Drop-in learning centers
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Houston: In the expanded Blue Labs program, students can receive supervised daytime remote instruction and after-school programming. The centers adhere to federal guidelines with mask requirements, temperature checks and frequent hand-washing.
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Cost: $30 registration
Heights: 1520 Airline Drive, Houston
713-862-7404
www.bgcgh.org
YMCA: Select YMCA locations are offering classroom space. Counselors and certified teachers are on hand in a 1-9 teacher-student ratio to assist. Students follow a schedule with a morning virtual learning session, afternoon academic enrichment and after-school care if needed. Full- and half-day options are available, separated by a lunch break.
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8-11 a.m., noon-3 p.m., 3-6 p.m.
Cost: $35 per child per day (morning), $20 per child per day (afternoon), $15 per child per day (after care), $60 per child per day (full day)
7101 Stella Link Road, Houston
713-664-9622
www.ymcahouston.org
Huntington Learning Center: Students can participate in online tutoring sessions or work on their virtual learning curriculum in person at the Huntington Learning Center. Teachers proctor students through schoolwork. Kindergarten through third-grade students have a ratio of two students to one teacher, and fourth grade and up have six students to one teacher. Students bring their own school supplies.
Hours: Mon.-Thu. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sat.
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: varies
5307 N. Main St., Houston; 281-180-6002
2726 Bissonnet St., Ste. 300, Houston; 832-834-4755
www.huntingtonhelps.com
Zenith Learning: After-school programming providers Zenith Learning and Future Stars of Houston are teaming up to offer learning pods. Zenith provides teachers, supplies and facilitation at the Future Stars of Houston site on North Shepherd Drive. Parents can sign up on an as-needed, hourly basis with extended care options available as well.
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Cost: $20 per hour (first child), $12 per hour (additional children)
707 N. Shepherd Drive, Ste. 200, Houston
214-980-3170
www.zenithlearning.org
Enrichment programs
Kumon Math and Reading Center: After-school programming provider Kumon Math and Reading Center offers individualized tutoring in one-hour sessions with personalized take-home assignments. The center is following updated health and sanitation guidelines and allowing students to work in person with tutors.
Hours: (River Oaks) Mon., Thu. 3:30-7 p.m.; Wed. 2-6 p.m.; Sat. 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; (Heights) Mon., Thu. 3:30-7 p.m.
Cost: varies by program
River Oaks: 3425 S. Shepherd Drive, Ste. 230, Houston; 713-523-6284
Heights: 2500 Yale St., Ste. A, Houston; 713-869-2633
www.kumon.com
The Shumsky Center for Academic and Career Performance: Students can register for after-school offerings for SAT and ACT preparation, college and private school admission preparation, and general tutoring.
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Cost: varies by program
4299 San Felipe St., Ste. 210, Houston
713-784-6610
www.shumskycenter.com
Multicultural Education and Counseling through the Arts Houston: The MECA School is offering after-school programs in reduced sizes. Students can participate in traditional dance such as ballet folklorio and modern hip-hop as well as mariachi violin lessons. MECA also offers after-school tutoring and test prep.
Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Cost: $40 per hour (tutoring), $55 per month (dance and music)
1900 Kane St., Houston
713-802-9370
www.houston-meca.org
HISD resources
Contacts to know
HISD @ H.O.M.E. Hotline: 713-556-INFO (4636)
IT Service Desk: [email protected]
713-892-7378
Academic support: [email protected]
Parent university webinars
Sept. 15, 5 p.m.: 2020-21 School Year 101
Oct. 20, 5 p.m.: Family Engagement
Nov. 17, 5 p.m.: Digital Citizenship
Jan. 19, 5 p.m.: School Level(s) Transitions
Feb. 16, 5 p.m.: Non-Academic
Support Offered in HISD
April 20, 5 p.m.: Supporting Your Child’s Social and Emotional Needs
Access webinars via www.houstonisd.org/parentuniversity.
