ADTC Policies and Parent Agreement 2021-2022
May 18, 2024 01:17 PM
Andalusia Dance, Tumbling & Cheer
Studio Policies and Parent Agreement
Welcome to ADTC! It is our sincere desire to provide our students with the most outstanding Instructors and challenging dance and tumbling programs, all within a professional environment. Our dedicated teachers have a genuine desire to encourage students of all ages to develop the discipline and skills that will lead to a healthier and happier future. This can be achieved through the power of Dance!
The staff at ADTC would like to ensure the safest and most positive dance experience for your child. Please read through the following policies carefully and thoroughly before initialing and signing. Thank you.
First day of class is Monday, August 16th, 2021
*CONTACTS: Owner - Katie Poole (334) 428-3023
Office Manager - Brooke Clark (334) 504-2673 Email: andydancetumblecheer@gmail.com
*PARKING/DROP-OFF POLICY: All preschool children must be walked inside by a parent or guardian. Children
K- 12th grades can walk in and be seated on a bench until the previous class is over. It is the responsibility of each parent/guardian to pick up their child immediately following their class. If there is an emergency situation where you cannot pick up your child on time, please let staff know. Parents/guardians of preschool children must wait inside the fenced area for ADTC staff to directly hand off the children. If you are late picking your child up, you will have to come inside to get them. They are taught that if they don’t see their “ride”, to go back inside and sit on the bench until someone comes in to get them.
We ask that parents please go over these policies with your children. We appreciate your support and cooperation, as these policies are implemented to ensure all of our student’s safety.
*E-MAIL COMMUNICATION: The main form of communication between the studio and our families is through e-mail. Please provide your current e-mail address on the last page. We ask that you PLEASE check your e-mail on a regular basis to keep informed on updated studio information. Please do not forget to update your paperwork with our office if you change e-mail or mailing addresses at any time.
*PARENT’S RESPONSIBILITY: It is the responsibility of ADTC to notify all students of any schedule change. It is the responsibility of the student/parent to notify ADTC of any illness, vacation, financial problems, change in schedule or any other factors interfering with the established and hereby agreed upon ADTC policies. If your child’s class is at the end of the day please be there to pick them up on time! We understand that things happen but if it becomes repetitive you will be charged $1 for each minute you’re late.
Important Note: Each student must be covered by their family’s insurance policy. If an injury occurs, it is understood that the student’s own policy is your only source of coverage/reimbursement.
*PRE-SCHEDULED HOLIDAYS & TUITION: ADTC follows the Andalusia City School holiday calendar. Tuition is not pro-rated for holidays. If a class needs to be rescheduled for any reason, you will be notified.
*MONTHLY NEWSLETTER: A monthly newsletter with important information and dates will be emailed at the beginning of each month.
*PARENT WEEK: There will be a few times throughout the year that family will be allowed to observe during class times to see what all your child has learned. These dates will be posted in the monthly newsletter.
*TUITION: Tuition is paid on a monthly basis, due on the 10th of the month and delinquent after the 15th. A $5.00 late fee will be automatically assessed for tuition received in our office after the 15th. If paying by check, there is a payment box conveniently located to the right of the entrance door where checks can be dropped in. Paying with cash is not recommended, however if you must pay with cash, be sure to get a receipt from any staff member. For your convenience, we accept paypal and credit card payments online. If tuition is not paid by the 20th of the month, students will not be allowed to participate in class until all fees (including late fees) are current. ADTC sends an automatic, e-mail courtesy reminder invoice on the 1st of every month. To participate in any studio function, students must not have any past due tuition. This includes our annual recital and local performances. Any check returned to the studio for insufficient funds will be charged a $25.00 service fee – no exceptions. We do NOT pro-rate for classes missed or for any holidays.
*CLASSES/DANCE DISCIPLINES: ADTC is proud to offer a wide variety of classes, including Tumbling, Jazz/ Modern, Hip-Hop and Baton. Students are placed in classes according to their age and skill level!!
*ADDING/DROPPING CLASSES: We kindly ask that you please notify us immediately if you would like to add or drop a class. If you choose to drop your child from the program, we must have WRITTEN CONFIRMATION two weeks prior; if written notice is not given two weeks prior, tuition will be charged in full. There will be a $100 withdraw fee if you drop out of a class after February 28th. Our teachers and students work hard on choreography that they will be proud of to show an audience for our recital. When a child chooses to quit a month prior to the recital it affects the whole class.
*ABSENCES: There are no refunds or adjustments made for missed classes. Tuition is based on enrollment, not attendance. We ask that parents please notify staff, by text or email, if your child will be missing class so we can inform their instructor.
*STUDENT & PARENT CODE OF CONDUCT: Students are expected to act respectfully to their Instructors, ADTC Staff and their fellow students at all times while on studio premises. At no time are students allowed to touch or go through another student’s belongings. No foul language is allowed at any time. Lack of respect, by students or parents, in or out of the studio will not be tolerated. Students caught stealing or students & parents not adhering to ADTC’s code of conduct policy will be dismissed from our program at the discretion of the Director. To respect everyone’s privacy, parents who need to speak to the Director or office staff regarding a personal issue, are asked to send an email requesting a time to meet, so the issue can be resolved.
*DRESS CODE:
Pre-K girls - Black leotard, black shorts, pink ballet shoes. Pre-K boys - Black shorts, black or white t-shirt or tank top, no shoes.
K-12th grades (Tumbling) - Black cami/tank, black shorts or capris, black jazz shoes.
1st-12th grades (Hip Hop and Baton) - Black cami, black shorts or capris, black jazz shoes. 4th-12th grades (Jazz/Modern) – Black cami, black capris or pants, jazz and modern shoes.
ALL HAIR MUST BE IN A PONY TAIL AND TIGHTLY SECURED AWAY FROM THE FACE. Absolutely no jewelry or chewing gum is allowed.
*USE OF PHOTOGRAPHY: It is understood that ADTC reserves the right to use any photography and/or videotaping of student’s performances for purposes of advertising, publicizing and promoting of the studio. All ownership (including copyright) as well as all other rights, title and interest in and to these photography/videotaping shall belong exclusively to ADTC.
*ANNUAL DANCE RECITAL: Each year ADTC presents a dance recital, which enables our students to showcase their skills and perform dance routines that they have practiced over the past year. Every class will participate! The recital requires students to purchase a costume for each class in which she is enrolled. For students to participate in our recital, a non-refundable costume deposit and recital fee must be paid. The costume deposit is $50 per costume and due by October 10th. The recital fee is TBD and is due by January 10th. This fee will allow us to place an order for your child’s recital costume. Tickets will be sold in advance, on a first come first served basis, approximately one month prior to the show.
Please read carefully before signing
I am aware and fully understand that there are risks and dangers associated with participation in dance classes and different dance movements of the varied dance disciplines. These movements and activities could result in bodily injury. I understand that these risks and dangers may be caused by the negligence of the participant or the negligence of others. There may be risks not known to us or not foreseeable at this time. I accept and assume all such risks and responsibilities for the lessees and/or damages following such injury and/or disability however caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of ADTC, its instructors, independent contractors, hosts, other participants/students, sponsors, advertisers, owners, officers and lessees of the premises used to conduct the event or activity and each of them, their officers, directors, agents and employees. I agree that this consent and assumption of risk statement covers each and every event or activity sponsored by ADTC.
Consent for Emergency Treatment: In cases of emergency, ADTC is authorized to arrange for medical services for the student and I consent to appropriate medical and surgical service recommended by licensed medical professionals. I accept full responsibility for all costs of said medical care and any emergency treatments. ADTC will not be responsible for the cost of any medical care or emergency treatments. I hereby waive all claims whatsoever in connection with such medical treatments. I agree that ADTC will not be held liable for and agree to hold ADTC harmless from any and all liabilities, losses, damages or expenses related to the student’s participation in any activities at ADTC.
I HAVE READ THE ABOVE WAIVER AND SIGN IT VOLUNTARILY. I HAVE READ THE STUDIO POLICIES AND UNDERSTAND THAT FAILURE TO ABIDE BY THESE POLICIES AND STANDARDS SET
FORTH MAY REQUIRE DISMISSAL FROM THE STUDIO.
I hereby represent to Andalusia Dance, Tumbling & Cheer, that my child is of sound health and has no history of a medical or physical condition which could in any shape, manner or form place my child at risk because of said condition. I acknowledge that I have been informed by ADTC of the nature of the instruction my child will receive and that such instruction involves physical exercise, exertion and stress, which could result in injury and /or disability.