General Information for College for Kids

Parent orientation-Registration

San Ramon 

Orientation will be Saturday June 1st from 12pm-1:30pm in person at our DVC San Ramon Campus. Parents MUST register online. Email us at communityed@dvc.edu for questions. 

Pleasant Hill 

Orientation will be Saturday June 8th from 12pm-2pm in person at our DVC Pleasant Hill Campus. Parents MUST register online. Email us at communityed@dvc.edu for questions. 

All parents are encouraged to familiarize themselves and their child with the campus where their child will be attending prior to the first day of class. This can be done at your own convenience and pace. 

About our instructors

College for Kids has chosen its instructors carefully to ensure subject matter expertise and skill in working with young people. Many were referred by teachers and administrators in local schools or by DVC staff and faculty.

Note: All College for Kids staff members (instructors and aides) are fingerprinted and cleared through the Federal Bureau of Investigation as well as the Department of Justice.

Scheduling your child for College for Kids

Note: When planning your child's summer schedule, please pay close attention to dates, times, and fees, as there may be changes from summer to summer. Classes with the same title in sessions 1 and 2 are the SAME class not  a continuation.

Class times  

Pleasant Hill Campus 

  • Period 1: 12:50pm-1:50pm
  • Period 2: 2:00pm-3:00pm
  • Period 3: 3:10pm-4:10pm 

San Ramon Campus

  • Period 1: 12:55pm-1:55pm
  • Period 2: 2:00pm-3:00pm
  • Period 3: 3:05pm-4:05pm 

Tuition

Classes range from $95 to $200 Tuition is due at the time of registration. A $2.00 fee has been added to each class to reflect transaction fees. 

Scholarship info

Summer 2024 Scholarship - Email us at communityed@dvc.edu for more information 

April 2nd- Scholarship Available 

April 8th- Scholarships DUE

Class size

Classes with enrollment less than five students may be subject to cancellation by College for Kids, even as late as the week of start. All students are enrolled on a first-come-first-served basis.

Campus and classroom behavior

Families and students are expected to follow the rules of the campus and program and to conduct themselves in a manner that facilitates safety and the learning process. Disruptive students will be dismissed from the program. No skateboards, scooters, or roller blades allowed on campus at any time.  For security reasons, visitors and family members are not permitted in the classroom.

Refund policy

Students who wish to drop a class must do so no less than close of business day seven days prior to the start date of the class (no partial refunds are given,this is a self -support program that relies on fees) or they will not receive a refund. For example, a class that starts on June 11 , must be dropped by close of business (5pm) on June 4 Please allow 2-4 weeks to receive a refund, depending on payment method.

As a reminder, this is a district policy. 

Transportation, parking, pick-up and drop-off information

Parents are entirely responsible for students' transportation.  College for Kids is not responsible for citations served by DVC Police Services.

  • Drop off and pick up will be designated by zone on the Pleasant Hill Campus. Staff members will be at those lots before and after each period to ensure the safety of every student as they arrive and depart. College for Kids is not responsible for students who are dropped off and/or picked up in other lots. 
  • We have coordinated with Police Services to allow a drive-thru procedure. For the safety of kids and other pedestrians, please follow the directions from CFK staff and Police Services to avoid injury. Remember kids and college students will be in the parking lots getting to and from class and they can be difficult to see from behind the wheel of your car.
  • Parents please check back regularly on our web site for updates on parking procedures at the Pleasant Hill campus.
  • The San Ramon campus is located in the Dougherty Valley area of San Ramon at 1690 Watermill Road. The drop off and pick up location is in the NORTH parking. A staff member will be available during drop off and pick up times. 

Pick up

Parents are expected to pick up their children no later than 15 minutes after their last class at their designated zone.For students whose last class ends at 4:10 pm and are not picked up by 4:25 pm will be escorted to Police Services in LOT 1.

Parents:  If your child is only enrolled in a class(es) during 1st and/or 2nd periods, please direct your child to lots 1 or 3 for pick-up.  Please do not make any other pick up arrangements with your child.  If you are running late (arriving 10 minutes after your child's last class), please have your child go to Police Services in lot 1 for pick up.  

If there is an unexpected emergency which will delay pick-up, please call the College for Kids office at 925-969-4600 (before 4:30 pm) or the Police Services at 925-969-5547 (after 4:30 pm). Your child will be notified and will be waiting for you at Campus Police Services.

If there is an unexpected emergency which will delay pick up, please call the College for Kids office at 925-969-4600 before 4 pm.

View maps of both campuses here.

Attendance and unforeseen circumstances

Please report any absences or late arrivals to the College for Kids office as soon as possible by emailing CommunityEd@dvc.edu or calling 925-969-4600 (you can leave a voicemail).  Our office will not contact families regarding any absences or late arrivals.

Parents who need to pick their child up early for any reason must sign them out at the CFK office (L-146). This is for security reasons and your child's safety.  Please call the office in advance, so a staff member can have your child ready for you. 

All policies and procedures subject to change without notification. Please contact us for any questions.