School Policies
Registration
$50 non-refundable registration fee for each new student, which includes a free evaluation.
There is two month minimum sign up for the new comers for any lessons and classes.
Re-registration fees
$35 re-registration fee for returned students in the beginning of every next school year.
Re-registration fee for the next school year is waved for the students who registered first time with Allegro in June, July, August.
Re-registration fee for the next school year is $25 for the students who registered with Allegro in March, April, May.
Concerts. There are 2 school concerts in December and May. Additional charges of $20 apply on the top of the tuition fees in December and May to every student who is participating in the concert. It covers all family members and friends what come with such a student to the concert.
School programs are available all year. School will be officially closed on Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 24th and for Christmas break from Saturday, 12/24 to Monday, 1/2 2012. All classes start on Tuesday, 1/3 2012.
Commitment
Each student has to commit to their lesson plan throughout the year, one lesson per week is required. Any extended break, 2 weeks or longer, will cause the student to loose their time slot. In order to make the best progress, daily practice is strongly recommended. To help develop self-discipline and good work habits, we suggest that regular time for practice be determined and set aside each day.
Make-up Lessons
During the year each student is allowed up to 4 make-up individual lessons (2 make-up lessons per semester) due to any reasons for missed class. For known absences, please notify the school and the teacher at least 24 hours in advance. It's a teacher's obligation to provide 2 make up individual lessons per semester if student cancels the lesson. If student needs more than 2 make up lessons - it's up to the teacher's discretion. If teacher has to cancel the lesson – the make up lesson will be done by the primary teacher or the substitute teacher. On the top of that no refunds are given for missed individual lessons.Please schedule time for make-up lessons as early as possible since each teacher’s time slots are limited. In cases of emergency, such as illness, please call the teacher right away. Make-up lesson will be given under these circumstances if the teacher has available time. School has the right not to provide make-up lessons for repeated rescheduling. No make-ups will be provided for no-show.
There will be no make-ups or credits available for missing group classes.
Tardiness
The student has a time reserved in the teacher’s schedule. Please make sure to come on time. The teacher will honor this appointment conscientiously. In order that all students are given the same consideration, the lesson can not be extended into another time period. If the student arrives late, the lesson will end at the usual time without adjustment in fee.
Withdrawals
Withdrawal has to be done at the school office, not with the teacher by completing and signing a withdrawal form provided by the school office.
Parents have to notify the school before the 7th of the current month to withdraw the student from the next month, one month in advance. In case of withdrawal in the middle of the quarter, the remaining balance will be reimbursed if the payment was made for 3 month.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition for individual lessons and group classes can be paid monthly or quarterly on the 1st of the month for month or quarter ahead. There is 3% discount if tuition is paid quarterly (look “Schedule and Fees section).
$10late fee will be charged if payments are not received by the 10th of each month.
$20 late fee will be charged after the 20th of each month.
$25 penalty will be charged for returned checks, plus bank fees.
Cost of the books, sheet music and lesson materials are not covered by the tuition fees.
Dance classes
Required dancewear and shoes must be worn to Ballet classes.
Students are not permitted to wear jeans or shoes worn on the street or outdoors to any dance class.
Parent’s Responsibility to be Aware of Dates and Events
It is the responsibility of the parents or adult students to be aware of all school activities, such as recitals, concerts and the dates the school open or closed. Proper outfit is required for participation in any performing event.
It is the responsibility of the parents or adult students to inform the school of any address, telephone number or e-mail address change.
Care of Students
The school is not responsible for providing before or after class care for students.
Parents with students under the age of 5 are to remain in the school during classes. Students are not to be left at the school for excessive time before or after class.
Injures
Parents, legal guardians of minor students and adult students waive the right to any legal action for any injury sustained on school property resulting from any activity conducted by the students before, during or after class time.
Photo Release
The school is hereby granted permission to take photographs of the students to use in brochures, web sites, posters, advertisements and other promotional materials the school creates.
$50 non-refundable registration fee for each new student, which includes a free evaluation.
There is two month minimum sign up for the new comers for any lessons and classes.
Re-registration fees
$35 re-registration fee for returned students in the beginning of every next school year.
Re-registration fee for the next school year is waved for the students who registered first time with Allegro in June, July, August.
Re-registration fee for the next school year is $25 for the students who registered with Allegro in March, April, May.
Concerts. There are 2 school concerts in December and May. Additional charges of $20 apply on the top of the tuition fees in December and May to every student who is participating in the concert. It covers all family members and friends what come with such a student to the concert.
School programs are available all year. School will be officially closed on Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 24th and for Christmas break from Saturday, 12/24 to Monday, 1/2 2012. All classes start on Tuesday, 1/3 2012.
Commitment
Each student has to commit to their lesson plan throughout the year, one lesson per week is required. Any extended break, 2 weeks or longer, will cause the student to loose their time slot. In order to make the best progress, daily practice is strongly recommended. To help develop self-discipline and good work habits, we suggest that regular time for practice be determined and set aside each day.
Make-up Lessons
During the year each student is allowed up to 4 make-up individual lessons (2 make-up lessons per semester) due to any reasons for missed class. For known absences, please notify the school and the teacher at least 24 hours in advance. It's a teacher's obligation to provide 2 make up individual lessons per semester if student cancels the lesson. If student needs more than 2 make up lessons - it's up to the teacher's discretion. If teacher has to cancel the lesson – the make up lesson will be done by the primary teacher or the substitute teacher. On the top of that no refunds are given for missed individual lessons.Please schedule time for make-up lessons as early as possible since each teacher’s time slots are limited. In cases of emergency, such as illness, please call the teacher right away. Make-up lesson will be given under these circumstances if the teacher has available time. School has the right not to provide make-up lessons for repeated rescheduling. No make-ups will be provided for no-show.
There will be no make-ups or credits available for missing group classes.
Tardiness
The student has a time reserved in the teacher’s schedule. Please make sure to come on time. The teacher will honor this appointment conscientiously. In order that all students are given the same consideration, the lesson can not be extended into another time period. If the student arrives late, the lesson will end at the usual time without adjustment in fee.
Withdrawals
Withdrawal has to be done at the school office, not with the teacher by completing and signing a withdrawal form provided by the school office.
Parents have to notify the school before the 7th of the current month to withdraw the student from the next month, one month in advance. In case of withdrawal in the middle of the quarter, the remaining balance will be reimbursed if the payment was made for 3 month.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition for individual lessons and group classes can be paid monthly or quarterly on the 1st of the month for month or quarter ahead. There is 3% discount if tuition is paid quarterly (look “Schedule and Fees section).
$10late fee will be charged if payments are not received by the 10th of each month.
$20 late fee will be charged after the 20th of each month.
$25 penalty will be charged for returned checks, plus bank fees.
Cost of the books, sheet music and lesson materials are not covered by the tuition fees.
Dance classes
Required dancewear and shoes must be worn to Ballet classes.
Students are not permitted to wear jeans or shoes worn on the street or outdoors to any dance class.
Parent’s Responsibility to be Aware of Dates and Events
It is the responsibility of the parents or adult students to be aware of all school activities, such as recitals, concerts and the dates the school open or closed. Proper outfit is required for participation in any performing event.
It is the responsibility of the parents or adult students to inform the school of any address, telephone number or e-mail address change.
Care of Students
The school is not responsible for providing before or after class care for students.
Parents with students under the age of 5 are to remain in the school during classes. Students are not to be left at the school for excessive time before or after class.
Injures
Parents, legal guardians of minor students and adult students waive the right to any legal action for any injury sustained on school property resulting from any activity conducted by the students before, during or after class time.
Photo Release
The school is hereby granted permission to take photographs of the students to use in brochures, web sites, posters, advertisements and other promotional materials the school creates.
