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Here you will find all the components for a student handbook.
It's important to have your studio policies communicated clearly to your students and families. Using the format of a student handbook is useful whether you hand out one out to each student, post it in your waiting room, or make it available online. Your handbook sets the rules and the tone for your studio and gives students the important information they need. You may or may not choose to use piece in your handbook-- we've made it easy for you to create your own.
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Payments and Tuition: What is Your Policy?
It is important that you have specific instructions for parents regarding payments. A carefully laid out section in your student handbook will ensure that parents know when and how to pay their bills. There is a lot to consider when determining how you will accept payment . . .
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In Case of Bad Weather
Your student handbook should include instructions in case of weather problems if it is relevant to your area. Explain what you will do in the event of a snow storm or other weather related situation. . . .
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Download an Example Calendar
When setting your studio calendar for the year will you observe only major holidays or follow an academic calendar that mimics your local public schools? Once you've decided how your school schedule will run, it is a good idea to provide your customers with a comprehensive calendar at the time they register. . . .
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Studio Policies Download
Your studio policies should be available for your students to refer to whenever necessary. The policies we listed are appropriate for all dance studios but can be tweaked to fit yours. . . .
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Welcome Letter Download
This welcome letter should be included near the beginning of your student handbook. It will set the tone for the handbook and welcome students to your studio. . . .
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Child Trip Disclaimer
It's absolutely necessary that you have all your parents sign and date a disclaimer that will protect you and your faculty from anything that may happen on an extended trip with your dancers. . . .
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Adult Trip Disclaimer
It's absolutely necessary that you have all your parents sign and date a disclaimer that will protect you and your faculty from anything that may happen on an extended trip with your dancers. . . .
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Event/Field Trip Release
You need a signed release from from all parents in order to take your students on any type of trip outside the studio. Use this easy form for all events and performances, and you're covered! . . .
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