Release of Liability
This statement is printed on all registration forms and are terms accepted by the parent/student at time of registration.
“In consideration of entering onto the premises of (insert host church) and participating in activities of Aspire! Conservatory conducted on said premises, I agree to assume full responsibility for my activities while present on the premises, and I knowingly and freely assume all known and unknown risks, including but not limited to falls, disease transmission, and acts of other persons on the premises, whether accidental or deliberate. I agree to comply with all rules, regulations and procedures imposed by the leadership of Aspire and (insert host church); and I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, hereby release and hold harmless Aspire! Conservatory and (insert host church), their officers, directors, employees and other officials with respect to any injury, disability, death, or damage to my person or property, whether caused by the acts of said persons, by others on the premises, or by acts of God.”
Safety
Private Lessons
Students are not allowed to be one on one with an instructor. Someone over the age of 18 must stay in the room during the lesson.
Group Classes
Parents enrolling students in group classes must escort their child into the building. As long as the class has 3 or more students, parents may leave the building and come back at pick-up time.
Special Needs Group Classes
Due to the needs of these students, parents must remain in the building and accessible during their group classes.
Participation
While participating in classes by Aspire! Conservatory, students are expected to be on their best behavior showing respect for the instructors, other students, and the facility itself. In the event that a students’ behavior is not compliant with the expectations, parents will be consulted, and the student may be dismissed from the program. Fees will not be refunded for students who are dismissed for inappropriate behavior.
Photos & Videos
I understand that during the course of participation with Aspire! Conservatory, photographs and/or video clips may be taken during lessons, classes and performances which may be used for promotion/publicity. I hereby grant permission for these images to be used by Aspire! Conservatory of Fine & Performing Arts, Inc.
Sharing Information
I understand that I my information may be shared with the host church while participating in this program.
Cancellation Policies
Aspire! or Instructor Initiated Cancellation
If either Aspire or your private instructor cancels a lesson you have paid for, your payment for that lesson will be credited to your next month’s bill. It is the instructor’s responsibility to notify both the student and the director of the conservatory in advance of the cancellation.
Student/Parent Initiated Cancellations
If a student or parent/guardian cancels a lesson or misses a class, no refund or credit will be applied. You are still responsible for payment for missed lessons in order to remain on the instructor’s schedule. We do not offer make-up lessons as many of our instructors have full schedules, and others drive distances to teach only 1 or 2 days a week. Please understand that once an instructor dedicates time to you in their schedule, they are dependent upon your commitment for their livelihood. Students/parents are expected to contact the private instructor in advance of the cancelled lesson.
Group Cancellations
If a group instructor cancels a class session, the class will be re-scheduled for make-up week at the end of the semester. It is the responsibility of the group instructor to notify each student and the director of the conservatory in advance of the cancellation.
Inclement Weather Policy
With the presence of multiple school districts within the Tri-State area, Aspire! Conservatory will follow its own schedule of closing for inclement weather and not that of any one particular school district. It will be the goal of Aspire! to not cancel classes for inclement weather.
When possible, inclement weather will result in virtual learning days for lessons/classes. Any changes in our regular schedule due to weather will be posted on our Facebook page and messaged to clients through the REMIND messaging system after 12:00 noon.
In the unlikely event that we are unable to offer a lesson/class due to weather, adjustments to the students account will be made.
HOW TO SIGN UP FOR REMIND.COM
To receive text messages via REMIND choose one of the following options.
PIANO LESSONS – Send a text to 81010 and type this message “@aspirePNO” .
In order to unsubscribe or opt out of text alerts, simply reply “unsubscribe@aspirepno”.
PRIVATE LESSONS – Send a text to 81010 and type this message “@aspirePLSN” .
In order to unsubscribe or opt out of text alerts, simply reply “unsubscribe@aspireplsn”.
ART CLASSES – Send a text to 81010 and type this message “@aspireART” .
In order to unsubscribe or opt out of text alerts, simply reply “unsubscribe@aspireart”.
THEATRE CLASS – Send a text to 81010 and type this message “@aspireACT” .
In order to unsubscribe or opt out of text alerts, simply reply “unsubscribe@aspireact”.
Payment Policies
Private lesson payments are always due the first week of each month. This payment does not change according to the students attendance at lessons. If you are unable to attend your lesson during the first week of any month, please send your payment using the online payment center or make other arrangements.
Group class payments are due prior to the first class of each semester and the first week of each month following. This payment does not change according to the students attendance at classes. If you are unable to attend your class when a payment is due, please send your payment using the online payment center or make other arrangements.
Late Fee Policy
Any payment received 5 days or more past the original due date will be assessed a $10 late fee.
Returned Check Policy
A $20 returned check service charge will be assessed for all deposited items returned for insufficient funds.