Parish Plus FAQs

Dance attire varies by class and by age group. Students in PreK and Kindergarten do not change for dance, and will wear their uniforms to class. Dance shoes are required. All other dancers should reference the dance attire requirements in their registration confirmation email.

Yes, please contact Jessica Robinson, Dance Academy Dance Director, for more information.

To creat the best ballet bun just follow these simple steps…

• Dampen hair with water, conditioner or shine serum.
• Put hair in a ponytail with an elastic band in the center of the head or a bit higher.
• Grab hair and twist it, wrapping it around the elastic.
• Wrap hair net around bun and secure it with bobby pins.
• Apply hairspray or gel on hair to keep it in place and to get rid of wispy, flyaway strands of hair.

Extended Day begins at dismissal time until 6:00 p.m. each school day.

You may register for Extended Day through the Parish Extend registration site. Extended Day is offered the following ways: all days, by the day of the week, or individual days. Extended Day reservations are non-refundable, but the credit may be transferred to another date.

If you do not have a Parish Extend account, please create one here. Please note that your Parish Extend account, login and password are unique to Parish Extend and are not the same as your myPARISH portal login.

Families will be charged a $2 per minute late fee if arriving after the designated pick-up time. If there are more than 5 occurrences, the fee is $5 per minute. After the 10th late pick up, the student will not be able to stay after school.

Please email Extend@Parish.org with future schedule changes. If you have a same-day carpool change, please email before 2:00 p.m.

To better understand all of your options, please view the detailed pricing sheet.

Please note, By the Day price increases at 10:00 a.m. each day for day of registration.

We supervise snack time, oversee homework and then allow time for play. Those participating in Extended Day have a snack included in their registration. Children are welcome to bring snacks from home if they so choose. Please remember that Hillcrest is a nut-free campus. Midway students may bring snacks from home or purchase snacks from the PAWS store after school.

We offer payment plans via your Parish Extend account. Follow the prompts in the system to set up your plan.

You can add an authorized adult to pick up your child through your Parish Extend account. They will be required to present their driver’s license upon pickup.

Please select Kindergarten for your Primer student’s grade level in your account.

We offer care during most Conference and Faculty & Staff Professional Development days. You can sign up for these through your Parish Extend account. View the calendar of Extend Important Dates.

If you are registering for an Exploration class and need care beyond that class time, please also register for Extended Day for the same day. Please use the following discount codes at checkout that correlate to your desired day: MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI. This will apply a 20% discount to Extended Day for that day. You can use as many codes as apply. If an Exploration is selected for every day of the week, you may use the code EXP for the discount. For questions about extended day or discounts, please email Extend@Parish.org.

If inclement weather impacts Extended Day, we will make every effort to make a cancellation decision in a timely manner. In the event of a cancellation, we will notify the primary and secondary contact on the student account. If the school announces closure which includes Extend programs, we will not provide additional notification. If a class must be cancelled for weather or other unforeseen circumstances, we will not refund class fees for missed sessions.

• Hillcrest – Those participating in Extended Day have a snack included in their registration. Children are welcome to bring snacks from home if they so choose. Please remember that Hillcrest is a nut-free campus.
• Midway – Students may bring snacks from home. At the Midway Campus snacks may also be purchased at the PAWS store which is open daily.

To complete the Registration Form, Homework Completion Form, or student sign out permission, please access your forms. To access your forms view this step by step tutorial.

By-the-day registration can sometimes be a bit tricky. Follow this tutorial, and you’ll be a pro before you know it.

Extended Day by the Day or by the Month is a single session to select, followed by options of specific days or months. Due to this setup, when you sign up initially the session is easy to find. However, when you return later to add more days or months, the session doesn’t appear with the other options. To add additional care, please edit your Extended Day enrollment session listed on your Current Reservations and add the new days or months you need, then proceed to payment and completion.

Questions? View a step by step visual tutorial of this process.

Please note, By the Day price increases at 10:00 a.m. each day for day of registration.

Fees paid for Extended Day by-the-day, All Day Care and Early Release Care are not refundable. Fees paid for All School Days, or Day of the Week Extended Day are transferable but not refundable.

Session fees and payments are arranged and maintained between the coach and the parent, independent of Parish Episcopal School.

Coaches are required to email subject-specific teachers as well as parents at the beginning of each trimester as a means of making themselves available to teachers and to ascertain the needs of the student. Coaches are permitted to contact teachers, when necessary, throughout the trimester to discuss areas of concern, collaborating for the benefit of the student.

To learn more or start the enrollment process, please contact Phillip Page , Director of Parish Lab and Link.

If a parent has a coach in mind who is not yet affiliated with Parish, the academic coach must complete a process that includes a background check, Presidium online training and then schedule an appointment for a mini-orientation to familiarize themselves with the Parish Link program and the Academic Coach Guidelines. Coaches must also have a Parish picture ID badge identifying them as academic coaches, which they will wear at all times while on the Parish campus.

Classes are held throughout the summer for year-long courses and Health. Most trimester electives are offered in one 6-week session; session 1 is June 1 to July 8 and session 2 is July 5 to August 12. Students must attend a minimum number of classes in order to receive credit for the course. The number of required sessions varies by course. Please review the in-person attendance expectations and scheduled classes in each course description before registering. Students may only attend class meetings that are offered in their registered session and taught by their teacher of record.

While teachers try to work around students’ schedules, students are expected to keep pace with the class and the workload as scheduled. If students anticipate summer travel, they will need to plan ahead, coordinate their schedules (and attendance requirements) with the instructor, and work diligently to meet the expected deadlines.

The beauty of a for-credit Academy course is that much of the work can be done asynchronously. These courses are designed for self-paced learning and the majority of material is available for students from the first day of class so that they can work ahead; however, because modules and assignments build on previous ones, students need to allow time for instructor feedback and guidance. As such, students should plan to complete modules following (as closely as possible) the instructor’s recommendations over the course of the summer session.

Classes that require in-person attendance will have the option to learn from distance if the student is travelling or out of town. Approval of virtual attendance must be coordinated with the instructor ahead of time. Please reach out to the class instructor at the beginning of the summer session to make arrangements. Be sure to reference the Upper School Handbook to determine what qualifies for the option to learn from a distance and what the protocols are for unplanned travel.

These Academy courses are for credit and so they maintain the demands and rigor of our in-person, school year courses, but at a concentrated pace. Students should plan to spend five to seven hours per week online to complete each course. This is above and beyond the scheduled classroom time for in-person sessions, which vary from course to course.

Yes, students earn credit for these courses. These courses appear on the transcript year which they have most recently finished (not the following year), and the grades are calculated into their GPA. Elective courses receive .333 credits, and yearlong courses receive one full credit. Once class starts at the end of May, students may not drop the course. Under extenuating circumstances, administration can approve a withdrawal which is recorded on the transcript. While courses do count towards graduation requirements, taking a course in the summer does not exempt a student from a full course load during the regular year.

Yes, non-Parish students may participate in these courses. If you are interested in registering, please contact Dr. Ann Morgan. Prior to enrollment, Parish will require confirmation from the student’s current school attesting to the student’s good academic and behavioral standing. Upon successful course completion, Parish Episcopal School will issue a transcript and report card reflecting the course completed via summer Academy.

The class descriptions and the registration system clearly state that summer schedules must be coordinated so that students can attend at least the minimum number of classes. They are encouraged to attend all in-person sessions if possible.

• The $25 registration fee and the $50 per class deposit will be retained for all canceled registrations. If The Academy cancels a class, all fees will be refunded.
• After registering for a For-Credit course with The Academy, students may drop the course any time before May 1^st without academic penalty. Prior to May 1, all class fees, less the deposit, will be refunded.
• Between May 1^st and the first class day (not orientation) of the course, students may drop the course without any academic penalty. After May 1^st but before the class start: 50% of class fees, less the deposit, will be refunded.
• After the first class day, students cannot drop the course but must withdraw. At the time of withdrawal, a student’s grades will be assessed and the transcript will reflect a W/P (withdrawn while passing) or a W/F (withdrawn while failing).
• After the first class day, no refunds will be issued since a class spot has been taken and a teacher has been engaged.

Parents can set up student accounts for shopping at PAWS either in person or via our online store, and can also set spending limits for certain product categories. Please note that once limits are set, these may only be adjusted by the parent.

Please use the form below to request spending limits and please allow those limits 24 hours to be processed.

Should you wish to return or exchange an item, you must do so within two weeks of either the ship, pick-up or purchase date. Items must include a receipt, and items without original tags will not be accepted for exchange or return. Please return your merchandise in store or through the mail:

Mailed Return
Items can be returned via the mail for a refund. Please include a copy of your receipt. Items are eligible for return if postmarked within two weeks of original ship date. Once received, your refund will be processed and a confirmation issued accordingly.

Please mail to:
Parish Episcopal School
Attn: Kristi Gahl, PAWS Spirit Store
4101 Sigma Road
Farmers Branch, TX 75244

PAWS can help with customized items that are specific to your organization or team. Start the process by filling out our product request form, and we’ll get back to you to discuss your project.

Looking to purchase a completed custom item? Go to the specialty section of the online store to find ready-to-order custom products. To discuss a potential project or ask questions about custom items, please contact Stephanie Pearson.

All uniforms may be purchased online or in-person, except shoes.

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Mills Uniform Company — Sizing Charts

• $25 registration fee (one-time fee)
• $50 non-refundable deposit per camp to secure the camp.

Payment Options for 2023 include pay in full at checkout or the flexible payment option with 25% due at the following times:

At the time of registration

60 days before camp start date

30 days prior to the camp start date

14 days prior to the camp start date

We accept all major credit cards.

Camp cancellation and refund requests must be emailed to summer@parish.org.

The $25 registration fee and the $50 per camp deposit will be retained for all canceled registrations. If Parish Summer cancels a class, all fees will be refunded.

Cancellations and Refunds:

Cancellation Date:  Prior to May 1^st all camp fees, less the deposit, will be refunded.  

Cancellation Date: After May 1^st but before 4 weeks prior to the camp start: 50% of camp fees, less the deposit, will be refunded.

Cancellation Date: Within 4 weeks prior to the camp start: No refund.

Families will be charged a $5.00/minute late fee if arriving after the designated pick-up time. If there are more than five (5) occurrences, the fee is $10.00/minute. After the 10th late pick up, the student will not be able to attend camp.

All camps are held on our Midway Campus located at 4101 Sigma Road, Dallas, TX 75244.

Parish Summer staff can be reached via email at Summer@Parish.org or by calling 972-852-8752.

Campers should wear closed-toe shoes, a t-shirt, and shorts or pants. You may want to send a sweatshirt or fleece with your camper as our building can run a bit cold in the summer. PreK campers should always bring a change of clothes in their bags and a small blanket for their nap time. All campers should reference the weekly welcome letter so that they may be prepared for special days and activities. This letter is sent the Tuesday before camp starts.

Please note: Day campers and outdoor sports campers are strongly encouraged to wear sunscreen. If you would like sunscreen reapplied, please complete the medication form during registration.

Campers have snack time at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm each day. Snacks from home are always welcome, or for your convenience, you may purchase weekly snacks for the AM or PM snack period during the registration process. The weekly price for snacks is $5 for AM snacks and $5 for PM snacks. Pre-ordered snacks can be purchased through your camp account and ordered as late as Friday before each camp week.

Each day will feature one snack such as Goldfish, Cheez-Its, Pirate’s Booty, Veggie Straws and more, depending on availability. Gluten-free snacks such as Veggie Straws and Pirate’s Booty are always available for campers with food-sensitive allergies.

Campers will not visit the PAWS store during their camp time. Campers should bring snacks from home or pre-order snacks through their camp account.

Lunch is available for purchase. Each day there will be a hot option and a vegetarian option as well as a salad and sandwich bar. Dessert is provided 3 times a week. Lunch must be purchased by noon on the Tuesday prior to camp start. Students may also bring their lunch.

Lunchtime is 12:00 pm –12:30 pm and is fully supervised by counselors and instructors.

Please note: Lunches brought from home will not be refrigerated nor can they be heated.

Parish Summer is a nut-free campus.

Download Lunch Menu

Parents do not need to park and walk their child(ren) inside. Counselors will unload your child(ren) from your vehicle and will walk them to check in with staff. Drop-off for Extended Day AM begins at 7:30 a.m., 8:45 a.m. for morning camps, and 12:15 p.m. for afternoon camps.

We understand that your child may have conflicts or an illness. However, we cannot prorate the cost of the camp or offer make-up days for missed portions of camp.

Your child must be 3 years old and toilet trained. View policy below:

Children in all PreK camps are expected to be fully toilet trained before entering our program. It is expected that the child is toilet trained, stays dry for several hours, and uses the bathroom during our restroom breaks or when they request to use the restroom. In addition, children must be wearing underwear in our camps and may not wear pull-ups.

The following are a few of the signs we see when your child is toilet trained:

• The child recognizes when they need to use the toilet.
• The child stays dry for an extended period of time.
• The child can undress and pull up his/her own pants.
• The child can wipe him/herself after using the toilet.
• The child can wake up during nap time should they need to use the restroom.

Provide at least 2 changes of clothes, including pants, underwear and socks. Soiled clothing will be placed in a bag in your child’s backpack to be taken home.

• If restroom accidents occur, parents will be notified with the understanding that the issue needs to be addressed and corrected.
• If multiple accidents occur in one day, the parent will be notified and must pick up their child. If not corrected by the next day, the child will have to stay home the remainder of the week. No refund will be applied.

A sample schedule for the Parish Summer Day Camp can be found here. This is not a hard and fast schedule but will give you a general idea of the day to day.

If you arrive late for drop-off, please park and walk your camper into the school and staff will walk your child to the camp.

Please park and walk inside the school and staff will bring your child to you. We cannot accommodate pick up within the 15 minutes prior to the start of carpool.

All phones or other electronic devices must be kept in bags or backpacks during camps, extended care and lunchtime.

Absolutely not! We welcome campers from all area schools or home-school as well as relatives or friends visiting from outside of the Dallas area.

Campers are accompanied by a camp administrator, counselor or instructor at all times.

Please use the grade your child will be entering in the fall of 2023.

If your child will be in Primer, since that progresses differently at each school, please select Kindergarten.

All summer camps for 2023 can be found on the browse programs page of our site. Each camp has a registration link that will take you directly to UltraCamp, our registration system, for that specific camp. You can also go directly to UltraCamp to browse and select camps.

Camps and classes are limited in size and are available on a first come, first served basis. Scheduled payments must be fulfilled in order to retain your child’s place in any camp. The $25 registration fee and the $50 per camp deposit will be retained for all canceled registrations. Camps/classes are subject to cancellation due to insufficient enrollment. If a class or camp is canceled due to insufficient enrollment, you will be fully refunded. We will endeavor to make cancellation decisions as early as possible.

Please enroll in camps that align with your child’s grade in the fall of 2023.

Browsing for camps on our site and want to filter to specific weeks, interests, grades, etc? Then check out this step by step tutorial to learn how. 

Registrations received after Thursday at noon will incur an additional fee of $50 per camp.

We happily accept walk-in registrations on a space available basis.

Camps can be added at any time via your online account. If you need to make a change to an existing reservation, please contact us at summer@parish.org.

If your preferred camp is sold out, please feel free to sign up for the waitlist for that camp. There is no fee associated with the waitlist and there is no obligation to enroll if space becomes available. If space becomes available, you’ll receive an email. You will have 24 hours to register for that spot.

When you completed your registration you should have received a confirmation email with details about your registration.  You can also log back into the registration platform at any time to update family information such as authorized pick-ups or medication, and view current, past or upcoming registrations.  A new way to view current year registrations is to create/log into your ParishPlus account and navigate to the UltraCamp registration tab.  When you first visit this tab you will be asked for your UltraCamp ID number, and it offers a lookup tool.  Once this account ID is linked to your Parish Plus account you will be able to view current registrations.

Your reservation confirmation email will include a receipt, which gives the names and dates of the camps for which you registered. We send a weekly welcome email mid-week prior to each camp start date, which gives information about carpools and other common questions, as well as specific information about any items required for specific camps or performances. Please note, most camps do not have special information. We post pictures to social media on a regular basis throughout the week, please follow us to see how much fun the campers are having! Some workshops include teacher reports that are sent home to families, that information is noted in the details about those camps. Finally, each Friday we send another email newsletter wrapping up the week.