Lesson Guidelines – Private and Group Classes
Registration
Registration is required for participation in any Ethos activity and must be completed before lessons, ensembles, or classes begin. Completed registration forms with full payment should be sent or hand delivered to 2 N Killingsworth Street, Portland, Oregon, 97217. Checks and money orders should be made payable to Ethos Music Center. Please do not send cash. There is a $20 returned check fee.
Financial Assistance
To apply for financial assistance, include a letter from your child’s school documenting their participation in the free or reduced price lunch program. Toddler/Preschool: Reduced rates available based on proof of need (Food Stamps,Oregon Health Plan, Head Start, ect.). Group Classes: If your child is eligible for reduced price lunch, the fee for group lessons will be $60 per term. If your child is eligible for free lunch, the fee will be $30 per term. Ensemble Classes: If your child is eligible for reduced price lunch, the fee for ensemble classes will be $40 per term. If your child is eligible for free lunch, the fee will be $30 per term. Private Lessons: If your child is eligible for reduced price lunch, the fee for 8 private lessons will be $92. If your child is eligible for free lunch, the fee will be $70. Your request for financial aid will not be considered unless the full payment, the completed registration form, and the school letter are received by the registration deadline. If your child is home schooled or in a school that does not participate in the free lunch program, please include proof of income in the form of last year’s income tax form and a recent pay stub. Ethos staff will then contact you to determine the cost of lessons.
Photographic & Video Release
Ethos occasionally uses publicity photographs & video footage in its effort to help bring music education opportunities back to students. By signing this registration form, you irrevocably grant Ethos and its duly appointed agents the absolute right and permission to copyright and/or publish or use photographic portraits, pictures and video footage of you or your child, or in which you or your child may be included in whole or part, or composite or distorted in character or form in conjunction with your name or a fictitious name, or reproduction thereof in color or otherwise, made through any media, for art, advertising, or any other lawful purpose whatsoever. You also grant Ethos the same right and permission to use any statements or testimonials made by you.
Medical Care Consent & Liability Release
By signing this form you hereby authorize all medical, surgical, diagnostic, and hospital procedures as may be performed or prescribed by a treating licensed physician for your child if you cannot be reached in an emergency. You also agree that neither you nor your child will bring any claims of any kind against Ethos Instructors, Operators or Sponsors as a result of any injuries, expenses, or damages that you or your child may suffer in connection with your child’s participation in our music lessons program, whether such claims are known, unknown, or may arise in the future. You also understand that no one associated with Ethos is authorized to alter, modify or waive any of the terms of this agreement in any way.
Student Responsibilities
The study of music can be a rewarding experience. It offers a unique opportunity to develop one’s self-expression, artistry, and discipline. In order to make good progress, you will need to do the following: Attend lessons regularly and be on time; Practice everyday in a quiet place; Remember that quality of practice is as important as quantity; Keep your music and instrument in good order and bring both to lessons; Talk to your teacher about your goals and how to achieve them; Care for Ethos’ instruments; Attend live music performances at every opportunity; Enjoy yourself and remember to take pride in being a student of music.
Parental Responsibilities
Parents and guardians are solely responsible for picking up their children from and taking their children directly to designated Ethos classrooms and instructors. Ethos also strongly encourages parents and guardians to participate with their children by taking an interest in their musical endeavor. Parents and adult students will be required to cover the cost of repair or replacement of any damaged Ethos instruments if the damage was caused by them or their children. Adult music lessons are also offered through Ethos Music Center.
Attendance
Students must pay for all lessons in the course, regardless of attendance. Students must notify their teacher at least 24 hours in advance of any absence. Make-up lessons are not required unless proper notification is given and are at the discretion of the teacher. Teacher cancellations will be made up by arrangement between the students and teacher.
Cancellation and refunds
Private Lessons – (See 24hr cancellation policy under Attendance*) If a student wishes to discontinue lessons at any point Ethos will refund any remaining lesson credits provided the request is made at least 24 hours before a scheduled lesson.
Group Classes – Ethos offers a full refund up until the first day of class. If enrollment is cancelled after the first class a 90% refund will issued, after the second class a 70% refund will be issued and after the third or fourth class a 50% refund will be issued. Ethos does not refund for classes that have occurred, but were missed by the student. After the 5th class Ethos will not refund any of your group class registration payment.
Summer Camps – Ethos offers a full refund up to one week before the first day of the camp that you are registered for. Students that cancel with less than one week will receive ½ refund for their payment. Once the camp has started, Ethos will not offer any refund if you miss or withdraw.
Discontinuation
Ethos reserves the right to discontinue a student at any time for poor attendance, non-payment of fees, lack of interest, or disruptive behavior. If the student is discontinued for non-payment of fees, he or she may be reinstated when the account balance is paid in full.
Full or Rescheduled / Canceled Classes
Our classes must meet minimum and maximum enrollment standards. Classes may fill quickly or classes may be cancelled due to low enrollment. If you have registered for a full class or a class that must be canceled, you will be contacted and entitled to a full refund. All class times listed in this catalog are subject to change. Student registering for a class that is rescheduled will be notified before the first class.
Notice Of Non-Discrimination
Ethos’ programs and services reflect the cultural diversity of our community. We do not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender identity / expression, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.
Inclement Weather Policy
Parents are encouraged to make individual decisions regarding children’s attendance during inclement weather conditions. Ethos will be closed for classes if Portland Public Schools and Offices close because of weather conditions. When inclement weather is expected on the morning of a school day, every attempt is made to decide about school closures and schedule changes the evening before. For an unexpected or a less definite weather situation, every attempt is made to make a decision as early as possible. Ethos’ goal is to make the most appropriate decision for our students, staff and patrons based on the available information.
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