2012-2013 School Year Policies (effective Aug. 1, 2011)
ENROLLMENT: Registration Fee $35.00 per family annually and first month’s tuition plus complete registration paperwork on file.
TUITION PAYMENTS: Tuition rates are set by the school and are based on the 10 month school year. Payments are divided equally from August 22nd, 2011 to Recital in Mid June 2012. All payments are equal and determined upon registration. Tuition is due the 22nd of each month. A late fee of 8.00 will be assessed if tuition is not received by the 22nd of the month for the following month of instruction. Payments may be made by Cash, Check, Visa or Mastercard. Automatic credit card billing available. There is also a tuition box located in the lobby that students can drop checks only off in when attending class for your convenience. A $25.00 service fee will be charged for all returned checks.
COSTUMES/SHOES/UNIFORMS/RECITAL TICKETS: These items are not included in tuition fees and must be purchased separately. Students must be dressed in proper dance attire guidelines (see below) by September 22nd or within 30 days of registration. For students participating in the June Recital, costume charges must be paid when billed, or they may not be ordered on time and the student will not be able to participate in the recital. Costumes need to be paid for before the studio will order them. Once costumes have been ordered they are non-refundable.
UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS:
Creative Movement= Pink Ballet Slippers, tights, leotard. Hair pulled back.
Combination= Black Jazz Shoes or Pink Ballet Slippers, Black Tap shoes, leotard, tights. Hair pulled away from face.
Acrobatics= bare feet, footless tights or dance pants, leotard or form fitted shirt
Ballet= Pink ballet shoes, pink tights, leotard. Hair pulled back.
Jazz= Black Jazz shoes, dance pants or tights and shorts, leotard or form fitted shirt. Hair pulled back.
Tap= Class appropriate tap shoes, tights/dance pants, leotard or form fitted shirt. Hair pulled back.
Contemporary= foot paws or bare feet, tights/dance pants, leotard or form fitted shirt, hair pulled back.
Boys for all above classes= Black dance pants/sweats, white t-shirt
Hip Hop/ Musical Theatre = Non-streak clean tennis shoes or hip hop sneaker, comfortable, non-restrictive clothing (not too baggy, no denim)
Singing = Comfortable non-restrictive clothing
CALENDAR/HOLIDAYS: The studio is ONLY closed for Thanksgiving, Winter Break, Spring Break, and Memorial Day weekend. Unless specifically marked on the 2012/2013 calendar (located in the registration packet and at www.mcgrathperformingarts.com) the studio is open on all other observed holidays.
ATTENDANCE: Attendance is expected unless the student is ill or on vacation. Missed classes will be counted as MAKE-Ups and the student can attend an alternative class for their age and level within 30 days. In May and June, students who miss multiple classes may need to attend a private lesson with the instructor to participate in the recital and will be charged for the lesson. Students may be permitted from performing in recital if there have been too many absences, regardless of costume being purchased. Parents and students will be notified by the director if they are in jeopardy of being pulled out of a performance. It is the student or parent’s responsibility to notify the studio of the student’s absence. Tuition is NOT prorated for absences or holidays.
Watch Week/Observation: Observation Week and Guidelines: There are no visitors/observers permitted in class. Observation week will be held the last week before Winter break (December 12th through the 17th). Any visitor will be allowed, but the student must be willing to be observed by that guest.
Behavior/Discipline: All students are expected to behave with a positive, respectful attitude at all times. Any form of physical or verbal abuse or harm on others will absolutely not be tolerated and could result in a student’s dismissal from class immediately and/or permanently.
Legal Action: If legal action becomes necessary against an account, the studio shall be entitled to all court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees.
Additionally
1. We request that students carefully observe our dress code outlined above.
2. Any student arriving more than 15 minutes late will not be admitted to class. For your safety and to receive full benefit from your class, please arrange for a make-up class if you expect to be very late.
3. All students are encouraged not to leave the room once class has begun. Please allow for appropriate restroom use prior to class. Very young children will be treated sensitively as the need arises. Preschool children may need a parent’s attention from time to time for various reasons including bathroom or behavior issues. Please do not leave the waiting room when very young children are in class without informing the instructor or having another parent responsible during your absence. We make every effort to have all children feel safe and cared for in a loving and inspiring learning environment, but we are not here for childcare services.
4. School age children and teens: please practice respect. Students are not to be socializing in a disruptive manner during the class with other students. Please come early or stay late to enjoy friends in the waiting area. Pleasehonor your teacher and fellow students by giving full attention and co-operation. You will be advised if we feel any student is not well adjusted to the classroom environment for any reason over time.
5. During class if a student complains of being ill, or sustains an injury and cannot participate, the instructor will send them to the office were the parents will be notified if not on the premises.
6. Only students with a pre-existing sickness/injury are allowed to observe class. The parents must notify the office if a student is to observe class.
7. Out of town guests may request to visit at any time throughout the year. No one else is allowed to sit and watch during regular class time.
Thank You!
ENROLLMENT: Registration Fee $35.00 per family annually and first month’s tuition plus complete registration paperwork on file.
TUITION PAYMENTS: Tuition rates are set by the school and are based on the 10 month school year. Payments are divided equally from August 22nd, 2011 to Recital in Mid June 2012. All payments are equal and determined upon registration. Tuition is due the 22nd of each month. A late fee of 8.00 will be assessed if tuition is not received by the 22nd of the month for the following month of instruction. Payments may be made by Cash, Check, Visa or Mastercard. Automatic credit card billing available. There is also a tuition box located in the lobby that students can drop checks only off in when attending class for your convenience. A $25.00 service fee will be charged for all returned checks.
COSTUMES/SHOES/UNIFORMS/RECITAL TICKETS: These items are not included in tuition fees and must be purchased separately. Students must be dressed in proper dance attire guidelines (see below) by September 22nd or within 30 days of registration. For students participating in the June Recital, costume charges must be paid when billed, or they may not be ordered on time and the student will not be able to participate in the recital. Costumes need to be paid for before the studio will order them. Once costumes have been ordered they are non-refundable.
UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS:
Creative Movement= Pink Ballet Slippers, tights, leotard. Hair pulled back.
Combination= Black Jazz Shoes or Pink Ballet Slippers, Black Tap shoes, leotard, tights. Hair pulled away from face.
Acrobatics= bare feet, footless tights or dance pants, leotard or form fitted shirt
Ballet= Pink ballet shoes, pink tights, leotard. Hair pulled back.
Jazz= Black Jazz shoes, dance pants or tights and shorts, leotard or form fitted shirt. Hair pulled back.
Tap= Class appropriate tap shoes, tights/dance pants, leotard or form fitted shirt. Hair pulled back.
Contemporary= foot paws or bare feet, tights/dance pants, leotard or form fitted shirt, hair pulled back.
Boys for all above classes= Black dance pants/sweats, white t-shirt
Hip Hop/ Musical Theatre = Non-streak clean tennis shoes or hip hop sneaker, comfortable, non-restrictive clothing (not too baggy, no denim)
Singing = Comfortable non-restrictive clothing
CALENDAR/HOLIDAYS: The studio is ONLY closed for Thanksgiving, Winter Break, Spring Break, and Memorial Day weekend. Unless specifically marked on the 2012/2013 calendar (located in the registration packet and at www.mcgrathperformingarts.com) the studio is open on all other observed holidays.
ATTENDANCE: Attendance is expected unless the student is ill or on vacation. Missed classes will be counted as MAKE-Ups and the student can attend an alternative class for their age and level within 30 days. In May and June, students who miss multiple classes may need to attend a private lesson with the instructor to participate in the recital and will be charged for the lesson. Students may be permitted from performing in recital if there have been too many absences, regardless of costume being purchased. Parents and students will be notified by the director if they are in jeopardy of being pulled out of a performance. It is the student or parent’s responsibility to notify the studio of the student’s absence. Tuition is NOT prorated for absences or holidays.
Watch Week/Observation: Observation Week and Guidelines: There are no visitors/observers permitted in class. Observation week will be held the last week before Winter break (December 12th through the 17th). Any visitor will be allowed, but the student must be willing to be observed by that guest.
Behavior/Discipline: All students are expected to behave with a positive, respectful attitude at all times. Any form of physical or verbal abuse or harm on others will absolutely not be tolerated and could result in a student’s dismissal from class immediately and/or permanently.
Legal Action: If legal action becomes necessary against an account, the studio shall be entitled to all court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees.
Additionally
1. We request that students carefully observe our dress code outlined above.
2. Any student arriving more than 15 minutes late will not be admitted to class. For your safety and to receive full benefit from your class, please arrange for a make-up class if you expect to be very late.
3. All students are encouraged not to leave the room once class has begun. Please allow for appropriate restroom use prior to class. Very young children will be treated sensitively as the need arises. Preschool children may need a parent’s attention from time to time for various reasons including bathroom or behavior issues. Please do not leave the waiting room when very young children are in class without informing the instructor or having another parent responsible during your absence. We make every effort to have all children feel safe and cared for in a loving and inspiring learning environment, but we are not here for childcare services.
4. School age children and teens: please practice respect. Students are not to be socializing in a disruptive manner during the class with other students. Please come early or stay late to enjoy friends in the waiting area. Pleasehonor your teacher and fellow students by giving full attention and co-operation. You will be advised if we feel any student is not well adjusted to the classroom environment for any reason over time.
5. During class if a student complains of being ill, or sustains an injury and cannot participate, the instructor will send them to the office were the parents will be notified if not on the premises.
6. Only students with a pre-existing sickness/injury are allowed to observe class. The parents must notify the office if a student is to observe class.
7. Out of town guests may request to visit at any time throughout the year. No one else is allowed to sit and watch during regular class time.
Thank You!
