| LS-STEP POLICY September 2007-2008 TUITION- Tuition is due in full during the first week of the semester or upon receipt of the tuition statement.
Please make tuition payments payable to:
LS-STEP families have the option of borrowing funds for tuition and/or instrument purchase. Loans are interest free and may include up to half of the tuition cost and half of an instrument purchase (up to $500 toward instrument purchase). Guidelines and application forms are available by contacting Dave Steininger, Parent Loan Fund Officer, at 724-4771. Loans should be requested no later than two weeks before tuition is due (week II of the semester). NOTE: It is not possible for the program to offer credits, refunds, or prorated tuition for missed lessons, group classes, or special events. Please give two weeks notice when terminating lessons. Tuition is not refundable once a semester begins. Please keep in mind that our faculty is committed to the LS-STEP program and the pedagogical philosophy of “Talent Education” set forth by Dr. Sinichi Suzuki. A one-year grace period must be observed before a former LS-STEP student may study privately (outside of the program) with an LS-STEP faculty member. LS-STEP faculty will not accept private students who choose to leave the program until the grace period has been fulfilled. As such, instructors make the LS-STEP program a priority and do not guarantee openings for additional private students. MAKE-UP POLICY Whether due to illness or personal reasons, one make-up lesson per year
is granted at the student’s request.
When possible, please notify your instructor 24-hours in advance.
Make-up lessons must be made up within the semester they are missed. Teachers may miss one lesson per student, each
year, due to illness without obligation of making it up. In the case
of inclement weather, cancellations will be broadcast on KDAL FM 96/AM
6120 no later than one hour before lessons.
NOTE: When LESSON BEHAVIOR Students are expected to be respectful and attentive during all lessons. Disruptive students will be asked to sit with
their parents until they are ready to rejoin group class. At an individual lesson, the student will be
dismissed. Parents are expected
to stay for class and take notes (please limit socializing). NO pop, candy, or gum during lessons. GROUP LESSONS, RECITALS, AND
CONCERTS Group lessons, scheduled recitals, and concert participation is mandatory.
All students are expected to attend weekly group lessons.
Students perform in two studio recitals as well as one solo
recital along with various concerts throughout the year. Please dress
appropriately, arrive on time, and stay for the duration of all concerts.
Black skirts or slacks and white tops (or program t-shirts)
are required for other public performances. UMD FACILITIES It is important to be respectful of UMD property. Please remember you
are responsible for your children at all times. Be aware that excessive
noise and running is quite disruptive to ongoing lessons and classes.
Skateboarding is prohibited. After
an initial warning, the item will be taken away by campus police.
HOW TO HANDLE CONCERNS Communication is one of the main ingredients for success. If you have any concerns, please speak directly
with the teacher involved. If
the issue needs further attention, please talk to Janell Lemire, program
director. COMMITMENT Practice, listen, and review daily. Keep
in mind what Dr. Suzuki says, “Please practice only on the days
that you eat!” |