Policies & Procedures and Class Breaks

 

Policies & Procedures

 

    1.  Admission to any programs or classes is always on a first-come, first-serve basis

regardless of prior attendance in a class. We reserve the right to close registration

for classes that are filled and to cancel classes that are under-subscribed. Please note

that class size is limited.                           

   

    2. Notice of withdrawal from a class or registration application must be in writing and

must be postmarked via U.S. Postal Service 7 days/ 1 week before the first day of

the same semester. Telephone and fax messages and/or email WILL NOT serve as sufficient

notice of withdrawal for tuition refund. 

Any refunds due will be sent at the end of the semester.

    3.  Registration fees are non-refundable regardless of acceptance into a class or not.

There are  NO refunds of any kind after the  first class of each semester.  In the rare case

that a class is cancelled due to under subscription, tuition and materials costs will be

refunded via U.S. Postal Service by the end of the semester.  All checks are deposited

upon receipt separately from class registration and organization.  Any check returned

unpaid for any reason will be charged a $30.00 fee.  There are no refunds given to

OPEN REGISTRATION registrants (go to REGISTER tab).

    4.  Two (2) makeup classes per registered child on a space-available basis are

allowed per semester.  Makeups may not carry over into the next semester.  

For the Mixed Ages classes, you may send  an email requesting your makeup date.

    5.  For Music Together® Mixed Ages and Music Together® Mixed Ages for Saturdays

siblings are welcome to have a one-time "guest visit" per semester.  If a sibling must come

to any other class due to unavoidable circumstances, there is a $15.00 charge due at the

class.  Infant siblings 8 months and younger may attend the same class FREE!  (for

these two classes only).  Remember that there is a reduced fee for a sibling to participate

in the same class.

    6.  SNOW POLICY -Classes are cancelled in accordance with the

  Montgomery County Public School system.  When that school system

cancels classes due to bad weather, all music classes are cancelled also; HOWEVER

any school delays or early closings DO NOT AFFECT our class schedule, i.e. we will

proceed with the normal class schedule.  For Saturday classes or non-school days

classes or in case of any doubt, check the home page of the website or you may listen

to WTOP 103.5 FM or call 301-238-4568 for a recorded message.  In the event of los

s of power due to bad weather, we must wait until that utility is restored in order

to update telephone, website and internet messages.

  There are NO MAKE-UPS or REFUNDS for classes cancelled due to weather.

    7.   We reserve the right to dismiss, without refund any child or adult who is unable

to conduct him/herself in a respectful and acceptable manner.  Simple common sense

and respect for fellow class participants are the guidelines to insure a safe and

pleasant classroom.  Running is strongly discouraged, i.e., not permitted and an upset

child can best be calmed outside of the classroom and then reenter.

  8.  Please turn off your cell phones upon entering the building.  You may use

your cell phone freely outside and away from the premises

but not inside.  Thank you for keeping your conversations to yourself.

    9.   Adults are entirely and solely responsible for the safety and well-being of their

own child coming and going in the parking lot.  Please hold their hands at all times.

   10.  DO NOT BRING ANY GUM, FOOD  OR DRINKS INTO THE BUILDING AT ALL.

There is absolutely no food , gum or drink (water excepted)  and especially no chewing gum

of any kind permitted ANYWHERE  in the building.  PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE do all your

eating at home or in your car BEFORE you come in.  This means NO COFFEE also.

   11.  We reserve the right to take and use any photographs during the

course of the semester.

 

 

            No Classes on these Dates:

 

Unless otherwise noted, regardless of a national or religious holiday, classes

will take place. Please mark your calendars accordingly. 

 

Spring Break    April 2 - 7, 2012

Memorial Day Holiday Break    May 24 - 30, 2012

Spring Cleaning     June 11-16, 2012

Summer Break  August 20 - September 15, 2012

Thanksgiving Break    November 19-24, 2012

Winter Holiday Break    December 17, 2012 - January 6, 2013

Spring Break    March 23 - 31, 2013

Memorial Day Holiday Break    May 23 - May 29 2013

 

Yes Classes on:  Columbus Day & Martin Luther King Day  &  Presidents Day