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OMS Registration Forms and School Terms/Vacation Schedule

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Registration and Information on Tuition and Payment Plans

The 2007-2008 Fall semester began on Monday, August 27th at 10:00 am. The school year is divided into three 14-week terms with a 6-week summer term. Generally, for private lessons, new students may register at any time during the school year. They are encouraged to do so usually by the middle of August, November, and February for the beginning of each 14-week term. Registration for summer program begins in January.

• First term is August 27 through November 30, 2008 FALL BREAK Nov. 26, 28, 23, 2008 WED, THU, FRI
• Second term is December 1, 2009 through March 6, 2009. WINTER BREAK Dec. 22 through January 2, 2008
• Third term is March 9 through June 17, 2009. SPRING BREAK April 7-13, 2009.
• Summer term is June 29 through August 7, 2009 SUMMER BREAKS: June 17-27, August 10-21, 2008.

REGISTRATION FEE is annually $35 for the first student in a family, $30 for the second, and $25 for each additional person in the same household. It is for that entire school year, ending in the second or third week of June. Each registrant receives an Ottley Music School book bag. The registration fee is non refundable.

WITHDRAWALS: When a student registers, it is assumed that they will attend lessons or classes for the entire school year, or more (if they enroll during the last term of a school year). If a situation occurs that a student must withdraw, they are to give written notice to the school and teacher two weeks in advance, and pay for those two weeks whether or not they take those last two lessons. Tuition for classes and camps is not refunded.

STUDENT ABSENCES: A student/parent is to give 48 hours or more notice of planned absences, and they with the teacher will work out a make-up before or after the planned absence. If a student does not give a 48-hour notice, he/she does not expect a make up lesson. In cases of dire emergencies (child picked up sick from school and taken to hospital), parent must alert the teacher and school right away the day it is happening, and if possible, teacher may work out a make up.

TEACHER ABSENCES: Teachers give students and the administration notice that they will be absent, and the administration and teacher makes every effort to have substitute teacher present for the lessons, so that schedules remain in tact. If a substitute teacher cannot be engaged, the students/parents are notified at least 24 hours in advance, and the teacher or a substitute teacher will schedule a make up lesson with the student/parents.

TUITION and PAYMENT SCHEDULE: The registration fee and half of the term's tuition is payable at registration, and the other half is due the 4th week of the term with a $20 processing fee. Pay the full amount at registration and in the first week of each term for a 10% discount. Pay the full amount for the school year by the 2nd week in the Fall term for a larger discount. Tuition pays for weekly lessons, or classes, or for monthly recitals, or for summer camps or institutes.

Tuition for private lessons for a 14-week term,

• 30-minute lessons=$490
• 45-minute lessons=$735
• 60-minute lessons=$980
• 55-minute class (7 or more students)=$350
• Books and materials for classes or private lessons are paid separately.
• Students registering after a term has begun will pay for a full 14-week term, and later the pro-rated fee for the remainder of the lessons in the new term. The total amount of the remaining tuition is due at the beginning of that period, whatever it is.

REGISTRATION: (When the forms are uploaded, then follow these directions--till then call the school). Fill out the first 2 pages of the registration form online, save it on your computer, print it out (or e-mail the form to the Ottley Music School to show intent). The process is completed when you go into the school, sign the forms, have them co-signed by a school official, pay the registration and the tuition, and schedule the lessons. You yourself or your bona fide representative must come into the school for registration. Payment is by cash, credit card, or American personal check that can immediately be verified. Overseas patrons must use a credit card. Overseas personal or cashiers checks are not accepted because of prevalent scams at this time.