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Policies and Regulations |
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Non-Discrimination – Study at TESS is open to all children and their families. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nationality, sex, ethnic origin, or religious belief in its admissions, student aid, scholarships, or other educational policies. Registration – When registration forms are issued, returning students have two weeks to reserve their current slot or request a change. Payment in full is due with registration. The office generally requires two additional weeks to set the schedules and make any accommodations possible. All remaining spots are then made available to either returning and/or wait-listed students on a first-come, first-serve basis. We recommend that new students join a wait-list as soon as possible for placement. Schedule Changes – When schedule confirmations are received by the families, the administration allows one week to be alerted to any scheduling issues, including recital and workshop times. After the deadline, no changes may be made. Weather emergencies – Please check your email and/or the school’s answering machine in cases of inclement weather. The school makes every effort to stay open. Cancelled Classes – Any class cancelled by the faculty will be made up within the same semester. Private classes cancelled by the school due to inclement weather will also be rescheduled. If two options for make-ups are offered and refused, the lesson is forfeited. However, the school regrets that any group classes cancelled due to inclement weather, holiday, or by the directors, cannot be rescheduled. Students are encouraged to attend a similar class on a different day to make-up a missed group class. Please call the office to notify the teacher of your planned attendance. Missed Classes – If a student must miss a lesson, please notify the office in advance. Some teachers may publish their schedules, in which case it may be possible for the student to make arrangements to switch times with another student that week. However, no make-ups can be given for lessons missed by the student except for religious holidays when notice of seven days or more is given. Refunds – For wait-list students: A portion of the deposit may be refunded, provided that notice of withdrawal is received within 30 days of TESS’ receipt of the wait-list registration form and a slot has not been reserved for the student. The entire deposit will be refunded if placement cannot be made. Refunds may be given for lessons missed by the teacher and not made up by the end of the term (see Cancelled Classes). No other refunds are available. Community – Every student is expected to attend classes regularly as well as participate fully in recitals, workshops, and other opportunities for music education offered by the school. Parents and students are expected to be respectful of school property, the faculty, and its staff. The school reserves the right to deny admission at its discretion. Request to Transfer – A student who wishes to transfer from one faculty member to another must consult with both teachers and the Music Director prior to the change. Assessment – Faculty will offer a Parent Conference around the time of registration to discuss the student’s progress and plans for the next semester. Students will be evaluated by their department head at Graduation Recitals beyond book 1. All AYA participants will play an annual examination, or jury, for faculty members other than the primary instructor.
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To contact us: |
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Phone: 203-354-2740 Fax: 203-354-2740 E-mail: admin@musicattess.com |