REGISTRATION GUIDELINES AND POLICIES
CLASSES, CAMPS & WORKSHOPS
REGISTRATION DEADLINE & DISCOUNTS
All registrations received by the deadline
date will automatically receive a $15 discount* per class/camp/workshop.
Late enrollments are accepted on a
space-available basis only and are also subject to instructor/
program director approval. Tuition can be pro-rated
for late enrollments approved after the first class.
*Early Registration Discount—To receive a $15
per class/camp/workshop discount, you must enroll by August 21.
Discount does NOT apply to: Camp Supervision Fees; Life Drawing—Open
Studio; One-Day Workshops.
WAYS TO REGISTER
• On-Line: www.arts4all.org
• Fax: 650/917-6803
• Mail or In Person: Community School of Music and Arts, 230 San Antonio
Circle, Mountain View, CA 94040
A student may register for multiple classes/camps/workshops on
the same registration form (one form per student).
For your convenience, the form
is available for printing off of our website.
PAYMENT INFORMATION
CSMA charges a non-refundable registration fee of $10
per class/camp/workshop, which is already included in the tuition
cost. Students register for a full semester and payment in full is required
at the time of registration.
CONFIRMATION
We email registration confirmations. If you have not received confirmation two weeks prior to start date, contact Customer Service.
WAIT LIST POLICY
Registrations are processed in the order received. In some cases,
students may be waitlisted due to enrollment limits. There is no charge
for this service. Your online shopping cart
will indicate if a class is waitlisted; staff will individually
contact students using other registration methods. You will only
be contacted again should a space become available and NOT if
the class remains at the maximum enrollment limit.
CLASS/CAMP/WORKSHOP REFUND POLICY
Transfers—A fee of $10 per class/camp/workshop
is charged if a student requests a transfer.
Cancellations—Programs must meet minimum
enrollment. Full tuition refunds or credits are given if CSMA
cancels a program.
Withdrawals—Upon receipt of a Request for Withdrawal form (available here for download and in our main office), prior to the first class/camp/workshop, office staff will determine
your eligibility for refunds or credits as follows:
• At least 2 weeks prior to first class/camp/workshop: Full tuition refund less $10 non-refundable registration fee PLUS $10
processing fee per class/camp/workshop.
• 2 weeks before through first day of class/camp/workshop: 50% tuition credit less $10 non-refundable registration fee PLUS $10
processing fee per class/camp/workshop. (Credit valid up to 1 year from date of receipt of Request for Withdrawal form.)
• After the first class/camp/workshop: No refunds or
credits are given.
PRIVATE LESSON POLICIES
Please contact Customer Service Staff for all info: 650-917-6800 ext. 0.
ABSENCES
A make-up class is scheduled if the missed session is due
to teacher absence. Missed classes/camps/workshops
due to student absence are not made up.
LEAVES OF ABSENCE
In cases of emergency or serious illness, a leave of absence may
be requested. All requests must be accompanied by a doctor’s note and
made in writing to the Customer Service Office. If approved, credit may be
given for those absences.
FINANCIAL AID PROGRAM
In keeping with our commitment to Arts for All, CSMA offers tuition
assistance, scholarships and/or work-study to qualified students of all ages.
To the extent
funds permit, assistance is available on a sliding-scale basis, based on
family size and income. If you wish to apply, please call our office for the
appropriate form.
CSMA provides accessibility through:
- Tuition Assistance of up to 80%, based on family size and income;
- Work-Study Opportunities in exchange for tuition rebates;
- Merit Scholarships for students who show outstanding talent and commitment;
- Program Subsidies for off-side pre-school classes, Arts in Action and Music in Action weekly isntruction at local elementary schools, and other programs.
PHOTO/VIDEO RELEASE POLICY
From time to time CSMA takes photographs & tapes video of students and/or artwork
for possible use in our publications (print & e-mail), exhibitions and
on our website, and for funding, development, and public relations purposes.
No compensation is
provided to individuals who appear in the photographs or on video or for artwork used.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
CSMA admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin.
It does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color or national origin
in its educational, admission and financial aid policies or programs.
SPECIAL NEEDS/ACCESS
If you or your child has any special needs, please contact the office.
CSMA is committed to accommodating differences so that the arts are accessible
to all.
CHILD SAFETY
To ensure your child’s safety, please be sure to pick him/her
up promptly after class/camp/lesson. Children waiting in CSMA lobbies before
and/or after their class/camp/lesson are NOT supervised. Children are under
supervision during their instruction time only. Neither teachers nor administrative
staff is responsible for supervising children outside of teaching time.
Updated 7/23/07 |
