catalog (pdf) - Community School of Music and Arts
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Registration & Policies<br />
Please contact Student Services Staff for all info:<br />
650/917-6800, ext 0.<br />
Absences<br />
A make-up is scheduled if the missed session is due to<br />
teacher absence. Missed classes/camps/workshops due<br />
to student absence are not made up.<br />
leaves <strong>of</strong> Absence<br />
In cases <strong>of</strong> emergency or serious illness, a leave <strong>of</strong><br />
absence may be requested. All requests must be<br />
accompanied by a doctor’s note <strong>and</strong> made in writing<br />
to the Student Services Staff. If approved, credit may be<br />
given for those absences.<br />
Financial Aid Program<br />
In keeping with our commitment to <strong>Arts</strong> for All, CSMA<br />
<strong>of</strong>fers tuition assistance, scholarships <strong>and</strong>/or workstudy<br />
to qualified students. To the extent funds permit,<br />
assistance is available on a sliding-scale basis, based on<br />
family size <strong>and</strong> income. If you wish to apply, please call<br />
our <strong>of</strong>fice or see our website for the appropriate forms.<br />
CSMA provides accessibility through:<br />
• Tuition assistance <strong>of</strong> up to 50%, based on family size<br />
<strong>and</strong> income<br />
• Work-study Opportunities in exchange for tuition<br />
rebates<br />
• merit scholarships for students<br />
who show outst<strong>and</strong>ing talent<br />
<strong>and</strong> commitment<br />
• program subsidies for<br />
<strong>of</strong>f-site pre-school classes,<br />
weekly in-school art<br />
<strong>and</strong> music instruction<br />
at local elementary<br />
schools, <strong>and</strong> other<br />
programs<br />
FALL 2012 • <strong>Community</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Music</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> • 650.917.6800 • www.arts4all.org 31<br />
Artwork by Art4<strong>School</strong>s 4th grade student David B Private lesson<br />
Photo & Video Release Policy<br />
From time to time CSMA takes photographs <strong>and</strong> tapes<br />
video <strong>of</strong> students <strong>and</strong>/or artwork for possible use<br />
in our publications (print & e-mail), exhibitions, on<br />
our website, <strong>and</strong> social media sites, <strong>and</strong> for funding,<br />
development <strong>and</strong> public relations purposes. No<br />
compensation is provided to individuals who appear in<br />
the photographs or video or for artwork used.<br />
Non-Discrimination Policy<br />
CSMA admits students <strong>of</strong> any race, color, sexual<br />
orientation, national <strong>and</strong> ethnic origin. It does not<br />
discriminate on the basis <strong>of</strong> race, gender, color or<br />
national origin in its educational, admission <strong>and</strong><br />
financial aid policies or programs.<br />
Special Needs/Access<br />
If you or your child has any special needs, please<br />
contact the Student Services Staff. CSMA is committed<br />
to accommodating differences so that the arts are<br />
accessible to all.<br />
Child Safety<br />
To ensure your child’s safety, please be sure to pick<br />
him/her up promptly after class/camp/lesson. Children<br />
waiting in CSMA lobbies before <strong>and</strong>/or after their class/<br />
camp/lesson are NOT supervised. Children are under<br />
supervision during their instruction time only. Neither<br />
teachers nor administrative staff is responsible for<br />
supervising children outside <strong>of</strong> teaching time.<br />
Every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy<br />
<strong>of</strong> all information in this <strong>catalog</strong>. We regret any errors,<br />
omissions, <strong>and</strong>/or changes that may have occurred<br />
after publication. Teachers may change.<br />
Cover: Beni R, CSMA Jazz Student; photo: Jessica Nguyen<br />
Photo Credits: Mary Bender, Ina Johnson, Jessica Nguyen &<br />
John Williams<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Marketing: John Williams<br />
Graphic Design: Ina Johnson<br />
Registration Guidelines & Policies