Last year we extended the hours of our before-school program to opening at 7:15 a.m, which we will continue this year.  All elementary and middle school students who arrive before 8:00 a.m., must either await the school's opening at 8, or be registered in the before-school program.

Cost:  $48/trimester

The daily schedule provides a framework for students which is safe, fun and productive.  We spend as much time out of doors as humanly possible.

Here is a sample of what the schedule may be:

2:50-3:15 Arrival and Check-In

3:15-3:30 Restroom & Snack, Introduction into Day's Activities

3:30-4:15 Outside Physical Activities

4:15-4:50 Homework Hub--Outdoors, weather-permitting

4:50-5:45 Art Project

5:45-6:00 Closing Circle- Cleaning up

We have special parties several times a year, to celebrate a holiday (like Valentine's Day and St. Patrick's Day), which just add to the "fun factor" of our after-school program.

Full-Time Cost:  $637/Trimester, $1,910 Annually.

Contact [email protected] with any questions you may have,

The Daily Schedule is the same as that shown for the Full-Time Program.  Please email [email protected], copying [email protected], to specficy which three days of the week your child will be attending.

Cost:  $382/Trimester, $1,146 Annually

Please note:  The default registration days are Monday/Wednesday/Friday, but after you register you may email [email protected] (copying [email protected]) to specify on which days your child will be in attendance, and we will make any necessary changes.

The program description is the same as that shown for the full-time program, but for two days a week.

Cost:  $254/Trimester, $763 Annually

Please note:  The default registration days are Tuesday/Thursday, but after you register you may email [email protected] (copying [email protected]) to specify on which days your child will be in attendance, and we will make any necessary changes.

Special age-approriate activities, including most of those shown in the regular daily schedule, will be provided for the middle schoolers in our care, and additionally options such as quiet reading, homework completion and studying will be encouraged.

Hours:  3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Days:  Mon-Friday

The Middle School after-school program costs $382/Trimester, $1,146 Annually.  

Contact akaiyala/@ woodscharter.org to make a special arrangement as to the # of days/week your MS student will attend after-school if you don't need or want Full-Time.

Special age-approriate activities, including most of those shown in the regular daily schedule, will be provided for the middle schoolers in our care, and additionally options such as quiet reading, homework completion and studying will be encouraged.

Hours:  3:00 - 6:00 p.m. for three days a week

Days:  Any three days between Monday and Friday

The Part-time Middle School after-school program costs $229/trimester, $686 annually

Special age-approriate activities, including most of those shown in the regular daily schedule, will be provided for the middle schoolers in our care, and additionally options such as quiet reading, homework completion and studying will be encouraged.

Hours:  3:00 - 6:00 p.m. for two days a week

Days:  Any two days between Monday and Friday

The Part-time Middle School after-school program costs $152/trimester for attending 2/days/week. 

The daily schedule is the same as that shown for full-time students.  Parents who are in need of some last-minute help with afterschool care may contact Jake Weaver, the Program Director, copying Ann Kaiyala, to request same.  Phone calls to the office are not recommended, but in cases of true emergency  -- defined as less than two hours' advance notice -- are acceptable.  Calls to the office: (919) 960-8353, Ext. 100.  You may email Jake at [email protected], copying Ann at [email protected], to notify us of your intent to use the drop-in option.

Cost:  $16.50/day

We want to afford every student the opportunity to attend our after-school classes and participate in sports activities, which may mean that they are unable to catch the bus home that day or otherwise need some supervision between 3:00 and 6:00 for that reason.  We've developed a special "one day" wrap-around care option which enables students not otherwise registered in our after-school program to attend it on the afternoons s/he has a class to attend or some time to fill before or after participating in a sports activity, or are awaiting their sibs to be done with theirs.  These students will be able to hang out with Mr. Jake and Crew during this gap time and receive the proper supervision they need, rather than being at loose ends!

Instructor: Mr. Jake and His Team of Counselors

Times:  A maximum of 1-1/2 hours anytime between dismissal and 6:00 p.m. 

Cost:  $8.25

Casting Call!!!

"Spring in the Woods”

Grades K-5 Welcome! 

All three classes will work together to create the “Spring in the Woods” recital!

Spring Break is coming, and it's a great time to get your child's Driver's Education class over and done with in anticipation of his/her obtaining their

driver's license, just in time for both of you to enjoy some freedom in 2026!

We have partnered with PEAKWAY DRIVING SCHOOL to offer a compressed Driver's Ed class over Spring Break.

Woods Charter School's 2026  Spring Break Class will take place from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. on the following days:

Monday - Thursday

Note:  Due to State Requirements, students MUST attend ALL classes--students who miss classes

and therefore lack a full 30 hours of in-class instruction cannot be passed in this class. 

This course is comprised of the above 30-hours classroom instruction, as well as six (6) hours of behind-the-wheel instruction by certified instructors, as required by the NCDMV.  This will be scheduled by Peakway, based on the student's age (oldest to youngest).

Designed to build a strong foundation in classical ballet technique while nurturing a love for movement and music. Young dancers will learn basic ballet vocabulary, proper body placement, and studio etiquette in a fun and supportive environment. Through creative exercises, storytelling, and imaginative themes, students will develop coordination, musicality, and self-confidence. 

Instructor:  Jessi Knight

Dates:  January 12th through March 23rd (9 classes) (PLEASE NOTE:  no class on January 18th and February 16th due to school holidays)

Day of the Week:  Monday

Time:  3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Grades:  K-5

Registration Fee:  $250

Supply Fee:  $35

Recital Fee:  $25

NOTE:  We have missed two sessions of Circus Arts due to inclement weather closures.

Make-up classes will be held on Thursday, March 12th and 19th!

Instructor:  Jill Amber Chafin

Dates:  January 13th through March 24th (11 classes) PLUS two make-up sessions on Thursday afternoon, March 12th and 19th

Day of the Week:  Tuesday + the two Thursday make-up classes!

Time:  3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Grades:  K-5

Registration Fee:  $275

Supply Fee:  $35

Recital Fee:  $25

Tired of the same old classroom doors? So are we! Join the Woods Secret School Spirit Society (W.S.S.S.S.)—our after-school mission is to transform our wonderful teachers' classroom entrances into dazzling, frosty masterpieces. We'll be using the incredible Cricut—a cutting tool so precise, it makes scissors look like ancient history.  Toss out the old scissors! The Cricut Machine is a precision-cutting powerhouse that turns student designs to custom-made, school decor.  We will work together to conceptualize and design each classroom door. Then, with stealthy flair, as the WCSSSS (Woods Charter School Secret Spirit Squad) we will “spirit bomb” the classroom doors, surprising the teachers!  You'll learn how to take a digital design and turn it into perfect snowflakes, sophisticated snowscapes, and adorable arctic animals. Our goal is to turn our hallways into a beautiful  Winter Wonderland! While sharing school spirit, we will surprise our teachers and get to see their faces light up when they find their door transformed overnight! Let's make this winter memorable together!

Instructor:  Tess O'Nolan

Dates:  January 14th through February 18th (six sessions) 

Day of the Week:  Wednesday

Times:  3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Grades:  K-8

Registration Fee:   $150

Supply Fee:  $15

Chess is a magnificent game that teaches many skills such as patience, discipline, logic, and planning.  Life-long chess player and Woods parent Kevin Mahoney would like to bring the joy and the challenge of this game to Woods Charter in the form of Chess Club, open to aspiring players who know the basics of the game.

In this class, students will build the skills it takes to play this royal game of Kings and Queens including:

• Setting up the board
• Learning all the pieces and how they move
• Discovering the special rules
• Studying basic strategies 
• Getting the chance to play others with similar skills level

Chess is a great way to develop cognitive skills such as attention, memory, decision-making and creativity. Playing the computer can be fun, but there is something about sitting across the board in real time that makes it so much more exciting. 

Instructor:  Kevin Mahoney

Day:  Thursday

Dates: January 22nd through February 26th (six classes)

Time:  3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Ages:  Open to students in grades K-8

Registration fee:  $110.00

Calling all crochet kids!  Let's go crazy with granny squares.  Possibilities are endless but the end goal is to create something fun and unique that says Wow!    Prerequisites:  Class participants should know how to: hold the yarn and hook, maintain proper tension, make a slip knot, and create a starting chain.  Not required but helpful to know:  make chain (ch), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc) , double crochet (dc), slip stitch(sl), and turn their work.  Skills Learned: ribbing, magic ring, working in the round, increasing & decreasing stitches, changing colors, weaving in ends, counting stitches, following a pattern and seaming granny squares together. 

PLEASE NOTE that if you child does not already knew the prerequisites s/he may take Crochet 101 -- which meets once the week preceding this offering -- and will prepare your child for Cozy Up & Crochet.  See that class desription above this one.

Instructor:  Jamie Horil

Dates:  January 22nd through February 26th (six classes)

Day of the Week:  Thursday

Time:  3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Ages:  9+

Registration Fee:  $160

Supply Fee:  $20

Spring is the perfect time to try new things or to improve upon your existing skills. The Kick It with Impact after-school enrichment class will introduce your child to Martial Arts in a safe and fun environment. Martial Arts will challenge your child both physically and mentally. This class will help them improve their strength, balance, and coordination while teaching them the importance of having a black belt attitude. Raymond Ching, 5th degree black belt and chief instructor/owner at Impact Fitness & Martial Arts, will be the main camp instructor. Your student will learn a mix of traditional Taekwondo, self-defense, and fitness. Depending on their attendance, they can earn their first Taekwondo belt and stripe by the end of the class session.

Instructor:  Raymond Ching

Ages:  6 - 12

Dates:  April 21st - May 26th (six sessions)

Day of the Week:  Tuesday

Registration Fee:  $150