Hawk's Nest

List of 12 frequently asked questions.

• What is the registration process?

  Registration is completed online at hces.jumbula.com. The cost of tuition varies depending on how many classes you choose. Registration instructions and semester catalogs can be found on the website. Incoming families will need to create a registration account, with more information and instructions available at hces.jumbula.com.
  
  

  Registration begins in late May or early June for the Fall semester and in late November or early December for the Spring semester. Enrollment is available throughout the year, and any late registrations will be prorated by the remaining sessions.

• What kind of payment method do you use?

  You can make online payments through our registration website or send cash or a check to the Hawk’s Nest Office. All major credit cards are accepted.

• Is financial aid available?

  We do offer financial aid on a case-by-case basis. Please contact our office for more information.

• What are the dates of the program?

  The Fall semester usually begins the second week of school and ends on January 31st. The Spring semester begins on February 1st and ends the second to last week of school. The after-school program is in session on all school days except half-school days and the first and last weeks of the school year.

     

• What are the hours of the program?

  The program runs from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM and includes a supervised snack period, enrichment class, social club sessions or study sessions, and a free play period.

• If I pick up my child early, what entrance do I come through?

  If you need to pick up your child early from Hawk’s Nest, please send an email or call the Hawk’s Nest office. A staff member will bring your child to the 95th Street entrance for early pickup.

• What are the dismissal procedures?

  To ensure the safety and security of our students, we use the Jumbula check-out system for our dismissal procedures. A Hawk's Nest staff member will be stationed at the 95th Street entrance for guardians to check their children out using their designated dismissal codes. Please note that a dismissal code is required to check your child out of Hawk's Nest. If you need assistance in generating your code, please contact the Hawk's Nest office. Detailed pick-up instructions can be found on our Jumbula website under the tab Pickup Instructions.

• If my child is old enough, are they allowed to be dismissed by themselves?

  Students must be in 4th grade or above to self-dismiss from after-school programs. If you choose to allow your child to self-dismiss, please follow these steps:

  1. Authorize Self-Dismissal in Jumbula: Log into your Jumbula account and add your child as an authorized pick-up person.
  2. Generate a Dismissal Code: Generate a unique dismissal code for your child through Jumbula.
  3. Notify the School: Email the Hawk’s Nest office and after-school teachers to inform them of your child’s self-dismissal status.
  4. Presenting the Dismissal Code: Before leaving the school campus, your child must present their dismissal code to a Hawks Nest staff member.

• At what time does the late pick-up fee start when school is dismissed for unenrolled students?

  We expect all students to be picked up on time once they are dismissed from regular school. As a courtesy, we provide a 15-minute grace period from 2:30pm to 2:45pm.
  
  If your child is still at school after 2:45pm, they will be brought to the Hawk’s Nest office. A $10 late fee will be added per 15 minutes if your child remains with Hawk’s Nest after 2:45pm.

• At what time does the late pick-up fee start when the program ends for Hawk's Nest students?

  If you are late for pickup, please notify the Hawk’s Nest office. Starting at 5:30pm, a late pick-up fee of $1 per minute will be automatically applied to your Jumbula account.

• What are the aftercare options for half-school days?

  Aftercare supports working families looking to extend the half day beyond 11:30am to 5:30pm. Students receive school lunch, participate in high-quality sports or enrichment classes, have a snack session, participate in a selection of student social clubs or study hall, and then have a free period before dismissal at 5:30pm. 
  
  Detailed information and sign-up links will be communicated to the HCES Community in advance of the scheduled half-school day.

• What are alternative aftercare options?

  • Regular School Day Late Pick-up Option: 2:30pm - 3:30pm - $15 per child
    
    
  • Single-Day Enrichment Class Drop-in: 2:30pm - 5:30pm - $45 per session 
    
    
  • Aftercare for PTA events (i.e., parent potlucks or in-person PTA meetings): 6:00pm - 8:30pm - $10 per child (this service includes pizza, snacks, and fun activities for the children - sign-up links will be communicated to the HCES Community in advance of the scheduled event)