Attendance
Consistent attendance is essential to insure a student’s steady progress. Teachers monitor attendance closely and will make adjustments to a student’s level, if necessary. A minimum level of attendance will be required. Check with the teacher for the best available make-up class, however, some classes may have no make-ups available. Only students who dance year around (for level 1 and above) will be considered for moving up in the fall; all others will be evaluated after November 1st.

Absence
If a student is going to miss class, for any reason, call the school prior to class time so their teacher can be informed.  There are no refunds or credits for missed classes.

Getting to class on time
All levels of dancers should be on time to class with appropriate attire and hair in a bun or secured off the face and neck according to the requirement of each dance discipline. If a student is late, for safety reasons, they may be asked to participate by observing. Repeated lateness may result in a termination of classes.

Food and drink
Only bottled water allowed in classrooms. No gum at any time. Please treat the school with care and consideration by eating only in the snack room and not in the hallways or waiting areas; putting all garbage and recyclables in the cans provided, and reporting spills and/or messes to the office. Bottled water in the student room and healthy snacks at the office are available for purchase.

Hallway etiquette
Keep hallway voices at a quiet, conversational level at all times. Remember to walk, not run, in the building and all children who are not taking class should be supervised by their parents. Sit, don’t stand, on furniture and treat our school with respect at all times.

Dropping off
For those parents who drop off children at the door, please use the area on the school side of the street, right in front of the dance school entry doors. Children should not cross the street alone. Pick-up should be done in the same manner. Students should be picked up promptly after class.

Parking and waiting
For those families who park and wait during class, please use the following parking areas:

• The street surrounding the dance school (being careful not to block private driveways; especially the shop directly across the street.

• The parking lot behind the fire station (note that it is a one-way alley so turn before the fire station).

• The lined parking spots at the fire station (Hazmat equipment is housed at this station so do not block the doors or the driveway).

Always use good manners when driving around the school. Remember that we are in a residential neighborhood with people and pets so be cautious and courteous.