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    Studio Policy

CLASS ASSIGNMENTS
Students are assigned to classes on a combination of age and ability. First year students are grouped according to age at the time of enrollment. After the first year, ability is the prime consideration, with age level second. By ability, we mean the level of development a child has attained. It is a scientific fact that all children develop mentally and physically at different rates. The class your child is assigned is the class the teachers feel will be the most beneficial to your child, thereby assuring progress and enjoyment. All students are subject to evaluation during the month of September to make sure that they have been assigned to the proper class. Teachers may also recommend class changes later in the year. If you have a question about your child’s level please see the teacher or director.
ATTENDANCE
It is most important that your child be in class each week. Missed lessons hinder your child’s progress. However, we do realize that there will be absences due to illness or bad weather. For these instances make-up lessons are offered but must be taken during the current semester. Please advise the office in advance of your child’s absence. Refunds will not be granted. Excessive absences will cause your child to fall behind and therefore may be moved to another level. Certificates of perfect attendance will be awarded at the end of the season. Make-up lessons do not apply toward perfect attendance.
VISITOR'S DAY
Studios 2, 3, 4 & 5 have viewing windows. Curtains will be open each month on the 2nd lesson for Room 2; 3rd lesson for Room 3; 4th lesson for Room 4; and the 1st lesson for Room 5; Please be courteous by keeping voices low, taking turns viewing, and keeping small children away from the window. Room 1 visitor’s day is the 1st lesson of November and March. Visitation in other classrooms by invitation only (i.e. if there is an individual problem). We realize that parent’s need to see the child’s development and attitude in class, but visitor’s in the classroom are a distraction to the student. PLEASE DO NOT BRING SMALL CHILDREN ON VISITOR’S DAY.
TEACHER CONFERENCES
Please do not hesitate to talk to the teacher if you have any questions regarding your child’s progress. General questions relating to classes and studio policies can be answered by the office staff, but specific questions should be taken up with the teacher as she knows and works with your child. NOTE #1: If your child has any special physical, emotional, or learning problems, please tell the teacher. The teacher needs to know in order to better understand your child and create a much easier learning situation. NOTE #2: If there is something you do not understand in your child’s class, please see the teacher or one of the Directors. If a problem arises, please give us the opportunity to remedy or explain.
HOLIDAYS
PAC closes for a Winter & Spring Break, Thanksgiving, Easter, & Memorial Day. Notices will be posted at the studio. Make-up classes may be taken when a holiday falls on your regular class day. Tuition is the same during the months with holidays, as we do not charge extra for months that you may receive five lessons.
RECITAL
Our annual recital is held at Wentzville High School, usually mid to late June. Recital dates are announced in December. Although students are certainly not required to appear in recital, it gives your child self-confidence and poise to last a lifetime.
TROPHIES
Trophies and summer scholarships for the most improved students in Intermediate through Advanced levels of dance and acrobatics are awarded at our annual recital.
WORK EXCHANGE
Work exchange programs for any student with a special financial need. Work exchange includes such things as cleaning floors, mirrors, bathrooms, trash, etc.

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