*SUMMER SESSION  INFORMATION*

The Arts School is now accepting registrations for the 2012 Summer Session (private lessons only).  Instruction will take place between June 4 and July 31 and each instructor will contact their students directly to set a lesson schedule that works for them.  Students may continue with their current instructor or take this opportunity to try a new instrument over the summer.  Although group piano instruction will not be offered, group piano students are welcome to take private lessons with one of our other instructors this summer.

 

Summer lessons are available in the following two packages:

PACKAGE 1 -- 4 lessons over the summer

(30 minute lesson - $120; 45 minute lesson - $160; 60 minute lesson - $200)

 

PACKEGE 2 -- 6 lessons over the summer

(30 minute lesson - $180; 45 minute lesson - $240; 60 minute lesson - $300)

 

NOTE --  there will be no registration fee and the full summer tuition will be due by June 1.

 

PRIVATE LESSONS OFFERED

The Arts School at Prince of Peace offers private instruction for students of all ages in piano, voice, guitar, all brass instruments, all woodwind instruments, and percussion.

 

THE SCHOOL YEAR

The school year at The Arts School is divided into two main sessions, one in the fall and one in the spring.  The Arts School also offers lessons in an abbreviated summer session.  The 2011-12 school year begins on August 15 and runs through May 25; students will receive a total of 36 lessons.  The summer program runs from June 4 through August 10; students will receive 6-8 lessons.  The Arts School calendar is coordinated in conjunction with the Prince of Peace Christian School calendar.  Tuition will be prorated for lessons starting after the school year has begun.

 

EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENT PRACTICE TIME

Regular practice outside of the lesson time is essential for continued musical and artistic development.  It is recommended that a student practice daily the same amount of time as the lesson, however the actual length of time will be discussed with the instructor on an individual basis.

 

REGISTRATION AND ASSOCIATED FEES

All tuition and registration fees are to be remitted directly to The Arts School office.  Instructors will not accept tuition remittance or registration forms.  Please make checks payable to Prince of Peace and put The Arts School in the memo line.  A nonrefundable registration fee of $45 will be due at the time of enrollment.  The Arts School now also utilizes FACTS Online for electronic tuition payments.

 

PAYMENT POLICY

Students enrolled in private lessons at The Arts School can choose from the following payment options:

 

1.)  Pay in full for the entire school year (fall/spring) with a check or credit card.

 

2.)  Pay half of the entire school year (fall/spring) at the time of enrollment and the remaining balance at the beginning of the spring session with a check or credit card.

 

3.)  Pay in 7 equal monthly installments utilizing FACTS Online via automatic draft.  Payment installments through FACTS Online are deducted on the 15th of each month.

 

PLEASE NOTE -- There is an annual registration fee of $45 per student due at the time of registration.

 

TUITION RATES FOR THE 2011-12 SCHOOL YEAR

30 minute lessons -- $30 per lesson -- $1,080 for the entire year ($30 x 36 lessons)

45 minute lessons -- $40 per lesson -- $1,440 for the entire year ($40 x 36 lessons)

60 minute lessons -- $50 per lesson -- $1,800 for the entire year ($50 x 36 lessons)

 

PLEASE NOTE -- The Arts School reserves the right to cancel and/or deny lessons for payments not received.  A $15 late fee will be added to each invoice that is late.

 

LESSON TERMINATION

If a student wishes to discontinue his/her private lessons, a 30-day written notice is required.  The student will be financially responsible for the lessons that occur within the 30 days from the date that the notice is given, whether or not the student chooses to attend the lessons.  The registration fee is nonrefundable.

 

MAKE-UP LESSONS/PUNCTUALITY

The instructor must be notified directly if a student expects to miss a lesson.  Make-up lessons are not given for missed lessons nor is tuition refunded for lessons missed by the student.  If the student is late, the instructor is not under any obligation to extend the lesson beyond the scheduled ending time or reschedule the lost time.  If the instructor is late, the instructor must either extend the ending time of the lesson or reschedule the lost time.

 

Lessons will not be made up if they are missed or denied due to late payments.  The student is responsible for paying for all lessons, regardless of student attendance.  Lessons not completed by the end of the year due to instructor absence will be credited to the student.  If a 30-minute lesson is made up and combined with another 30-minute lesson to create a 60-minute lesson, tuition will be the rate of two 30-minute lessons.

 

RECITALS AND PERFORMANCES

The Arts School at Prince of Peace is dedicated to seeing each student realizing their full potential and glorifying God with their artistic gifts.  And for that reason, performance opportunities that serve as a testimony to each student's hard work occur throughout the year.  It is a wonderful experience for family and friends to enjoy what the students have learned and can be a rewarding opportunity for the students.  Students may also participate in local festivals, competitions, and state theory exams if those are avenues that interest the student, provided the student is adequately prepared.

 

PROGRESS REPORTS

Instructors will provide adult students and parents of students under the age of 18 with written goals at the beginning of each semester and progress reports at the end of each semester.  Please contact your instructor directly if you would like to arrange a conference.  Instructors reserve the right to adjust the goals for individual students during the course of the year.

 

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES

Please feel free to discuss with your instructor any concerns or difficulties that you or your student might be experiencing.  If a circumstance cannot be resolved with the instructor or you feel that an instructor is not meeting the needs of the student, please contact the Arts School office immediately, as well as in writing.

 

INCLEMENT WEATHER AND SCHOOL CLOSINGS

The Arts School strictly follows the inclement weather policy of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and Christian School.  Please listen to local radio and TV broadcasts for up-to-date information concerning school closings.  If the campus remains open and available on a day when lessons have been cancelled, special arrangements may be made on an individual basis between the student and the instructor to have a lesson.  When inclement weather does develop, The Arts School reserves the right to cancel lessons for the remainder of the day.  Please call The Arts School office for cancellation notices or to determine whether a decision to close the campus has been made during the day.  You may also call the designated inclement weather/campus closing hotline (972) 447-0532 x 461 for additional information.

 

2011-12 ARTS SCHOOL CALENDAR

August 15th -- Fall 2011 semester begins

September 5th -- Labor Day (campus closed)

November 21-25 -- Thanksgiving break (campus closed)

December 16 -- Fall 2011 semester ends

January 2 -- Spring 2012 semester begins

January 16 -- MLK Holiday (campus closed)

March 12-16 -- Spring Break

April 6 -- Good Friday (campus closed)

May 24 -- Spring 2012 Semester ends

June 1 -- Summer 2012 program begins

July 4 -- Independence Day (campus closed)

August 10 -- Summer 2012 program ends