Academy Handbook Agreement
The Ballet Pensacola academy handbook is designed to help answer questions regarding policies of Ballet Pensacola. Students and parents should review this handbook thoroughly. Any questions may be directed to the staff of Ballet Pensacola. The policies, rules and regulations set forth in this handbook will be strictly enforced. Please visit our website to download the Academy Handbook. https://www.balletpensacola.org/page/info
Harassment Policy Agreement
Ballet Pensacola's Academy is dedicated to the treatment of all persons with respect and dignity and to providing an environment that is free from any form of discrimination or harassment. The Academy prohibits and will not tolerate harassment of any kind to or by any persons, including teachers, staff, students, parents and any other person affiliated with or doing business with Ballet Pensacola's Academy. This prohibition includes harassment for any unlawful discriminatory reason, such as race, gender, national origin, disability, age or religion. This policy also prohibits actions that, while they may not be so severe or serious as to constitute harassment in a legal sense, are nevertheless commonly understood to be abusive and disrespectful of others. Accordingly, slurs, jokes, or remarks that are derogatory of a person or group’s race, ethnic background, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, economic status, or age are considered inappropriate for the Academy’s environment.
Social Media Policy Agreement
Ballet Pensacola encourages all staff, Company Members, students and faculty to engage with, and create
content for, Ballet Pensacola's Academy social media pages. All active social media participants, directly or indirectly representing the Ballet Pensacola brand, should be aware that Ballet Pensacola reserves the right to request the immediate removal of and /or block content or followers that in any way relates to Ballet Pensacola, or the activities herein.
Photo and Media Policy Agreement
I hereby give permission to Ballet Pensacola's Academy to use my child’s photographic likeness (produced by Ballet Pensacola's Academy) during his/her period of tenure in all forms and media for advertising, trade and any other lawful purposes. I understand that said likeness will continue to be the property of Ballet Pensacola's Academy after my child’s tenure
Withdrawal Policy Agreement
Should a parent desire to withdraw a student prior to the end of the year, the Academy must receive written notice stating the student's name and the date that the student will officially withdraw from the program. THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL TUITION PAYMENTS DUE UNTIL THE DATE THE ACADEMY OFFICE RECEIVES NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL IN WRITING FROM THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN. Verbal notification of withdrawal will not be accepted. Student withdrawals will be finalized after a parent or guardian completes the Student Withdrawal Form.
Payment Policy Agreement
Annual tuition is divided into 10 equal monthly payments. Monthly tuition payments are due on the first of the month. Accounts with payments received after the 10th of each month will be assessed a $10 late fee for that month. Late fees will be strictly enforced. Students with delinquent accounts may not be allowed to participate in class or any performances. Returned checks will be assessed a $20 fee. Annual tuition paid in full at the start of the season will receive a 5% discount. Please call the Ballet Pensacola Office with any special arrangements or questions regarding tuition payments.
Assumption of Risk Policy Agreement
In consideration of being allowed to participate in the academy programs and related events and activities of Ballet Pensacola Inc. all participants and parents/guardians are required to sign our Waiver of Liability/Assumption of Risk form. By signing this form, the participant agrees to adhering to the rules and conditions for participation in Ballet Pensacola Programs, including but not limited to those rules and conditions set forth in the Ballet Pensacola Student Handbook.
Medical Care & Release Agreement
I hereby give permission as parent/guardian that the identified student(s) will engage in a variety of activities, including physical activities, as part of the Ballet Pensacola Academy program. The parent/guardian has had a full opportunity to understand the range of activities involved which range from physical therapy screening to rehabilitation exercises, including those given by licensed health professionals and other instructors. Such activities involve a variety of risk for potential injury and/or damage.
As required by F.S. 1014.06(1), I specifically authorize healthcare services to be provided for my child/ward by a healthcare practitioner, as defined in F.S. 456.001, or someone under the direct supervision of a healthcare practitioner, should the need arise for such treatment, while my child/ward is participating in the event/activity.
