Registration: 

Forms for registration are available at artsunlimitedsouthwest.com or in the office. There is a non–refundable registration fee of $10 for summer sessions and $15 for the regular semester. Please follow the steps outlined on the registration form.

Payments: 

During the semester, payments for the entire month of classes (4 or 5) are due on or before the 5th of each month. These may be made online or in the office. For Summer sessions, payment is due at registration.

Rescheduling of Classes, Lessons: 

• When there are school closures due to snowstorms and other dangerous weather conditions, or if parents/students call to reschedule 24 hours prior to the time of the class.

• In the case of the teacher’s absence

Attendance and Student Responsibilities

• Students are expected to attend lessons/classes weekly and practice regularly.
• Student absences are not excused automatically.
• After three (3) missed lessons without notification, a student will be removed from the schedule.
• Unless paid for, student lesson times will not be guaranteed.
• If a student does not show up for a scheduled lesson, and no prior arrangements have been made to reschedule the class 24 hours in advance, the student’s account will be charged for the lesson. It will appear as ‘Absence Charged’ on the student’s account.
• Students are expected to bring all of their music and instruments (where applicable) to every lesson.
• Students are expected to participate in recitals at least twice per year and may be invited to take part in concert-type events held by the school.

Note: We insist on regular attendance so that both teacher and pupil take their lessons seriously and maximize the potential for student learning and growth.

Picking Up and Dropping Off students

Parents are responsible for their children’s safe and timely arrival to their classes at AUSW and their departure. AUSW cannot maintain responsibility for students once they have left their class.

Scholarships: 

• It is the responsibility of the parent or student to notify the Director when problems arise, whether financial, instructional, or personal. Every effort will be made to respond to individual need.

• Scholarships approved for a semester are renewable with a written request and upon satisfactory completion of the previous semester’s work (in areas of attendance, punctuality, behavior, and prompt payment.

NOTE: Applications for scholarships are available online at artsunlimitedsouthwest.com, or in the office.

Recording Release:
Students enrolled in classes at Arts Unlimited Southwest give permission to AUSW’s agents and employees to use photographs (still, motion or video), voice recordings from classes, performances, Open House events, or other school related activities for the purpose of, and not limited to, advertising, display, editorial, fund raising, public relations, broadcast, and news publication.

Code of Conduct

Show respect!

• Follow instructions.
• Have a positive attitude. Be attentive.
• Be a team player. Encourage and support one another.
• Eat before or after classes, not during rehearsals.
• Ask permission before taking anything!
• No hitting, “cussing”, name calling, drugs, alcohol, or weapons of any kind. (We all want to be in a safe and fun environment!)

Get the most out of AUSW!

• Practice daily.
• Be on time and show up for all classes.
• Come prepared to learn with music folders and instruments.
• Treat all instruments with care.

Obey Premises boundaries

• No running or playing in the hallway.
• Respect other businesses within the mall.
• Only go into stores with an adult.
• Be polite to other customers.

Concert Ethics

Show respect!

• Be on time with music in hand, and instruments out, ready to perform.
• Follow your Director’s instructions. Things can change during the concert; therefore, be ready to adjust.
• Be respectful of other performers. If someone is performing, please listen. That person has also spent time and effort preparing something for you, their audience.

Prior to the concert

• Extra rehearsals may be necessary to ensure that everyone will perform at the highest level possible.
• Know your music. Practice regularly so that you are prepared.
• Attend each rehearsal scheduled.

Enjoy Yourself

• Concerts happen in the moment and can be fun and enlightening for everyone.
• Music is a special experience that we want you to enjoy!