GENERAL

Please be on time for lessons.  Leave extra time for inclement weather.
Group involvement is not optional.  Student participates in individual and group lesson monthly.
Fees are due prior the school year or if student starts later, fees will be pro-rated.
Students are expected to attend a complete academic year at the specified time.
A NSF of $25 will be assessed for any returned cheque.

MAKE-UPS

Students are entitled to two make-up lessons available during the school year.

Please note: if a student intends to observe religious holidays, resulting in missed lessons, the teacher must be informed at the beginning of the term and alternative lesson times will be arranged.

Parent - Teacher Consultations

can be arranged.  Parents are encouraged to mention to the teacher regarding any questions or concerns regarding a student's progress, lesson time, and practice time and/or theory assignment.

88 Keys will schedule a meeting with a parent and/or student at his or her request.
We hope to make each students’ experience a very positive and productive one, and will do everything we can to address concerns as they arise

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT AND INTEREST

This is necessary to encourage your child’s attitude towards music and music lessons.
Children and beginners especially need active supervision and help at each practice session.

PRACTICE

Lesson progress and improvement in musical ability depends on consistent daily practice.

Parents and students share the responsibility to ensure that good study habits are developed and maintained. Students should come to each lesson prepared to demonstrate significant improvement in each of the pieces, which have been assigned. Written assignments should also be completed.

WITHDRAWALS AND REFUNDS

Students who withdraw before the third lesson will be charged for the lessons attended plus one, plus a $25 processing charge.  As of the third lesson no refunds, credits, term withdrawals or student transfers will be allowed. To withdraw, students must:

1. Submit a written withdrawal request to administration at 88keys.ca immediately.  The date on which the written withdrawal request is received is considered the official withdrawal date.
2. Informing an instructor of a decision to withdraw does not constitute being withdrawn.
3. Exceptional requests (e.g. prolonged illness) will be reviewed by the Director.  Students should be prepared to provide adequate documentation to support an exceptional request.
4. A $25 processing charge will be levied against all withdrawal requests.
   Allow up to 15 business days to receive a refund.

HEALTH POLICY

High Temperature:

Your child should remain at home if he/she has a temperature over 38 degrees Celsius (100.4 degrees Fahrenheit).  Do not bring your child back to school until his or her temperature is normal and he/she has been fever-free, without the aid of acetaminophen, for 24 hours.

Ear Infection:

If your child has an ear infection, do not bring your child back to school until he/she has been on antibiotics for 24 hours.

Stomach Ache:

If your child has a stomach ache, keep your child at home until he/she regains his or her appetite and has normal bowel movements.

Vomiting / Diarrhea:

Your child may return to school when he/she has not vomited or had diarrhea for 24 hours.

In all circumstances of absence for medical reasons, seek the advice of your child’s doctor to determine an appropriate time for your child to return to school.

Communicable Disease

If your child contracts a communicable disease (chicken pox, measles, head lice, etc.), you must keep your child at home and immediately report this to the Main Office at 88 Keys.
This will enable staff to watch for symptoms in other children and to inform parents.

Peanut / Nut Products

NO peanut and nut products are allowed at 88 Keys!

Peanut / nut products can be fatal for anaphylactic children.  The residue of peanut oil can cause a life-threatening reaction to a child with this allergy.