Policies and Procedures 2010 - 2011
School Year:
Our school year runs from Tuesday, September 6th, 2011 - Saturday, June 30th, 2012. No lessons are offered on Statutory or School Holidays (Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, Christmas Holidays, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Spring Break and Victoria Day).
Payment:
Tuition is calculated annually according to the number of lesson weeks in the school calendar then divided by ten months to arrive at an equal monthly rate. Please provide 10 post-dated cheques payable to:
Knight School of Music
dated September 1st , 2011 to June 1st , 2012.
First month's payment plus registration fee is due prior to your lesson start date in September and is NON-REFUNDABLE. Lesson times are not reserved until payment is received. Payment may be dropped off in person or sent via mail. (3188 Hoskins Rd., N. Vancouver, V7J3L2)
All remaining cheques are due at the first lesson in September. No lessons will be taught until full payment amount is received.
There will be a $25, non refundable, registration fee charged annually for every student. It will be added to your first month's payment.
**All NSF checks are subject to a $25 administration charge.
Lesson Rates: In studio / In home
Monthly payments will vary depending on the day of the week of your lesson and your start date. Please contact us for your tuition amounts.
Missed Lessons:
Recitals:
Recitals are held at Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate, North Vancouver. All students are expected to participate. We appreciate your donations of goodies/refreshments for the reception afterwards.
Practice:
Students are encouraged to adhere to a consistent practice schedule of at least 5 to 6 days per week. Beginner students should aim for at least 15 minutes per day at the piano, intermediate students for 30-45 minutes and advanced students would require 60+ minutes daily.
It's easy to play any musical instrument: