New Mexico School of Music — Policies

There is a one-time registration fee of $35 for an individual/$45 for a family (2+ students). Registration for Harmony Road Classes is $20. Registration fees do not require renewal.

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Enrollment is for a fall semester of 16 weeks (4 months), and a spring semester of 20 weeks (5 months). We require payment for all scheduled lessons in the semester. There is no charge for days when the school is closed for holiday.

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Tuition payments are due on the first business day of each month. Payment options are as follows:

• Automatic Monthly bank debit or credit card charge.
• Post-dated checks for the academic year
• Payment in full of semester or academic year, by cash, check, credit or debit. (5% discount)
• There will be a late fee of $10 per month for all payments received after the 10th of the month.

30 days notice is required, in writing, to withdraw from lessons.

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One make-up is allowed per semester. Three make-ups are allowed per calendar year.

• If a student cannot attend a lesson, 24 hours notice to the office is required in order for the student to be eligible for a make-up lesson.
• Tuition for missed lessons will not be credited to your account or refunded. Make-up lessons are scheduled at the discretion of the instructor.
• Make-up lessons may not be carried over from one semester to the next.
• Any lessons cancelled by an instructor will be made up, and will not affect the student's one allotted make-up per semester.
• In certain situations, the school may provide a substitute instructor if the regular instructor is not able to attend a scheduled lesson.

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If you plan to be gone for more than three weeks, and wish to hold a particular time slot, a deposit in the amount of one lesson will be required.

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It is vital that the school has up-to-date contact information for all students.

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The school is permitted to take photographs of students and for use in brochures, web-sites, posters, and promotional materials. The school is also permitted to copyright such images in its name.

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The school is not responsible for care of students before or after lessons. Students under 7 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Parents are responsible for the behavior of their children, and in particular their use of the kitchen, water cooler, and bathroom. All students are expected to pick up after themselves, and to be respectful in our workspaces.

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No food or drink is allowed in any practice room. This includes water, candy, and gum.

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The school reserves the right to dismiss a student for inappropriate behavior, and/ or for non-compliance with any of the above policies.

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