Enrollment Information
Registration | Policies and Procedures | Tips and Reminders | Calendar
Registration
To sign up for all courses, download a registration form (PDF) or pick up the form the church office. Read further for enrollment information and school policy. Completed forms should be submitted to the SOFA office by the registration deadline, Jan 21st. Half of the tuition is due at the time of registration in order to reserve a spot for each student.
Dec. 16
Deadline for Early Registration
Dec. 18
Registration for Fall Begins
Jan. 21
Fall Registration Deadline
Policies and Procedures
Existing students should register during early registration in order to secure a spot for the upcoming semester. Students enrolled in private instruction are not guaranteed placement with the same teacher from one semester to the next. However, we highly encourage consistency in instruction and do try our best to keep students with the same instructor.Current students must drop off registration forms and $100 at the church office before the early registration deadline, Dec. 16th to receive a $10 discount.
New registrations received will not be processed until after registration is opened to the public on December 18th.
The registration form must be filled out completely, signed and returned to St. Andrew’s church office with the appropriate fees. A $15 Registration Fee is included in each account and is non-refundable.
Students requesting private lessons should submit a registration form with 3 requested time blocks. You will be contacted once your registration is processed, and you are matched with a teacher. Refunds will be given in the event your requested lesson time cannot be honored.
Your child’s name should be noted in the memo of all checks. Cash should be sealed in an envelope with clear details of amount paid.
Materials Fees are non-refundable.
Requests for changes in enrollment must be submitted in writing and approved by the director.
Summer Enrollment:
If registering for summer classes or lessons, the full tuition payment must be received at the time of registration to confirm your child's enrollment.
There is limited enrollment in each class. Openings will be filled as registration and tuition is received.
All summer tuition and fees are non-refundable or transferable under any circumstances.
Requests for changes must be submitted in writing and approved by the director.
Tips and Reminders
Read any instructions carefully and thoroughly complete all forms.Indicate SOFA and your child’s name in the memo of your check. Please do not send cash through the mail.
Please note that teacher assignments, class sizes and classroom locations are subject to change due to enrollment needs.
RETURNED CHECK FEE: $20 for checks returned for any reason
LATE PAYMENT FEE: $20 on tuition received after the first day of classes
REFUND POLICY: Registration, Materials Fee, and Deposit are non-refundable. Tuition will only be refunded in the event a class is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. Tuition for private instruction will be refunded if a lesson time cannot be agreed upon.
Dates to Remember
Jan. 14
Spring Classes Begin - Private Lessons Only
Jan. 21 Group Classes Begin Mar. 14-24 Spring Break - No Classes April 5 Faculty Recital/Auction Fundraiser May 2 Last Day of Classes May 3 Student Recitals - 2pm and 4pm May 4-8 Make-up Classes Aug 4-8 SOFA Fine Arts Camp
2008 Spring Schedule(c) 2007, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
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