Ohlone for Kids Program Policies & Forms

Program Policies

CLASSROOM RULES

  • Children must always act appropriately and wear proper clothing.
  • Cell phones and other electronics must be kept in backpacks and not used during class times, unless explicitly allowed by the instructor.
  • Parents are responsible for any damage their student(s) cause to equipment and materials given during their registered class.

BEHAVIOR

  • Students are expected to maintain respectful behavior during class discussions. Personal attacks, vulgar or hateful speech, sharing inappropriate content, and other excessively disruptive behavior will be reported and may be grounds for removing your student from class. This applies to all classes, including online classes.
  • Failure to follow these rules, any other classroom guidelines, or any Ohlone College regulations, may result in dismissal from the OFK program without a refund.

DROP OFF / PICK UP

  • Students should be dropped off and picked up at the designated areas on each campus. If you would like to make alternate pickup arrangements, please complete and submit the Walk Home / Alternate Pickup Authorization Form.
  • Please have your student(s) arrive no more than 15 minutes before their first class.
  • PLEASE, NO DROP OFFS ALONG UNSUPERVISED CURBS!

SCHEDULED CLASS TIMES

  • All classes will start and end at the scheduled time. At the instructor’s discretion, classes may end early, and students will be instructed to stay in the area until the scheduled break.
  • Students need to be picked up within 15 minutes of their last class' scheduled end time. Late pickups may result in additional fees to pay for additional staff time supervising your children.

ABSENCES / EARLY PICKUP

  • If you know your child will be absent or needs to be picked up early from class, please notify the OFK office by email or phone ahead of time. This will help avoid class disruption.
  • Students who are absent from the first day of class and who fail to notify the office may forfeit their space in the class to students on the waiting list.

GRADES / HOMEWORK

  • Ohlone for Kids & Teens is a not-for-credit, enrichment program. As such, no grades or progress reports will be provided. Should you have a question about your student’s progress, please email ofk@ohlone.edu.
  • Most offerings do not assign homework. However, some classes send home additional work to supplement the in-class experience. Our instructors design their lesson plans to be challenging and fun for the students, which does not always necessitate homework.

CLASS SUPPLIES

  • Unless otherwise noted, all required classroom materials will be provided onsite. Classes with higher material fees will have more extensive supplies and will be available to take home.

 

Required Forms

  1. Emergency Contact & Medical Release Form
    All children must have an "Emergency Contact & Medical Release" form on file in the OFK office. These forms can be completed upon arrival on the first day of each session.
    If your child requires medicine to be administered during class, please add the information to your child's medical form. This information is required before any medication is administered.
     
  2. Minor Liability Waiver
    All minors must have a "Minor Liability" waiver on file in the OFK office. These forms can be completed upon arrival on the first day of each session.
     
  3. [OPTIONAL] Walk Home / Alternate Pickup Authorization Form
    If you would like your child to be able to walk home on their own or be picked up by someone other than their parent/guardian, please complete the "Walk Home Authorization" form and submit it to the OFK office on the first day of the session.

 

Childcare Tax Credit Information

You may be able to use the fees you paid for your children's care in the Ohlone for Kids program as a childcare tax credit. Please consult with your tax accountant for more information. Our Federal Tax ID Number is 94-2378181.