CHARLESTON INTERNATIONAL MUSIC SCHOOL (CIMS)
REGISTRATION AND AGREEMENT
FOR DIVINE REDEEMER STUDENTS
This agreement outlines the terms and conditions of your child’s participation in the Charleston International Music School (CIMS).
I understand that this program is a year-round school program and has the purpose of teaching my children music, the same way as a music school.
Enrollment
CIMS services are provided by mutual consent, and either party may terminate services at any time. If your child’s conduct, musical progress, or cooperation with CIMS teachers does not meet the program’s standards, CIMS leadership reserves the right to terminate the agreement with your child. If you cannot support your child’s progress within the program, you agree to withdraw your child quietly and orderly. No refund of the registration fee or used tuition will be provided if your child is withdrawn or asked to leave.
Tuition
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Group Classes: Our music classes run for the whole school year and will be paid by month $140. Tuition is based on 1 hour group class per week and according to the DRCS calendar.
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Private Lessons: Private lessons are available the school year-round, subject to instructor availability. Lessons are offered in 30, 45, or 60-minute sessions and are scheduled after the group classes, beginning at 4:30 p.m., following the DRCS calendar. If you are interested, please contact us at info@cimschool.org.
Tuition is due in the first 5 days of the month and a $25 late fee will be applied if payment is not received by the fifth day of the month.
How To Make Payments:
Venmo: @Ruben-Camacho-10
Zelle: info@cimschool.org
Check to: CIMS
Cash: At the school office in an envelope with your child's name and month of payments.
No Make-up for Group Classes
Our group classes work like a school, for that reason we highly recommend that our students not miss classes. Regardless of any missed classes, payments must be made consistently each month.
Recital fee
In case of a recital, a $35 recital fee will be charged per student performing.
Piano accompaniment fee
Depending on the instrument or piece, students might need a piano accompaniment. The fee for the accompaniment will be established with the pianist and communicated to parents. All fees will be paid directly to the school.
Instruments
If you need a violin, you can always rent one from us or elsewhere.
Discipline
You agree that discipline is necessary for your child’s education and commit to supporting the authority, philosophy, objectives, policies, and discipline of CIMS.
Practicing
In order to achieve excellence in music, practice has to become a discipline and a habit, NO PRACTICING = NO PROGRESS. It is required that parents help and encourage their child to practice at least 3 - 4 times a week. The amount of time will be specified by the teacher(s), according to the age and level of the child.
Emergency Procedures
In case of an emergency or serious illness, CIMS will attempt to contact you first. If you cannot be reached, CIMS has permission to make necessary arrangements for your child’s treatment. If the emergency is life-threatening and you cannot be reached, the attending physician has permission to act as needed, absolving CIMS of liability.
Liability
You waive and release CIMS from liability in the event of an accident, allergy-related incident, or serious illness. If CIMS cannot contact you and immediate action is required, CIMS may take whatever steps it deems necessary in its best judgment.
Parental Commitment
You commit to fostering a positive environment for all children in the program. Complaints must be addressed directly with the person involved, not shared with other parents or on social media. If unresolved, issues may be escalated to the CIMS Director. Should CIMS determine that your actions do not support a cooperative and committed relationship with the program, CIMS reserves the right to request the withdrawal of your child.
Agreement Changes
If there is an update to this contract CIMS will notify you. Admission to the program is a privilege, not a right. By selecting below, “I agree with the terms” you are to be bound by this contract.
Agreement
By selecting the “I agree with the terms” option at the bottom of the form, you affirm that you have read and understand the CIMS Parent/Student Contract and agree to ensure compliance with the policies stated herein.
