School year POLICIES
EMERGENCY PERMISSION
I give permission to Fine Art Starts and Staff to make any emergency (ie: first aid, disaster evacuation) measures judged necessary for the care and protection of me and/or my child while participating in Fine Art Starts’ program. In cases of a serious medical emergency, I understand that I/my child will be transported at my expense to the closest hospital by the local emergency unit for treatment if the local emergency resource (police, rescue squad) deem it necessary. I agree to hold Fine Art Starts, its employees, contractors and volunteers harmless in the event of any medical and/or emergency situation. I release all liability from Fine Art Starts and I personally assume any and all risk associated with the program. I understand that in rare medical situations, Fine Art Starts and Staff may contact the local emergency resource before the parent, child’s physician and/or other adult acting on the parent’s behalf.
Refund and Cancellation Policy for Schoolyear-Long Classes (October through June)
If you’ve registered and prepaid any amount in advance for upcoming classes, and you cancel your school-year long registration by the dates listed below, you'll receive your choice of a credit or a refund, minus the cancellation fees as follows:
Cancel before October 1, 2025 $60 cancel fee if refunded / $30 cancel fee if left as credit on your account
Cancel before December 15, 2025 $30 cancel fee if refunded / $15 cancel fee if left as credit on your account
Cancel before March 31, 2026 $15 cancel fee if refunded / $10 cancel fee if left as credit on your account
You are able to cancel your schoolyear-long registrations independently, on your Active account here. If you require our assistance, there is a $5 fee to cover our time and resources to take care of that on your behalf, at your request.
Refund and Cancellation Policy for Single-Session After-School programs
If you’ve registered for a single session only (ie: fall, winter or spring), and not for the whole school year, with more than 1 week written/emailed notice, tuition (minus the $20 Registration Fee per student) is refundable or left on your account as a credit to use for up to 1 year from the cancel date. With 1 week or less notice, half the amount paid is refundable (minus the $20 Registration Fee per student), or the full amount transferrable as credit on your account to use up to 1 year from the cancel date. No refunds once classes begin since materials have been purchased, Instructor contracts are finalized, and there are debit/credit card fees we incur related to the registration system.
LATE PICK UP POLICY
There is a late fee (as outlined in the orientation information you received before your class began) when your student is picked up late. It will be auto-charged to your Active account. If you paid with cash or check, you will be reminded to bring payment the following class. Fine Art Starts understands traffic is beyond your control. However, if you are late to pick up, our staff is on the clock and late charges will apply.
ARTWORK PICK-UP POLICY
All artwork must be picked-up no later than 3 weeks from your class or camp. Fine Art Starts is not responsible or obligated to keep or store artwork left longer than 3 weeks. Any work left for more than 3 weeks will become property of Fine Art Starts.
ONLINE ART PORTFOLIO PERMISSION
During the school-year classes, Fine Art Starts may create student art portfolios on Artsonia.com. I give my permission for FAS to create a digital portfolio of my child's art and email me the link to activate the account. TO protect identities, only students’ first names are used. Last name and personal info are never divulged.
STUDENT READINESS POLICY
We want our students to want to be at ART class. If their behavior demonstrates otherwise and/or they’re not ready for our program in a way that takes away from their own experience or the positive experience of others, we'll let you know right away and assess the situation on a case-by-case basis to determine continuing. If your student is headed to kindergarten this fall, is toileting independently, and able to follow directions, then they're likely ready. Our program requires students are capable of following directions, working collaboratively and sometimes semi-independently.
TRANSFER FEE
$5 fee will apply when our staff transfers a student to a different day/time. You're welcome and able to do this yourself on your Active account with no fees.
I AGREE
I have fully read, understand and agree to all Fine Art Starts’ policies, above. I certify that all my information is complete and true. (Checking the box on your paper registration or online registration program confirms you have read and agree to all of the above).
I give permission to Fine Art Starts and Staff to make any emergency (ie: first aid, disaster evacuation) measures judged necessary for the care and protection of me and/or my child while participating in Fine Art Starts’ program. In cases of a serious medical emergency, I understand that I/my child will be transported at my expense to the closest hospital by the local emergency unit for treatment if the local emergency resource (police, rescue squad) deem it necessary. I agree to hold Fine Art Starts, its employees, contractors and volunteers harmless in the event of any medical and/or emergency situation. I release all liability from Fine Art Starts and I personally assume any and all risk associated with the program. I understand that in rare medical situations, Fine Art Starts and Staff may contact the local emergency resource before the parent, child’s physician and/or other adult acting on the parent’s behalf.
Refund and Cancellation Policy for Schoolyear-Long Classes (October through June)
If you’ve registered and prepaid any amount in advance for upcoming classes, and you cancel your school-year long registration by the dates listed below, you'll receive your choice of a credit or a refund, minus the cancellation fees as follows:
Cancel before October 1, 2025 $60 cancel fee if refunded / $30 cancel fee if left as credit on your account
Cancel before December 15, 2025 $30 cancel fee if refunded / $15 cancel fee if left as credit on your account
Cancel before March 31, 2026 $15 cancel fee if refunded / $10 cancel fee if left as credit on your account
You are able to cancel your schoolyear-long registrations independently, on your Active account here. If you require our assistance, there is a $5 fee to cover our time and resources to take care of that on your behalf, at your request.
Refund and Cancellation Policy for Single-Session After-School programs
If you’ve registered for a single session only (ie: fall, winter or spring), and not for the whole school year, with more than 1 week written/emailed notice, tuition (minus the $20 Registration Fee per student) is refundable or left on your account as a credit to use for up to 1 year from the cancel date. With 1 week or less notice, half the amount paid is refundable (minus the $20 Registration Fee per student), or the full amount transferrable as credit on your account to use up to 1 year from the cancel date. No refunds once classes begin since materials have been purchased, Instructor contracts are finalized, and there are debit/credit card fees we incur related to the registration system.
LATE PICK UP POLICY
There is a late fee (as outlined in the orientation information you received before your class began) when your student is picked up late. It will be auto-charged to your Active account. If you paid with cash or check, you will be reminded to bring payment the following class. Fine Art Starts understands traffic is beyond your control. However, if you are late to pick up, our staff is on the clock and late charges will apply.
ARTWORK PICK-UP POLICY
All artwork must be picked-up no later than 3 weeks from your class or camp. Fine Art Starts is not responsible or obligated to keep or store artwork left longer than 3 weeks. Any work left for more than 3 weeks will become property of Fine Art Starts.
ONLINE ART PORTFOLIO PERMISSION
During the school-year classes, Fine Art Starts may create student art portfolios on Artsonia.com. I give my permission for FAS to create a digital portfolio of my child's art and email me the link to activate the account. TO protect identities, only students’ first names are used. Last name and personal info are never divulged.
STUDENT READINESS POLICY
We want our students to want to be at ART class. If their behavior demonstrates otherwise and/or they’re not ready for our program in a way that takes away from their own experience or the positive experience of others, we'll let you know right away and assess the situation on a case-by-case basis to determine continuing. If your student is headed to kindergarten this fall, is toileting independently, and able to follow directions, then they're likely ready. Our program requires students are capable of following directions, working collaboratively and sometimes semi-independently.
TRANSFER FEE
$5 fee will apply when our staff transfers a student to a different day/time. You're welcome and able to do this yourself on your Active account with no fees.
I AGREE
I have fully read, understand and agree to all Fine Art Starts’ policies, above. I certify that all my information is complete and true. (Checking the box on your paper registration or online registration program confirms you have read and agree to all of the above).
It is a policy and priority of Fine Art Starts that there is no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, sex, marital status, religion, national origin, age, disability or sexual orientation in any educational programs, activities or employment.