STUDIO 56 ACADEMIC PRESCHOOL PHILOSOPHY:  Our primary objective is to offer preschool program that incorporates 45 minutes of structured physical activity into its daily schedule.  Our academic preschool includes our Preschool Dance and Tumbling program.  We focus on developing your child’s social, emotional, physical and intellectual skills.  Our goal is to develop lifelong fitness and learning habits for your child.  Our academic curriculum is creative, exciting and challenging.  We offer individualized instruction based on a developmental level.  Our instructors are well qualified, experienced and want every student to succeed!

SCHEDULE:

3yrs Tuesday and Thursday 9-12pm

• 9-11:15 Academic Preschool
• 11:15-12pm Dance/Tumbling                                               

4yrs Monday and Wednesday 9-12pm Friday 9-11:15am

• 9-11:15 Academic Preschool  
• 11:15-12pm Dance/Tumbling M&W

REGISTRATION FEE:  A NON refundable registration fee of $30 per individual, $45 for families is due upon registration  

MATERIALS FEE:  A NON refundable materials fee of $40 per individual is due with 1st month tuition  

TUITION:  Monthly tuition will be debited on the 5th of each month.  If you would prefer to pay CASH on your account please set that up through the Amy.  Payment will be due by the 1^st or the card on file will be debited.  A $10 late fee will automatically be added to the tuition amount of those accounts with an inactive or declined card.  A 10% discount is offered to those who choose to pay the year in full.  In the event payment under this agreement is not made at the time and in the manner required, the undersigned agrees to pay all cost of collection, including court cost, attorney fees, including charges and collection agency fee which would be 35% of the balance assigned, with or without suit.    

NOTE: Tuition is based on a yearly calendar and pro-rated into equal monthly payments.  Holiday’s and studio breaks have already been considered.  We CANNOT pro-rate absences or refund tuition.  As of August 2009 Studio 56 will NO longer accept checks except for in a situation of a fundraiser.  A $25 returned check fee will be added to all checks returned due to ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­insufficient funds. If you plan to drop a class you will need to submit a DROP form found in the waiting room 5 days before the 1st of the month. 

PROGRAMS:  We will have preschool programs/parties for Halloween, Christmas and Graduation (May).  They will include singing, dancing, tumbling skills and more! Families are encouraged to attend.  

FIELD TRIPS:  Students will take approx 2 field trips throughout the year.  They will need to provide their own chaperone and ride to the event.  Field trips will be noted on the calendar at the beginning of the year.

PERFORMING: Performing is a wonderful opportunity for your child to demonstrate their accomplishments. Costumes are required for those who chose to perform.  Our preschoolers will have opportunities to perform at Christmas (2x) and our Spring Concert in June.    

COSTUMES:  Costumes and set payments or fees will be charged to your account on the noted due date.  Once again if you would like to have my account flagged for pre payment by CASH only, please contact Studio 56 regarding this matter.  If such matter has been arranged the amount will need to be paid 5 days before a fee is due, or the card on file will be charged.  Costume $30 deposit is due in October for the Christmas show and March for the Spring Concert.  We will be using 2 different costumes; costume cost will not exceed $50.    

CHRISTMAS PERFORMANCE FEE: Tickets for the Festival of Trees and Dance for Life may be “pre ordered” each performer will need to purchase a minimum of 2 tickets to ea. Show in advance.  Additional tickets for family and friends may be purchased at this time.   

SPRING CONCERT FEE:  Every performer will be required to pay a “concert fee” for the Spring Concert in June.  An individual will have a fee of $36, which will include 6 tickets.  A family will have a fee of $42, which will include 7 tickets. Additional tickets may be purchased prior to the event for $6 in advance and $8 at the door. (this fee amount is different from last year)­­­­­­ 

NEWSLETTERS Current newsletters are posted on the web at www.studio56dance.com and emailed the last week of each month.  Updates and reminders will also be emailed or delivered by handout. Please refer to the Academic Preschool link on the left hand side.  

HOLIDAYS:  We observe the same holidays as public schools unless otherwise indicated.  We will be closed for approximately 2wks at Christmas and 1 week for Spring Break (TBA).  Please refer to Academic Preschool Calendar on the website.

PICTURES:  Class picture opportunities are offered at Christmas and Spring performance times.  A variety of packages will be offered. 

CALENDAR YEAR:  Our ACADEMIC PRESCHOOL calendar year runs from September-May.  Dance and Tumbling classes will still be held in June.  (June tuition will be $40/45min or $60/1.5hr)

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:

1.       ARRIVAL AND PICK UP:  Please make every effort to ensure students are on time to class!  

• When dropping off or picking up your child, DO NOT park in the driveway.  It stops traffic on the main road.  Please wait for your child on the south curb only.  NO STUDENTS should be crossing the street. 
• NEW STUDIO POLICY-At the end of the classes we will be walking the children out front where they will need to be picked up curbside.  They will remain with a staff member until a parent/pick up person comes.  At the first of the year you will receive a card that must be displayed in your passenger side window.  You will receive 3, please plan accordingly, students will NOT be sent if the card is not visible.  At this time we will assist them to your car.  Please be on time, late pick up will result in $5 for every ten minutes. If you need to come in to pick up your child please park accordingly to help the curbside pickup run smoothly.

2.       PARENT OBSERVATION:  Parents will be allowed to watch dance and tumbling the first class of the month.  This rule will be strictly enforced! On this day please observe class through our 2way window.  When you aren’t watching your child every week you notice more improvement.  It is not required that you come to parent observation day.

3.       CO- OP PARENTS:  Will help in class 1xper month for 3yrs class, 2x per month for 4yr class.  During this time you will help with class structure, assignments and lesson preparation. A $10 discount will be applied to your account for your help.

4.       CLASS ATTIRE FOR SCHOOL: Modest, comfortable clothing is acceptable.  Please have girls wear shorts or tights under their skirts.  Dress appropriately for the weather, as we will occasionally be exploring outside.

5.       CLASS ATTIRE FOR DANCE AND TUMBLING:  Please have children wear their dance attire under their school clothes.  This will help for a much easier and faster transition.

• DANCE DAY: GIRLS: leotard, tights, pink ballet shoes, hair pulled back. BOYS: t-shirt, sweatpants or shorts, bare feet.
• TUMBLING DAY: Any comfortable fitness attire, bare feet.

6.       ATTITUDE AND DISCIPLINE:  Discipline and positive attitude are key elements to any successful program.  Our program prepares students for Kindergarten, teaches valuable life skills of responsibility, respect, teamwork, punctuality, friendship, sportsmanship and excellent dance technique.  A positive attitude makes a successful student.  Parents and students must have a positive attitude towards the teachers and the program.  Problems should be directed to Amy Moore.  Always demonstrate a great attitude and be respectful of teachers and classmates. Every child in our programs is important and we want to insure that every student has a positive experience!

7.       FACILITY POLICIES:  Students are expected to pick up after themselves and display respect and courtesy to all property, fellow students, and staff. 

BACKPACKS:  Please send a backpack with your child everyday and make sure to check it for projects and handouts. 

SNACKTIME:  We will be sending home a snack bucket daily. This way each student may take a turn bringing his/her favorite healthy snack to share with classmates.  Suggestions: fruits, yogurt, crackers, pretzels etc.  Please refrain from sweets such as doughnuts, cookies, etc.  We will inform you of any student allergies at the first of the year.

DROPPING:  If you decide to drop your child from this program, you must fill out a drop form from the waiting room and turn it into the tuition box or email Amy Moore 10 days before the end of the month.  After that point you will be liable for the next month tuition.