School Year Class Procedure Acknowledgement
Only healthy students should attend classes; free of fever, cough, shortness of breath or diarrhea within the last 72 hours (without fever reducing medicine) and 10 days after the onset of any such symptoms. If the student or anyone in their household has had an illness that involves fever, cough, shortness of breath or diarrhea, we require 10 days of exclusion from the onset of illness. Students without a medical condition or disability that prevents them from wearing a mouth and nose covering agree to wear a mouth and nose cover while in the building. Drop off and pick up for students can be facilitated by calling or texting 503-502-5728. No parents or guardians will be allowed into our facility during regular hours.
Course Offerings
Class availability, day, time or assigned instructors are SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Registered students will be notified of any changes as soon as possible.
Students will be taken on a space available basis. Class size limits have been set to ensure a quality experience. Once the maximum limit has been reached a waiting list will be taken.
Missed dance, theatre and art classes can be made up in another comparable class within 60 days of the missed class.
If you know in advance that you will be unable to attend two or more classes during the term, notify the office at the time of registration and credit will be given for missed classes. No tuition refunds or credits will be given after a class is missed.
Holidays/School Breaks
Classes will not be held on:
New Year's Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving weekend, and Christmas. On all other holidays whether Federal, State or local, classes will be held. Any exceptions to this will be listed on the class calendar which is updated every twelve weeks.
A two week Winter Break is taken the last week of December into early January. A one week Spring Break is taken in March. A one week Summer Break is taken in mid-June and a Fall Break the last week of August and the first week of September
Payment Information
Payment options.
Auto-Pay Agreement in which Tuition is withdrawn automatically from a checking, savings or charge account on the 1st, 5th or 10th of each month. Contact our office if other arrangements need to be made. Payment will be drawn immediately at the time of registration to hold your space in class.
Tuition for classes is paid in advance and is not refundable.
There is a $20.00 returned check charge for any checks returned by the bank.
Termination of Lessons--One month's written notice is required to terminate enrollment in any class. Regardless of whether or not the student attends class for that month, the financial obligation remains for the required one month's notice. From the date of notice of termination, families will have 30 days to bring current any balances due on their accounts.
Assumption of Risk/Waiver of Liability
Parents, legal guardians of minor students and adult students assume all risks of injuries or illness of any kind; waive the right to any legal action against Portland Metro Arts Center and School, any trustee, board member, officer, faculty member, agent, servant or any employee of the Center and School, for any injury sustained on PMA property, resulting from normal class, performance, volunteer activities, or any other activity conducted by the students, or their family members before, during or after class time. Those who have concerns should seek the advice of a health care provider before participating in our programs.
PMA is not responsible for the loss or damage to any personal belongings or other personal property in case of fire, theft or any other cause. It is the responsibility of the student to exercise due care and judgment in securing their belongings in their car, in the building and on PMA property.
Photo/Publicity Release
There is an assumption of consent for PMA to take photographs of students to use in brochures, web sites, posters, advertisements and other promotional materials the school creates. Permission is also granted for PMA to copyright such photographs in its name. If you wish you or your child to be excluded from photographs, please send a written request to our office.
Private Music Students
Lesson Cancellation--If you are unable to attend your lesson, we require that students contact our office at least 24 hours in advance of an absence. Every effort will be made to work with instructor and student to schedule a make-up lesson. One such make-up lesson is allowed every six months. With less than 24 hours notice of an absence, no make-up lesson, rescheduling, class credit or refund will be given.
In situations of extreme emergency such as sudden illness, family crisis or other unforeseen circumstance, each student will be granted one instance of a grace or exemption per six months of lessons, and a make-up class will be scheduled. Beyond the one exemption per six months of lessons, the student will be held financially responsible for the missed class.
PMA reserves the right to shorten class length of private music lessons of students who come late to class. The late arrival of one private student can not be allowed to intrude on the lesson of another.
Summer Camp and Workshop Payment Policies
A non-refundable deposit of $40 is required at the time of registration for each camp in which you are enrolling. This deposit goes toward the total tuition of the camp. Any registration submitted without payment of the deposit will not be valid.
The balance of tuition is due no later than fifteen (15) days prior to the first day of the camp. If you wish to pay the balance of tuition sooner, contact our office. Otherwise, payment will be automatically withdrawn from the credit card or bank information listed on your PMA account fifteen days prior to the start of camp.
For those completing early registration prior to May 15, 2020, you may choose to make your payment in three installments: the first payment of one-third at the time of registration, the second payment 30 days prior to the first day of camp, and the final payment 15 days prior to the first day of camp. If you would prefer this option please make a note during registration or contact our office and we will be happy to arrange it for you.
Summer Camp Cancellations
For cancellations made fifteen (15) or more days before the start of the camp there are two refund options:
Option 1: Receive full credit of total amount paid and use it for another PMA camp or Fall School year class. Credit is valid through December 31, 2020.
Option 2: Receive a refund of total tuition paid, less the deposit.
For cancellations made fewer than fifteen (15) days before the start of the camp there are two refund options:
Option 1: Receive PMA credit for tuition paid, less the deposit. Credit is valid for use towards another PMA camp or Fall School year class, through December 31, 2020.
Option 2: Receive a refund of 50% of the total tuition paid, less the deposit.
Family Involvement
Portland Metro Arts (PMA) is a nonprofit arts organization that relies on volunteers to keep the programs vital and accessible. Tuition alone does not begin to cover the costs of our programs.
To join our enthusiastic group of volunteers, email us at Volunteer_Coordinator@PDXMetroArts.org.
We hope that you will consider becoming an Everyday Angel by contributing a fixed amount each month, along with your tuition payment. Please consider designating a tax-deductible monthly donation amount in the comment field below.
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