Tuition & Policies

Fall Session: September 6, 2011 to May 2012

Information: All fees and tuition are non-refundable and cannot be prorated. There is a minimum enrollment for each class; the minimum varies from class to class. If the minimum enrollment for a class is not met, the class will be dropped and students moved into another class of appropriate level. For your convenience, our policies are listed below.

POLICIES:

1. MONTHLY TUITION: Tuition is charged monthly by the number of class hours taken per week.

A 5-Class Student Punch Card ($85.00) or a 10-Class Student Punch Card ($160.00) may be purchased. A registration fee is NOT required with punch cards, & may be used for any class at your level. Punch Cards do not expire. An Adult 5-Class Punch Card ($50.00) or a 10-Class Adult Punch Card ($85.00) may be purchased for any adult class.

2. REGISTRATION FEE: A non-refundable registration fee of $25.00 per student, $50.00 for 2 students or $65.00 for 3+ students per session is due at the time of registration. Only one registration fee is due if dancing at both locations. At the time of registration, the first month’s tuition & registration fee are required. NOTE: A $30 fee will be assessed for all returned checks.
3. TUITION PAYMENTS: On the 20th of each month, you will receive an invoice via E-mail. Tuition is due on the 1st of each month. A $20 late fee will be assessed on each account after the 2nd of the month if not paid in full. If the 1st falls on a weekend, payment is due the next business day. A drop box for check payments will be available at both studio locations. Cash/Check payment is preferred & appreciated. Monthly tuition payments are not refundable. Monthly tuition is charged by the number of class hours per week as listed above. Tuition is calculated for the entire school year, September – May. Thanksgiving, Christmas, Spring Break, Monday holidays & the length of the month are all factored into the payment schedule. Tuition is not adjusted or prorated for those weeks in which the studio is closed. Make-up classes may be taken at your convenience.
4. SCHEDULE CHANGES: To withdraw (or add) from a class, an add/drop slip must be filled out at either Synergy office. You are responsible for payment up to the time of receipt of the add/drop form. We have a waiting list for many of our classes & appreciate notification in advance to be able to fill that spot. Monthly tuition holds a student’s place in class, regardless of attendance. Class space may be forfeited if a student misses 3 weeks or more of class, unless special arrangements have been made.
5. MAKE-UP CLASSES & ABSENCES: If your child is sick or absent, please contact the Synergy office so we may inform the student’s teacher. Tuition is not prorated or credited due to vacations, holidays, absences, illness, inclement weather, or the length of the month. Students are allowed to take a make-up class for any classes missed at your convenience. A completed class make-up form MUST be filled out at the Synergy office. Students may take any equivalent level class as a make-up class at either studio. All make-up classes must be completed within the current session.
6. WEATHER CLOSURES: If weather conditions are poor, please call the north or south studio (whichever studio your class is to be held at) before leaving home. If classes are cancelled, a recorded message will be posted by 3:00 pm. If classes are not cancelled, the regular message will be heard. Please use your own judgment regarding driving in bad weather. It is possible one studio may remain open while the other studio is closed.
7. RECITAL: All Synergy students are invited & encouraged to participate in the annual recital. To participate in the recital, a recital fee of $50 per student, $85 per family of 2 students, or $120 per family of 3+ students is due by October 31st. The recital fee is non-refundable. The fee goes toward the facility rental, rehearsal time and other recital costs. Each family will be given two free tickets to the recital. Any additional tickets needed, can be purchased one month prior to the recital at the Synergy office. A recital costume will be ordered for your child, & must be paid in full prior to the recital show. Recital costumes average $35 - $60 each. The costume is non-returnable & non-refundable. Additional items such as shoes may be required at the discretion of the
   teacher. The recital date & time TBA.
8. PARENTAL SUPERVISION: Parents are responsible for & expected to supervise all siblings accompanying them at Synergy Dance Academy, LLC. Please ensure that you are on time when picking up your young children after class & that they are instructed to stay inside the studio until you arrive. It is also the responsibility of each student to pick up after themselves. Please do not leave any trash on the floor. It is everyone’s responsibility to help keep the studio clean, inside & out.
9. NEW STUDENTS: New students may take as many classes as desired for one week free of charge. This time is to be used determine the proper level the student needs to register for. This does NOT apply to current students. New students may take as many classes as desired for one week free of charge. This time is to be used determine the proper level the student needs to register for. This does NOT apply to current students.