CLASS and PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES

The study of the performing arts teaches respect for individuals and the ensemble. It is expected that all students will treat each other with kindness, consideration, and respect.The Center seeks to create a nurturing environment for all of our students. Lack of respect or bullying of any kind will not be tolerated. Should a student become disruptive or a discipline problem, the instructor will ask the student to correct the undesirable behavior. If the student fails to do so, he or she will be sent to the reception area and a parent will be notified by phone to pick up the student. To re-enter the class, the student and a parent must meet with the Executive Director to address any future inappropriate conduct. In cases where disruptive or disrespectful behavior continues, the student will be dismissed from the program and must apply for re-admission.

CLASS PLACEMENT POLICY

Our goal is to establish a placement for each child that affords the greatest chance of success and the opportunity to shine. The Center appreciates each family’s busy schedule, yet placement with an inappropriate age or level will not afford a positive experience, The faculty and Executive Director
consider the following factors in no specific order:

1.The child’s intellectual emotional and behavioral development, stage presence, and needs

2. The child’s physical and social maturity

3. The child’s interactions with other students

4. The age of the child

5. The “social dynamic” factors within the Class/performance

6. The number of years of performance experience

While the Executive Director considers the needs of each student, along with faculty input and parental/guardian requests, the Executive Director has the final decision on all student placements.

HARASSMENT POLICY

All CTA students and faculty have a responsibility for maintaining high standards of conduct and ethical behavior. Conduct, which violates these standards, will not be tolerated.

The Center is committed to a performance based learning environment that is free from any form of harassment. Harassment (inappropriate comments and actions) adversely affects performance and social conditions for students and is unacceptable. Any incident of harassment will be regarded very seriously and may be grounds for disciplinary action by the Executive Director. Persistent
or gross harassment and, in particular, bullying, sexual or racial harassment will be treated as grounds for disciplinary action including dismissal or expulsion from the Center. CTA is A Place to Shine and we want to ensure all of our students have that opportunity.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY

CTA prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status or disability. All students are guaranteed the same performance opportunities. No person, no matter his/her title or position, has authority, expressed, actual apparent or implied, to discriminate
against another person at the Center.

CLASS ATTENDENCE

Regular attendance is necessary for any student to progress in a performing arts education. In classes where ensemble work or rehearsals are the focus, (Theater Company, Dance Company, Performance Workshop, High School Musical, All School Musical, Broadway Kids), attendance is essential. Progress in rehearsal is impossible without regular attendance. Students whose absences
are detrimental to the project may be re-cast or dismissed from productions or performance companies.

Students who miss a rehearsal due to illness must call the Center out of respect for the director and cast. Students who have previously scheduled conflicts due to religious holidays, required school activities, or family travel must inform the instructor before the first rehearsal.

CLASSS CANCELLATIONS

The Center makes every effort to hold classes when possible. On days when weather may dictate class cancellation, the Center will have complete information on the school answering machine by 2 PM weekly or 8 AM for Saturday classes. The Mt. Lebanon Cable Channel 7, KDKA, and WTAE will also broadcast information. In addition, we will send email notification to students who have provided their email. Please note that on days when “regular” school may be cancelled, conditions may improve enough by the end of the day for the Center to hold classes. Also, the opposite may hold if conditions worsen - so please be sure to check before dropping off students.

TARDINESS

A major part of the study of the performing arts involves commitment and self discipline. Tardiness is disruptive to the entire class. Further, warm-up is essential to prevent injury in all dance and voice classes. Students must make every effort to be punctual. The faculty member conducting a class has the right in his/her discretion to exclude a tardy class member from the class for
that period.

STUDENT PICK-UP and DROP-OFF

Parents - please do NOT block the parking lot when dropping off or picking up students! Pull close enough to the building or park so other traffic can pass without disruption. You may not stopand wait for drop off or pickup by the front door; parking spots are available to park and wait.

Also, please note that the Center is unable to provide supervision or child care and isnot responsible for the safety and well-being of students who are dropped off more than10 minutes before classes begin or who are picked up more than 10 minutes after a classis completed. While circumstances can occur that a parent may be late, please understand
that it is often stressful and embarrassing to your child to be left waiting and Center staffcannot “baby-sit.”