Rugcutterz Danz Artz strives to maintain an open line of communication with all its clients. Through the use of newsletters, e-mail notices, and bulletin board announcements, parents and students are kept up-to-date about the studio and its programs. As a supplement to all the forms of communication, this website will be updated on a regular basis. It the responsibility of parents and students to visit the site often for updates.

CODE OF CONDUCT

COMMON EXPECTATIONS - PARENTS

1. All parents are requested to call the school if their child will be absent that day.

2. Parents are also requested to send a note when a child will miss a class due to illness or homework needs.

3. Parents need to inform administrative staff well in advance for any vacations that are taken outside the holiday schedules. Please indicate expected dates of departure and returns. If a student falls behind, it is expected to attend make-up classes with a tutor at no extra cost to the studio.

4. It is expected that all parents display the principals of fairness, openness and respectfulness.

5. Parents are expected to show proper respect for staff and will not deliberately challenge authority by disobeying or by displaying an attitude or action designed to provoke hostility.

6. If there is an issue that needs to be discussed, please meet with the front receptionist to arrange for a meeting or a phone conversation to take place.

7. NEVER enter a class to talk to the instructor or your child. A parent needs to be accompanied into the studio by an administrator.

8. Other than parents of Kinder or Primary students, parents are not allowed into the change rooms or classrooms.

It is expected that all parents will accept the consequences of their own actions and choices.

PLEASE NOTE

1. NO Peanuts or Peanut Products are allowed in our studio, or the change rooms of any of the competitions that our studio will be attending. If you come in contact with peanuts, please wash your hands and face thoroughly.

2. Bare feet are not permitted outside the classroom except under the direct supervision of an instructor.

3. Any questions concerning fees, upcoming events, shoes, costuming and studio policies should be directed to the office manager, NOT the instructors.

4. All students must have permission to use any TV, VCR or sound equipment.

5. NO Food or Drink is permitted anywhere except in the lunchroom at all times. This includes the lobby, the change rooms, studios, and washrooms. After having food or drink the lunchroom, please clean up after yourselves! Please do not leave garbage on the tables or floor!

A. The only exception to this is a student is allowed to have water only in the studio. Please clean up after yourselves if you bring a bottle into the studio.

6. Students, parents and friends are responsible for picking up after themselves.

7. NO GUM allowed in the studio whether you are dancing or not.

8. All jewelry must be removed before any class.

9. For everyone's safety, please do not block halls with dance bags.

10. There is NO RUNNING NOR PLAYING allowed in any areas, lobby, or back rooms.

11. All parents must monitor younger siblings.

12. Rugcutterz cannot be held responsible for any losses of personal property or valuables. Any clothing / toy left at the studio will be placed in the lost and found box. Jewellery and small items will be kept behind the front desk. Any clothing left more than thirty (30) days will be given to charity.

13. Rugcutterz and it's instructors are not liable for loss of or damage to personal property.

14. When parking your vehicle, please park in parking spots provided. Do not leave your vehicle parked in front of the door or along the side curbs. This is dangerous for the students when crossing across the parking lot.

15. Children are asked to stay in the studio until their parent / caregiver arrives.

LEGALESE

1. All parents certify that their child is in good physical condition and is able to participate fully in this program. All current medical conditions requiring medication are outlined on the Application Form. All parents fully understand the inherent risk involved in the physical activity of dancing and therefore release school Rugcutterz Danz Artz and its teachers from any liability in case of accident or injury.

2. All parents fully understand that all classes will be conducted in the safest possible manner by trained professional instructors.

3. Rugcutterz Danz Artz cannot be responsible for injuries sustained while traveling to or from its facilities.

4. Rugcutterz Danz Artz cannot be responsible for loss of or damage to personal property.