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REGISTRATION FOR FALL 2026 EXTRAS is closed online so that we and the program providers can create clear rosters for next week.
Parent Welcome Letters, by school, detailing parent end of school dismissal requirements and logistics of the extras afternoon are at bottom of this page along with instructions on how to update child end of extras approved pick up persons.
Questions not answered in the Parent WElcome Letter? email beth@myafterschoolprogram.com
MASP EXTRAS
Afternoon Enrichment Programs for Elementary Students
Explore. Learn. Create. Play.
MASP Extras gives students the opportunity to explore new interests and build new skills through engaging afternoon enrichment programs at Jackson, Mary Lin, Morningside, Smith, Springdale Park, and Virginia-Highland Elementary Schools.
From art and dance to robotics, tennis, chess, martial arts, soccer, drama, and more, our programs give students a chance to discover activities that interest them while spending their afternoons in a safe, structured environment.
Students must attend the school where their Extras program is offered, but they do not need to be enrolled in on-site aftercare to participate.
FALL 2026 REGISTRATION IS CLOSED ONLINE WED 9/9 AT 7PM
WINTER-SPRING 2027 REGISTRATION
Mark Your Calendar
Registration opens Saturday, December 12 at 9:00 AM.
Registration will remain open until Wednesday, January 20 at noon.
Registration for Extras is completed through the MASP Parent Portal. Classes can fill very quickly, so we strongly recommend preparing your account and payment information before registration opens.
Registration Tip
If you log into the Parent Portal before 9:00 AM on registration day, refresh your browser at 9:00 AM so the classes will load.
Registration is based on the order in which payment is completed. This is part of the Arux registration system and is not controlled by MASP.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
MASP Extras offers programs primarily for students in grades 1–5, with limited Kindergarten* programming at some schools.
Extras is not offered to Pre-K students at any MASP location. Please do not attempt to enroll a Pre-K student. An enrollment made in error will be removed and refunded, less the applicable $50 fee.
*Morningside does not offer Extras to the general Kindergarten population at the request of the school.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM MASP EXTRAS
MASP Extras offers two sessions each school year.
The Fall session begins during the first full week after Labor Day.
The Winter-Spring session begins during the first full week after the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
Sessions generally run for 10–12 weeks, depending on the APS calendar.
Extras do not begin on the first day of school or the first day students return after winter break. Allowing students and staff time to settle into the regular school-day routine helps support a safe and organized transition into extracurricular programming. This is the agreement we have with the schools and has been our process for many years.
MASP works with each school's administration, teachers, and program providers to coordinate the afternoon transition from the regular school day into Extras.
PROGRAM PROVIDERS & SAFETY
MASP works with a curated group of program providers who offer a wide range of enrichment opportunities. Many have partnered with MASP for years and return because of the positive experiences they provide for students.
Safety is always our top priority. Providers are asked to use consistent instructors whenever possible so students have a familiar face each week. All instructors must complete the same type of background-check process required for Atlanta Public Schools teachers.
MASP is not currently accepting new vendors for Extras.
COURSE TIMES & FEES
Most Extras classes meet for approximately one hour, however, some classes are longer—such Combo Chess, which is two hours plus transition and attendance time.
Class times are provided in the course preview information, during registration, in the Parent Welcome Letter, and in your child's Parent Portal schedule.
Please choose classes carefully. Do not register your child for a class if they will need to leave early on a regular basis.
Course fees are determined by each program provider and are charged by semester and paid during the registration process. Fees and classes can be found in the registration portal in preview format several weeks before registration opens once courses offered for that semester are viewable online. This is usually two weeks before registration opens.
THE EXTRAS AFTERNOON
Arrival to Extras
Students enrolled in first-hour Extras classes transition from the school day through the school's regular dismissal announcements.
For first hour classes, students gather at the designated Extras attendance location at approximately 2:15 PM. Attendance is taken by the class instructor, and students transition into their class meeting space at 2:30 PM.
For second hour classes, students transition from a first hour extracurricular if enrolled, from aftercare, if enrolled or are brought back to the school extras dismissal location 10 minutes before class begins to be checked in with their instructor. Second hour classes usually begin after 3:30.
Younger students enrolled for any hour, will be escorted to the attendance and check-in location by school or aftercare staff.
Please remind your child where they should report when they are dismissed from the school day.
If your child will be absent or picked up early, please notify MASP in advance whenever possible. Specific for this will be included in each semester’s Parent Welcome Letter.
EXTRAS PICKUP & DISMISSAL
At the end of Extras, students who are enrolled in full-time on-site aftercareautomatically return to aftercare.
Students who are not attending aftercare will be dismissed through the school's designated pickup/walker area.
Your school's specific pickup location and dismissal procedures will be provided in the Parent Welcome Letter that posts to on this page at the bottom the Wednesday before classes begin and emailed to parents the Friday before classes begin.
For safety, instructors will check identification during dismissal the first few weeks of the semester while they become familiar with families and approved pickup persons for each student.
All approved pickup persons must be prepared to show identification.
SECOND-HOUR CLASSES
Second-hour classes are rare.
If your child is enrolled in a second-hour class, they must transition from a first-hour Extras class or on-site aftercare. If your child is not enrolled in either, a parent or caregiver must bring the child back to school approximately five minutes before the second-hour class begins.
MASP, the school and school day teachers are not responsible for supervising students between school dismissal and the beginning of a second-hour class. Students cannot remain on campus unattended during the hour after school day dismissal and second hour classes begin.
Parents are responsible for arranging appropriate care during this period.
KEEP PICKUP INFORMATION UP TO DATE
In the MASP Parent Portal, Emergency Contacts in your child's profile = Approved Pickup persons in our dismissal app system.
We have our own system and are not part of the APS student attendance system in any way.
Before classes begin, log into www.myafterschoolprogram.com and locate your child's name on the Dashboard. Select RELATIONSHIPS in your child's profile box with their name—not your parent profile- to add or remove any EMERGENCY CONTACTS= APPROVED PICKUP PERSONS.
Add and tag anyone who may pick up your child as a Parent or Emergency Contact. If the person does not already have a profile, you can create one when adding them. We encourage you to limit emergency contacts to 2 parents and 2 other emergency contacts if needed.
If a person is not tagged as a Parent or Emergency Contact in your child's profile, they will not appear in the MASP dismissal system and release of the student will be delayed while we contact the parent to approve release of the student.
Remember to select Save or Update before leaving the page.
Keep in mind, the Parent Portal is easier to navigate on a computer. On a phone, the information stacks vertically and may be more difficult to view.
WALKER OPTION
Students enrolled in full-time aftercare at Morningside, Mary Lin, SPARK, or Virginia-Highland may be eligible to walk home after Extras.
To use the walker option, the student must be in third grade or above, must not attend MASP Aftercare in any capacity on the day of the Extras class, and the parent must select the walker option during registration.
The walker designation cannot be changed in the system by parents after registration is complete. You will need to email the request to change to your walker option may be sent to beth@myafterschoolprogram.com. Again, we do not have access to walker release permissions you have provided to the school.
PARENT WELCOME LETTER
Your Parent Welcome Letter is one of the most important resources for your child's Extras afternoon.
The letter will be emailed and posted on the MASP website for each school on the Friday before classes begin to parents having students registered in Extras.
Make sure your Parent Portal account is set to receive emails from beth@myafterschoolprogram.com. Many emails are sent in bulk format to many parents bcc at one time.
The Parent Welcome Letter will provide the school-specific details you need, including:
Your child's afternoon transition to MASP Extras, parent required end of school day dismissal procedures, end of extras pickup location, aftercare student dismissal process, how to report an Extras absence, bussing information when applicable, extras dismissal location and procedures and other important school-specific logistics.
Parents are responsible for communicating their child's end of school day dismissal to extras using that schools dismissal process which will be detailed in the Parent Welcome Letter. This helps the school ensure that the transition from the school day to Extras can happen correctly.
Please remember that MASP is not connected to the school's computer system. We do not have access to school records containing parent contact information, pickup restrictions, allergies, or other medical information.
Please make sure your child's MASP profile contains all information necessary for safe dismissal and care.
WAITLISTS
If the class you want is full, you can add your child to the waitlist through the Parent Portal.
There is no charge while your child is on the waitlist.
Please do not email MASP staff to request a waitlist position or communicate waitlist preferences. The Parent Portal's waitlist process automatically records students according to the time their waitlist request is made.
A space may become available if another child withdraws or if MASP is able to open additional space.
If an opening becomes available, MASP will contact you by text, phone, or email to see whether you are still interested. You will not be charged for the class unless your child is offered an available spot and you are still interested.
CHANGES, WITHDRAWALS & REFUNDS
Please choose your child's classes carefully before completing registration.
A $10 class-change fee applies when a class is changed after registration is complete. A $50 withdrawal fee applies to requested withdrawals or refunds after registration has been completed.
After the second week of the semester schedule has been finalized—by 7:00 PM Friday of the second week—MASP will not process additional registrations, refunds, or class changes. At that point, class rosters are final and providers have been invoiced for the semester.
CANCELED CLASSES: Courses that do not meet their minimum enrollment requirement may be canceled before the class begins. Parents will have option to be refunded back to card of payment the full fee if this occurs, a move can be made to another class with openings ($10 class change fee will be waived, but any course fee differences will apply)
To request a class change or withdrawal parent must email beth@myafterschoolprogram.com by 5:00 PM the Friday, second week of class at the latest. After that, MASP Extras will not make any refunds or class changes as the course providers are being invoiced. After that time, parent would reach out to the class provider to see if any refund is available.
LATE PICKUP POLICY
Please plan carefully around your child's scheduled pickup time.
Students who are not enrolled in MASP Aftercare and are not picked up within 15 minutes after the scheduled class pickup time will be considered late and you will be charged $2 per minute to your account each time you are more than 15 minutes late.
Please arrive on time to pickup your student.
Many Extras instructors must leave promptly after class to teach at other locations. If an emergency causes you to be late, please contact the course instructor or site director listed in your Parent Welcome Letter as soon as possible.
REGISTRATION DATES
Course Previews are available in the parent portal two weeks before registration opens so you can familiarize yourself with courses that are available. Narrow search by school by selecting your child’s school box that will be viewable at that time (ex. Morningside Extras).
Fall Extras Registration opens: Second Saturday in August at 9:00 AM
Winter-Spring Extras Registration opens: Second Saturday in December at 9:00 AM
Registration Closes
Registration for all schools closes at 7 PM on the Wednesday before classes begin so final rosters can be confirmed with course providers.
MASP follows the APS calendar and observes school holidays and teacher workdays.
A FEW MORE IMPORTANT THINGS
If you are registering for Extras for the first time, don't wait until registration morning to prepare.
Then, on registration morning, log in and be ready to complete payment when registration opens.
…and remember: refresh your browser at 9:00 AM when registration opens.
CONTACT MASP
Most questions about MASP Extras can be answered by reviewing the information on this page and your school's Parent Welcome Letter.
For general Extras enrollment questions, withdrawal or class change requests, program concerns, or questions not answered here, contact:
Beth Geurin
MASP Extracurricular Programs Director
beth@myafterschoolprogram.com
On-Site Contacts
Jackson After School (JAS)
Natalie Defoor | 678-347-6866 | natalie@myafterschoolprogram.com
Morningside After School (MAS)
Ms. Alexis | 770-896-7794 | Alexis@myafterschoolprogram.com
Ms. Patricia | 404-416-7179 | Patricia@myafterschoolprogram.com
Smith After School (SAS)
Ms. Angel | 404-693-5310 | angel@myafterschoolprogram.com
Ms. Tiana | tiana@myafterschoolprogram.com
SPARK After School (SPAS)
Ms. Renee | renee@myafterschoolprogram.com
Ms. Terri | terri@myafterschoolprogram.com
Virginia-Highland Elementary (VHAS)
Ms. Monica | monica@myafterschoolprogram.com
Ms. Chela | chela@myafterschoolprogram.com
Mary Lin Extracurriculars
mlin@myafterschoolprogram.com
READY FOR REGISTRATION?
Before registration opens, make sure your Parent Portal account, payment method, child information, and approved pickup persons are all up to date.
After you register, check your child's schedule in the Parent Portal and watch for your school's Parent Welcome Letter on the Friday before classes begin.
That letter will contain the final school-specific information you need for a successful Extras afternoon.
We look forward to another great semester of MASP Extras!
PARENT WELCOME LETTERS ARE POSTED BELOW BY SCHOOL, DETAILING LOGISTICS OF THE EXTRAS AFTERNOON, PARENT INSTRUCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES REGARDING END OF SCHOOL DAY DISMISSAL TO EXTRAS AND MORE!