Making the Most of Your Kindermusik Experience

• JOY This is the overriding theme at every Kindermusik class. 😃
• ARRIVE ON TIME We kindly ask that you make it a priority to arrive on time. In fact, plan on arriving a few minutes early. This gives you time to remove coats and shoes and settle into our musical environment. We know that life happens and occasionally you may be running late. If you arrive after class has started please slip in as unobtrusively and quietly as possible.
• SHOES & SUCH We take our shoes off during our classes.  We ask that no food or drinks come into the singing circle during class.
• PARENT/CHILD CONNECTION During class, the most important thing you can do for your child is to be an engaged and patient partner. Although our purpose is to build a warm Kindermusik community, we do ask that you please keep grown-up chat to a minimum. For optimum joy and growth your child needs and deserves your undivided attention. If you have a child in Level 3 or 4, please return ten minutes before the end of class. Wait in the parent area and we will invite you into Sharing Time when we are ready.
• PARTICIPATION What a child is learning in Kindermusik is often evidenced at home rather than to a certain level of participation during class. Often, a child attends for several weeks before feeling comfortable in the classroom setting. The understanding and consistency of the parent or caregiver both in class and at home are the keys to creating confidence and growth. Remember, children come in all ages, stages, and personality types. At Musik Adventures Studios we are understanding, accepting and supportive of ALL children and parents. Parents often tell us that they see a completely different child at home than in class. This is normal and to be expected. Some children are reserved and others become quite stimulated in a group setting. You may find that your child would prefer to sit quietly and watch or may want to be up and moving. Both are perfectly acceptable. If your child becomes distracted, upset, excited, or cannot focus on the activity, please don’t worry or feel pressure to push your child toward what you believe is a more acceptable way to participate. There is not a “certain way” to participate in our classes; just follow your chid and their needs. So please – relax, sing, and PLAY with your child both in the classroom and at home. Together you’ll find the best way for your family to connect and share the joy of Kindermusik while nurturing your beautiful family bond.
• KINDERMUSIK at HOME  🎵   Your family and child will benefit enormously from the use of the Kindermusik App which allows you to bring our award-winning music with you wherever you go. Listen, experience the activities, and read the ebooks. You’ll find that frequent use during the week will make a positive difference in your child’s comfort and participation in class. You’ll enjoy knowing the lyrics, too.

 

How to access your class level music: Your membership includes exclusive access to your class music through your Kindermusik Online Library and your app. Download the complimentary Kindermusik App at your app store. Log into my.kindermusik.com with the email address you used with us. Add a password. Enjoy streaming your class level music along with Kindermusik ebooks and fun activities.

Studio Policies

• MAKE UP CLASSES As a courtesy to our Kindermusik families, we provide make-up classes for illness or travel. They are self-scheduled in classes with room at your discretion. To schedule, log into your Kindermusik account and choose your class time. Classes must be self-scheduled in advance through the scheduler and must be completed while currently enrolled and within the present season.. We do not pro-rate or refund for student absences. Make-ups are not guaranteed as they are based on availability. You are welcome to do make up classes at our main studio in Germantown or our Bartlett Studio on Mondays.
• CANCELED CLASSES Any classes canceled due to educator illness or a snow event will be re-scheduled or make-up options will be offered. We follow the Shelby County School snow closure system. If they are open, so are we. We will text/email our families and post any closures on our Facebook and Instagram pages. If school is in session and you don’t hear from us you can assume that we are holding classes.
• CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR Kindermusik is a warm, welcoming, judgment-free zone where your child can learn about and practice his or her blossoming social skills. We do ask that you be cognizant of your child’s safety as well as the safety and enjoyment of other families. If your child exhibits a behavior such as running, screaming, or throwing an instrument please take a deep breath and then help your child to redirect his or her attention. If you need to step out of the classroom for a few minutes (we’ve all been there!) for a sweet hug and a quiet moment please do and return when your little one is ready to re-join class. Feel free to speak with your educator at any time to request any support you may need.
• TOYS, PHONES, BOTTLES  Please keep toys, pacifiers, drink cups, bottles, etc. out of sight. We ask that you kindly silence your cell phone and refrain from texting while you are in the Kindermusik classroom.
• UN-ENROLLED SIBLINGS We are unable to accommodate un-enrolled siblings unless they are young enough to be content in a stroller or infant carrier. Please contact Ms. Annette with any special needs or requests.
• VISITORS (Adult guests such as grandparents and other family members are always welcome.). If you would like to bring along a friend for an introductory class we are happy to accommodate them as long as there is room in your class. Please email Ms. Annette a week in advance to schedule or have them schedule their introductory class by emailing her. Introductory classes are $18.00. We cannot accommodate walk-ins due to class size restrictions.

 

Enrollment and Tuition

• SCHOOL YEAR CLASSES RUN SEPTEMBER – MAY and include 30 classes. We divide the total 30 week tuition by the number of months in our school year session. (9)  While the number of class meetings may vary from month to month, the tuition will be the same each month.  Installments are automatically processed on the first of each month with the card we have on file for you. Families are invited to enroll any time and we will pro-rate the monthly installment. Payments more than ten days late will be assessed a 20.00 late fee. For payments over 20 days late classes will be suspended until fees are current.
• RECEIVE A $50 DISCOUNT IF YOU WANT TO PAY FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR BY OCTOBER 1ST.  **Email Ms. Annette for your balance.
• ON-GOING ENROLLMENT: When you join our school year session, your enrollment is on-going until you let us know you need to unenroll.  You will not be charged for Summer unless you let us know you want to enroll for a certain summer class. Also, we do not hold classes in August, so you won’t be charged for that month either.

Your child will Step UP through the various levels of our program when they are ready. If you need to withdraw you may do so BY EMAILING MS ANNETTE 30 days prior to ending.  Missed classes are neither prorated, nor refundable. If there is an extenuating circumstance, please notify us and we’ll do our best to accommodate you. If you need to “Pause” we can hold your class placement with a $25 holding fee. All make-ups must be completed while currently enrolled in classes. Make-ups are not available after withdrawal.

• SUMMER SESSION: Our Summer session meets for 5 weeks. When you register for summer, the full fee is charged.  You can do make-up lessons during those 5 weeks, as well.  We are flexible in the summer and understand about vacations.  We will work with you to help you schedule 5 classes during the weeks you are in town.
• CLASS SCHEDULE & EDUCATOR ASSIGNMENTS are subject to change. A minimum of 5 children is required for a class to run. If a class is canceled for any reason, a full refund will be given.

Have any questions? Please contact Ms. Annette – kindermusikwithannette@gmail.com

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