OUR POLICY

The parents/guardians are responsible to read and comply with this policy and any information related to the school policy including information on bulletin board at the school.

Classes run from September to June

During the 10 months program there are 35 classes and in addition we have picture day, dress rehearsals and performances. Classes are priced accordingly to our school calendar. See our school calendar for details and events at http://www.ssballet.ca/Calendar There are no refunds for missed classes. However, we encourage all our students to make up the missed classes in the same or lower level.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

Registration $25.00 first student, and $15.00 additional student from the same family.

Performance fee $40.00 each student

We have three payment options to choose from:

Monthly (available in school registering by person): Full payment is divided into 10 installments. The first and last month to be paid at the time of registration in school or online. The remaining months should be paid by postdated cheques. Postdated cheques are dated the first day of the month.

3 payments (available in school registering by person): Full payment is divided into three payments. Three cheques are required:
1st payment is paid on the date of registration, with registration.
2nd payment is postdated for November 1.
3rd payment is postdated for February 1.

The Year, 10 months payment (available registering by person or online): Tuition paid in one full payment for 10 months.

The School reserves the right to withdraw the installment plan at its sole discretion. Circumstances that could result in this action include, but are not limited to, cheques being returned NSF, per-authorized credit card payments being declined, and late payments. If so notified by the School, the entire balance owing becomes immediately payable and must be paid before the student can return to class

Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority going to returning students. We must have a completed and signed registration form before a student may take classes. Late payments and returned checks are subject to a $25.00 fee. A student can take a trial or placement class for a $25 fee per one class.

Parents/guardians are obligated and responsible for tuition and fees from the date of registration to the last day of school.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation by the school director:
We reserve the right to refuse service or teaching particular student or cancel classes at our sole discretion.

Cancellation by parents or students:
The cancellation must be submitted to the office in person and in writing. We will not accept cancellation over the phone or e-mail.
“Monthly payment” - June fee is not refundable a cancellation must be submitted to the office in writing one month prior your monthly payment, there is no refund after December 1, of the school year.
“Three payments” - Cancellation must be submitted to the office in writing one month prior your installation payment. There is no refund after December 1 of the school year.
“The Year, 10 months payment” is non refundable. Registration, costume, performance, audition, tickets, solo/duet, private lesson fees are non refundable. Please note that once any payment has been deposited a refund cannot be given.
The school credit may be given at the discretion of the directors.

Photos, video and other media

Starchevski School of Ballet Inc. (SSofB) reserves the right to use its former or current student photos, video or the like for publicity and marketing of the school.
Schedule changes

SSofB reserves the rights to change, cancel or substitute dates, classes and schedules and add or remove faculty members at any time.

Attendance

Coming to a class on time is very important for all ages. History shows a strong positive correlation between class attendance and grades. Walking into a class 5 or 10 minutes late is disruptive and unfair to the class and your child learning process. We would like all students to come 5 or 10 minutes before the class so the students are prepared for class and they learn from you the most important lesson “to be on time”. Absences and tardiness can hold back an entire class, If you are unable come to the class because your daughter or son is sick or unwell please email school@ssballet.ca or call us at 403 226-8874. If you fail to inform the school we will note this as an unexcused absence. After more than 4 unexcused absences the instructor reserves the right to rearrange the routine, shifting dancers out of a specific dance positions if necessary. The School reserves the rights to suspend any student with more than six unexcused absences within four month. If a student is suspended there will be no refund for the tuition and any other payments or missed classes. Due to the high standards of the ballet classes, regular attendance is mandatory.
We at the Starchevski School of Ballet thank you to all parents and guardians for understanding and support in this matter.
If a dancer‘s absences occur at pivotal times, such as close to performance time, the instructor reserve the right to remove the dancer from a particular performance.

Conduct

It is understood that student will reserve his/her time to commit to SSofB classes and performances. Participating in other activities which are in conflict with classes or performances may result in student being dismissed from the school. The school has rights to suspend any student, when the director concludes that a student is disobedient or the behavior of a student has a harmful effect on a person; or a student fails to comply with the school policy. If a student is suspended there will be no refund for the tuition and any other payments.

Injury Waiver

As a responsible organization, we believe it is our duty to inform you, the parents or guardians of the
potential risks involved in the dance. As with any physical activity, there is the real possibility of an injury. We emphasize safety with all of our instructors. Safety is their number one consideration while teaching. However, accidents can still happen. Students may suffer injuries, possibly minor, serious or catastrophic in nature. I understand that the Starchevski School of Ballet and dance instructors cannot be held responsible for unforeseen circumstances or events that may occur during the activity time I agree that the dance instructors will use their best judgment and training in providing a safe experience for all of the participating students. I hereby release the staff to render temporary first aid to my child in the event of any injury or illness,
and if deemed necessary to call medical help, or the calling of an ambulance for said child should the staff deem it to be necessary. The child will be transported at my personal expense. The terms hereof serve as a release and assumption of risk for my heirs, estate, and for all members of my family. In consideration for allowing my child to participate, I hereby assume all the risks associated with the sport, and dance, and agree to hold the Starchevski School of Ballet Inc and their staff harmless from any and all liability, causes of action, debts, claims, or demands of any nature whatsoever which may arise in connection with my child’s participation in any activities related to a dance and any physical activity.

Privacy Acknowledgment

Personal information collected by the SSofB shall be used, retained and disclosed for following purposes: to enable to contact with parents, teachers, schools, physicians, health care providers and to provide you with appropriate program, services and care.

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