TJS
POLICIES

ATTENDANCE

If you are unable to attend your classes please email admin@tjsdanceacademy.com.au for your reason of absence.

• Eisteddfod dates will be released at the start of every year, if you are involved in eisteddfod routines you must be available for all competition dates.

• Committing to our eisteddfod routines is a whole year commitment, you cannot pick and choose to enter and exit throughout the terms.

• Students may not choose eisteddfods over troupe classes in Term 1 and 2, please phone Admin in advance and they will be more then accommodating depending on the time of year.

• Any student that moves to the studio throughout the year will be positioned and added to our routines and guided to catching up on choreography.

• If you are unwell and unable to attend class, TJS Dance Academy will film and help you get up to date before returning to your next class.

• If you do not attend 80% of your classes per term, you will be called in for a meeting to see how we can accommodate and resolve any issues, if you are still absent post meeting it may result in exclusion of eisteddfod routines and concert.

• If you are unable to attend your private lesson, please organise a swap or email admin@tjsdanceacademy.com and they will be able to assist you.

• If you are injured, you are still required to come and observe.

FEES

PAYMENT STRUCTURE POLICY

• All fees to be paid by the first week of Term.

• Overdue accounts with the exception of those with payment plans, will incur a 10% late fee penalty if not paid within two weeks of start of term. This 10% late fee penalty will also be added to the whole account if payment plans are not met. 

• All classes will be invoiced per term. 

• If parents have difficulty paying fees, please email info@tjsdanceacademy.com or hand in a note to reception to discuss financial arrangements prior to payment due date.

• No Refunds given for lessons missed by students (due to sickness, holidays or other commitments).

• Families with two or more students at the school doing Maximum classes may receive a payment plan on request. Please email info@tjsdanceacademy.com to enquire about this.

• If you have any difficulties meeting the fee criteria, please do not hesitate to contact info@tjsdanceacademy.com so an alternative payment method can be arranged.

• Payments can be made by direct debit or at reception by EFT. 

• Trial lesson: At the start of a new term we offer one free trial lesson to new families starting with TJS. This trial lesson is offered once and allows the child to trial in one class only.

• Families who do not comply with their fee or costume payment obligations will be charged a late fee and/or excluded from participating in classes and performances.

• Costume expenses are the responsibility of the parent, and costumes will not be distributed to students with unpaid class/costume fees. 

• There are no refunds for concert fees once costumes are organised. 

• No deductions or refunds will be given to students who withdraw mid-term. 

• Deductions may be given when long term injury or illness affects attendance, but must be authorised by the Director and may require a medical certificate. 

• External debt collection may occur when fees remain overdue and this will be at the expense of the parent.

• There is a 30 day cancellation policy for all students. Official notice of cancellation must be sent in writing to info@tjsdanceacademy.com.

• No liability will be taken for loss or damage of property whilst at TJS Dance Academy.

• We will be accepting Active Kids Vouchers, please notify admin via email  info@tjsdanceacademy.com.

CODE OF CONDUCT

| BEHAVIOURAL EXPECATIONS

TJS DANCE ACADEMY RULES

• TJS Dance Academy does not notify individual students when a teacher becomes unavailable to teach a class.

• No food, gum or open liquid are allowed inside studios- sealed drink container of water allowed.

• Change Rooms | Student Amenities - students are required to clean up after themselves and maintain neat and clean studios, change room and toilets.

• Feminine Hygiene- receptacles for hygienic disposal in all female toilets. Feminine hygiene products not to be flushed in toilets as they can block the system.

• Kitchen - students are not to eat food in dressing rooms or anywhere other than the kitchen at the tables provided. The kitchen is to be left tidy (wash up dishes, wipe benches etc)

• Lost Property - personal items such as clothing and shoes are placed in the Lost and found bins. The bins are emptied at the end of each term. Please check for lost items. Ensure all dance clothing & shoes are labelled.

• Accidents and Injuries - Report all accidents and injuries to the teacher and staff at front reception desk immediately. All accidents and injuries must be entered in the accident/injury report register.

• All members must clean up after themselves. Change areas and amenities are to be kept clean and tidy.

• Bags are to be stored in the pigeon holes provided.

• Please be aware that only recyclable items are to go in recycle bins (yellow) and rubbish goes in the rubbish bins (red). These are clearly labelled.

• There is to be no running or acrobatics in waiting areas. Siblings must be supervised at all times.

• We are a smoke free environment so please don’t smoke in or around the property.

• All mobile phones must have volume and notification sounds muted or be switched off whilst in class.

• Students are responsible for their own property. We will not be responsible for lost or stolen items.

• Please do not use spray deodorants inside the change area. Please use outside or bring roll on deodorant. Some students are allergic to sprays which can cause breathing problems.

• Parking must only be in the bays provided inside the car park. Do not park in the staff car parks or disabled car park.

• All students must remain inside the studio until they are collected by their parents or a responsible adult. This is for the safety of all students and must be adhered to.

• Appropriate clothing must be worn over dance uniform to leave the building and no dance shoes may be worn outside.

• Parents are not permitted to view class unless given special permission. This allows the students to concentrate on their class work.

• Students are not permitted to bring friends to classes or rehearsals.

• Check the website regularly for dates and information.

• Students need to practice to improve their skills especially when exams, competitions or shows are approaching.

• Private lessons are offered during school holidays.

• Consistent practice is required at home each week to achieve and maintain flexibility.