Larisa Chernis Studio Policy Statement, Requirements and Agreement page 1
For the studio's records.
Student (Parents or Guardian) Information
Student full name: _________________________________ Drivers License: ___________________
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Tuition Charges, Fees and Payments’ Due Date: Tuition cost is calculated monthly based on the number of lessons to be held the following month according to the studio's calendar, as well as the duration of each lesson.
Beginners (5 years and up) :30 min - $35;
Intermediate students: 45 min - $45;
Late intermediate and early advanced, advanced :1 hour - $70;
Tuition charges: Tuition must be paid in advance and is due by the first lesson of each month. A $20.00 late fee is due by the second lesson of the month; it must be included if your payment is submitted after the due date.
There are 15 lessons given in each semester. Tuition needs to be paid equally each month regarding the number of lessons in that one particular month or days of scheduled studio calendar break since each semester consists of 15 lessons, (other fees may be added, (watch below).
Lesson times will not be reserved or scheduled until payment is received.
Interview is required prior to getting your lessons scheduled.
Registration fee: $60.00. (Paid at the beginning of 1st academic year and $40.00 each subsequent year by September 1st or whenever the student begins study; if tuition starts after May 1st, the registration fee is prorated to the beginning of the academic year.)
Additional costs of books, memberships, festival registrations, contest fees, etc. are included in a monthly bill as needed.
Bounced Check: If a check is returned due to lack of funds, or payment is late there will be a $25 penalty charged in addition to the monthly tuition.
The annual fee shell be waived only if student enrolled in the month of May to August of this year.
The teacher may refuse to give a lesson, if your payment is not made on time and in the proper amount.
Rescheduling and Cancellation: If you cannot come to your scheduled lesson please inform me at least 24 hours in advance. If you have not done so, missed lessons will not be made up. Tuition payment for a missed lesson is not credited forward. For the Fall- spring semesters only one make-up lessons will be permitted within a four-month semester. Time of making up lessons for this semester will expire at the end of this semesters.
The teacher may reschedule lessons due to her illness or for personal reasons. If an alternative time cannot be scheduled by teacher circumstances, tuition for the cancelled lessons will be refunded.
When discontinuing lessons, a thirty (30) day notice should be given.
Attendance policy:
Due to busy studio schedule and short hours after school till 8 p.m. lessons begin at the scheduled time. If a student is late to class, there is no make up time, and the lesson is finished on schedule.
Please be clean, have clean hands and short fingernails. No chewing gum, bare feet, or short shorts are allowed.
If you cannot come to your scheduled lesson, please inform me more than 24 hours in advance. If you have not done so, missed lessons will not be made up. Tuition payment for a missed lesson is not credited forward.
I will try to let you know in advance if I cannot give your lesson at the scheduled time due to some circumstance. If I, the teacher absent or late, the missed lesson will be made up at a mutually agreed time at no additional charge.
If a student forgets to bring textbooks to class, the lesson will not be given. No credit for a missed lesson will be given.
American College of Musicians Guild audition fee, CCMTA Festival, CCMTA student affiliate fee, Theory Test and Contest , Suzuki Houston Association workshop, Masterclass, Studio Recital fees are collected month prior the event and it voluntary elected by families.
Out of consideration for others, please do not come yourself nor bring your child to the lesson if signs of illness are evident (i.e. fever, sneezing, coughing, red eyes, sore throat, etc.) If you should decide to come anyway, I reserve the right to not admit the student to the lesson, and to cancel the lesson without a make-up.
Parent responsibility: parents are fully responsible for the conduct and safety of their children. If other siblings are present during a lesson, they should be closely supervised by a parent or guardian,
The LC. Piano studio will not held liable for any accidents or injuries sustained on it's grounds, any events and recitals.
Students are allowed to be only in 3 places: piano room,the waiting area, be supervised by parent going to the restroom at any time.
Food or drinks: Food and drinks are not allowed at the L.C. Piano Studio at any time. (only bottled water).
If you leave your child at my studio for a lesson, please be back 10 minutes before the lesson ends.
Method principals and understanding: The are 2 different teaching methods are used in L.C. Piano Studio: Traditional and Suzuki.
It's very important to have a triangle of teacher, student and parent. The parent and the Child (the mother tongue method works very well even in traditional method). Participating of parent in the classroom creates more possibilities for the better success in learning piano. Parents should take notes during the lesson for a younger kids,wright the homework for the week. It is important to have parent, child and teacher work as a team.
12 -month Studio Policy: It is expected that students remain registered year-round in order to create an optimal learning environment. The tuition is equal amount for each month, all 12 month, year around. All students of L.C. Piano Studio should keep taking lessons over the summer in order to get better skills in piano learning and to remain their spots.
Pro-rated tuition: A new student that begins mid-month will have the tuition for that month pro-rated. No other discounts or refunds are made for missed lessons after the first month.
Policy Student's/parent's Copy: Every student must have a copy of this policy with his or her and parent signature.
Teacher-Student/Parent contact: Student/Parent contact should get in touch with the teacher directly via the teacher's cell phone or text. Phone call, text or Message should be sent to the teacher no later then 12 noon, 24 hours prior lesson time.
Calendars: your teacher will provide you with a calendar of lessons and events each semester indicating special events, recitals and days of Studio breaks (holidays). There are 3 semesters in the year separated as following: September-December; January-April and May -August. 2 recitals will be held every year. (in December and May). Please make sure to come on time for your recital and dress properly. Turn off your cell phone and make sure to keep your siblings quiet throughout the recital. Children younger 3 years should be especially supervised by parent to prevent loud sounds during the performances. The performance of each student is a special moment that deserves respectful silence. The L.C. Piano Studio will fully responsible for other settings of the recital.
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Silence is essential to the quality of the lesson. Please respect other students’ time. If you come early, quietly take a seat and wait until the current student completes the lesson. Children are required not to run or make noise in the studio.
Parent responsibility:
Please do not use the lesson time allotted for your child or other students for any questions. That time is reserved for a tuition-paid lesson only. If you have questions about your child’s lessons or musical development, I will answer all questions by e-mail or telephone. Calls are accepted from 9 AM-1 PM.
Please turn off all communication devices (pagers, cell phones) when entering the studio. DO NOT use the car horn when picking up your child.
Changes and Amendments: At the discretion of the Studio this agreement may be changed in whole or in part, or amended to reflect the Studio's best business practices. Student, parents or guardians will be notified of any changes or amendments immediately and shall respond within a 30-day period if they wish to terminate the agreement. If no response is received within 30 days, the Studio will assume that those changes or amendments are accepted and the agreement will remain in force.
I have read and accepted this Agreement, House rules, Additional Information and Recommendations:________________________________________
This part only for teacher to fill in:
First lesson date:____________________________________________________ Length of private lesson:___________________________________________________________ Tuition due: $_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Registration fee:_________________________________
Total for this month:__________________________________________________________
Tuition and registration fees are payable in advance and non -refundable.
Teacher Name: Larisa Chernis Student's Parent or Guardian)
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Student's name: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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