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REGULAR SESSION TUITION, FEES, & PAYMENTS
Registration
Annual Registration Fee of $25 (non-refundable) per child or $40 per family must be paid before the 1st class. All students need a completed registration form and signed waiver of liability before beginning class
2024-2025 TUITION FEE STRUCTURE:
1 class - $560 ($70/for 8 instruction months)
2 classes - $1,080 ($135/8 instruction months)
3 classes - $1,600 ($200/8 instruction months)
4 classes - $2,120 ($265/8 instruction months)
Unlimited classes - $2,640 ($330/8 instruction months)
Company Fees remain at $1,900 (10 instruction months)
ASA Fees - $264/month / Day Rate $75/month (10 instruction months)
Tuition Payment Options (effective 08/01/2024)
There are three payment options for the 2024-2025 Fall/Spring Session.
Showcase Recital Fee
A fee of $50.00 is assessed to each student and is due Monday, May, 5, 2025. These funds help defray the associated costs of costuming, contracted tech, props, sets, and equipment rentals.
Annual Registration Fee of $25 (non-refundable) per child or $40 per family must be paid before the 1st class. All students need a completed registration form and signed waiver of liability before beginning class
2024-2025 TUITION FEE STRUCTURE:
1 class - $560 ($70/for 8 instruction months)
2 classes - $1,080 ($135/8 instruction months)
3 classes - $1,600 ($200/8 instruction months)
4 classes - $2,120 ($265/8 instruction months)
Unlimited classes - $2,640 ($330/8 instruction months)
Company Fees remain at $1,900 (10 instruction months)
ASA Fees - $264/month / Day Rate $75/month (10 instruction months)
Tuition Payment Options (effective 08/01/2024)
There are three payment options for the 2024-2025 Fall/Spring Session.
- Option 1 - All fees paid up front
- Option 2 - 50% payment due on August 23, 2024 and 50% due January 24, 2025
- Option 3 - 10 equal installments due the 4th Friday of each month beginning August 23, 2024 and last payment due May23, 2025. AUTODRAFT IS AVAILABLE AND PREFERRED. If a payment is not received, returned, and or declined, the enrollee must pay by the last day of the month or risk their student being sidelined from class. A $15 late fee will be assessed for any tuition paid after the 1st day of the month. If an account is not current the student will be asked to sit and observe the class until the account is current. If a student is absent it does not change the due date of a payment.
Showcase Recital Fee
A fee of $50.00 is assessed to each student and is due Monday, May, 5, 2025. These funds help defray the associated costs of costuming, contracted tech, props, sets, and equipment rentals.
ABSENCE, RESCHEDULING & SUBSTITUTION
Minimum Enrollment
WT does require a minimum number of students to enroll in a class in order for the class to run. Registrations for classes close on the Saturday prior to first day of classes at 6pm. Any classes not meeting minimum enrollment at this time are subject to cancellation. Students enrolled in a cancelled class may either choose another class or request a full refund for said class.
Teacher Absence
Should a teacher be unable to teach a class we will first attempt to find a substitute teacher that can provide the same quality instruction as regular teacher. If this is unavailable to them the class will be canceled and a make-up class will be scheduled as soon as possible
Student Absence
Classes missed for any reason should be communicated to the office as soon as possible. If a student misses more than 3 consecutive classes without notification to the office, they will be automatically withdrawn from the class roster. In cases where instruction has advanced far beyond the students ability to catch up, they will be removed from the Spring performance roster and given backstage and/or support responsibilities if available. In cases of serious illness, injury, or emergency, credit may be extended toward a future class, but only for classes missed after the office is notified.
Showcase Final run-throughs and Tech Rehearsals
All showcase rehearsals are mandatory. If a student misses Dress and/or Tech Rehearsal, the student will not be able to participate in the showcase.
WT does require a minimum number of students to enroll in a class in order for the class to run. Registrations for classes close on the Saturday prior to first day of classes at 6pm. Any classes not meeting minimum enrollment at this time are subject to cancellation. Students enrolled in a cancelled class may either choose another class or request a full refund for said class.
Teacher Absence
Should a teacher be unable to teach a class we will first attempt to find a substitute teacher that can provide the same quality instruction as regular teacher. If this is unavailable to them the class will be canceled and a make-up class will be scheduled as soon as possible
Student Absence
Classes missed for any reason should be communicated to the office as soon as possible. If a student misses more than 3 consecutive classes without notification to the office, they will be automatically withdrawn from the class roster. In cases where instruction has advanced far beyond the students ability to catch up, they will be removed from the Spring performance roster and given backstage and/or support responsibilities if available. In cases of serious illness, injury, or emergency, credit may be extended toward a future class, but only for classes missed after the office is notified.
Showcase Final run-throughs and Tech Rehearsals
All showcase rehearsals are mandatory. If a student misses Dress and/or Tech Rehearsal, the student will not be able to participate in the showcase.
THEATRE CLOSURES
Holidays
WTown will observe any major holidays according to the Durham Public Schools calendar. Classes remain as scheduled on teacher workdays.
Inclement Weather
In case of inclement weather, we operate on the Durham Public Schools District Policy. If DPS is closed due to inclement weather, we will be closed as well, unless we inform otherwise as often weather varies from morning to evening. We will post a message regarding class cancellations on our voicemail, on our Facebook page, and via the group text app. We will attempt to schedule make-up classes when possible, but are not able to give refunds or credit for classes missed due to weather.
Closures
In any circumstances when WTown is ordered to be closed due to federal, state, county or city mandate all classes will be moved online for live-stream. Any changes to enrollment or registration will follow the same policy with no exceptions.
WTown will observe any major holidays according to the Durham Public Schools calendar. Classes remain as scheduled on teacher workdays.
Inclement Weather
In case of inclement weather, we operate on the Durham Public Schools District Policy. If DPS is closed due to inclement weather, we will be closed as well, unless we inform otherwise as often weather varies from morning to evening. We will post a message regarding class cancellations on our voicemail, on our Facebook page, and via the group text app. We will attempt to schedule make-up classes when possible, but are not able to give refunds or credit for classes missed due to weather.
Closures
In any circumstances when WTown is ordered to be closed due to federal, state, county or city mandate all classes will be moved online for live-stream. Any changes to enrollment or registration will follow the same policy with no exceptions.
HEALTH PROTOCOLS
General Illness & Injury
We rely on parents to make decisions when your child is sick or injured. A child that is injured is highly encouraged to come observe class, so they do not fall behind on materials. Students should inform their teachers of any injury, illness, or other medical conditions that affect stamina or performance. However, if your child is sick please stay home and get well!
We rely on parents to make decisions when your child is sick or injured. A child that is injured is highly encouraged to come observe class, so they do not fall behind on materials. Students should inform their teachers of any injury, illness, or other medical conditions that affect stamina or performance. However, if your child is sick please stay home and get well!
PARENT COMMUNICATION
Oftentimes it is difficult to communicate with parents on a night in which your child may have class. Conversations between classes are not permitted as many teachers have classes that run back to back. However, we want to make sure that the lines of communication consistently remain open.
We use EMAIL for newsletters, and all important information to assure that parents receive the information as well as to save on the use of paper. If you do not have or use email, please notify us and we will make other arrangements.
*** If you are not receiving emails and information from WT at least once per month, check in with us. We have no way of knowing you are not receiving it unless you let us know.
The best way to contact us is via email or a phone call during scheduled office hours. We are happy to set up parent teacher conferences should you have any concerns or questions that need to be addressed.
For WT subgroups and troups, we use GROUPME to send and receive pertinent communication. If your child is enrolled in a group or troupe at WT and you are NOT receiving texts via GROUPME, please let the office know.
We also welcome suggestions at anytime!
Should you have any questions, concerns, or need clarity on anything throughout the year we are here to help!
Account Holder
We encourage parents to list both parents onto their child’s account. In the event we need to discuss an account we will only release information to those on the account. This is especially important in divorce or guardianship situations. We also suggest listing multiple emails when information is intended to be shared amongst family members.
We use EMAIL for newsletters, and all important information to assure that parents receive the information as well as to save on the use of paper. If you do not have or use email, please notify us and we will make other arrangements.
*** If you are not receiving emails and information from WT at least once per month, check in with us. We have no way of knowing you are not receiving it unless you let us know.
The best way to contact us is via email or a phone call during scheduled office hours. We are happy to set up parent teacher conferences should you have any concerns or questions that need to be addressed.
For WT subgroups and troups, we use GROUPME to send and receive pertinent communication. If your child is enrolled in a group or troupe at WT and you are NOT receiving texts via GROUPME, please let the office know.
We also welcome suggestions at anytime!
Should you have any questions, concerns, or need clarity on anything throughout the year we are here to help!
Account Holder
We encourage parents to list both parents onto their child’s account. In the event we need to discuss an account we will only release information to those on the account. This is especially important in divorce or guardianship situations. We also suggest listing multiple emails when information is intended to be shared amongst family members.
