ENROLLMENT
Three semesters of classes are offered throughout the year.
· Fall Semester: September – December ·· Spring Semester: January – May ·· Summer Semester: June/July/August ·
Class Enrollment does NOT roll over automatically into a new semester.
An Enrollment Fee is charged for ALL children enrolling in Fall 2007 or during initial registration to HMDC.
Once enrolled in the 2007/2008 school year EVERY STUDENT will continue to pay an enrollment fee before starting a new semester. Fall Semester Enrollment Fee: $10.00 if paid EARLY prior to August 25th · $20.00 if paid after August 25th PLUS either full semester or 1st month’s paymentSpring Semester Enrollment fees: $10.00 if paid EARLY prior to Dec 15th · $20.00 if received after Dec 15th PLUS full semester or 1st month’s payment Summer Semester Enrollment fees: $10.00 if paid EARLY prior to May 23th · $20.00 if received after May 23rd PLUS tuition payment
TUITION PAYMENT OPTIONS
1. Semester Payment in Full: Thank you! You receive a 5% discount!
2. Monthly Installment Plan:
· Tuition payment DUE the 1st of every month.
· $10 LATE FEE is charged on the morning of the 10th and every week following until payment is received.
After 30 days past due, your child will no longer be allowed to take class until tuition is paid
· An Automatic Payment Plan is available if you would like to pay with a credit card each month. See office for details.
3. Payment Methods:
· Cash · Credit - American Express / Master Card / Visa
· Checks - Written to: HMDC or Houston Met Dance Center
CHILD’s NAME in Memo Please
$30 charge on all returned checks
If Necessary Mail To:
Houston Metropolitan Dance Center
P.O. Box 980457
Houston, TX 7709
ATTENDANCE
· We do not refund or pro-rate classes. Registration is a commitment to be active the entire semester.
· If you do not attend/pay the entire semester the full registration fee is due again before re-enrolling.
· Make-up classes may be taken within the Semester Only. There is no carry over into the next semester.
· Visit the front desk when your child takes a make-up class. Students will be given a slip that must be
handed to the teacher when he/she enters class.
· If your child does not attend class for a one-month period of time and the office has not been notified, he/she will be dropped, their place in class can be filled, and the full registration fee must be paid again when re-registering.
HOLIDAYS AND OTHER IMPORTANT DATES
First Day of Children’s Fall Semester
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 22 – Saturday, November 24, 2007
Last Day of Children’s Fall Semester
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Christmas/New Years Break
Monday, December 17 – January 1, 2008
First Day of Children’s Spring Semester
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Easter
Friday, March 21 & March 22, 2008
Last Day of Children’s Spring Semester
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Children’s Recital 2008
Friday, May 23, 2008
Children’s Summer Program 2008
June 9, 2008
CLASS ATTIRE
NO Street Clothes in dance class. HAIR must be secured out of the face. Please use the restroom before class.
Creative Dance – any type of dancewear (no color requirements) and ballet shoes
Ballet Classes – tights & leotards (no color requirements, no skirt unless permitted by teacher) & ballet shoes
Jazz & Tap Classes – general dance wear (biker shorts, jazz pants, and leotards) & appropriate shoes: jazz or flat tap shoes.
ARRIVING AND DEPARTING
Students must wear street clothing and street shoes to and from the studio. Please do not wear your dance shoes from the car into the studio. PARENTS, please be prompt in picking up your child! Your child is to stay inside the lobby until they see you and NOT stand on the porch. We are not responsible for children once they leave the inside of the building.
OBSERVING CLASSES AND SPRING PERFORMANCES
Parents may watch class through the viewing windows of studio doors. We will begin preparing for the Student Recital in February. It will be held on Friday May 23rd, 2008 at 7:00 pm at the Wortham Center/Cullen Theater. More details to come.
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