Registration and Enrollment Policy for Avalon Music Academy
AVALON SCHOOL OF THE ARTS LLC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
RELEASE OF LIABILITY
1. I waive the right to any legal action for injury or property loss sustained on school property resulting from normal classroom activity or any other activity conducted by the student before, during, or after lesson time. I give Avalon School of the Arts permission to use my/my child's photograph in print or website publications.
TUITION
2. All payments are processed by pre-authorized credit cards or auto draft from bank accounts, prepaid monthly on the first week of the month. Registration fee is $25 for new students and re-enrollment. Private lessons are $25 per week for weekly 30 minute sessions at our location. Tuition is never prorated for missed lessons. Tuition does not include any retail teaching materials such as books or instruments. A receipt will be emailed to the email address on for your account. All charges will appear on your bank statement as Avalon School of the Arts.
NSF PAYMENTS & PAYMENT DENIALS
3. I hereby authorize Avalon School of the Arts to electronically charge my credit card or bank account for the amount of any NSF or payment denial transactions plus a $25 NSF/Payment Denial fee.
CANCELLATIONS AND MAKEUPS
4. For any lessons missed by a teacher, a private makeup lesson with the teacher will be scheduled promptly. If a teacher is absent and a makeup lesson is not possible, we will issue a credit for the lesson. If the student is absent for a lesson, full monthly tuition is still due. We do not issue credits for student absences, even when prior notification is given. Your tuition payment compensates the teacher for their time commitment. Your payment reserves your student's scheduled lesson time.
DISCONTINUING LESSONS
5. To discontinue lessons and to discontinue charges to your account, you must fill out the withdrawal form and hand in to the office before the 15th of your last month or the next month will be charged. Withdrawals are not accepted over the phone or email. We do not prorate tuition for the last month’s lessons. Students will be responsible for their last month’s tuition whether or not they attend lessons. Avalon reserves the right to terminate lessons of any student without notice. In such a case a refund for unused lessons will be given.
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
6. In the event of inclement weather cancellation (Avalon School of the Arts observes West Ottawa Public Schools inclement weather days) a makeup will be scheduled if possible or a credit will be issued. We will notify students by noon if the studio will be open if roads are clear.
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
7. I give Avalon School of the Arts, it's owners and employees permission to seek medical treatment for the student in the event that they are unable to reach a parent or guardian. I hereby declare any physical/mental problems, restrictions, or conditions and/or declare the student to be in good physical and mental health.
CONTACT INFORMATION
8. I understand that it is my responsibility to have accurate contact and billing information on file with Avalon School of the Arts at all times. Billing information, mailing address, phone numbers and email addresses can be updated in person at the front desk or with the instructor.
BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS
9. Students are expected to be well-behaved and respectful toward students and teachers both in lessons and in common areas. Students who are repeatedly disruptive and disrespectful, or whose behavior is a danger to themselves or others, may be asked to leave and have their enrollment revoked.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY
1. I waive the right to any legal action for injury or property loss sustained on school property resulting from normal classroom activity or any other activity conducted by the student before, during, or after lesson time. I give Avalon School of the Arts permission to use my/my child's photograph in print or website publications.
TUITION
2. All payments are processed by pre-authorized credit cards or auto draft from bank accounts, prepaid monthly on the first week of the month. Registration fee is $25 for new students and re-enrollment. Private lessons are $25 per week for weekly 30 minute sessions at our location. Tuition is never prorated for missed lessons. Tuition does not include any retail teaching materials such as books or instruments. A receipt will be emailed to the email address on for your account. All charges will appear on your bank statement as Avalon School of the Arts.
NSF PAYMENTS & PAYMENT DENIALS
3. I hereby authorize Avalon School of the Arts to electronically charge my credit card or bank account for the amount of any NSF or payment denial transactions plus a $25 NSF/Payment Denial fee.
CANCELLATIONS AND MAKEUPS
4. For any lessons missed by a teacher, a private makeup lesson with the teacher will be scheduled promptly. If a teacher is absent and a makeup lesson is not possible, we will issue a credit for the lesson. If the student is absent for a lesson, full monthly tuition is still due. We do not issue credits for student absences, even when prior notification is given. Your tuition payment compensates the teacher for their time commitment. Your payment reserves your student's scheduled lesson time.
DISCONTINUING LESSONS
5. To discontinue lessons and to discontinue charges to your account, you must fill out the withdrawal form and hand in to the office before the 15th of your last month or the next month will be charged. Withdrawals are not accepted over the phone or email. We do not prorate tuition for the last month’s lessons. Students will be responsible for their last month’s tuition whether or not they attend lessons. Avalon reserves the right to terminate lessons of any student without notice. In such a case a refund for unused lessons will be given.
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
6. In the event of inclement weather cancellation (Avalon School of the Arts observes West Ottawa Public Schools inclement weather days) a makeup will be scheduled if possible or a credit will be issued. We will notify students by noon if the studio will be open if roads are clear.
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
7. I give Avalon School of the Arts, it's owners and employees permission to seek medical treatment for the student in the event that they are unable to reach a parent or guardian. I hereby declare any physical/mental problems, restrictions, or conditions and/or declare the student to be in good physical and mental health.
CONTACT INFORMATION
8. I understand that it is my responsibility to have accurate contact and billing information on file with Avalon School of the Arts at all times. Billing information, mailing address, phone numbers and email addresses can be updated in person at the front desk or with the instructor.
BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS
9. Students are expected to be well-behaved and respectful toward students and teachers both in lessons and in common areas. Students who are repeatedly disruptive and disrespectful, or whose behavior is a danger to themselves or others, may be asked to leave and have their enrollment revoked.
