Studio Policies
Tardiness
How do you deal with lateness & tardiness ? I have a student who will show up 5, 10, sometimes even 15 minutes late. This last Friday he did a “no show”. So, I decided to write out a separate “policy” for this… due to…
Studio Policies and Student’s Vacation
Here is what’s in my policy regarding students’ vacations: There are two options available for your own vacation absences: 1-Paying tuition to reserve your regular time slot. 2-Discontinuing classes temporarily and re-enrolling with the appropriate level and available time slot. I would let them know…
Students Signing Agreements
Like at least some other teachers out there, I have a form in addition to the enrollment form that I ask people to sign when they enroll, expressing commitment/agreement to certain things. Also like at least some other teachers, I’ve had spots on those forms…
Student/Studio Communications
How do your communicate recitals, policies, vacations etc. to your parents? I send an average or 2-3 emails through constant contact a month, have a bulletin board with all upcoming dates and the current email that I sent. I also see parents in lessons and…
Sticking with Your Policies
I have a question – am I mean, or am I being taken advantage of, or is this simply ok? Group of 3 = mum and two girls, and a group of 1 = nana. Big sister broke away from group of 3, now takes…
Refund Policy
I’ve been teaching about 5 years and have just had my first request for a refund. In the past people have always stopped lessons at a natural break (month end or summer) or have quietly dropped an email or phone message explaining the need to…
Should I Offer Make Up Lessons?
Exploring the possibility of giving (within limits) makeup classes, I looked in Simpedia saw a bit on the topic, but thought it worth bringing up here. If those teachers out there who *do* offer make ups in any way can either explain how you manage…
Make-up Lessons from an Economist’s Point of View
This has been posted on the Kindermusik loop and I’ve always thought it was well written. It’s something I have shared with my families. Perhaps some of you would like to do the same. Make-up Music Lessons from an Economist’s Point of View By Vicky…
Doing What I Ask
A few months ago, I instituted a policy acknowledgment form, which I require of all new enrollees, and which I will also require annually from all ongoing students. The forms asks students/coaches to review my current policies and sign indicating that they have reviewed them.…
Managing the Siblings of Students
I am getting ready to start a new shared lesson of two students. However, both parents have a total of 5 young children between them. I don’t really having a waiting room… any ideas on how to handle that? I have an adjacent room with…
