Sharron Art Center School Regulations

Foreword

The following policies (version 3) are effective as of 11/15/2017. Sharron Art Center reserves the right to change our policies at any time without prior notice. By enrolling in our classes, parents and students will be deemed to agree to abide by our policies.

Registration

• All rising 9th graders, please contact register@sharronartcenter.com to schedule an interview.
• All children 6 years old and younger should take 3 trial classes before registering, to ensure that they can handle the class length (hour and a half for Intermediate class.)
• If you want to take a trial class or add a class, you must pay for the class FIRST, before you have attended the class. You will need to pay the class fee per class attended.
• Trial students will also need to pay a one-time registration fee, in addition to the class fees. If a trial student registers for the semester after their trial classes, they will not need to pay the registration fee again for that semester.

Tuition and Payment

• All tuition and similar fees must be paid in ADVANCE by CHECK only.
• All payments must be submitted on time. If you do not pay on time, we reserve the right to remove the student from the class.
• If / When you register for classes online, you will be given a DUE DATE to submit your payment. Please submit the payment by that due date. You can submit the payment to your instructor before the class, or, if you are mailing the check to us, you are responsible for ensuring we receive your check by the due date.
• There is a $10 registration fee for all students per semester, including trial students.
• There is a $10 class transfer fee (per student) if you wish to change your scheduled class day/time to another class that is available.
• There is a $30 fee for any bounced check that is returned from the bank.

Attendance and Makeup Policy

In order to create the ideal work environment for our students, Sharron Art Center tries to make student attendance as consistent as possible. We understand that students may be involved with other extracurricular activities, but art performance may decrease for students who constantly miss or change classes. If the number of students in a classroom keeps shifting, the time the instructor devotes to each student may also be negatively affected.

General Policies:
• All parents must have an account on our website, to report absence and schedule makeup. If you have not been sent the instructions on how to create an account, please email us at register@sharronartcenter.com and let us know.
• There is a limit of 6 makeups per Spring Semester, and 4 makeups per Fall Semester. This makeup limit includes both regular and emergency absences.
• If you find that you need to make up more times than the class limit per semester,please consider transferring your class time. There is a $10 class transfer fee per student, and you will need to fill out a form in person.
• The policies below are effective as of 11/15/2017.

Reporting Absence:
• When you know a student will be absent, you can report absence through your accountonline any time before the absence, but it must be AT LEAST 24 hours in advance oftheir class time. For example, if your class is on Friday at 5:00PM, you must reportabsence BEFORE Thursday 5:00PM of the day before the absent class.
• Absences which are not reported online at least 24 hours in advance of the class time are not eligible for makeup.
• If you have an emergency reason for your absence, please email us at register@sharronartcenter.com with the emergency reason for absence. We will only grant exceptions for true emergencies.
• The policies below are effective as of 11/15/2017.

Scheduling Makeup:
• Once you have reported absence, you can schedule a makeup any time up to 60 days from the date of the absence, or the end of the semester, whichever comes first.
• There is a limit of 6 makeups per Spring Semester, and 4 makeups per Fall Semester. This makeup limit includes both regular and emergency absences. This policy is effective on 11/15/2017.
• Please follow the instructions while scheduling the makeup class carefully. Be sure that you first select 1) the absent date you want to make up for, THEN 2) the day you want your makeup class to be.
• Once a makeup is scheduled, it cannot be rescheduled whether the student is present or not. That class will be considered void. No exceptions.
• If you miss your makeup class, it cannot be rescheduled. That class will be considered void. No exceptions.
• If you bring a student to a makeup class WHICH HAS NOT BEEN SCHEDULED ONLINE, we reserve the right to DENY the student a spot in the class. They may be asked to leave. This is to maintain our quality of teaching and respect our parents who are following our policies correctly.
• Make up classes are NOT transferrable to other semesters. Any absences must be made up during the same semester.
• Make up classes cannot be “split” or made up “partially.”
• Students who are late to class by any amount of time (10 minutes, 30 minutes, etc) cannot make up that missed class time.
• Any unused make up classes will not be refunded, transferred as credit, or given to siblings of the student.
• If there is a break time between classes, students must either wait in the waiting room or be picked up by the parent. The instructor and Sharron Art Center are not responsible and will not look after students during this break period.

If you need any assistance with your account, scheduling a makeup or reporting absence,please email register@sharronartcenter.com

Refund and Credit Policy

• Registration fees are non-refundable.
• You are eligible for a full refund 15 or more days before the first day of the semester.*
• You are eligible for an 70% refund within 14 days before the first day of the semester.*
• You are eligible for a 50% refund or credit 30 days after the first day of the semester.*
• No refunds 30 days after the first day of the semester.*
• Credit is redeemable within 6 months of the date issued.

*Please note that the first day of the semester refers to our opening date for the semester,and NOT the date you enroll the student. *

Sharron Art reserves the right to cancel a student's enrollment without refund in the case of any extreme situation where we feel that our efforts to resolve a serious issue are not met with willingness by the student/parents to cooperate in finding a solution or compromise through conflict resolution. This may include situations where a student/parent excessively violates our school regulations; demands results that are not realistic given the time frame, student's prior experience, and flexibility of attitude; or a student's behavior has a strong negative effect on the classroom environment and does not improve with repeated counseling. Note: The child’s age and development will be considered in determining an appropriate course of action.

Facilities and Parking

• Please do not change settings within and around the premise of the art center (building temperature, furniture placement, etc.) For any concerns please inform the instructors.
• Parking:
  • South Brunswick NJ: Please only park on the 2009 building parking lot. There is a NO STOPPING POLICY on the driveway; do not stay idle or park on the driveway. It is dangerous to idle on the driveway.
  • Piscataway NJ: There is a no stopping policy in the parking lot. Please no do stay idle or park on the driveway of the art center. It will hinder the traffic flow, and cause danger to the students.
  • Parsippany NJ: Ample parking spaces on the lot.

Classroom and Student Health

• There are no water fountains provided in our facilities. Students are welcome to bring their own water bottles and snacks. They must clean up after themselves.
• We do not have any storage facilities for students. All materials the student requires for class must be brought by the student, and taken home at the end of the day. We are not responsible for any materials that a student leaves behind and get lost.
• We value your questions and concerns, but please refrain from asking our instructors DURING class time. Please wait until AFTER class to ask any questions. You can also email your instructor; if you are not sure of their email, please email us at register@sharronartcenter.com
• If the student has any allergies or medical conditions, you must inform the instructor before the beginning of the semester. During holidays and special occasions, some teachers may provide treats for the students during class; please let the instructor know of any food allergies.
• Students must be picked up on time. Instructors are not responsible for the child after their scheduled class time and the student cannot stay in the classroom. If the parent/guardian will be late for emergency purposes, please contact the instructor.
• Many younger students may get their clothes dirty and wet during class. If you foresee such situations, please place a change of clothes inside their drawing bag.
• Before and after the students’ scheduled lessons, and during break time, Sharron Art Center and the landlord of the facilities will NOT be held responsible for any physical harm done to the students and guardians inside or outside on the premises.
• Do not take art lessons in another drawing studio. Multiple instructors’ teaching methods may be contradicting and confusing to the student and can actually hinder their art education.

All the above school rules are not only positive enhancements to the organization of the Sharron Art Center; they are also present for the well-being of students, parents, guardians, and instructors. Please help Sharron Art Center provide an organized curriculum, troublefree facility, and a fun-filled art education for your children.