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Darlington Arts Center School Policies 2009-10
Registration
Registration is required for all group classes and private lessons. By registering at Darlington, you are agreeing to our policies and giving us permission to use any photos in publicity. The annual family registration fee is $61 (fee will be prorated if joining classes after Jan 1). The registration fee is non-refundable. $1 of the registration fee is applied to our endowment scholarship fund, which allows us to provide scholarships to worthy students. There is no registration fee for workshops. We accept personal checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and money orders only. No cash please.
There will be a $30 Returned Check Fee.
Class Tuition
Ages listed under all classes and workshops are guidelines, not restrictions. For all classes, full payment is required prior to the first class, except for the 30- and 34-week dance classes, which may be paid in two installments. Late registration for classes will be accepted with the approval of the instructor and tuition will be prorated with full payment due prior to the first class attended.
Note: Darlington's goal is to give individual attention to each student; class size may be limited. Early registration and tuition payment is strongly recommended. Enrollment in classes is only guaranteed with full payment.
Private Music Lesson Tuition
Tuition for private lessons is due prior to the first lesson. Private music lessons are based on a 32-week academic year beginning in September and running through May. New music students may register at any time during the year depending on teacher availability. (Early registration is strongly recommended.) Students who enroll after October 1st pay pro-rated tuition. The same due dates apply. Lesson times cannot be reserved without payment.
Darlington offers the following payment options:
Private Music Lesson Pricing:
a 30-minute lesson is $29
a 45-minute lesson is $43.50
a 60-minute lesson is $58
Full Payment Plan:
Lessons paid in full prior to September 1st receive a 2% discount:
1 Payment of $928 ($909.44 with discount) for 30 minute lessons
1 Payment of $1,392 ($1,364.16 with discount) for 45 minute lessons
1 Payment of $1,856 ($1,818.88 with discount) for 60 minute lessons
Quarterly Payment Plan:
Lessons paid in four installments due on Sept 1, 2009, Nov 15, 2009, Jan 15, 2010 & Mar 15, 2010:
4 Payments of $232 for 30 minute lessons
4 Payments of $348 for 45 minute lessons
4 Payments of $464 for 60 minute lessons
A trial lesson (at the cost of a single lesson) may be requested before committing to the entire academic year. Payment and registration is required prior to the trial lesson. Cancelled trial lessons will not be refunded.
Late Fees
Because Darlington needs to meet its financial obligations, including paying instructors' salaries, we must ask that all students pay tuition and fees on time. A late fee of $15 will be charged for payments made more than 5 days past the due date. Darlington reserves the right to suspend instruction for students who do not meet their financial obligations. Please contact the office to arrange special fee schedules if needed.
Cancellations, Withdrawals, and Refunds
Darlington may cancel a class or workshop due to insufficient enrollment. A credit will be offered for another class within the same academic year or a full refund (including registration fees) will be issued.
Class withdrawals made at least one week prior to the first class will be refunded 100%.
Class withdrawals made within a week of the first class will be refunded 75%.
Class withdrawals made after the first day will NOT be refunded or credited.
Workshop withdrawals made at least two weeks prior to the workshop will be refunded 100%.
Workshop withdrawals made at least one week prior to the workshop will be refunded 75%.
Workshop withdrawals made within a week of the workshop will NOT be refunded!
Private Lesson withdrawals require a two week written notice (day of notice is not included). The remainder of tuition will be credited or refunded.
Summer Arts Camp withdrawals made at least two weeks prior to the first day of camp will be refunded 100%.
Summer Arts Camp withdrawals made less than two weeks prior to the first day of camp will NOT be refunded or credited!
CREDITS ARE ONLY GOOD FOR ONE YEAR.
Absence Policy
For group classes or workshops, only those classes cancelled by the Center or instructor will be made up or reimbursed. Student absences cannot be reimbursed.
For private lessons, the year is comprised of 32 lessons. With the exception of scheduled holidays, weekly lessons are continuous throughout the academic year. Students are allowed two absences throughout the academic year providing the Center is notified prior to the lesson. Teachers should not be expected to rearrange lesson time conflicts. If an instructor needs to cancel a lesson, the lesson will be made up, a substitute instructor will be available, or a credit will be issued.
Private lessons may be suspended for extended absences of 3 or more consecutive weeks due to illness, injury or other emergency circumstances. The office must be contacted immediately so that the student will not be charged for these absences.
Inclement Weather Policy
In the event of inclement weather a message will be left on the main office phone number and website home page. Classes and lessons missed due to the Center's closure will be made up or a credit/refund will be issued.
Parental Responsibility
Teachers and staff are NOT responsible for children before or after class time. Please be prompt in both delivering and picking up your children. Please refer to Darlington's calendar for dates on which the Center is closed.
Photography
Darlington Arts Center reserves the right and permission to publish any photographs/images taken at the Center or at related off-site functions. By enrolling at Darlington Arts Center, you give permission to use any photos/images and release all claims with respect to copyright ownership and publications, including any claim for compensation related to use of the materials. Photos/images may be used in print, electronic or video format, including but not limited to newsletters, brochures, flyers, press releases, advertising, the website and other promotional materials
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