Registration:
A non-refundable fee of $35 per student is required yearly at the time of registration. ($15 for Summer Programs)
Payment of Fees:
IN CONSIDERATION OF my child(ren)/wards being allowed to participate in any way in the Art's House Schools, Inc, and Art's House, Inc, related events and activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that: Automatic bank account debit or automatic credit card payment must pay tuition. Tuition will be debited from your bank account or charged to your credit card on the 1st or 15th day of each month from October-May, and on the 1st of the month for September and June. Tuition for September is non-refundable. Credit card or bank debit payments are not accepted for in-person payment monthly. Payment must be made by pre-authorized automatic monthly payment. All charges will appear on your bank statement or credit card statement as being from Art's House Schools, Inc.
Automatic Renewal Process:
All students are automatically renewed for lessons beginning in the following term/level. New charges for tuition and fees will be charged to the account on file. If you do not wish to renew your child, please notify the school within two weeks of the re-registration process or by June 5th, whichever comes first. The registration fee will be charged to your auto-debit or auto-card on or by July 15th and is non-refundable.
Dance Tee shirt and Skirt :
These fees are for DANCE STUDENTS ONLY (music and art students click agreement; these fees do not apply to your account).
All tap and hip-hop classes require a tee-shirt ($20). Acro/Tumbling need shorts ($16). Preschool dance and ballet require a skirt ($17). All fees must be paid upon registration. T-shirt, shorts, or skirt fees are non-refundable.
Costume Fees and EOYF:
These fees are for DANCE STUDENTS ONLY (music and art students click agreement; these fees do not apply to your account).
Costume fees for the year-end recital will be charged to your auto-debit or auto-credit card charge on November 15th. No costume fees will be refunded after this date, even if a student withdraws from the school. Costumes for company classes may require an added charge depending on the cost of the costume. Costume fees vary by class/es; fees will be confirmed after registration.
End of Year Fee (EOYF) covers adult tickets, a copy of the show, and a color Playbill. EOYF will be charged to your auto-debit or auto-credit card charge on March 15th. EOYF for a single student family is $185; a multi-student family is $255.
Withdrawal and Refunds:
IN CONSIDERATION OF my child(ren)/wards being allowed to participate in any way in the Art's House Schools, Inc, and Art's House, Inc, related events and activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that:
1. There is a two-month minimum for all lessons, and students cannot drop lessons until the third month; no refunds will be given for the first two months of lessons.
2. Art's House Schools, Inc. must have a one-month notice from the first of the month to drop any classes. Withdrawal must be done in person and will not be accepted over the phone.
3. Withdrawal must be done at the school office and not with the teacher. Withdrawal must occur within the first seven days of the month. No withdrawals will be accepted after March 1st. To withdraw from classes, a parent or adult student must:
a) Inform school administration in person, and
b) Complete and sign a withdrawal form provided by the school office.
4) All automatic bank debiting or credit card charges will stop after the one-month notice period. Art's House Schools, Inc. reserves the right to terminate lessons to any students without notice. In such a case, a refund will be given for unused lessons.
Weather, Unexpected Interruption of Class and Substitution:
If the school must cancel classes due to extreme weather or events beyond our control, such as power outages, the missed lessons will be added on to the end of the teaching year. No refunds for lessons missed due to these reasons will be given.
The school reserves the right to provide a substitute teacher if the regularly scheduled teacher is ill or otherwise unable to teach classes. If a teacher is ill and the school cannot arrange a substitute, any missed classes will be made up.
Dance Dress Code:
Required dancewear and dance shoes must be worn to all classes. Failure to wear required dancewear to class could result in students being asked to sit out the class. Repeated failure to wear required dancewear could result in termination of lessons. Students are not allowed to wear jeans or shoes worn on the street or outdoors to any dance class. For safety reasons, dancers are not allowed to wear jewelry, except for small earrings. Long hair must be pulled back.
Missed Private Music Lessons and Make-up Lessons:
Absolutely no make-up lessons will be given for missed lessons unless the absence is due to severe illness and 24-hour notice has been given to the school office. Make-up lessons will be limited to 2 per teaching year and will require a doctor's note. No refunds are given for missed lessons. (School activities such as ski trips or programs, band trips, Spring Breaks that differ from our school's Spring Break, sports games, etc. do not qualify for make-up lessons.) There are no make-up lessons for group music, dance or art classes.
Class Attendance and Lateness:
The school reserves the right to have students who come late to class, sit out the class. Students who are running late or will be absent need to call to inform the instructor and the school; repeated lateness may result in termination of lessons. A minimum attendance level will be required. If a student misses more than four classes without written notices, the school reserves the right to terminate lessons. Dance students missing more than four classes after February will not be allowed to participate in the June performance.
Parent's Responsibility to be Aware of Dates and Events:
It is the responsibility of the parent or adult student to be aware of all school activities, such as viewing days, recitals, exhibits, extra classes, and dates the school is open or closed. The school will post all such notices as well as send notices home with the students. It is the parent's responsibility to check regularly to ensure they are informed. It is the responsibility of the parents or adult students to inform the school of any address or telephone number change.
Care of Students:
The school is not responsible for providing before or after class care for students. Students are not to be left at the school for excessive time before or after class. Cell phones are not allowed during class. Any parent whom needs to contact student during class time should call the school.
AHS observes an open door policy as well as a drop-off and leave policy; parents can watch their child's class for up to ten minutes anytime during the lesson but have to leave the studio after that time.
Fundraising:
IN CONSIDERATION OF my child(ren)/wards being allowed to participate the undersigned agrees that Art's House Schools, Inc. is a 501c (3) not-for-profit organization, as such we offset the cost of tuition and fees for all our students and parents through the procurement of funds through grants and fundraising.
To support AHS' efforts the parents of Art's House Schools have voted for a mandatory family donation of $50 per family per year. Every family is responsible for a donation of at least $50 annually, which is due November 1, or two months after your first day of classes. Donations can be made through either fundraising or a cash contribution.
*all donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the federal tax laws*
WAIVER/RELEASE OF LIABILITY & ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT
IN CONSIDERATION OF my child(ren)/wards being allowed to participate in any way in the Art's House Schools, Inc, and Art's House, Inc, related events and activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that:
The risks of injury and illness (ex: communicable diseases such as MRSA, influenza, and COVID-19) to my child from the activities involved in these programs are significant, including the potential for permanent disability and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce these risks, the risks of serious injury and illness do exist; and,
1. FOR MYSELF, SPOUSE, AND CHILD, I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASES or others, and assume full responsibility for my child's participation; and,
2. I willingly agree to comply with the program's stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If I observe any unusual significant concern in my child's readiness for participation and/or in the program itself, I will remove my child from the participation and bring such attention of the administration; and,
3. I myself, my spouse, my child, and on behalf of my/our heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS Art's House Schools, Inc, and Art's House, Inc; its directors, officers, officials, agents, employees, volunteers, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event ("Releasees"), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, ILLNESS, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property incident to my child's involvement or participation in these programs, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
4. I, for myself, my spouse, my child, and on behalf of my/our heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS all the above Releasees from any and all liabilities incident to my involvement or participation in these programs, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THEIR NEGLIGENCE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
5. I, the parent/guardian, assert that I have explained to my child/ward: the risks of the activity, his/her responsibilities for adhering to the rules and regulations, and that my child/ward understands this agreement.
I, FOR MYSELF, MY SPOUSE, AND CHILDREN/WARDS, HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT WE HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.
Photo Release:
In consideration of participation in the Art's House Schools, Inc, and Art's House, Inc the undersigned agrees that their likeness, or the likeness of their child(ren)/ward(s) may be photographed or videotaped and that such image may be published in an outlet used to promote or publicize the sports program.
Additionally, I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of the photograph. I hereby hold harmless and release and forever discharge Art's House Schools from all claims, demands, and causes of action, which I, my heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, or any other persons acting on my behalf or on behalf of my estate have, or may have because of this authorization.
I hereby grant Art's House Schools, Inc permission to use my/ and or my child's likeness in a photograph in any and all of its publications, including website entries, without payment or any other consideration. I understand and agree that these materials will become the property of Art's House Schools and will not be returned.
