RELEASE OF LIABILITY
I, the parent or guardian of the above-named student(s), hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless Karis Academy/Karis Education, Inc., and any of its principals, instructors, and/or independent contractors from any suit, claim or action for personal injury and/or property damage resulting from, arising out of and/or connected to the child and/or parent or guardian's participation in this program. I authorize Karis Academy/Karis Education, Inc. to administer first aid as deemed necessary in the event of the illness or injury of my child/children. I authorize transportation of my child to a medical facility, at my expense, if deemed necessary by Karis Academy/Karis Education, Inc. I accept full responsibility for all medical expenses incurred for treatment of my child/children.
I attest that I am the parent or legal guardian of the students named above. I have read this release and approve of its terms.
MISSED CLASSES & MAKE-UPS
Karis Kids Online Students: No make-ups, refunds, or credit will be given for missed days of online classes. Online private tutoring may or may not be rescheduled at the discretion of the tutor if they are notified 24 hours in advance in writing.
Private/Semi-Private Tutoring Sessions: If we are given at least 24 hour notice, in writing, that you will cancel a tutoring session, you may reschedule the missed session at a time agreed upon with the instructor. If we receive less than 24 hour notice that you will cancel a tutoring session, you will still be charged for the class and it will not be rescheduled. For Tutoring Students: Please read the additional Tutoring Policy provided by email for additional details.
ILLNESS, MEDICAL CONDITIONS
ILLNESS: Karis Academy/Karis Education strives to provide a clean and healthy environment for your child. To help prevent the spread of illness, please do not bring your child to class if he/she is ill. Karis Academy staff reserves the right to deny class participation if a child shows symptoms of a contagious illness.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS: Parents of children who require any type of special medical care are advised that Karis Academy staff will not administer any type of medical treatment. Karis Academy requires that a parent or caregiver of any child requiring special medical attention to remain on the premises, outside the classroom, in the event that a drug or other treatment may be necessary.
PAYMENTS & DISCOUNTS
PAYMENTS: Karis Academy/Karis Education accepts tuition payments via personal checks (payable to "Karis Education, Inc.") and credit cards. Parents may check their family account balance online at any time via the Parent Portal.
SIBLING DISCOUNT: We will deduct 10% from the tuition for the second and subsequent siblings enrolled. Discount will be applied to the class with the lowest tuition. This cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions.
MEDIA RELEASE
I give my consent for Karis Academy/Karis Education, Inc. to photograph or videotape myself or my child to use in all forms of media for educational, instructional, advertising or promotional purposes including but not limited to printed material, brochures and website imagery. This permission is given without further consideration. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Karis Academy/Karis Education, Inc. its staff and/or volunteers and any website developers employed by Karis Academy/ Karis Education, Inc.
REFUND POLICY
NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS will be made for Karis Kids Online classes after the first day of class.
Registration and materials fees are not refundable. For group classes, tuition is fully refundable if a request is received in writing prior to the first class meeting. Payments made by check will be refunded by check. If payment was made by credit card, 5% of the amount paid is not refundable in order to cover credit card transaction fees. Credit card payments will be refunded to original card used.
SUMMER CAMP REFUND POLICY: These policies supersede our regular Missed Classes and Refund Policies - for Summer Camp only: Registration fees are not refundable. Tuition is fully refundable if a request is received in writing prior to June 1st, 2021. Payments made by check will be refunded by check. If payment was made by credit card, 5% of the amount paid is not refundable in order to cover credit card transaction fees. Credit card payments will be refunded to original card used. Summer Camp Tuition will not be refunded for withdrawals after June 1st, 2021. However, if we are notified in writing at attendance@karisacademy.com regarding a withdrawal at least two weeks before the summer camp week begins, the tuition amount for the unused week will remain as a credit on the student's account and may be applied toward future class registrations. This credit will expire one year from the date of issuance.
Karis Education, Inc. reserves the right to reschedule or cancel a class prior to the start of the session due to low enrollment.
