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General Policies

Attendance/Make-Up Classes

Regular attendance is expected of all JCAD students, inconsistent attendance will affect a student's level placement and advancement. If a student must miss a class due to illness or family obligations, they can take a maximum of 3 make-up classes per term for each class in which they are registered. In order to attend a make-up class the students must pick up a Make-Up slip from the JCAD office. Make-up classes are taken at the same level or the level below the missed class. There will be no admittance into a class without a Make-Up lesson ticket. Make-up classes are not offered for classes that are missed due to the student's outside activities.

Arrival And Pick-Up

Students are expected to arrive at least ten minutes prior to class time. Students arriving ten minutes after the class has begun will not be permitted to take the class but will be permitted to observe. Parents are expected to pick up their children immediately after class ends. Jordan staff cannot be responsible for students who are left unattended at the Academy. The Academy will close 15 minutes after the last class of the day has ended; no one will be allowed to remain in the building after that time. If there is an emergency you must call the Academy office immediately to advise us of the situation. Otherwise you will be charged $25.00 for every 15 minute period that the student is left after the building has closed. The student will not be allowed to return to class until that fee is paid to the Academy office.

New Students

All new students registering in the Middle or Pre-College Schools must take a placement class to determine their proper technique levels, (with the exception of those students who are enrolling in the Introduction level classes). New students should contact the JCAD Office to schedule their placement classes. The fee for the Placement class will be the same fee charged for a single class. When the student registers for the term, this fee will credited toward the tuition costs.

Dress Code

The required Attire for each School and Discipline is outlined in the Schedule of Classes and in the Handbook. Any student not properly dressed for any class will be given a copy of the dress code and asked to secure the proper attire before the next class. In the Lower School, the notice will be given to the Parent/Guardian. The student will receive two warnings about proper attire for class, after that, the teacher will not allow the student to participate in the class. No make-up classes will be offered for these missed classes. Help may be available for students needing financial assistance to meet these requirements, please contact the office.

Class Size

The maximum number of students per class will vary according to the level and discipline. If all sections of your level are full, please ask the staff to place your name on a waiting list.

Parent Viewing Policy

Parents/guardians, etc. are encouraged to view classes through the observation windows of each studio. In all cases, the observers are expected to be quiet and to not disrupt the class in any way. At the end of each term, special viewing days will be set by the Academy. At this time, we invite everyone to come into the studio to observe. Cameras and Video Cameras will be permitted during this time. However, under no circumstances will flash photography be permitted.

Interim Classes

Interim classes are offered at the discretion of the individual Instructors. Class offerings will be posted.

Faculty Substitute

Faculty may be on leave due to professional engagements, illness or family emergencies. Qualified substitutes will conduct classes during such absences. If a class must be canceled, proper credit will be given to the student.

Snow Cancellation

Classes will be canceled because of inclement weather when Washington Township and/or IPS schools are closed. Announcements may be heard on major radio stations and network TV. Make-up classes will be available to those students whose classes are affected.

No food or drink in studios or the hallway (lobby only)

Telephone Use

Office telephone usage is limited to emergency needs and limited to 2 minutes per call. The Voice Mail system will continue to be in use, staff will make every effort to answer all messages as quickly as is possible. Office personnel will take messages for students but will not interrupt a class to deliver messages, except in the case of an emergency.

Office Use

No one but staff and faculty are permitted behind the counter in the Office. The Conference Room is for the use of the Faculty and Staff only.

No Smoking Policy

All Butler University facilities are smoke-free buildings.

No Pets

For health reasons, pets are not allowed inside the Academy building.

Studio Space

Studio space is available for rental. Interested parties should contact the Office Manager or the Director for information.

Private Instruction

Private lessons are at the discretion of the individual faculty member. Interested students should contact the individual faculty member for information on fees, availability, and appropriateness. All private lessons are subject to availability of space. The Faculty member makes the request for space use to the Director in writing.