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COVID-19 2020-21 School Year Policies and Procedures
Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, My King Studio enacts the following Policies and Procedures for the 2020-21 School Year based on recommendations and directives from local, state, and federal authorities, including the CDC and other health leaders.
• Capacity - Due to the guidelines concerning the size of acceptable gatherings and social distancing, there will be a maximum number of students that we will be able to accommodate. The maximum allowed per single classroom will be 9 students and 16 students in a double classroom (i.e. Studio B/C with the wall partition put away). These numbers are based on the amount of indoor space that is available along with staffing requirements available, these numbers may increase as the school year progresses.
• Temperature Checks - Parents are asked to do temperature checks prior to sending students into the building. Please do not send your child to class if they have a temperature of 100 degrees or more. We will have a thermometer here in the event a student begins feeling unwell after they have arrived.
• Health - Staff, students and families are required to stay home if they are ill.
• Daily Drop-Off/Pick-Up - Staff Members will meet the students at the front of the building for pick up and drop offs. Drop Off time is the start of your class time and designated Pick Up time is 2-5 minutes before the end of your class time to allow for staff to disinfect studio spaces between classes. Please be on time to help us keep students with their own classes. Parents will be allowed in the lobby if needed after the students have entered. (See "Lobby Area" on the next page for more information.)
• Sanitation - Hand Sanitizer will be available for students on their way in and out of the studio. Our restroom sinks will be available for anyone who does not want to use the hand sanitizer. Please alert our staff upon entry if you would like that option for your child. We also have air filters running in our studio rooms & lobby and are following a rigorous cleaning protocol throughout each day.
• Masks - The wearing of masks by students while entering/exiting the building is optional but encouraged. Students are not to wear masks while dancing/tumbling unless required by a parent. Masks are required for parents/guardians in the lobby.
• Social Distancing - 6 foot squares have been taped off in the studios to allow for freedom of movement, while still maintaining a safe, individual space for each student. The student sections of the floors will be mopped regularly. Creative ways, including some age-appropriate activities, may be implemented to make the students more aware of the importance and to help them comply with the guidelines. Dance shoes/bags/water bottles will need to be stored in the studio room near the dancer. Our dressing room is closed for storage of belongings.
• Behavior Expectation - We will review all rules and regulations prior to the start of every class to ensure a fun and safe experience. If we should observe behavior that concerns the welfare and safety our students, the staff and all involved, we will ask for the behavior to be removed.

• Lobby Area - We are discouraging visitors in our lobby, as this is a non-essential part of our service. Parents or Guardians will be allowed inside the lobby if needed, with the following stipulations:
o Only ONE Parent/Guardian may enter after the students have entered the studio and are in class if it is necessary to be in the building.
o Social Distancing of 6 feet is required in the lobby area for people in different families.
o See Mask Policy above.
o Toys and children's area tables/chairs may not be available in the lobby. Please do not bring in siblings or other young family members unless absolutely necessary.
o Our drinking fountain is closed. Student will need to bring a water bottle from home if they need water during their class time.
• Protocol Recommendations - My King Studio may modify or waive any policy as it deems necessary and in the best interest of our community's guidelines and recommendations change due to COVID-19.
• Zoom Class Option - Zoom will be an option for those who want or need it. You can choose this option at any time, and every class will have login information here at this link -
https://mykingstudio.com/2020-zoom-class-links/
This link is "hidden" on our website, meaning you cannot access it from our home page or any other page on our website. We recommend that you BOOKMARK the link for easy access.
You can also access the link from your student's class listing in the Parent Portal -
https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/jr3.0/ParentPortal/Login?orgId=503852.
Please log in at class time. You may have to wait for the instructor to begin the "meeting." Teachers will indicate when class is ending for Zooming students to leave the meeting. If you are having trouble logging in, please call the Front Desk at 636-978-3321 for assistance. We are happy to help!
• Possible Missed Class Days - All classes are Non-refundable. Students who are unable to attend in-studio may attend on Zoom. Missed classes can also be made-up in-person or on Zoom during a class that has fewer than the maximum amount of students enrolled and must be scheduled with the Front Desk prior to the make-up class time.
• Required Closure - In the event the State or local health department issues a mandatory "Stay at Home" order, or mandates the closure of certain facilities, we will transition into 100% Zoom instruction for the required time. There will be no refunds or credits due to mandated closures.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of being permitted to participate in programs, events and/or activities offered by MKS, I understand, acknowledge, and agree to the following:
I have independently evaluated and reviewed the risks of being exposed to or infected with COVID-19 and have determined to participate in MKS programs, events, and/or activities with full knowledge and acceptance of the risk. Fully understanding these risks, I, for myself, my child(ren), my spouse, my legal representatives, heirs, and assigns, hereby agree to assume full responsibility and liability for the risk of bodily injury, illness, permanent disability, and/or death which may result from exposure to or infection with COVID19 before, during, or after participating in an MKS program, event, or activity.
I, for myself, my child(ren), my spouse, my legal representatives, heirs and assigns, hereby waive, release, and discharge MKS, its officials, employees, volunteers, attorneys, and agents from any and all liability to me, my child(ren), my spouse, my legal representatives, heirs, and assigns, for any and all losses or damages resulting from bodily injury, illness, permanent disability, and/or death, whether caused by negligence of MKS or its officials, employees, volunteers, attorneys, and agents or otherwise, which claims, losses, and demands arise during or result directly or indirectly from exposure to or infection with COVID-19 before, during, or after participating in an MKS program, event, or activity.
I have read and understand the COVID-19 Policies and Procedures, that (me/my child) will be expected to adhere to the best of our abilities at all times. I understand (I/my child) can be excluded at any time during the program by My King Studio if it is judged that (I/my child) (have/has) hampered the safety, welfare or enjoyment of other participants in the program.

Attendance - Please call the front desk if a student will be absent. For the safety of each dancer and to ensure skill level consistency for each class, if attendance drops below 75% for a student in a class, the student may be moved to a level or class that will be a better match to meet the students' abilities at that time.
Arriving on Time - Please arrive 5-10 minutes prior to your class start time to allow time to change clothing and shoes, use the restroom, etc. Please call the front desk If you cannot avoid being late for any reason (emergencies, traffic, etc.), to let them know that the student is on their way.
Make-up Classes - Make-up classes are available for most classes within the same school year/class session as the missed classes. See the Front Desk for appropriate make-up class times. Tuition will not be discounted or refunded due to absences. During Dance Concert season, there is no guarantee that another class will be working on the same routine.
Extreme Weather or Unexpected Interruption of Classes - If the school must cancel classes due to extreme weather or events beyond our control such as power outages, arrangements for make-up classes will be made for missed classes. No refunds for lessons missed due these reasons will be given.

Classroom Policies - No cell phones or electronic devices allowed during class time. Please silence any phones in the dressing room during class time. There is a phone available in the lobby for student use if needed. No food and only drinks with lids allowed in the dressing room or studios. Students are encouraged to bring their own spill-proof water bottles. Some of our students have peanut allergies. Many foods contain peanuts or the oil from peanuts. Contact with even traces of these can cause very serious allergic reactions. Please help keep our students safe and our facility clean. Students who need to eat may do so in the lobby area. Thank you! Drinks are also for sale at the Front Desk.
Substitutions - The school reserves the right to provide a substitute teacher if the regularly scheduled teacher is ill or otherwise unable to teach classes.
Parent Questions - If there are any questions about an individual student please set up a meeting as needed through the Front Desk.

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 studio activities, such as watch week, dance concert, extra classes, and dates the school is open or closed. The school will post all such notices on the bulletin board as well as the website. It is the parent's responsibility to regularly check these boards 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 address change.
Watch Week - Watch Week is the last lesson of each month, September through April. Family & Friends are invited to watch class in the lobby through the viewing windows!
Dance Concert Information - Important Dates and Information for the Dance Concert will be available by January of the concert year. There are other optional costs - picture packages, videos, flowers, program inserts, dance concert t-shirts, etc. as well.

Care of Students - The studio is not responsible for providing before or after class care for students. We understand emergencies and other situations arise, and in these cases, contact the front office staff in advance.
Injuries - Parents, legal guardians of minor 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. Further, I authorize MKS staff to seek emergency medical help if this becomes necessary. I realize that every effort will be made by MKS staff to contact me in the event of a medical emergency involving my child & I agree to indemnify & hold harmless MKS personnel in seeking medical care for my child.

Media Release - The studio is hereby granted permission to take photographs or videos of the students to use in brochures, web sites, posters, advertisements and other promotional materials the school creates. Permission is also hereby granted for the school to copyright such photographs in its name.

Withdrawal Policy - There is a two-month minimum for all lessons. One-month notice from the first of the month is required to discontinue any classes. Due to automatic payments and for your security, withdrawal must be done in person and will not be accepted over the phone. Withdrawal must be done at the front desk and not with the teacher. To withdraw from classes a parent or adult student must:
Inform school administration in person, & Complete and sign a withdrawal form provided by the front desk.
All automatic bank debiting or credit card charges will stop after the one-month notice period. My King Studio reserves the right to terminate lessons to any students without notice. In such a case a refund for unused lessons will be given. No refunds for DC Costumes and DC Fees will be issued once they have been paid in mid-Nov & mid-Feb.

IN THE "COMMENTS" SECTION BELOW, PLEASE DENOTE THE TYPE OF PAYMENT YOU ARE MAKING (SCHOOL YEAR MONTHLY, SCHOOL YEAR ANNUAL, or SUMMER):

We offer two convenient ways to pay:

MONTHLY AUTO-PAY with a Bank Account or Credit Card (Visa, MC, or Discover) of your choice.
o The registration fee and first month tuition payment is due at the time of registration.
o Payments are automatically made on the 5th of each month.
o There is no monthly tuition payment in June.
o The Dance Concert Costume* payment is made on Jan. 16, or if registering after this
date, at the time of registration.
o The Dance Concert Fee** payment is made on Mar. 16, or if registering after this date,
at the time of registration.
o You may change from monthly to annual payment during the year, anytime before February.
Please note that the 5% discount will be applied only to your remaining balance. Any outstanding
Dance Concert payments will be included in this payment.

ANNUAL PAYMENT - Payment in full of the following is due in order to secure enrollment
Cash*, Check, or Credit Card accepted for this one-time payment.
o The registration fee
o Tuition for the school year with a 5% discount
o Dance Concert Costume & Fee

SUMMER TUITION
Reduced Summer Rate per student pays for 5 Weeks with No Registration Fee
See the current Summer Schedule for rate amounts.
Cash*, Check, or Credit Card accepted for this one-time payment.

*Please note: We do not keep cash on hand and are not able to make change for a cash payment.