Youth Program Policies

Registration

Tuition

Once registered with a specific payment plan, you are committed to that plan for the year.

• Payment Options
  • 1 Installment:  Due at beginning of session 1 (August)
  • 2 Installments: Due at beginning of each session (August & January)
  • 9 Installments:  Due at time of enrollment + the first of each month excluding September and June.

• Payment Policies
  • Tuition payments must be received on or prior to the due dates.
  • Any monthly tuition payment made after the 7th of the month will incur a $25 late fee and an additional $25 every 30 days thereafter.
  • Any returned check will incur a $25 reprocessing fee.
  • There are no refunds given on academic tuition for any reason. There are no refunds given for classes missed due to illness, injury, weather, other activities, or vacation.
  • Annual Registration Fee for Youth Program students is due at the time of enrollment.
  • The Account Holder hereby acknowledges that payment can be made by Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or bank draft. 

Observation Classes

Parents are encouraged to drop off their child, as we do not allow class observation in support of concentration. We provide opportunities throughout the year for parents to observe the progress of their dancer during class time. Please see the Calendar for specified dates.

Absences

REPORTING ABSENCES

Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes.  Since class is used for both training and performance preparations,  it is helpful to know the attendance intention for planning purposes.  Therefore, please note the policies for both Day-Of and Planned Absences. 

Unexpected Absences

Illness, medical, transportation problems and last minute circumstances qualify as unexpected absences. If a student is ill and contagious, please keep him/her at home.

• Day of absences should be PHONED in to the School office prior to the start of class time.

Planned Absences

• All students planning an absence should fill out an ABSENCE REQUEST FORM to be submitted for approval by an LGB staff member or e-mail attendance@losgatosballet.org with date and reason for absence.
• The Form can be found on the Youth Program Policies & Registration page, as well as on the Youth Program App.

We are solution oriented at Los Gatos Ballet.  If you need assistance navigating through potential problems with attendance, we are here to help!  Consistency is the key.  Our goal is to make sure nobody falls below 80% of class attendance, as the alternative will affect progress and hinder the attainment of desired goals.

Additional Classes: Make Up & Supplemental

Make-Up Classes

Students are encouraged to make up missed classes to support and maintain progress. A make-up class may be taken at the same or lower level within 30 days of the absence. It is not a requirement to let us know ahead of time. Please bring a completed Make-Up Class Form and turn it into the instructor prior to class.

Supplemental Classes

All students are encouraged to take additional classes in the same or lower level for a drop-in rate of $10 per class. Taking advantage of these supplemental classes will enhance progress while providing momentum towards reaching maximum potential.

Private Training:  This form of supplemental training provides an opportunity to create a customized program to reach one’s goals.

Special Offering: Dancers that commit to a minimum of 1 ballet private lesson per week may supplement with unlimited youth program classes outside of their regular class time.