Enrollment Policies
Semester Length
Each student will receive 12 lessons per semester and participate in one studio recital per semester and an annual all school recital. The FALL semester is September – December. WINTER semester is January – April. A SUMMER term is also available May – August.
Registration and Fees
Enrollment is always open for private lessons. A waiting list will be established if there are no available timeslots.
Tuition fees are paid directly to the School of Creative Arts. Please make checks payable to Brightmoor Christian Church.
For private lessons, a non-refundable annual application fee of $30.00 is due at the time of enrollment. This fee is paid again upon continuation of lesson in September of each year. This fee is not pro-rated for enrollment after September.
BOOKS and STUDY MATERIALS are purchased separately by the student.
Payment Policy
A 15 % discount is available for members of Brightmoor Christian Church and students of Franklin Road Christian School & The Train Station.
Students taking private lessons can choose from two payment options:
1. Pay in full with the application.
2. Pay in monthly installments using a credit card or check - payment is to be made at the beginning of the month prior to receiving a lesson.
A valid credit card number is required at time of enrollment regardless of chosen payment method. Your credit card will not be charged at any time, unless tuition payment has not been received after our office makes numerous attempts to collect the needed funds.
Tuition rates for the fall 2008 semester are as follows:
Private lessons - NOTE AVAILABLE DISCOUNT
30 minutes - $32.50 per lesson - $390 total tuition ($32.50 x 12 lessons)
45 minutes - $42.50 per lesson - $510 total tuition ($42.50 x 12 lessons)
60 minutes - $52.50 per lesson - $630 total tuition ($52.50 x 12 lessons)
How to know which length of lesson to register for:
30 minute lesson: For small children as well as beginners.
45 minute lesson: For older students who have had previous instruction in his/her area of concentration. Many students who wish to study for 45 minutes are at an intermediate level.
60 minute lesson: An hour lesson will be set aside for advanced students. These students have been studying his/her area of concentration for years. The teacher will recommend this length of lesson.
Classes - NOTE AVAILABLE DISCOUNT
One-hour classes at $12.00 per session - $144 total tuition ($12 x 12)
The School of Creative Arts reserves the right to charge the balance due to the credit card provided on the registration/enrollment application if payment is not received within two weeks of the due date. The School of Creative Arts reserves the right to cancel and/or deny lessons for payments not received.
Enrollment
Applications for enrollment are available online. Please submit the application to Brightmoor Christian Church School of Creative Arts, 40800 W. 13 Mile Road, Novi, MI 48390 or drop it off at the church office. Please submit the application, emergency information and credit card information. Please fill out forms entirely. Once the completed application, forms, registration fee and initial payment are received, the student(s) will be notified to confirm class/lesson time(s) and instructor(s).
Attendance
Twelve lessons will be given over the course of the semester. If a student wishes to discontinue his/ her music instruction, a 30-day written notice will be required. The student will be financially responsible for the lessons that occur within the 30 days from the date notice is given, whether or not the student chooses to attend the lessons. A refund will be given for the remaining balance of the semester. The application fee is non-refundable.
Make-up Lessons
One make-up lesson will be granted per semester for an excused absence in which the instructor is notified at least 24 hours prior to lesson time.
Excused absences include student illness, extreme emergency and death in the family. Not practicing or preparing does not constitute an “excused” absence.
Unexcused absences will not be refunded or made up by the teacher. They will consist of, but not limited to, forgetting the lesson, un-notified absences and choosing to do another activity during the scheduled lesson time.
If the student is late, the teacher is under no obligation to extend the lesson beyond the normal ending time or reschedule the lost time. If the teacher is late, the teacher must either extend the ending time of the lesson or reschedule the lost time.
One excused absence, as defined above, will be made up. These will be scheduled and approved by the instructor. Lessons will not be made up if they are missed or denied due to late payments. The student is responsible for paying for all lessons, regardless of student or instructor attendance. Lessons not completed by the end of the semester due to instructor absence will be credited to the student.
If a lesson is cancelled or forfeited by the student for any reason, the instructor may then schedule another lesson in the absent time slot. The instructor is under no obligation to notify the parent or student who forfeits the lesson of the substitution. If the original student’s schedule changes and they are able to attend the cancelled lesson, it is subject to the instructor’s schedule.
Classes consist of a fixed schedule for which the student pays in advance. No refunds will be given for student-initiated missed class days or for withdrawal. Instructor-initiated missed class days will be rescheduled, or, if that is not possible, the student will be credited the appropriate amount.
Class Tuition and Attendance
These classes consist of a fixed schedule for which the student pays in advance. Payment is due in full upon enrollment in the class. Because of the nature of a group class environment, we will not be able to issue refunds or reimbursements for missed classes (excused or unexcused) or for withdrawal. Accordingly, we will not be able to schedule make-up lessons for individuals for any reasons (including sickness).
If the teacher is to be absent on any given class day, the class will be notified ahead of time. This class will then be made up at no additional cost to the student. If the school has to close due to weather or church-wide closure event, your class will be made up at no additional charge.
Waiting Area
Students waiting for a lesson or class to begin may wait with a parent or legal guardian in the church lobby. Parents or legal guardians must wait in the church lobby for lessons/classes to finish. Children 18 and younger must be supervised by an adult while in the facility of Brightmoor Christian Church.
Studio Classes, Recitals & Performances
The Brightmoor School of Creative Arts is dedicated to seeing each student glorify the Lord with his/her talents. For this reason, we host an end of the year recital in April or May that serves as a testimony to each student’s hard work and diligence. We consider it vital that each student participate in the recital, therefore, it is a requirement as part of a student’s overall musical education experience. It is a wonderful opportunity for family and friends to witness what students have learned, and it is an incredibly enriching time for the students. Students should come prepared to perform a piece assigned by their instructor, usually from memory. Because the recital date is always posted at the beginning of the year, it allows plenty of time for families to plan for the event. There is no excused absence, and failure to participate will result in a fee of $35 per student. Please plan for this event and take advantage of this great opportunity for your child and your family. In addition to recitals, students are required to participate in Studio Classes each semester. The additional opportunities to perform in Studio Classes will serve as a less threatening performance opportunity as well as give other students in the instructor’s studio an opportunity to learn from each other. These classes provide an opportunity for students to improve their sense of constructive communication and encouragement.
School Closings
Brightmoor School of Creative Arts follows the inclement weather policy of Franklin Road Christian School. Please listen to local radio and TV broadcasts for information concerning closings or log on to the church website: www.brightmoorcc.org. IF the church building remains open and available on a day when lessons have been cancelled, special arrangements may be made on an individual basis between instructor and student to have a lesson. When inclement weather develops in the afternoon, the School of Creative Arts reserves the right to cancel lessons and classes for the remainder of the day. Please call the School of Creative Arts office for cancellation notices or to determine whether a decision to close the church building was made during the day.
Expectations of Student Practice
Regular practice is essential for proper musical/artistic learning. It is recommended that a student practice daily the same amount as the lesson time. For example, if a student is taking a 30-minute lesson, he/she should practice 30 minutes per day. Please discuss the requirements for practicing with your instructor.
Grievance Procedures
Please feel free to discuss with your instructor any difficulties that you/your student might be experiencing with the lessons. If a problem cannot be resolved with the instructor, or feel that an instructor is not meeting the needs of the students, please contact the School of Creative Arts office immediately. If possible, put your concerns in writing.
Progress Reports and Conferences
Instructors will provide adult students and the parents of students under the age of 18 with goals at the beginning of the semester and progress reports at the end of every semester. Please contact the instructor if you need to arrange a conference. Instructors reserve the right to adjust the goals for the student during the course for the semester.
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