Open School Policies 2006-7

School Year: The school year runs from September 5, 2006 through May 19, 2007.

Tuition: Tuition is based on the number of classes per month per child. Tuition is paid in nine equal monthly installments, which are due and payable on the first on the month. First and last month’s tuition is paid at time of registration. Payment is by check or cash. Monthly tuition can be paid in person or mailed to: Tolbert Yilmaz School of Dance, 10400D Alpharetta Hwy, Bldg. D, Roswell, GA, 30075.

Late Fees: A late fee of $10.00 will be charged for all tuition received after the 10th. Statements will be sent on delinquent accounts only.

Registration: Existing open school students are pre-registered first, then new students. A non-refundable registration fee of $10.00 per child is due at registration.

Family Discount: Multiple open school siblings can combine hours from the open school program to calculate tuition.

Absence: There are no refunds for classes not attended regardless of reason. Classes missed may be made up within four weeks in a similar class.

Withdrawal: Thirty days written notice is required for all withdrawing students wishing to drop a class. Tuition will continue to accrue until thirty days past the receipt of the written notice regardless of attendance.

School Closing: The school will be closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring Break in accordance with the Fulton County public school calendar. There will be classes during all other school holidays.

Returned Checks: There will be a $25.00 fee for all returned checks.

Watch Days: We will have annual watch days during the month of January. The specific dates will be published in the January newsletter.

Recital: The annual spring recitals will be held at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center. Each dancer will receive two tickets per class taken. This is an optional activity and requires the payment of a costume/recital fee. Dress rehearsal and recital dates for this year are as follows: Dress Rehearsal—April 23-29, 2007, Recitals—May 18, 19, & 29, 2007. Please keep these dates open, as no special requests will be taken.

Costume and Recital Fee: The costume and recital fee is $90.00. This covers costumes, theatre rental, backdrop rental, lighting, programs, and teachers. Additional costumes will be $80.00 for the second and $70.00 for any additional costumes per family. This fee will be due the first week of November. All costume and recital fees are non-refundable. No child will receive a costume until fee is paid and tuition is current. If fee is paid after November 1st there will be a $10.00 late fee added for each costume. If paid after December 1st there will be a $20.00 late fee added for each costume.

Performances: Open school students may audition for “The Nutcracker.” The performance fee is $100.00 per child which covers all rehearsals and costume rental.

Inclement Weather: The school may close if Fulton County School are closed due to weather. Please call the school voice mail to determine if classes are canceled. There will be no refunds on tuition for these missed classes, although these classes may be made up within four weeks.

Messages: Our school voice mail (770-998-0259) is always on. Please leave a message for your teacher and it will be returned as soon as possible.

Arrival/Departure: Students are to be dropped at the front door and picked up at the rear door. Younger students may be walked in by their parents. No student should arrive more than fifteen minutes before the beginning of class. Students should be picked up directly after class; a fee of $15 will be added to the student’s tuition bill if student is not picked up on time. All students should wear cover-ups over their dance clothes.