Policies
This page provides program policies for group programs in general as well as links to view policies specific to a particular program area.
Registration & Related
Summer Program Policies
There are no refunds or credits for summer programs. This includes lessons, classes and camps. Please visit the Summer Session Registration Information page for all details.
Private Lessons
All details can be found on the Private Lesson Policies page.
Suzuki Program
Students choosing to enroll in the Suzuki Violin Program incur an additional annual fee. This is in addition to the private lesson fees as posted above. Please visit the Suzuki Violin program page for complete information.
Music Together
Please note that Music Together withdrawal and make-up policies apply to school year programs only. Complete Music Together policies can be found here.
Other Group Classes
Please view below for policies related to other group classes, including Rhythm Kids and Safari Keyboard classes
Photo / Video Release Information - All Programs
Photo/video permission is appreciated. The school does not identify students by name on the web site. YouTube or Facebook postings may include a first name.
By accepting the photo/video release when registering, you agree to the following statement: I give permission for myself and/or my child(ren) to be photographed, recorded, and/or videotaped during school functions for school purposes and for such photos or videos to be used at any time in the future commercially by the school, including, but not limited to, postings on the Pakachoag website, Facebook page, and in the School newsletter.
Other Group Class Policies
Rhythm Kids, Song Writing, Safari Keyboard, Workshops & Similar
Refunds
Group classes and group programs do not permit refunds or credits unless cancellation is related to insufficient participation or teacher sickness.
Student Absences
Please let us know in advance if your child must miss a class. Please call the office and leave a message if no one is available to take your call. Please let us know your name, child’s name and enrolled class.
Student Make-Up Policy
We are unable to provide student make-ups for missed group classes. In some situations, depending on the nature of the class, we may be able to schedule a private “catch-up” lesson at the current 30 minute private lesson rate. This can be useful if a child has fallen behind the class.
Student Sickness
Students may not attend class if they are running a fever or showing other signs of contagion. This helps us keep teachers healthy, curbs spread of germs, and reduces the likelihood of cancelling classes due to teacher sickness.
You may find these Sick Child Guidelines, although written in the context of early childhood sickness, helpful in determining if your child is ready to return to class following sickness.
Teacher Sickness
Any teacher absences will be made up. Make-ups are usually scheduled on the same day and at the same time at end of session or will be offered remotely (as appropriate to the class).
Bad Weather
One bad weather cancellation for a group class will be made up. Additional bad weather cancellations cannot be made up although we will attempt to convene a class remotely if appropriate to the subject matter.
Please note that we do not automatically cancel class when public schools cancel. We make cancellation decisions taking into consideration road and parking conditions anticipated during a span of hours that tie to scheduled classes, also teacher arrival and departure.
Visit our Weather Page for full information and for updates when bad weather is anticipated.
Teacher Make-Ups
In addition to the option of scheduling a teacher make-up at end of session, following the final class, some teachers may request a make-up during February or April vacation week. Vacation week make-up decisions will be made in consultation with class members.
Visiting and Use of the Premises
Understanding that the school’s various locations are accessible to the general public, your enrollment with Pakachoag requires and assumes as follows:
Children may not run, yell, or handle instruments or equipment without approval and supervision.
Pakachoag Music School is not responsible for the loss or destruction of any student’s property left on the premises.
For enrolled students*, you are, or your designated caregiver is, responsible to wait with your child/ren until your child(ren)’s assigned teacher is ready for them to enter their scheduled class or music lesson.
You acknowledge that you or your designated caregiver must be available promptly at the conclusion of the lesson or class to pick up your child/ren and that it is you, as parent, or the designated caregiver, not school staff or teachers, who is responsible for your child/ren’s safety and actions at all times prior to and immediately following a scheduled lesson or class for the enrolled student.
For siblings or accompanying guests, you are, or your designated caregiver is responsible for supervising siblings or your accompanying guests on the premises during your visit at all times (including during the enrolled student’s lesson or class time) and you, as parent, or the designated caregiver, not school staff or teachers, are responsible for the safety of children and any accompanying guests at all times.
Please note that supervision of siblings and younger enrolled students includes accompanying children when using the bathroom; and monitoring that bathrooms are left in a sanitary condition, as found.**
*Students who drive themself to or from a lesson are assumed to be the designated adult.
**Please kindly report any unsanitary bathrooms to school staff as soon as possible.