A Few Important Policies

(*All policies and procedures are found in the CSC Student Handbook)

Weather
In the event of inclement weather during the night or early morning hours, students and parents should call the CSC front office at 719-577-4556 after 6:30AM on the day of classes to insure closure or cancellation of sessions.  As CSC serves youth from an 80-mile radius on a weekly basis, we do not follow any one school district closure policy.  If inclement weather occurs after 12noon students should call front office by 2PM to insure cancellation of after-school programs. In the event of class cancellation due to weather, NO MAKE UP SESSIONS for either lessons or classes will occur. 

Missed Private Lessons and Classes
CSC reserves the right to early dismissal if inclement weather occurs during after-school programming.  This is done to insure the safety of students. There are NO MAKE UP SESSIONS for these occasions.

Upon enrollment in a CSC CORE program, a student’s private lesson time is secured for the year. Private lessons missed by the student for any reason will not be refunded. Private lessons missed by the student because of religious observance or contagious illness or in case of emergency may be made up only in the event of an opening in the instructor's schedule; however, there is no guarantee of make-ups for student absences as our instructors' schedules tend to be full. If the instructor must cancel a lesson, a make-up lesson will be offered based on the instructor’s availability. If the student then misses the make-up lesson, a second make-up lesson will not be arranged.

CORE or COMPANY Classes missed by the student cannot be made-up or tuitions refunded.

Withdrawal from CSC
CSC agrees to release the Parent(s)/Guardian(s) from this agreement if the child is withdrawn from the Conservatory for any one of the following reasons:

• Move from the area
• Physician's advice
• Determination by CSC personnel that the school experience is inappropriate for the child

Should the child be withdrawn for any of the above stated reasons, any unused portion of the tuition is refundable at the time of withdrawal. Except for reasons stated above, parent(s)/guardian(s) are responsible for the full year's tuition.

DRESS CODE
Individual style and statements are certainly encouraged at the Conservatory; however clothing must be tasteful and appropriate for classes, lessons and rehearsals.  Inappropriate clothing worn is a distraction and can be offensive. The Conservatory is an environment for many ages and students should take into account that younger students will be affected and influenced by derogatory clothing. 

Performance black is required for ALL performances unless specifically stated by Executive Director.

• Girls: Black skirt & top or dress with black dress shoes (no open toe shoes)
• Boys: Black slacks, black or white dress shirt with tie or nice sweater with black dress shoes (no black sneakers or jeans)
• We ask that all hair be groomed. Girls should pull their hair back.
• All students are responsible for bringing their music (instrument if applicable) to all outreaches and recitals
• Ties for boys are required for Jazz COMPANY recitals and performances (unless otherwise noted)
• Novice program (Pre-K – 2nd) students are required to dress in their “Sunday Best” for all in-house and outreach recitals and performances.

Any deviation from this ‘uniform’ may result in student dismissal from a performance. 

ATTENDANCE AND ABSENCES
Student must make every effort to be on time for all classes and lessons.  Notice of anticipated tardiness or absence for any class or lesson must be phoned and/or emailed into the front office.  Any anticipated cancellations must be made within 24- 48 hours. Failure to do so on an ongoing basis will result in dismissal from program.