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GENERAL INFORMATION

Enrollment can be made online anytime new programming is officially announced on our website or social media. Enrollment in SCT requires a commitment to attend all classes, scheduled rehearsals, and participation in performances. If an absence is unavoidable, please email stillwaterchildrenstheatre@gmail.com.

TUITION and FEES

Enrollment is on a first-come basis and payment is required to ensure your child’s place. Each student must complete a SCT enrollment and liability release form. Tuition must be paid upon registration unless payment plans have been established or scholarship arrangements are made. Tuition for all classes includes scripts, music, and materials.

FINANCIAL AID

Stillwater Children’s Theatre has financial aid available for all regular programming to children and families who may not have the means to otherwise attend. Need-based scholarships are available each semester, however funds are limited. Scholarship information and application forms are available upon request.

WITHDRAWALS

Students withdrawing from a class within the first two weeks of the semester will receive a tuition refund minus the $50 class processing and placement fee included in the tuition cost. Students remaining on the roll will be responsible for the full semester’s tuition. It is the responsibility of the parent to contact the Education Director by phone or email if a student wishes to withdraw from a class. All of our programs are designed to run over a specified time. Because of our format, we will not prorate tuition for any reason. We also do not offer refunds for unused portions of tuition, including for illnesses, withdrawing mid-session, dismissal due to behavioral issues, etc.

PLACEMENT

To ensure the highest quality learning environment students will initially be placed at a level based on age and academic level. Our goal is to give each student the opportunity to excel, and therefore, it is important for each student to have the training, experience, and maturity necessary to achieve success. As necessary, students will be evaluated on ability and experience and recommendations made on the appropriate classes, productions, and roles based on what will best suit each student’s needs and abilities.

BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES

When a student engages in inappropriate behavior that threatens the health or safety of herself/himself or others or causes a disruption to other student’s ability to participate in the program the following steps will be taken by our staff.

• Immediate action will be taken to stop the behavior and redirect to appropriate behaviors.

• If the behavior persists the student will be given a verbal warning.

• If the behavior continues to persist, a second warning and class time-out will be given and an email will be sent to the parent.

• If the behavior continues the student will be referred to the Education Director and will result in an in-person meeting between the student, parent, and instructor.

A positive attitude and cooperation from all students are vital to the success and happiness of the group as a whole and therefore any disruptive or violent behavior will not be tolerated. Stillwater Children’s Theatre reserves the right to determine who is and is not suitable for our programs. If a child displays persistent inappropriate behavior, or if they are violent or destructive to property, we may at our discretion dismiss the student from our program. There is no tuition refund for students who are dismissed due to behavior.