Kids on Campus Policies & Procedures

Students who are in advanced classes or classes beyond their grade level may request an override to register for academic classes above their age level. Official documentation of advanced status will be required (i.e. student report card). 

Students should be brought to the Hickory Ridge Building no earlier than 10 minutes prior to the start of the class. Classroom assignments will be posted at the Hickory Ridge Building. Students changing building locations during the day will be escorted by KOC staff.

Students arriving after the start of class should be signed in by their parent/guardian in HR-100. Parent/guardian will escort the student to class.

Please register early. Class size is limited. Courses with insufficient enrollment one week prior to the start of each class session will be canceled. You will be notified by phone or email if a class is canceled.

Parents/Guardians should park and pick their student up by the cones at the Hickory Ridge Building at the end of their student's class. No sign out will be required. Students taking classes in other locations will be escorted back to the Hickory Ridge Building by KOC staff. Parents should notify KOC in writing at koc@howardcc.edu if your student will walk, drive, bike, or take a bus home immediately at dismissal without parental supervision.

• A.M. classes: Students should be picked up promptly at noon for 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. classes. Those not picked up by 12:15 p.m. will be placed in a supervised lunchroom. They will be enrolled in lunch. A flat fee of $10 will be charged.
• P.M. classes: Students should be picked up promptly at 4:30 for 1–4:30 p.m. classes. Students not picked up by 4:45 p.m. will be escorted to After Care. A late fee of $20 will be charged.
• After Care: Students in After Care should be picked up no later than 6:30 p.m. Students picked up after 6:30 p.m. will be charged a late fee of $5 per every 15 minutes.
• Inclement weather: When there is inclement weather at dismissal time, parents should pick their student up from their classroom. If KOC classes are to be dismissed early due to inclement weather, parents will be notified by email.

If you need to pick up your student early, sign your student out in the Hickory Ridge Building, Suite 100. You will be given a leave slip which you can take to your student’s instructor. You will be asked to show picture ID.

Use this number for your federal income tax return or dependent care credit: #520900106.

HCC does not administer medications to students. If medication must be taken while the student is on campus, the parent/guardian is responsible for coming to campus to administer the medication. Written permission from a physician is required for those who are able to self-medicate. Call 443-518-4110 or email koc@howardcc.edu for a required medication form. In an emergency, trained staff will administer EpiPens or inhalers provided by students. Kids on Campus cannot guarantee a nut-free environment. 

Students taking kitchen and/or lab classes must wear closed-toe shoes to class.

Students arriving after the start of class should be signed in by their parent/guardian in Hickory Ridge, Suite 100. Parent/guardian will escort the student to class.

You provide the lunch; we provide the supervision. From 12–1 p.m., students will eat lunch with their peers. All students under 16 staying on campus for both morning and afternoon courses must register for a supervised lunch hour. The fee covers supervision and facilities. NON-PERISHABLE BAG LUNCHES ARE REQUIRED. NO REFRIGERATION OR MICROWAVE IS AVAILABLE.

On Mondays, all students should be escorted to their classroom or drop-off point by their parent or guardian (for classes that are not held in Hickory Ridge). Please refer to the map. For the rest of the week, the new drop-off line is designed for students who are ready to exit the vehicle immediately when prompted by our staff. If your student needs additional time to gather belongings or say goodbye, feel free to park and escort your student to the designated cones where staff will be waiting. You may also escort your student to their classroom or designated drop-off point if you prefer to do so.

Howard Community College and Kids on Campus are not responsible for personal items brought to and/or left on campus. HCC and KOC are not responsible for lost, broken, or missing items. Check the Lost and Found bin in the Hickory Ridge Building for missing items.

Please check your student's eligibility to participate in the Kids on Campus program.

Registration form and consent form must be completed and accompanied by payment. Parents/guardians are financially responsible for the student’s tuition and fees to HCC. Outstanding balances may be sent to collections. Students may not begin class until the consent form is complete and payment has been made in full. Complete the Consent Form.

Scholarships may be available for Howard County residents who meet certain income criteria. See the Noncredit Scholarships & Financial Aid webpage for details.

A 15-minute class break is scheduled daily during morning and afternoon class sessions. Students may bring their own snacks, or they may purchase a drink and snack from the vending machines. Students should bring $1 bills or small change (no pennies) for the vending machines. Staff are unable to provide change for the vending machines. 

Join a waitlist for a full class and you will be notified if a spot becomes available. Register for another class in the event the class remains full.

*Please note that being added to the waitlist does not guarantee enrollment for your student if a space becomes available.