Membership
Fee:
A non-refundable annual fee of $40 per family paid at the time
of registration holds the place in class, covers administrative and
liability costs related to each account, and entitles each family to
studio discounts on master classes and programs throughout the year.
Payment of
Fees:
Tuition is paid by pre-authorized automatic checking account
debit or automatic credit card payment on the 1st of
months September-June. Tuition remains the same for months
containing 3-5 lessons in the month. June tuition is prorated for
the number of lessons held. Tuition for private music lessons is
charged an average amount for the year. All charges appear on the
bank or credit card statement as being from West Coast Dance FX.
West Coast Music & Dance FX does not prorate tuition for student
vacations or illness.
Attendance:
A minimum attendance standard is required. A music student
taking private lessons is given 2 opportunities to make-up a missed
lesson each year. If a class must be cancelled due to a teacher
emergency, a make-up class will be scheduled for that month.
The school
reserves the right to have students who come late to class to
forfeit that lesson. Repeated tardiness may result in termination
of lessons. If a student misses more than 4 lessons without written
notice, the studio reserves the right to terminate lessons with a
$20 late drop penalty. Students missing more than 4 lessons after
January may not be permitted to participate in the annual recitals,
in festivals, or community events.
As well,
students are not to be left at the studio for excessive time periods
before or after their lessons. We do not allow students to wait at
the bottom of the stairs for parent arrivals. Please pick up your
child inside the studio when class ends.
Observation
Policy:
In order to truly see growth in your child, and to ensure
complete focus for both students and teachers, observation days are
scheduled every 8 weeks. In our experience, students perform better
when they have the least amount of distractions. All classes are
closed until observation day. Scheduled observation days are
announced in newsletters, online, and posted outside studio doors.
Recital:
The annual music & dance recital is scheduled in June. A dress
rehearsal is scheduled the evening prior to opening night. Music
students are asked to wear formal party or church attire that may
include a party dress, slacks, and button or polo shirt. A $40
recital fee per family is automatically deducted March 1, which
includes TWO FREE tickets. Recital pictures are scheduled in May.
A music only
recital is scheduled in December and is open to family and friends.
The music recital takes place at the studio. There are no fees or
tickets sales for this event.
Materials
Needed:
Students need to purchase and bring their own instruments for
lessons and to practice with at home. The studio provides pianos.
Each student needs to bring their teacher recommended instructional
books, spiral notebook, and pencil to take notes. Vocal students
will also need a tape recorder or blank CD to record lessons.
Practice:
Improving in music takes practice. Set up regularly scheduled
practice times at home. Students are rewarded by teachers for
consistently practicing at home. Read “A Parent’s Guide To Music
Lessons” for more tips on practicing and to avoid the drudgery of
practice time.
Injuries:
Parents, legal guardians of minors, students and adult students
waive the right to any legal action for any injury sustained on
studio property resulting from normal dance activity or any other
activity conducted by the students before, during, or after class
time.
Drop Policy:
There is a two-month minimum for all lessons. 30 days written
notice from the 1st of the month is required to
discontinue any classes. Withdrawals must be done in person and
will not be accepted over the phone. Withdrawals must be done at
the studio office and not with the teacher. No withdrawals accepted
after April. 1. To withdraw from classes a parent or adult student
must:
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Inform studio administration
in person, and
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Complete and sign a
withdrawal form provided by the studio office.
No refunds are
given on costumes, shoes, or dance apparel. West Coast Music &
Dance FX reserves the right to terminate lessons to any students
without notice.
Responsibility to be Aware of Dates and Events:
It is
the responsibility of the parent or adult student to be aware of all
studio activities such as observation days, recitals, classes, and
dates the studio is open or closed. The studio will post all such
notices on the studio website and bulletin boards. It is the
parent’s responsibility to regularly check these boards to ensure
they are informed. Studio personnel use e-mail as a quick and easy
way to get information to parents. If you do not have an e-mail
address, we suggest signing up for a free account online.
Photo
Release:
The studio is hereby granted permission to take photographs of the
students to use in brochures, web sites, posters, advertisements and
other promotional materials the studio creates. Permission is also
hereby granted for the school to copyright such photographs in its
name.
2010-2011
Studio Closed Dates:
Labor Day September 6
Halloween Day October 31
Thanksgiving November 24-28
Winter Break December 22- January 2
Spring Break April 25-29
Memorial Day May 30
4th
of July July 4
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