TUITION POLICIES & PAYMENT INFORMATION:
1) Tuition is due within the first 7 days of the month. Everyone must have a credit card on file with us. If you do not pay by the 7th, then we will run your card for your tuition amount plus a $20 late fee. The only exception is if you've signed up for auto pay. If so, then your tuition will run on the date that you have chosen and you'll never see a late fee.
2) Tuition is a flat rate for a 10 month school year (Sept thru June). The full amount is divided into 10 equal payments. So, tuition remains the same if there are 3, 4 or 5 lesson days in that particular month (other than we do pro-rate if you start in the middle of a month).
3) If a teacher cancels a class, she will offer a make-up class. It may be a separate lesson just for your group or you may be combined in with another class for one day. If you do not attend the make-up lesson, then you forfeit your money for that class.
4) If a student misses class for whatever reason they are entitled to come to a make-up lesson in another class as long as you notified us at least 1 hr prior to the absence. If no notice is given, then you forfeit the tuition for that day's class.
5) If you have a question, please call the school’s voice mail & leave a message (503-661-6958). When our receptionist comes in (usually about 4:30-5pm), she’ll return your call. Depending on call volume sometimes it may be 24-36 hrs before we get back to you. You can always email: 5678dncr@gmail.com with any questions.
6) There is a $25.00 service charge on all checks returned as NSF. Please, just don’t write us a check that isn’t covered and you’ll never have to see this charge…
PAYMENT OF TUITION:
All fees must be paid by debit or credit cards at time of registration. Auto-debit from bank account and credit card payments are only available for regular auto-charge recurring monthly fees.
That way, you'll never see a late fee. But if you prefer to pay with cash, check or another card, there is a tuition drop box near the front desk. Please just drop your checks into that box. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CHECKS OR CASH JUST OUT ON THE DESK.
Unless your acct doesn't have enough money in it to cover your auto-deduct or you go past the 7th of the month". Then, just like a bounced check, you will be charged a $30 fee for being NSF
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I’LL BE MISSING A LESSON??
- Please remember to call the dance school office and leave a message as soon as possible prior to missing a lesson (503-661-6948) If you call in, then your student will be eligible to attend another comparable class as a make up lesson.
- Please do not bring your child to class if they might be contagious. If they are injured, they are strongly encouraged to come watch so they don't fall behind.
WHAT DO I DO IF MY STUDENT WISHES TO DROP OUT OF A CLASS?
Your student is registering for either the school year term (Sept to our recital in June) or remaining portion thereof, or else for the summer term (late June thru mid-August).
In order to discontinue classes, we require you to fill out a withdrawal form 2 weeks prior to your last class. IF YOU DO NOT GIVE WRITTEN NOTICE, YOU WILL OWE FOR THE TUITION UNTIL THE END OF THE TERM OR UNTIL THAT NOTICE IS RECEIVED. We will be saving your spot & billing accordingly.
WAYS WE COMMUNICATE WITH OUR PARENTS:
Please, please promptly read texts or emails from us. remember, you can always contact Miss Deborah or Miss Tara directly by email to 5678dncr@gmail.com. Please save your info. to refer back to. If you have questions, please call us or come to the dance school office. Please, don’t ask another parent & assumed that you’ve gotten the right answer - more often than not, this is how incorrect information and misunderstandings get started!
PLEASE “LIKE” DEBORAH MESSINGER SCHOOL OF DANCE ON FACEBOOK:
We have become more “high-tech”. We will be sending info out to parents by text, by email, and posting important info on our FaceBook page. Please make sure we always have UP-TO-DATE info on file for you! Don't miss important notifications and specials that were are running, always check our page.
AROUND THE BUILDING: If you have a young student & you’re not here when class is over, the instructor will keep your child in the classroom to wait for you. Please instruct your child that he/she is never to go outside to play in, or wander around, the parking lot while waiting for you. We want every child to be safe & if we can’t see them, then we can’t watch out for them. We are not responsible for watching the students once class is over. Should be late to pick up your child by more than 15 minutes a per minute charge will be added to your account.
CLASS OUTFITS, SHOES & HAIR: We have a dress code for a number of reasons: the main one being that the teachers need to see if the dancers bodies are moving correctly – this is to teach proper dance technique & also for safety. Also, dance is an art form and a discipline. Dressing the part makes the student “feel” the part. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOUR STUDENT COMES DRESSED CORRECTLY. The information about your child's specific class will be given to you at registration. DO NOT GO OUT & PURCHASE DANCEWEAR & SHOES UNTIL YOU SEE WHAT IS REQUIRED FOR YOUR SPECIFIC CLASS!
ARRIVAL AT CLASS: Please make every effort to arrive promptly. Students who come in late often feel uncomfortable as all the other students turn to look at them. Also, this disrupts the flow & concentration of those who were here on time. Please remind your younger students to use the bathroom BEFORE class begins!
LOST & FOUND: Please mark all of your students belongings with their name - especially their dance shoes. If we find things left after class, we put them in the lost & found box. We only keep items for about 2 weeks & then we give them to a local charity.
SICK POLICY: Please keep your student home if they have or have recently had a fever, vomiting etc. Other class members and the instructors would much prefer not to be exposed. Just call in & schedule a make-up class.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES: We ONLY close for the major holidays such as: Thanksgiving weekend, Christmas thru New Years, Spring Break & Memorial Day (watch for specific dates posted on the front door & on our bulletin board) as each holiday comes around. WE DO NOT CLOSE ON ALL THE VARIOUS PUBLIC SCHOOL CLOSURE DAYS. If you are unsure if we’re closed for anything, please call & listen to our voice mail message – we change the message any time there is a closure & it is usually announced at the preceding class.