Policies

Studio Policies : *For Inclement weather closings please follow the Anne Arundel county Public Schools policy unless otherwise posted on our home page and phone message. *Class Cancellation: If a class fails to draw sufficient enrollment by the registration deadline, it may be canceled.  *All classes are 10 months and run from August 31st 2009 - June 2010 When you register for a class using a credit card, you will be signed up for monthly payments that will automaticly be deducted from your credit card on the first of each month. You may also pay on the first of the month in the studio. You must give 30 days notice if you would like to withdraw from a class. *Registration is ongoing for all classes. If you register in the middle of the year, please email us for your pro-rated rate. *Monthly tuition is due the 1st class of the month. If you are paying with check or cash, please bring it to your first class of the month. Late payments will be subject to a late fee of $15. *If you need to withdraw from a class, please do so before or after the first class has met. Refunds are generally processed within a week of the request. No full refunds will be granted after the class has met 2 times. After that you must give 1 months notice to withdraw from a class. (example. If you would like to withdraw from a class in January, you must give notice by December 1st or you will be charged for January's tuition.) *Returned Check and Declined Credit Card Fee: There is a $25 fee for all checks that are returned due to insufficient funds. Declined Credit Card Payments are subject to a service charge of $25.00.. *Gift Cards: You must pay the first months tuition.  Your gift card will apply toward subsequent months.  *All payments for tuition and fees must be made to The Art Space LLC. * Make-up classes: Make-ups are available for classes cancelled due to inclement weather or by The Art Space, and also--at the discretion of the Artistic Director--for significant illnesses and other unforeseen circumstances. Family vacations, too much homework, scheduling conflicts, or a tired or sick dancer are not sufficient reasons to permit the make-up of a missed class. Please call the office to schedule a suitable make-up class at least two days in advance of any proposed make-up. The Art Space faculty will determine the appropriate class level for each make-up class. · Refunds will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and must be requested through the office. Refunds are not available for involvement with sports teams, snow cancellations, school plays, personal vacations, family visits, or routine childhood illnesses.

Nutrition Policy

THE ART SPACE HEALTHY SNACKS POLICY We have created a food policy to help parents and students with healthy ideas for snacks. We believe that proper nutrition is crucial to having a successful and enjoyable time in any given class. If you have any questions about our policies or need additional ideas, please feel free to call or email. We also are providing a monthly nutrition class for anyone who would like to learn more. Details below. Highly recommended foods: Fruit -Served whole, sliced, cut in half, cubed, or in wedges. Applesauce (Unsweetened) Dried Fruit - Try raisins, apricots, apples, cranberries, pineapple, papaya, and others with little or no added sugars. Fruit Leathers – Some brands of fruit snacks are more like candy than fruit, and should be avoided due to their high content of added sugars and lack of fruit. Find one with NO added sugars and real fruit. Vegetables - Carrot sticks or other veggie Yogurt – whole milk with little added sugars (Brown Cow Brand) Cheese Ham or turkey slices Hard boiled eggs Healthy homemade baked items Water Foods to try and avoid : Any type of candy is not allowed in the studio. Avoid products that are labeled low fat if possible Avoid Fruit Juice and Sports Drinks Avoid Cereals, crackers, and chips, as they have little if any nutritional value. If you must bring them please avoid ones with added sugars such as high fructose corn syrup and hydrogenated oils.