DANCE AND MUSIC LESSIONS FOR ALL AGES
CALL: (781) 545-3100

STUDIO POLICIES

Annual Registration Fees:

Payment is required with completed registration form to reserve class space. A registration is not considered complete and class space is not reserved until these requirements are met. This fee covers administration costs, insurance and any other "extras" that might come up throughout the year. There is a non- refundable, non-transferable $25 registration fee per student per year. A $20 registration fee is required per unlimited student.

Rates/Multi Class Discount:

Tuition is due on the 1st day of each month. Tuition is based on a full academic year (September—June). We offer a discount when you take multiple classes and/or register a sibling at our studio. DDMA accepts cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard and Discover. Tuition will remain the same for each month, regardless of how many weeks there are in a month. This includes holidays and vacations. No refunds, reductions or transfers for any reason. There is no extra charge for months containing five weeks. If your payment is received in the form of cash or a check prior to the 1st of the month, the $2.00 processing fee will be waived. If your credit/debit card is declined we will notify you immediately. Please note that if your payment is not received by the 5th it will be considered late and assessed $10.00 late fee and your child will not be able to participate in class until the payment is received. All registration, tuition and material fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. All balances must be paid and up-to-date in order to participate in scheduled events, which includes, but is not limited to performances or recitals. Declined methods of payments include expired credit cards, returned payments and NSF. All of these transactions will be charged a $25 fee.

Withdrawals and Refunds:

Notice of withdrawal is required to discontinue any classes. Withdrawal must be done in person and will not be accepted over the phone or via e-mail. Withdrawal must be done at the studio and not with the teacher. Withdrawal must occur by the 25th of the month to discontinue tuition charges for upcoming months. To withdraw from classes, a parent or adult student must inform studio office staff in person, and complete and sign a withdrawal form provided by the studio.

Please keep in mind that once paid, all past tuition fees, material fees and registration fees are NON-REFUNDABLE.

Snow or Inclement Weather:

In the event that Scituate Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather, classes will be canceled. Please call the studio at 781-545-3100 to check if you are unsure. One snow day is allowed in the schedule. If classes are going to be canceled for that morning/evening, we will send out a mass email. We will notify you if make-up classes are necessary.

Attendance:

Missed Private Music Lessons and Make-up Lessons:
Absolutely no make-up lessons will be given for missed lessons. If a student misses a lesson, they have the option of attending a group lesson at no extra charge. Students must sign up for the class at least one week in advance of attending. No refunds are given for missed lessons. There are no make-up lessons for missed group music classes or dance classes.

Class Observation:

If your child is participating in private lessons, you can make arrangements with your child's instructor to sit in on their lesson. However, group music class observation will be limited. This rule is in place so classes go uninterrupted. If parents want pictures of class or want to observe their child, please ask in advance for instructor's approval. We don't mind parents observing class until it becomes a distraction to students. Our studios are equipped with closed-circuit video cameras and viewing windows to allow parents to observe class when it is convenient for them.

Photo Release:

The studio may take and publicly display any pictures or videos of students. These pictures may appear in the studio, newspapers, on the studio website or printed materials to be used for advertising purposes. Parents and students are not able to protest any such use or receive compensation of any type for use of these pictures. We do not use the student's name when using these pictures or videos.

Holidays:

Holidays will generally follow school schedules. Holiday dates are listed on our studio calendar. Other cancellations will also be posted in advance and stated in monthly newsletters.

Parent's Responsibility:

It is the responsibility of the parent or adult student to be aware of all school activities, such as registration days, recitals, extra classes and dates the school is open or closed. The school will post all notices on the message board in the studio lobby, as well as sending notices via e-mail. It is the parent's responsibility to regularly check these boards and e-mails to ensure they are informed. It is the responsibility of the parents or adult students to inform the school of any address, telephone number or email changes. We do a vast majority of our announcements via e-mail, so it is required that you put an e- mail address on file with us at the time of registration.

Substitutions:

Duval Dance and Music Academy reserves the right to provide a substitute teacher if the regularly scheduled teacher is unable to teach class. If a teacher is ill and a qualified substitute cannot be arranged, any missed class will be rescheduled.

Code of Conduct: