PARTICIPATION

• NYC Public School Enrollment: Students must be enrolled in a NYCPS School for the fall of 2025 in order to participate.  Enrollment will be verified prior to the start of the program.

• Program:  Students are expected to participate in the full Institute day for the entire duration of the program.

• Vacations:   Students will not be excused to go on vacation. Family vacations should not be scheduled during any day/time the Institute is in session.

• Summer School: Students will not be excused to attend summer school, participate in any other school-based program or participate in another arts program during the Institute. Students should monitor and maintain their good academic standing through the end of the 2023-2024 school year as they will not be able to attend SAI if they are required to attend summer school.

ATTENDANCE  

• Lateness: Attendance and lateness will be closely monitored. Excessive absenteeism and/or lateness will result in dismissal from the program.

• Early Leave: Students will be permitted to leave before the end of the program day ONLY in the case of illness or emergency and only if picked-up by a parent/guardian or an adult designated on the Emergency Contact Form.

CONDUCT

• Electronic Devices: Cell phones, tablets, and other electronic devices are permitted in the building but must be turned off and put away during the Institute day (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.). The Summer Arts Institute is not responsible for any loss of or damage to these items. Students are responsible for protecting their personal property.

• Dress Code: Students must come to Summer Arts Institute wearing clothing which will enable them to work appropriately in their studios. Although we support individual personal expression, clothing that is distracting, provocative and not suitable for a learning environment is not permitted.
  Note: Hats, mini-skirts, pants or skirts hanging below the hips, short shorts, low-cut, sheer, or strapless tops, exposed midriffs, and tank tops or t-shirts with obscene slogans are not permitted.

• Behavior: Students are expected to follow all behavioral, dress code, and instructional guidelines as set by their individual studio. They should act in the same responsible manner in which they conduct themselves in school.

Students who do not adhere to all of the above policies may be dismissed from the program.