General Studio Policies:
Refund policy
Arts in Motion makes every effort to hold each class offered. In the event that a class does not reach the minimum number of students, AiM reserves the right to cancel any class at any time. If such an instance should occur, you will be notified by email or telephone and we will discuss suitable alternatives for your child. If none can be agreed upon, AiM will refund your tuition payment in full. We do not give refunds for any other reason, including but not limited to illness, vacations, inclement weather, etc.
Absentee policy
We encourage consistent attendance in order to achieve the most familiarity, comprehension, and progress, but understand that sometimes there are circumstances in which students must be absent. Arts in Motion does not give refunds for absences. If you are absent from class, we will help you choose a makeup class. Makeup classes need to be scheduled at least one week in advance.
Tuition, discount, and late fee policies
- Registration fees: A non-refundable annual family registration fee of $20 is due upon enrollment to help offset administrative costs and any studio communications distributed throughout the year. Registration fee is discounted to $10 per family for students registering online, and waived for Ensemble families. Summer registration fees are $10 per family, with no discounts for ensemble families or online registrations.
- Tuition: Fall/Spring sessions only. Monthly tuition payment option. Tuition fees are calculated according to the number of weeks for the year (34) and not on a 4 week month. Studio closures for calendar holidays and breaks are figured into tuition rates and will not be pro-rated. Arts in Motion will not pro-rate tuition for any reason.
First month’s tuition and registration fees are payable upon enrollment. For October thru April, automatic credit card charges will be submitted on the first of every month, with no payment due in May. The monthly payment option MUST be an autocharge. Checks will not be accepted.
Credit card information must be on file for every family, and the card must have an expiration date that is January 2011 or after. If your card is rejected for any reason we will notify you and another card number must be provided by the 10th of the month before late fees are applied.
- Discounts: Fall/Spring sessions only. Discounts below do not apply to Summer Session.
Semester discount—Families are eligible to receive a discounted tuition rate if paying for the entire semester in advance. Please see our flyer for semester rates. To take advantage of this option, payments are due by August 31st and December 31st.
Family discount—Subtract 25% from second child’s tuition, 50% from third child’s tuition.
**Ensemble families have a separate tuition and discount program and are not eligible for the Semester discount or Family discount.
- Late fees: There will be a $25.00 late fee applied to the account balance for payments made after the 10th of the month. Late fees will be compounded monthly. There is a $20.00 returned check fee.
Unless prior arrangements have been made, we cannot permit a student to continue lessons if his or her tuition balance is over 30 days delinquent. The student may resume classes once the account balance has been restored to a current status.
Inclement Weather
In the event of inclement weather, or if it is questionable, please call Arts in Motion, after 2:00pm, at 314.968.4583 and listen for a voicemail message regarding classes. If you class is cancelled due to unfavorable weather conditions, we will help you choose a makeup class.
Adds/Transfers/Withdrawals
Students may add or transfer classes at any time with the permission or recommendation of the instructor.
For class withdrawals, we require a 2 week written notice, in person, in order to avoid charging your account for the following month. Students who withdraw mid-month will not receive a pro-rated credit or refund for the remainder of the month. Please see a staff member to complete the appropriate paperwork.
Liability
Students must be supervised by parents when not in class. Students must wait inside the building and be picked up from class on time. Transportation, before care, after care, and meal services are NOT provided. A $15.00 late fee is charged for late pick-ups and early drop-offs exceeding 20 minutes.
Insurance and Legal
AiM does not carry medical insurance for its students. Although all activities are performed with the students' safety as the utmost concern, all students are required to be covered under their own families' insurance policies. If an injury should occur, you will only be compensated through your own family insurance policy.
By enrolling your child in classes or camps, you are indicating that you accept the following:
Arts in Motion, LLC, is not to be held responsible for any and all liability, claims, demands, and causes of action whatsoever, arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by the participant, while in or upon the premises or any premises under the control and supervision of Arts in Motion, LLC, its owners and operators or in route to or from any of said premises.
