School Policies

Admission and Registration

Registration for new students begins with an interview with the Director of the Music School. The purpose of the interview is to familiarize the students and the parents with the offerings and policies of the Music School and to identify the interests and needs of the students in order to recommend the most appropriate teacher(s) and/or program(s). Registration will not be deemed complete unless the first tuition payment and registration form(s) have been submitted and approved.

Students are required to enroll for a complete 17-week semester (7-week summer session) beginning with the date the term commences. If a new student enrolls after the term has begun, tuition will be pro-rated for the remainder of the semester. Returning students receive priority in lesson scheduling.

Trial Lesson

The Music School offers a 15-minute trial lesson/consultation free of charge to students interested in musical instruction. A trial lesson might be necessary to determine whether a student is ready for private instruction or simply used as an opportunity to meet with an instructor prior to registration. A trial lesson may be arranged by contacting the Music School’s Administrative Director, Christa Griffith.

Attendance

Students are expected to attend all lessons and classes for which they are registered. Notification of a lesson cancellation by the student is a courtesy to the teacher but does not excuse payment for the contracted lessons. An excused absence may be rescheduled at the teacher’s discretion. To be eligible for an excused absence, notification of a cancellation must be given at least 24 hours in advance. Students are entitled to only one make-up lesson per semester due to an excused absence. Unexcused absences will not be made up. If, however, the teacher cancels a lesson for any reason, the lesson will be made up or a refund will be made. The Director will consider exceptions for serious illness, injury, or the like.

Severe Weather Closings

In the event of severe weather conditions, the Music School will follow the public school closings of Lake Forest. Closing information will be provided to WBBM and WGN-AM radio stations. If the school closes, lessons missed will automatically be scheduled during the make-up week.

Withdrawal

The schedule for refunds is as follows:
End of first week - prorated minus $50 deposit
End of third week - 50% of remaining balance minus $50 deposit
After the fourth week - no refund

Withdrawal requires a written notice to the Music School and approval by the Director. The Director will consider exceptions for serious illness, injury, or the relocation of the family.

The Music School reserves the right to cancel any class, workshop or ensemble, with full refund, if enrollment is insufficient. Notification of cancellation will be made by telephone and will occur prior to the beginning of the term.

School Policies

Admission and Registration

Trial Lesson

Attendance

Severe Weather Closings

Withdrawal

Summer 2008 Registration Form

Tuition Payment

There are two payment methods:

Scholarships


School Policies Admission and Registration Registration for new students begins with an interview with the Director of the Music School. The purpose of the interview is to familiarize the students and the parents with the offerings and policies of the Music School and to identify the interests and needs of the students in order to recommend the most appropriate teacher(s) and/or program(s). Registration will not be deemed complete unless the first tuition payment and registration form(s) have been submitted and approved. Students are required to enroll for a complete 17-week semester (7-week summer session) beginning with the date the term commences. If a new student enrolls after the term has begun, tuition will be pro-rated for the remainder of the semester. Returning students receive priority in lesson scheduling. Trial Lesson The Music School offers a 15-minute trial lesson/consultation free of charge to students interested in musical instruction. A trial lesson might be necessary to determine whether a student is ready for private instruction or simply used as an opportunity to meet with an instructor prior to registration. A trial lesson may be arranged by contacting the Music School’s Administrative Director, Christa Griffith. Attendance Students are expected to attend all lessons and classes for which they are registered. Notification of a lesson cancellation by the student is a courtesy to the teacher but does not excuse payment for the contracted lessons. An excused absence may be rescheduled at the teacher’s discretion. To be eligible for an excused absence, notification of a cancellation must be given at least 24 hours in advance. Students are entitled to only one make-up lesson per semester due to an excused absence. Unexcused absences will not be made up. If, however, the teacher cancels a lesson for any reason, the lesson will be made up or a refund will be made. The Director will consider exceptions for serious illness, injury, or the like. Severe Weather Closings In the event of severe weather conditions, the Music School will follow the public school closings of Lake Forest. Closing information will be provided to WBBM and WGN-AM radio stations. If the school closes, lessons missed will automatically be scheduled during the make-up week. Withdrawal The schedule for refunds is as follows: End of first week - prorated minus $50 deposit End of third week - 50% of remaining balance minus $50 deposit After the fourth week - no refund Withdrawal requires a written notice to the Music School and approval by the Director. The Director will consider exceptions for serious illness, injury, or the relocation of the family. The Music School reserves the right to cancel any class, workshop or ensemble, with full refund, if enrollment is insufficient. Notification of cancellation will be made by telephone and will occur prior to the beginning of the term.	Summer 2008 Registration Form To register for classes, download, complete, then fax or mail this registration form Tuition Payment Tuition is based on a rate of $74 per hour. If paid in full: 17 weeks of 30 min lessons = $629.00 17 weeks of 45 min lessons = $943.00 17 weeks of 60 min lessons = $1,195.00 reflects 5% discount for 60-min lesson Families with two or more students taking individual lessons or the same student taking two different instruments are entitled to a "Multiple Lesson" discount of 3%. Non-refundable registration fee $15 per term. Summer session $5. There are two payment methods: 1) Payment in full prior to the beginning of the session by check or charge 2) Three equal payments (plus a $30 service charge) For those families who choose the three-payment plan, first payment is due prior to the first lesson. Payment due dates are: Fall 2007: Aug 17, Sept 21, Oct 26 Spring 2008: Jan 11, Feb 21, March 21 A late fee of $25 will be charged to the account if payment is not received in full by the payment due date. Note: For Summer Session, payment in full is due prior to start of session. Scholarships Families requiring assistance with tuition payment should contact the Music School office for scholarship application information. As a member of the National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts, the Music School strives to make music instruction accessible to all students. A scholarship application form must be completed and submitted one month prior to the start of the term. Awards will be determined by the Scholarship Sub-committee of the Music School.