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Class Placements
All SDSD Students are placed by skill level. All class placements will be made by the SDSD faculty. At SDSD we see every child as an individual. Please do not to compare your child to another. All dancers learn and grow at their own pace. Previous students will find their class placements noted on the front of the enclosed school schedule. New students (with previous training) are required to participate in a placement class prior to registration to ensure the best and most appropriate placement.Don’t be concerned if your child is repeating a level. Dance instruction is not like an academic curriculum. We offer 12 levels of ballet, which covers approximately 15 years of ballet training. Most dancers are certain to spend more than one (1) year in the same level at some time during their dance training. Our foremost concern is each and every dancer’s progress; our primary goal is that each student be recognized for their efforts & achievements, and be placed in a class level that is challenging, yet not overwhelming. After our classes have been in session for 4-6 weeks, we’ll be making a few adjustments to assure all students are properly placed within our program.
SDSD Tuition Schedule / Payment Due Dates
The SDSD school year consists of 32 classes. Below you will find the 2010-2011 tuition payment schedule. You will not receive a statement in the mail. Please record the tuition payment due dates on your calendar, or refer to this information packet when you have questions. Please note: You will only be charged a 10% late fee when your payment is late. There will not be a grace period. Tuition payments received after the due date will be charged a 10% late fee. No Exceptions. Two (2) late payments within one (1) school year will result in the loss of family discounts for the remainder of the 2010-2011 school year. No Exceptions. $35 Returned Check Fee. Tuition payments can be mailed to avoid a late fee.| Class | Pmt Due on or before | class | Pmt Due on or before |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-4 | At Registration | 17-20 | 01/01/2011 |
| 5-8 | 10/01/2010 | 21-24 | 02/01/2011 |
| 9-12 | 11/01/2010 | 25-28 | 03/01/2011 |
| 13-16 | 12/01/2010 + Recital Fees | 29-32 | 04/01/2011 |
Refunds/Early Withdrawal Policy
No refunds will be given for pre-paid tuition. In the unlikely event that a student needs to withdraw early, a Class Drop Form must be completed to close the account and thus, prevent further billing. A student’s absenteeism does not affect tuition payments. Accounts will only be closed with a completed Class Drop Form and will go into effect from the date received.Student Absence Policy/Make-Up Classes
Make-up classes are not permitted for absences resulting from participation in other activities. (ex: cheerleading, soccer, piano, parties, scouting activities, etc.) No Exceptions. If you will miss a class due to illness, you must call the day of your class to schedule a make-up class. All missed classes must be made-up within two (2) weeks. Limit of four (4) make-up classes per year.Weather Closing Policy
In the event of inclement weather or poor road conditions, classes may be cancelled for the safety of our students. When Centerville City Schools are closed due to the weather, the South Dayton School of Dance will also be closed. Please call the school to hear a current message as to class status. Students may obtain a make-up class pass for classes cancelled due to weather, which must be used within two (2) weeks of missed class date. SDSD does not credit, refund, or pro-rate tuition for classes cancelled due to poor weather.Cancelled Classes
In the unusual circumstance a class should be cancelled by the teacher or by the School, two make-up times will be offered for students. No refunds or credits will be given.Attendance
Attendance will be monitored. What you get out of something, is determined by what you put into it. Absenteeism will only slow down your child’s progress as well as the progress of the entire class. We are very interested in developing your child’s talents to their fullest potential; therefore, attendance is expected at each scheduled class. Part of a student’s attendance is being on time. Dance students are expected to arrive 10-15 minutes prior to class to properly stretch and warm up so as to prevent any unnecessary injuries. If a student arrives more than 10 minutes after the start of the class, the instructor may have him/her sit, observe, and not participate. Recital participation requires consistent attendance.Students must be picked up immediately following class. After two (2) instances of students being picked-up more than 15 minutes
late, you will be billed $1 per minute. Additionally, your student will not be permitted to participate in class until this fee is paid.
Students will not be permitted to exit the building unattended. For safety reasons, parents must come inside the school to pick up their
children. Thank you for your cooperation.