REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT
NEW STUDENTS
Yamaha Music Education System (YMES) Group Lessons
For all YMES (children age 3-8) and Keyboard Encounters (adult) or PMC courses, registration is accepted on a rolling basis and/or during the open enrollment periods of June-Sept and Jan-Feb. Classes are filled on a first-come, first serve basis. New classes start each year in September (fall semester) and February (spring semester).  New private lesson students start at the beginning of a semester or on a rolling basis (based on teacher and space availability).  All first semester parents are required to meet with school staff for parent orientation.

CONTINUING STUDENTS
Students must re-enroll at the end of each spring semester for the following academic year during the June open enrollment period. Students who re-enroll during this time will reserve their space for the following year. Registration from fall to spring is automatic.

REGISTRATION FEE
The non-refundable registration fee of $35.00 individual/ $45 family is required at the time of registration to reserve your class space, and is processed each time an enrollment is made (at the time of your first enrollment regardless of date, and each fall for the required re enrollment).

TUITION AND PAYMENTS   
Tuition is due on the following dates:
FALL SEMESTER:  Current Students:  Aug 15, 2011.  New Students:  Sept 17, 2011 (first class).
SPRING SEMESTER: (automatic enrollment from fall to spring) Feb15, 2011.
SUMMER PROGRAMS: July 15, 2011
FAMILY DISCOUNT: A discount of 10% off the total tuition is given for families with 2 or more enrolled students.

PAYMENT PLAN - Click here to enroll in the payment plan.
The payment plan option allows you to split the tuition into 4 payments per semester.  An administrative fee of $25.00 is applied to the first payment.  The Payment Plan assumes full semester enrollment and is subject to the school's policy on withdrawals and refunds (see policy below).  Payments are made by credit card only. You card is charged according to the payment schedule:

FALL SEMESTER
Aug 15 (Oct 15 for new students): 25% tuition, materials, plan admin fee and reg fee
Nov 15:  25% tuition
Dec 15:  25% tuition
Jan 15:  25% tuition

SPRING SEMESTER
Feb 15: 25% tuition, materials, plan admin fee and registration fee
April 15: 25% tuition
May 15: 25% tuition
June 15: 25% tuition

WITHDRAWAL/ REFUND POLICY
Formal written notification must be given to the office, and, depending upon the situation, require a meeting with the school director and/or teacher.  Teacher notification is not considered formal notice of withdrawal.  Non-attendance is not considered a withdrawal.  Registration fees are non-refundable.  Full refunds will be given in cases of insufficient enrollment that results in the cancellation of a class. It takes approximately 60 days for refunds to be processed for hard copy checks; 7 days for credit card refunds.

Tuition refunds will be given in accordance with the following schedule. The refund policy assumes full semester enrollment (18 weeks):  Withdrawal prior to the 4th scheduled lesson: 50% tuition refund.  
Withdrawal after the 4th scheduled lesson: no refund (unless extenuating circumstance; at the discretion of the school director).
SUMMER SESSION: no refunds

MAKE-UP POLICY
Missed Group Lessons:  Teachers will make homework assignments available via e-mail to parents and students for missed group lessons.  All missed group lessons because of teacher absence will be offered a make-up on an alternative day or during break periods.  If a make-up lesson time for a group class due to teacher absence is not offered, then a refund be issued.

Missed Private Lessons:  One private lesson absence per semester will be made up provided that a minimum of 24 hours notice is received by the instructor and the cancellation is due to illness or other similar good cause.  Private lessons canceled by the instructor will be made up at another time during the semester or during break periods.

Weather-Related:  Please call YMS at 781.274.7100 or visit ymsboston.com to confirm the status of classes during times of inclement weather or other emergencies. Please note that YMS does not necessarily follow the weather cancellation decisions of the local public schools.  YMS Boston does not issue refunds or make-ups for weather-related cancellations.  

AGE POLICY FOR BEGINNING COURSES (Strictly Enforced)
YMES courses are designed for specific age groups.  Students must meet the following age criteria:  
Music Wonderland (age 3): must be 3 by Sept. 15 (Fall) or Feb. 15 (Spring- new students)
Junior Music Course (age 4-5): must be 4 by Sept. 15 (Fall) or Feb. 15 (Spring)
Young Musicians Course (age 6-8): must be 6 by Sept. 15 (Fall) or Feb. 15 (Spring)

REQUESTS TO CHANGE LESSON OR CLASS TIMES
To help ensure a consistent and high quality education, a year-long commitment to a lesson time is strongly encouraged.  If a change of lesson time is required after the fourth scheduled lesson, a $25.00 fee is applied to your account.  There is no charge for changing lesson time during the annual open enrollment in June.

All lesson change requests must be made online at http://ymsboston.com/class-change-request.

SAFETY
In the event of an emergency, YMS Boston staff and instructors will lead students and families in the established exit procedures.   Parents are responsible for the well-being and safety of their children while on school grounds.  YMS Boston is not responsible for the loss of personal items.

PHOTO/ VIDEO POLICY
YMS Boston reserves the right, and may give permission to its photographer or outside media, to photograph classes, programs and participants at all our facilities and properties. Please be aware that these photos are for promotional purposes and may be used in future publications and media communications. By participating in the Music School classes and programs, you consent to the taking and publication of your photograph for these purposes. If you do not wish your child or yourself to be photographed or videotaped, please submit a brief written statement to the school office.