Programs

Friday Enrichment Program.

A full day of art, music, reading, and performance — for the learners who want more.

Secure Your Spot

Reserve your Friday.

Spots are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Once your form is reviewed, you'll receive a confirmation email with your spot or waitlist status.

Fall 2026Aug 21 – Dec 18, 2026
Spring 2027Jan 8 – May 7, 2027
Hours9:00am – 3:00pm
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Enrolled Mon–Thu families have first access.

$50 registration fee due within 72 hours of confirmation.

Why it matters

Fridays are where grit gets built.

Research consistently shows that creative education builds the skills children need most for life. Angela Duckworth's work on grit shows that perseverance and the ability to push through difficulty are stronger predictors of success than talent or IQ — and creative classes are where grit is built naturally. Art, music, performance, and reading all require children to sit with difficulty, try again, and find their own way.

Harvard's Project Zero confirms that arts education strengthens critical thinking and problem solving. Students in arts-rich environments show greater empathy, stronger collaboration, and higher self-confidence. Music training strengthens the same neural pathways used in language and math. Brené Brown's research reminds us that creative expression is one of the most powerful ways children build courage and connection.

At New Heights, Friday Enrichment is the space where children discover who they are, what they're capable of, and how to show up for others.

The classes

Four enrichment classes.

All levels welcome.

Art

Ms. Makenzie Narrowlark

M.A. Art Education, Columbia College Chicago · IL State Certified

Students explore painting, drawing, clay, collage, fiber arts, and mixed media while learning about art history and contemporary artists. A space where every child discovers their own artistic voice.

Music

Mrs. Rebecca Lee

B.M. Music Education, UNT · Orff Certified Levels I–III & Masters · Teacher of the Year

Students discover the language of music through theory, rhythm, melody, and performance. Through singing, movement, and hands-on practice, every student builds confidence and a genuine love for music.

Book Club

Mrs. Alisha Kim

Montessori Certified AMS · Orton-Gillingham Certified · 16 Years Private School

Students read whole novels together, build comprehension, critical thinking, fluency, and writing skills in a small group where every reader's voice is heard. Books selected by reading level each semester.

Creative Performance Lab

Ms. Makenzie Narrowlark

Students explore theater and performance through storytelling, movement, voice, improvisation, and character development. Students build confidence, communication skills, and the joy of bringing ideas to life for an audience.

The schedule

Friday rotation.

Every enrolled learner rotates through all three morning classes. Full Day students add Lunch & Play and Creative Performance Lab in the afternoon.

1st & 2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th & 5th Grade
9:10
Art
Book Club
Music
10:20
Book Club
Music
Art
11:30
Music
Art
Book Club
12:30
Lunch & Play(Full Day only)
1:30
Creative Performance Lab(Full Day + Single Class)
1st grade is eligible for Art only.
Sample day

A sample Friday — 3rd grade.

At a Glance
6h

9:10am – 3:00pm

Morning classes3h
Lunch & Play1h
Performance Lab1h 30m
9:10–10:10am

Book Club

10:20–11:20am

Music

11:30–12:30pm

Art

12:30–1:30pm

Lunch & Play

1:30–3:00pm

Creative Performance Lab

Enrollment

Choose what works for your child.

Spots are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Semester Options
NHLC Family Bundle

* Available to enrolled Mon–Thu families only

$770/semester

2 payments of $385

Includes

All 3 morning classes + Lunch & Play + Creative Performance Lab

Semester Dates

Fall8/21 – 12/18
Spring1/8 – 5/7
9:00am–3:00pm
Half Day

$980/semester

2 payments of $490

Includes

All 3 morning classes

Semester Dates

Fall8/21 – 12/18
Spring1/8 – 5/7
9:00am–12:30pm
Full Day

$1,190/semester

2 payments of $595

Includes

3 morning classes + Lunch & Play + Creative Performance Lab

Semester Dates

Fall8/21 – 12/18
Spring1/8 – 5/7
9:00am–3:00pm
Single Class Options
Art

$350/semester

2 payments of $175

Music

$350/semester

2 payments of $175

Book Club

$420/semester

2 payments of $210

Creative Performance Lab

$420/semester

2 payments of $210

Drop-In Options
Per class

$25–$30 per class

prices vary by class

Fees & dates

What to know before you enroll.

Registration Fee

$50 per semester

Non-refundable. Applied toward tuition.

Supply Fees

Art$25
Music$25
Book Club$35
Creative Performance Lab$25

Payment Due Dates

Fall

Payment 1 + supply fees due July 31

Payment 2 due September 30

Spring

Payment 1 due December 31

Payment 2 due February 28

Semester Dates

14 Fridays each

Fall 2026

Aug 21Aug 28Sep 11Sep 18Sep 25Oct 16Oct 23Oct 30Nov 6Nov 13Nov 20Dec 4Dec 11Dec 18

Spring 2027

Jan 8Jan 15Jan 22Jan 29Feb 5Feb 19Feb 26Mar 12Mar 26Apr 2Apr 9Apr 23Apr 30May 7
End of year

New Heights Showcase.

Date

May 7

2027

at 3:00pm

At the end of the Spring semester, all Friday Enrichment students come together for the New Heights Showcase — a celebration of everything they've learned and created throughout the year. Families are invited to watch students present their work in Art, perform in Music, share from Book Club, and take the stage in Creative Performance Lab.