FAQs

Who can enroll in the LSA after-school program?

The LSA program only serves students attending the John Stanford International school. For camps and summer programming students from other schools are allowed to join. 

When will the after-school program begin?

For the 2025-2026 school year, LSA runs from September 3rd to June 17, 2026. 

The 2026-2027 after-school program will begin on September 9 for 1st through 5th grade. Kindergarten starts school Monday, June 14, but LSA will host Kindergarten camp from September 9-11 between 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.  

What are the after-school program hours of operation?

Hours of operation run from 2:25 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The program starts earlier at 1:15 p.m. on Wednesdays to account for school early release. 

How can families communicate with LSA staff?

LSA uses Brightwheel(BW) for attendance as well as for parent-teacher communication. Any messages for classroom teachers can be sent through BW. Admin will also communicate through BW as well as email. 

What is Brightwheel? 

Brightwheel(BW) is a user-friendly app that helps our after-school program communicate with parents, track attendance, share photos and updates, and manage payments all in one place. 

Do I pay for programming through Brightwheel? 

Yes, we do billing through BW on a monthly basis.

How can I add an approved pick-up to Brightwheel? 

On the Web: 

1. Select 'My Children' on the sidebar menu 

2. Click on a student name

3. Scroll down to the 'Contacts' section and click +Add a Contact

On the App: 

1. Open the student's profile by tapping on their name. 

2. Tap the Pencil icon to edit on Android or Profile on iOS

3. Scroll down to locate the 'Contacts' section. 

4. Click the + sign to add the contact