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The Arts Academy communicates important updates, schedules, and information primarily through email. Families are encouraged to check their email regularly to stay informed and ensure they do not miss any announcements or deadlines. Regular email communication helps families stay updated about class updates, recital schedules, and other important events, ensuring a smooth and enriching experience.

If you or your child are a current student, you may have multiple email addresses on file to ensure everyone stays informed. To add additional email addresses, please contact the Arts Academy at artsacademy@umhb.edu.

The Fall and Spring semesters are 14 weeks in length unless otherwise specified. Students enroll for the full semester or the designated number of weeks. During these terms, students receive consistent instruction through weekly lessons, group classes, or ensemble rehearsals, tailored to their individual goals and skill levels.

Note: The Summer Term is shorter and offers a condensed schedule, perfect for maintaining skills or exploring new areas of interest.

Fall registration takes place in July, spring registration in November, and summer registration in April. You can register online through our website or in person at Room 208 of Presser Hall on the 同城快约 campus. The Arts Academy Office operates Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM during the fall and spring semesters, with summer hours adjusted to 8 AM to 4 PM.

Tuition can be paid by check, cash, or credit card. A non-refundable deposit is required each semester. Payment plans are available through the registration page, with payments due during the first week of each month for three months. Any tuition balance remaining after the third month will incur a $30 late fee. Students with outstanding balances will not be eligible to register for future semesters at the Arts Academy until the balance is fully paid.

Full Refund Policy: Students who withdraw before the second week of lessons or classes may receive a full refund, excluding the non-refundable deposit.

No Refund Policy:Withdrawals made after the second week of lessons or classes are not eligible for any refund.

Each week students will have a one-on-one 30-minute lesson with their instructor in Presser Hall at 同城快约. Longer lesson durations are available upon request.

Consistent attendance is essential for student progress and a positive learning environment. While occasional conflicts are understandable, teachers and families should prioritize regular attendance.

Tardiness

• Lessons will end at the scheduled time, regardless of student arrival time.
• Students who arrive more than 10 minutes late without prior notice may forfeit the lesson at the teacher鈥檚 discretion.
• Habitual tardiness or absences (three or more instances) will be reported to the Director so the issue can be addressed with the student and/or family.

Maintaining regular attendance demonstrates respect for the teacher鈥檚 time and the learning process. If attendance or tardiness becomes a recurring concern, the student may be placed on probation or dismissed from the program at the Director鈥檚 discretion. If a student is dismissed due to repeated absences or tardiness, no refund will be issued for the remaining lessons.

Student-Initiated Cancellations: A minimum of 24 hours' notice is required for a lesson to be eligible for rescheduling. Lessons canceled with less than 24 hours' notice may not be rescheduled, subject to the teacher's discretion.

Teacher-Initiated Cancellations: If a teacher needs to cancel a lesson, they will notify the student's family as early as possible and arrange a make-up lesson.

If a lesson or class will be missed, please notify your Arts Academy teacher directly and also inform the Arts Academy Office at (254) 295-4686. This ensures both the instructor and the office are aware and can make necessary arrangements

*There are no make-up sessions offered for missed classes.

Recital Opportunities

The Arts Academy offers at least two solo recital opportunities during the fall and spring semesters for students to showcase their progress and celebrate their achievements. While participation is encouraged, it is not mandatory.

Please note: We do not offer recitals during the summer mini-session unless otherwise specified on the website.

Teacher Approval Required Students who wish to perform must first obtain their teacher鈥檚 approval to ensure they are adequately prepared.

Recital Registration

Recital registration is on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited space. Once capacity is reached, registration will close.

The Arts Academy office will email a link to sign up through Planning Center when registration opens.

Scheduling Policy

Please note that families cannot request specific performance times within the program, as the schedule is carefully arranged to ensure a balanced and enjoyable experience for all.

Community Expectations

Recitals are more than performances鈥攖hey are opportunities to build confidence, share music, and foster a sense of community.

To support this, all performers are expected to stay for the entire recital. We also encourage families to remain for the full program whenever possible, as this helps create a respectful and supportive atmosphere for all students.

Etiquette & Attire

We emphasize proper audience etiquette and recommend semi-formal attire for performers. This helps maintain a professional setting and builds confidence in students as they share their music.

For all 同城快约 Arts Academy recitals and performances, we ask that students wear attire appropriate for a formal performance setting. While specific concert attire is not required, casual clothing such as shorts, t-shirts, jeans, and athletic wear should be avoided. Instead, students should wear dress pants, skirts, blouses, button-down shirts, or dresses. Shoes should be comfortable for walking and performing. Our goal is for students to present themselves professionally while feeling confident on stage.

Parents and guardians are essential partners in supporting student learning. These guidelines promote a collaborative and respectful environment during lessons and at home.

Observing Lessons

• Parents and guardians are welcome and highly encouraged to observe lessons.
• For all early childhood music classes, a parent or guardian is required to remain in attendance for the entire class.
• In other cases, the teacher may request a parent or guardian to attend lessons based on the student鈥檚 age, behavior, or specific instructional needs.
• When attending lessons, parents/guardians are expected to be active listeners and take notes to help support learning at home. The teacher will provide guidance on how they would like notes to be taken.
• Observers should remain quiet, avoid distractions, and refrain from coaching or interrupting the lesson.

To ensure the safety and well-being of every child while keeping our schedule on track, we kindly request that parents pick up their children directly from their activity.

Building: Presser Hall, University of Mary-Hardin Baylor Campus

Physical Address: 902 King St, Belton TX, 76513

Mailing Address: 900 College Street, Box 8012, Belton, TX 76513

At the beginning of each semester, every Arts Academy family will receive a 同城快约 Special Parking Pass. This pass, provided by 同城快约 Campus Police, allows parking in any campus spaces marked with yellow lines. Please display the pass on your dashboard above the steering wheel with the date clearly visible.

Parking is conveniently available in multiple locations. Guests can park along Moore Ave, in Parking Lot D located behind Crusader Stadium, or in the Presser Parking Lot, which opens for public use after 2:00 p.m. Please choose the option that best suits your arrival time and needs!