman Ave, University City, MO 63130
Before Care 7:00-8:30 a.m. and After Care 3:30-6 p.m.

3. Jackson Park Elementary School

7400 Balson Ave, University City, MO 63130 ·
Before Care 7:00-8:30 a.m. and After Care 3:30-6 p.m.

4. Pershing Elementary School

6761 Bartmer Ave, University City, MO 63130
Before Care 7:00-8:30 a.m. and After Care 3:30-6 p.m.

Ferguson/Florissant School District

UP provides afterschool care for the following locations in the Ferguson/Florissant School District.

Ferguson/Florissant Locations:

1. Berkeley Elementary

8300 Frost Ave, Berkeley, MO 63134
After Care 3:30-6 p.m.

Register here: Berkeley Registration Form 2024-25 School Year

2. Combs Elementary

300 Saint Jean St, Florissant, MO 63031
After Care 3:30-6 p.m.

Register here: Combs Registration Form 2024-25 School Year

3. Griffith Elementary

200 Day Dr, Ferguson, MO 63135
After Care 3:30-6 p.m.

Register here: Griffith Registration Form 2024-25 School Year

4. Robinwood Elementary

955 Derhake Rd, Florissant, MO 63033
After Care 3:30-6 p.m.

Register here: Robinwood Registration Form 2024-25 School Year

UP Afterschool Program Documents

Medication Authorization

Student and Family Handbook

Questions regarding enrollment or payment processing?

Program Contact Information:

Angela Jordan
Director of School Age Services

ajordan@UPstl.org
(314) 561-3348 (direct)
(314) 361-6873 (fax)

Program Contact Information:

Angela Jordan
Director of School Age Services

ajordan@UPstl.org
(314) 561-3348 (direct)
(314) 361-6873 (fax)

About the Curriculum:

2024-25 ENROLLMENT IS OPEN!

Ferguson/Florissant register here:

Registration Ferguson-Florissant 2024-25

U-City register here:

U-City Registration Form 2024-25

Atlas register here:

Atlas Charter School Registration 2024-25

More About Conscious Discipline

Conscious Discipline is a comprehensive classroom management program and a social-emotional curriculum. It is based on current brain research, child development information and developmentally appropriate practices. Conscious Discipline has been specifically designed to make changes in the lives of adults first. This research-based behavior management curriculum model empowers staff to use everyday conflicts to teach children life skills and encourage pro-social behaviors while increasing their own social and emotional awareness

To be successful, those involved require a willingness to learn, impulse control, and attention.

Willingness to Learn

Without willingness, each interaction becomes a power struggle instead of a learning opportunity. The School Family brings all children and adults, especially the most difficult, to a place of willingness through a sense of belonging.

Impulse Control

Connection with others is the construct that literally wires the brain for impulse control. Disconnected children are disruptive and prone to aggressive, shutting down or bullying behaviors. The School Family uses connection to encourage impulse control while teaching self-regulation skills in context.

Attention

Our attentional system is sensitive to stress and becomes engaged with positive emotions. The School Family reduces stress while creating an atmosphere of caring, encouragement and meaningful contributions.

About Our Staff

UP After School has dedicated, experienced staff who are focused on providing enriching educational experiences for students.

Staff Training

Our After School employees attend youth development training sessions that teach them how to best manage classrooms and create environments that are engaging and well-suited for learning and growth.

Staff are trained in the following support areas:

Behavior Support Techniques

Participants learn how to address motivation behind challenging behavior and alter the learning environment to provide positive support and encouragement for desired behavior.

Classroom Management

Designed to help participants gain behavior management tips and strategies to help them establish control of their class and make optimum use of learning time so that they can focus on instruction and learning rather than disruptions.

Improving Student Engagement

Teaches participants how to help students do the work for themselves. Participants learn specific strategies for helping students take ownership over their learning.

Motivating Reluctant Learners

Addresses the unique needs of the most reluctant learners by identifying their developmental needs. Participants learn strategies to help keep learners invested in the classroom.

Social and Emotional Learning Skills to Develop

Designed to help participants acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions.

Trauma Awareness

Provides an overview of trauma and involves all staff in better serving clients who have experienced trauma.

CPR Certification (for After-School Employees)

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