Enrichment Classes
MAYS provides wonderful enrichment classes for all our students every day of the week. Our enrichment classes focus on growing and developing the “whole child”. The provider for these classes may change occasionally, as we cannot guarantee availability of external organizations. All enrichment classes are included in tuition.
Physical Education We partner with Stretch-n-Grow & Yoga Stars to provide weekly physical education programs that are thoughtfully designed to promote overall fitness and well-being. The curriculum focuses on developing essential physical and mental skills, including coordination, balance, teamwork, focus, and mindfulness. Through a variety of activities, students engage in exercises that improve their motor skills, agility, and flexibility, while also learning how to collaborate effectively with peers in group activities. By integrating both fun and challenging elements, we create an environment that not only enhances fitness but also nurtures important life skills such as perseverance, discipline, and self-confidence.
Music Lessons We partner with Music Together for our music classes, an internationally recognized music program. Music Together believes that young children learn best from powerful role models who are actively making music. For our older students, we have an amazing music teacher that expands on the core beliefs of Music Together and helps the students develop a greater love and appreciation for music and song. Our students will participate in weekly classes that teach basic music concepts like rhythm, beat, tone, pitch and instrumental skills, all while having fun!
Dramatic Expression Arts Alive! offers a dynamic, research-based arts curriculum designed to engage and inspire all of our students through a creative and integrated approach. Each workshop blends a variety of artistic disciplines—drama, theater, dance, music, visual arts, imagination, and literacy—into a cohesive learning experience. Students explore these art forms through hands-on activities that encourage self-expression, creative thinking, and problem-solving. Drama and theater exploration helps students develop confidence and communication skills, while dance promotes physical coordination and emotional expression.
Art Classes We offer process-based and therapeutic art lessons for all children, focusing on their individual needs and developmental stages. For younger children, we prioritize sensory exploration, fine motor skills, and movement, fostering a love for art and creative expression. More structured art lessons begin in kindergarten, introducing more technical skills while still emphasizing creativity and emotional expression. Throughout all stages, our approach nurtures self-confidence, problem-solving, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts.
Library The MAYS library offers a wide selection of books suitable for all age groups, from infants to 5th grade. Each week, classrooms visit the library to read and explore. We’ve partnered with The Houston Public Library (HPL) to provide a structured story time led by certified librarians. These librarians help teach students in Pre-K 4 through 5th grade important research skills and library techniques. HPL visits our school multiple times per month to engage with students, while classroom teachers also utilize the library on other days for learning activities. Parents are welcome to visit the library at any time to check out books.
Extracurricular Classes
MAYS offers extracurricular activities for our preschool through 5th grade students. We know that evening time is very valuable for families with young children. We want to help take some of that evening stress away from you by providing transportation and supervision for your children to fun, exciting and educational activities. Extracurricular classes are subject to change. Please see the front office for a complete list of extracurricular classes and pamphlets for tuition information. Enrichment classes are billed separately from tuition.
Wolfies Swim School Wolfies’ number one priority is to teach children to be safe in and around the water, and they tailor every lesson to each student's needs and goals. Students will have a 30-minute semi-private lesson each week. Swim classes will take place at Wolfies Swim School in Bellaire. Children preschool through kindergarten age participate in a skill-based weekly lesson. Children in 1st through 5th grades are offered a more competitive-style swim team class in collaboration with Wolfies.
Dance Stars by Stretch-n-Grow When children are inspired by their imagination to move, Dance Stars instructors match their high energy and enthusiasm through dance. With Dance Stars, boys and girls learn the fundamentals of ballet and jazz while developing grace, coordination, balance and poise. By inspiring a passion for dance, our imaginative and engaging classes will create twirling, self expressive machines!
Music Lessons MAYS offers additional small group (six students) music instruction, allowing students to choose between learning string instruments (such as violin or guitar) and percussion instruments (such as drums or xylophone). Our music lessons are designed to help students develop and master their budding musical skills. Students do not need to be enrolled full-time at the school to participate in music lessons.
Acrobatics Instructed by Coach Alyssa from Alyssa Martin Training, a circus arts trainer specializing in using play to inspire fun in exercise, each 45 minute acrobatics lesson focuses on building strength, agility, and confidence flying through the air (silks, lyra, and trapeze), as well as rolling, flipping, and balance (tumbling and acrobatics). Each semester ends with a small performance.
Alley Theater’s Play Makers Alley Theatre's Play Makers program offers one
2-hour session each week for 12 weeks. Your child will work alongside a
professional Teaching Artist from Alley Theatre, engaging in creative,
hands-on learning experiences through theatre. Students will explore the
Actor's Toolbox—Body, Voice, and Imagination while building confidence, creativity,
collaboration, and communication skills. Through interactive theatre activities, they will discover new ways to express their ideas, deepen their understanding of classroom concepts, and make meaningful connections to their learning. They will end each 12-week session with an open theater time for parents.
Tutoring MAYS offers private tutoring services for students in Pre-K 4 through 5th grade to provide additional academic support and enrichment. Our tutoring is personalized to meet each child's specific needs, whether they require extra help in a particular subject, or would benefit from advanced learning opportunities. Please note that, in order to ensure impartiality and fairness, teachers are not permitted to offer paid tutoring to students currently enrolled in their class. Additionally, students do not need to be enrolled full-time at our school to sign up for tutoring services.
