Brier Academy
Policies & Terms of Service
Cancellations
Program Dates There are no classes on school minimum days and holidays. Brier Academy’s program dates may differ from those set by your child’s school. Please mark the start, end and no class dates in your calendar. Absences & Early Pick Up It is vital for your child's safety to contact Brier Academy, if your child will be absent or picked up early (child’s name, school, time they need to leave & how they will get home).
Pick Up & After Care
Students new to Speech & Debate, Improv, Individual Speech Events, Public Speaking, Leadership and Leadership are welcome to join on the first day of the session for a trial class, provided they complete the applicable registration form (once per program category). No trial class for camps. After the trial class, for clarity and your child’s safety notify Brier Academy if your child will…
Scholarships Brier Academy offers up to full scholarship and welcomes requests (email us or mark on registration form). Scholarships are 100% financial need based and handled confidentially. Brier Academy strives to never, EVER turn away a student due to financial consideration. Once you are approved and join Brier Academy’s scholarship pool we will continue to offer you scholarships in the future! We require two things to get access to the funds for your scholarship.
Payments & Fees Camp Payment Deadlines
Missed Classes and Make-Ups Brier Academy does not offer make-ups or refunds for missed classes or camp. On a case by case basis and at their discretion, Brier Academy and its staff may grant the student permission to join another programs class. Advance notification recommended. Withdrawals and Refunds Complete & Submit (required): Withdrawal Request Form Program Refunds Brier Academy will issue refunds by the end of the session.
If any child or caregiver creates a situation that in the sole discretion of Brier Academy, its staff or the hosting facility creates an unsafe or unprofessional environment, then Brier Academy has the unilateral right to revoke the enrollment of the offending party. Should this extreme situation occur, then the offending family will be issued a refund if applicable under Brier Academy’s Refund Policy. Concerns & Questions Please contact Brier Academy, if you have any…
Sickness For the benefit of all other children, parents must keep sick children at home. Brier Academy and its staff reserves the right to send a child home if they are visibly sick. Medical Emergencies In the case of an emergency, Brier Academy, its staff or someone at the school/hosting facility will call 911. Neither Brier Academy nor the school/hosting facility have medical staff available, and they cannot provide emergency or other medical treatment. Sibling & Guest Policy Siblings or friends are not allowed to attend class unless approved by the teacher. Prior to or at the start of class, parents/legal guardians and adult relatives may get permission to watch, provided it won’t interfere with your child’s or the teams focus. No drop-ins allowed. Personal Belongings Neither Brier Academy, its staff, nor the facility hosting programs are responsible for any personal belongings. Change of Information To protect the welfare and safety of all children, parents/legal guardians must notify Brier Academy in writing of any change in legal guardianship, address, telephone number, medical information, caregiver information, emergency contact information, or pick up information. Photo & Video Release Parent/Legal guardian agrees to allow Brier Academy and its staff to take videos/photos and gives permission for these videos/photos to be used for teaching, evaluating performance, reviewing technique, teacher training or publicity purposes. The Brier Academy Email List By registering for a Brier Academy program/camp/workshop, parents/legal guardians will automatically be added to the Brier Academy Email list. Brier Academy will email relevant program information, important reminders, and details on upcoming events/opportunities. Parents/Legal guardians may unsubscribe at any time, once they no longer have any children attending a Brier Academy program/camp/workshop. Brier Academy may share your email with its staff, the staff of the facility hosting programs, other program/camp/workshop participants. Brier Academy will never share your email for any commercial reason. Liability Waiver THE UNDERSIGNED/ENROLLING FAMILY HEREBY AGREES TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS Brier Academy, its owner or if applicable its directors, officers, employees or agents and each of them from any loss, liability damage, expense (including reasonable attorney’s fees) Brier Academy, its owner or if applicable its directors, officers, employees or agents may incur due to the presence of the undersigned or Participant in or about Brier Academy, premises or by any participation in any program or activity offered by or affiliated with Brier Academy, whether or not caused by the negligence of the Brier Academy, its owner or if applicable its directors, officers, employees or agents. Policies & Terms Agreement By registering for Brier Academy programs/camps/workshops, the enrolling family agrees to follow all policies and procedures stated above. Non-compliance with Brier Academy’s policies and procedures may result in termination of enrollment. Brier Academy has the right to update policies at any time. |