Policies

PROPER CONDUCT IS REQUIRED BY ALL STUDENTS:
While in class, each student is expected to show respect for the instructor and the other members of the class. Our students are taught respect because we show them respect. We expect each student to participate fully during class. However, no student is expected to do any more than what he/she is capable of doing.

The instructor and the teaching assistant are there to set an example and guide our students. As often as possible, we use teenage demonstrators who provide a positive role model for the newer and younger students. A dance education is an excellent way to build discipline and character. The key element to achieve this goal is to see each student as individually important, while at the same time seeing him/her as important to the class as a whole. If a problem arises regarding a student's behavior, the director will speak to the student and parent before he/she disturbs his/her progress in the program.

PROPER DRESS REQUIRED:
The student is expected to dress according to the Silhouette D&FA Dress Code Requirements for each class.  The student is informed of the Dress Code Requirements at Registration.  Hairstyle is part of the dress code. Uniforms can be purchased at the 'studio boutique.' 

SCHOOL CLOSINGS AND GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The dancing school SNOW DAY CLOSING POLICY will follow the Lakewood City School District in advance snow day closings. The dancing school HOLIDAY CLOSING POLICY is posted in advance at the beginning of each month. We do not follow school holiday closing schedules. All closings and announcements can be obtained by checking on our website.

MAKE-UP CLASS POLICY:
A schedule of make-up classes is available at the office. If a student misses a class, it can be made up within one month. Attendance is taken during each class.

STUDENT PROMOTION POLICY:
All students are eligible for promotion to another class level if the instructor recommends it and the parent is in agreement.

Class Fee Payment Policy

Class Fees are paid the first class of the designated quarter, according to the Option Plan below, selected by the customer.  The only opportunity for a customer to change an Option Plan is at the beginning of 1^st quarter.  Registration Fees are paid once per season for each family.  Recital Fees are separate from any other fees.  See Recital Fee Payment Policy below.

Class Fee Payment Option Plans

Option #1:  Fee Payments made three times per season.

1^st quarter due    September        (Class Fee for September + October + November)

2^nd quarter due   December         (Class Fee for December + January + February)

3^rd quarter due    March              (Class Fee for March + April + May)

Option #2:  Fee Payment paid once per season.  Apply 2% discount.

Total Fee due September         (Class Fee for September through May)

Discount Plans

            Family Disc:    10% off the class fees of students who are in the same household.

            Multiple Class Disc:    Applied to each student individually.  A student who is taking

                                                (2) classes pays 90% of the total class fee.

                                                (3) classes pays 80% of the total class fee.

                                                (4) classes pays 70% of the total class fee.

                                                (5+) classes pays 60% of the total class fee.

            Either the Family Disc or the Multi Class Disc, whichever is greater, is automatically applied to the Family Account.  The Disc is reflected in the quarterly statement.  If the Family Account balance is not paid within (30) days of the beginning of the quarter, then the discount forfeited. {Individual exceptions apply with the approval of the Director}

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PER DIEM PAYMENT OPTION:

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