Annual
Registration and Membership Fees
These
non-refundable fees
are payable at the time of registration.
All members will receive membership
benefits and a vote at the Annual General Meeting.
It is School policy that registration will not be accepted if past
or current dues are in arrears. Registration and payment of tuition
will be accepted only after all outstanding accounts are settled.
Lessons Not Billed in 36 week term
Christmas Break (December 22, 2008 to January 4, 2009), Scholarship
Awards Festival week (February 7 to
February 15, 2009) and Spring Break
(March 16 to March 20, 2009).
Teachers may choose to make-up missed lessons during these
weeks.
Statutory Holidays
Lessons that fall on statutory holidays have been
included
in the 36 week term and will be taught unless other arrangements
have been made by the individual teacher.
Please verify the schedule with your teacher.
Group, Orff, and Babies and Toddler classes that fall on a
statutory holiday are
not included
in the 34 week term. Also,
Christmas Break
(December 22, 2008 to January 4, 2009),
Scholarship Awards Festival Week
(February 7 to 15, 2009), and
Spring Break
(March 16 to March 20, 2009) are also
not included
in
the 34 week term.
Payment Options
Tuition for lessons is due and payable at the time of
registration in full by cash, debit, or cheque,
or
with 9 post-dated cheques dated September
1, 2008—May 1, 2009. Fees are payable
IN ADVANCE of lessons
and all cheques/instalments must be received by the school
before the first lesson begins.
Students may register for private lessons anytime during the school
year and fees will be pro-rated.
Group class fees are payable
in advance
in full by cash, debit, or cheque,
or
with two cheques post-dated September 1, 2008 and February 1, 2009.
All cheques/instalments must be received by the school at the time
of registration.
Service Charges
Overdue Accounts –will be charged a $10.00 administration fee per
month.
NSF
Cheques –A $15.00 service charge will be applied to
accounts for each NSF or returned cheque, or
declined credit/debit transaction
Registration Adjustments—There will be no charge for the
first adjustment; but for each additional
adjustment initiated by the student, a $15.00 service fee
will be applied to the account.
Cancellation Fee– Students withdrawing from private
lessons will be charged a cancellation fee that is equivalent
to two lessons.
Missed Lessons Policy
The School is under no obligation to provide refunds
or make up lessons unless the lesson is cancelled by the
teacher. Any exceptions
to this policy must be discussed with the teacher.
Lessons will be rescheduled or a substitute will be provided
if missed by the teacher. Accounts may be
credited for lessons missed by teachers.
Requests for lessons missed by the teacher will be
received until June 15, 2009.
Request forms are available from the Registrar and must be
signed by the teacher.
Withdrawal Policy
It is understood that registration is for the full term of lessons
and that the student has an agreement with the teacher to complete
the year.
Students withdrawing from private lessons
must notify their Teacher and the Registrar in writing at least 14
school days before withdrawal
and these days shall be during the school year (excluding Christmas,
Easter, and Spring Break).
Post-dated cheques or the balance of the tuition fee will be
returned. Cancellation fee will apply.
There will be
no refunds
for
students withdrawing from Early Learning Classes, Suzuki Violin
Preparatory Classes,
Group Theory Classes, Enrichment Classes, Jazz Choir, Chamber Music,
or Piano Ensembles. These programs are based on a sequential
curriculum and if a student cancels during the term his/her place
cannot be filled.
Transfer Policy
Changes to another teacher should not take place during the year
except in consultation with the present teacher.
However, in exceptional circumstances, changes can be
requested through the Principal and will be accommodated as
scheduling permits
Transfer Policy for Group Classes
Due to the nature of these group classes, transferring to another
class is not recommended.
