Enrichment Programs
The After-School Enrichment Program (ASEP) is intended to enhance your child’s experience at The Post Oak School.
Each semester we offer a variety of after-school classes that are consistent with the interests and developmental needs of the children. Classes have included chess, fencing, coding, tennis skills, cooking, sewing, hula hoop fitness, soccer, and more. ASEP classes are led either by Post Oak faculty or by qualified outside professionals.
Registration is available just before the fall and spring semesters begin through My BackPack. Current families, please visit the Parent Portal to learn more about ASEP.
Examples of Classes
Art—Ceramics
Upper Elementary children will have the opportunity to choose from a wide variety of art materials with an emphasis on clay and ceramics.
Chess
Chess is a classic game of strategy, invented more than 1,500 years ago in India. Chess is also a teaching tool that stimulates children’s minds and helps them to build skills while enjoying themselves. As a result, they become more critical thinkers, better problem solvers, and more independent decision makers. This class is open to both beginning and experienced chess players at all levels.
Coder Kids
Computer programming is the skill of the future, and we’re getting children ready! The children in this class will learn basic coding skills through activities on websites, apps, and hands-on games. The main focus of the class will be learning strong logic and sequencing skills so they are fully prepared for more difficult topics like making games and animations in Scratch. By the end of class, children will have worked through multiple levels of our “Young Coders” curriculum.
Fencing
Fencing is the sport of knights and swashbucklers. We will teach you to move like a fencer, wield your sword and compete with your classmates. Houston Sword Sports is for beginning and experienced fencers in lower and upper elementary. Fencing fosters creativity, self-discipline, physical and mental quickness, and good sportsmanship. Closed toe athletic shoes are required.
Sewing Class
Beginning children will learn basic hand sewing, basic embroidery stitches, and be introduced to the sewing machine and how it works. Each child will make their own needle case and pincushion to use during class. Children will learn how to use the sewing machine to construct simple pillows and drawstring bags.
Montessori Model United Nations
Post Oak also offers students in Upper Elementary through High School the opportunity to participate in Montessori Model United Nations (MMUN). Watch this video from MMUN featuring Post Oak students Noor and Reisha.
And read about Middle School students’ Model UN experiences in New York.