PARENT OBSERVATION

Parents are encouraged to observe their child’s class each week either through our Main Room observation windows or our video monitoring systems in Studio 2 and 3.

HOME PRACTICE

“Practice is a means of inviting the perfection we desire.” ----Martha Graham

To insure consistent progression and to aid in building confidence, daily practice is a vital part of the dance education process for all ages. Please encourage your child to show you what they are learning in dance class or to perform their steps. JDS welcomes and encourages parents to periodically videotape class to assist in the practice process at home. Please let the office know when you would like to tape so any additional preparations can be made.

Below is a general guideline of minimum daily home practice times based on age:

3-6 yr. Olds: 5 minutes

6+-8 10 minutes

8-10: 15 minutes

10-12 20 minutes

Pointe As discussed in class.

13+ 20-30 minutes

Star-Style Lines 30+ minutes

REGISTRATION FORM

A Registration Form for the 2008-2009 dance season is included with your registration packet.  This form must be filled out, initialed, signed and returned to your child’s teacher, or the studio office at the beginning of their next class.  Any student without a completed Registration Form will observe their dance class only and will not be permitted to participate until their form is turned in.  You may include all siblings on the same form. Additional forms may be picked up at the office.

How does JDS communicate with parents and students?

         Via newsletter, note, phone call or email.

 At no time does the JDS staff ask parents or students to ‘spread the word’   regarding anything to do with the studio, shows, costumes, practices, new classes, etc.  Your child will be sent home with a note if anything changes regarding the studio or you will receive communication from the JDS office in another manner.  We respect your privacy and will never discuss your child’s progress with anyone other than the parent or guardian. JDS does not sell or give your personal information to any outside source.

If you have questions or comments about anything please go to the JDS office.  We want to hear your comments and we take your suggestions seriously. We are here to serve you and your family’s dance needs and welcome your thoughts and ideas as well as your questions. Our goal is to make you and your child’s dance experience a happy and memorable one for everyone involved.

Restroom

Class time is precious to us and we want to spend the entire time doing what

 we love… teaching children to dance.   We have established a restroom policy to avoid the “domino effect”.  Please Insist that your dancer use the restroom at home or before going into class.  If an unfortunate accident occurs parents/guardians will be provided with paper towels and spray cleaner.  You will be provided with a clean leotard & tights from the office, which must be cleaned and returned at the following class.  Leotard & tights not returned at the following class will be billed to the parent/guardian.

      Do not use the restroom as a dressing room.  We have ample dressing room space available located next to the restroom.

Dropping Off Students For Class and Timely Arrivals

Park your car and escort your dancer into the studio.  Never allow your child to walk from the parking lot.  If a situation arises that you must leave your child alone in the studio, do not leave more than 10 minutes before class is to begin, alert the JDS staff and understand your child is not being chaperoned. 

Students must be on time for every class, rehearsal and performance.  Late arrivals disrupt class and take valuable class time away from the other members who are prepared and punctual.  Late arrivals will be noted on the attendance record.  Two late arrivals will be considered a missed class.

For the safety of the tardy student, they may be asked to sit and observe class if their teacher does not feel they are properly warmed up.  This will be at the discretion of their teacher.

Picking Up Your Student From Class

Be prompt when picking up your child and understand should you be tardy picking them up the JDS, Ltd., staff is not responsible for your child once their class is dismissed.  If an emergency arises, call the studio at 419-353-5030 to inform the staff of the situation immediately.

Our policy regarding tardy pick-up:  We will have the student call parent/guardian home and or cell phone, if no response we will begin calling your emergency contacts, if no response we will call BGPD.

RETURNED CHECKS

Checks returned by your financial institution for insufficient funds will be accessed a fee of $50.  Legal action will be sought if the matter is not taken care of within 7 business days.  Julie’s Dance Studio, Ltd., reserves the right to institute legal action for the collection of all past due amounts, returned check fees, etc.

DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS

Delinquent accounts will be charged an additional late fee of 18% plus a rebilling fee of $25.  Julie’s Dance Studio, Ltd., reserves the right to institute legal action for the collection of all past due amounts, returned check fees, etc.

BIRTHDAYS

Students are welcome to share birthday treats or goody bags during the last few minutes of their class however we have a number of students with food allergies.  The following MUST BE OBSERVED:

          *All treats, food or non-food,  must be individually sealed.

          *Notify your child’s teacher at least 2 weeks in advance, in writing, so

                   that food allergies can be checked.

          *Treats will not be consumed in class.

Always send 1-2 extra treats for make-up students.