Attendance and Tuition Policies

The following policy applies to all private lessons, without exception

Tuition and Payment Schedule

Tuition is only offered on a monthly basis.
Tuition is due on the first lesson of every month. Enrollment may be suspended for any account not paid in full by the 15^th day of each month.
Tuition rates are posted in the Conservatory. This fee is set by the Board of directors on an annual basis and is based upon four (4) lessons per month.
Tuition will be prorated only for those students who begin studies in the middle of a monthly cycle. The prorated schedule is posted in the lobby.
Tuition must be made in separate installments to the teacher and the Conservatory via cash or check.

Continuing registration fees are due annually at the start of each academic year (September). Initial registration fees are due within 30 days of enrollment.
Annual registration fees must be received by the deadline in order to maintain enrollment.
Individual and family rates are posted in the Conservatory each year. This fee is prorated only for those families who are new to the conservatory and who have already paid a registration fee within sixty (60) days of the annual enrollment period.

Regular attendance at weekly lessons is expected of all students.
Enrollment may be suspended for those students who are unable to commit to regular attendance.

In the event of a student absence, students are expected to contact their private teacher directly at least twenty-four (24) hours before their appointment
In the case of a teacher absence, teachers are expected to contact their students within twenty-four (24) hours prior to their appointment and arrange for a make-up lesson or prorate the account for the missed lesson.
In the case of inclement weather, teachers will notify students if they intend to cancel lessons. The conservatory does not automatically close if local school districts are delayed/closed. Students are encouraged to confirm their appointment during periods when winter weather can potentially make travel hazardous.

Students are entitled to one make-up lesson each semester (fall, spring, and summer), provided they notify their teacher in advance of their absence.
Students who experience severe illness or an extenuating family emergency should contact the Conservatory to make alternative arrangements.
Faculty will make-up all lessons for which they are absent or offer a prorated tuition plan for the equivalent numbers of lessons that they miss.

All monthly tuition and registration fees are non-refundable. Payment of tuition constitutes acceptance of this policy.