Frequently Asked Questions #

When and where are the classes? #

Afterschool Cornucopia offers 1‐hour classes, after school, on campus at Linwood Howe, El Rincon, and El Marino. Our classes meet from 3:25–4:25pm most days. On Wednesdays and other special early dismissal days, our classes meet from 1:55–2:55pm. We supervise students during the 10 minutes between school dismissal and the start of our classes.

Is the program seasonal? #

We offer classes throughout the school year. Our program is divided into 3 terms, roughly corresponding to the seasons of fall, winter, and spring. Our fall term runs from the 2nd week of school until winter break (usually August–December). Our winter term runs between winter break and spring break (usually January–March). Our spring term runs after spring break through the end of the school year (usually April–June).

Do classes meet on days when school has early dismissal? #

Yes. On Wednesdays our classes meet from 1:55–2:55pm. On special early dismissal days, such as those scheduled for parent–teacher conferences, most of our classes meet from 1:55–2:55pm, just like Wednesdays. We email all parents a reminder with details roughly a week before special early dismissal days.

Do you offer aftercare past 4:25pm (or 2:55pm on Wednesdays)? #

No, other than a couple of exceptions*, all of our classes finish at 4:25pm most days and 2:55pm on Wednesdays. If you need childcare past 4:25pm or 2:55pm on Wednesdays, we recommend one of the other afterschool care programs offered at your school. If you sign up for both, your child can attend our classes, then go to their other afterschool care program when our classes end. Please check your school’s website for information about available afterschool care programs: El Marino • El Rincon • Linwood Howe
*Our program at El Marino offers a second set of classes from 2:55–3:55pm on Wednesdays. The Wednesday 2:55–3:55pm classes are not offered at El Rincon or Linwood Howe. Also, our Engineering with Legos class is a 90 minute class, ending at 4:55pm (or 3:25pm on Wednesdays)

Do classes fill up? #

Typically, some of our classes fill up, but most don’t.

How do TK and kindergarten students get to the classes? #

When school dismisses, our staff pick up younger students from their teacher and we walk them over to our classes.

Different question? #

Please email [email protected] to reach us.