Registration Policies Fall 2010

3 ways to register:

ON-LINE: www.imaginationstage.org

IN-PERSON: Complete registration form available
at front desk or on-line, and return.

FAX: Complete form and fax to 301-718-8803

REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION/RECEIPT

Please allow 2-3 business days for all registration forms (including online submissions) to be processed. Confirmations of registrations will be sent within 5 business days when a valid email address is provided. To receive written confirmation of enrollment or a receipt for the class, please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope with registration materials. Additional documentation, if not requested at the time of payment, will require a $5 administrative fee.

REFUNDS

Your full payment will be returned automatically when a class is full or cancelled due to low enrollment. If the scheduled time or location of the class changes after payment has been received, a full refund will be issued upon written request. Imagination Stage reserves the right to substitute teachers as necessary. For all other refunds, Imagination Stage requires a written request and assesses a 15% administrative fee plus the cost of any classes attended. The written request must be received by the completion of the second week of classes. There are no refunds after the completion of the second week of classes.

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY

We do NOT follow Montgomery County Public School snow policy. Please call our weather line to find out if
classes will be held: 301-961-6060.

ATTENDANCE/MAKE-UP POLICY

Imagination Stage will cancel any class with insufficient registration, and tuition will be refunded in
full. We do not guarantee that classes cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control (i.e., weather, power outage) will be made up; no refunds will be issued. We do not offer makeup classes when a child is unable to attend. Please contact your teacher or mentor if you know in advance that your child will miss a class.

AUDITING

Students may audit a course for the first two weeks before deciding whether or not to enroll for the full semester. Students
interested in auditing must contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , complete a hard copy registration form in its entirety
indicating ‘auditing' as a note. The first two weeks must be paid in full by credit card. The balance due will be charged on a valid credit card if the student decides to stay for the full term.

PAYMENT PLANS

Arrangement may be made to split total tuitions of $400 or more. There is a $15 administrative fee for this service. Both payments
must be made by credit card. First payment will be due with registration. Second payment will be automatically processed on October 15, 2010. Payment plans are not available online. Arrangements must be made with us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 301-280-1662.

LATE PICK-UP

Parents will be assessed a $10 charge if a child is picked up more than 15 minutes after class ends, and an additional $1 per minute thereafter. Please pick up on time.

ACCESSIBILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

Imagination Stage endeavors to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for students of all abilities. Parents are encouraged to provide complete information on the registration form and will be contacted by a member of our Access Department to discuss reasonable and respectful accommodations. Siblings/Guests In order to provide a safe environment for your child, we ask that siblings and guests not accompany the student to class.

PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOGRAPHY

Imagination Stage reserves the right to use photos and videos taken in class for promotional and archival purposes only.

LIABILITY

Imagination Stage is not liable for the well being and safety of children who are around any of our facilities before a program begins or after a program ends.

RELEASE AGREEMENT

Although every effort is made to provide a safe environment, I recognize there is always a risk of accident. I agree to be responsible for any medical bills incurred resulting from illness or injury during my child's participation at Imagination Stage. Students are expected to carry their own accident and medical insurance. I release Imagination Stage from any and all liability and/or claims or damages arising out of personal injury of any kind. If necessary, I authorize Imagination Stage to administer first aid and/or authorize medical treatment for my child.

*Students in production classes will receive policies upon admission to the ensemble.