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Studio Policies Acknowledgement Template

Tuition, make-up classes, withdrawal notice, dress code, recitals and pickup — confirmed by every family before the season starts.

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What is a studio policies acknowledgement?

Dance schools, martial arts dojos, art studios and music schools all get the same questions every season: do I still pay if we miss a class? How much notice to leave? Is the costume fee refundable? A studio policies acknowledgement answers them once, in writing, and records that each family agreed.

This template records the student's classes and the season, then your tuition — amount, whether it's per month, per term, for the season or per class, the due date, a registration fee and any late fee — and a clear explanation that season tuition pays for a place, not individual lessons. You choose the missed-class rule, set the withdrawal notice, and add a dress code. Studio rules cover punctuality, respect, care of the studio, filming, and how parents raise concerns, with a fair removal process. An optional recital, show or grading section covers participation, rehearsals and costume fees. It also covers health and emergencies, the photo choice, and changes to policies. It works for adult students or for a parent signing for a child.

Best for
Dance, ballet, martial arts, gymnastics, art, music and drama studios
Signed by
The adult student or a parent, and the studio
Key choices
Tuition basis, missed-class rule, withdrawal notice, recital, photos
Length
2 pages, initialled by the family

When to Use a studio policies acknowledgement

  • Season registration for a dance school with an end-of-year recital
  • A martial arts dojo with monthly tuition and belt gradings
  • An art studio running weekly children's classes
  • A drama or gymnastics school with term fees and an end-of-term show
  • Adult classes such as ballet fitness or pottery

What You Fill In

21 blanks, then the name and email of each person who signs: student or parent, studio.

1 The studio

  • Studio name*
  • Studio email for notices*
  • Season or term*

2 The student

  • Student's full name*
  • Parent or guardian's name
  • Classes enrolled in*

3 Tuition

  • Currency*
  • Tuition*
  • Tuition is* per month · per term · for the whole season · per class
  • Tuition is due*
  • Registration fee (non-refundable)
  • Late payment fee

4 Attendance

  • Missed classes* may be made up in an equivalent class within 30 days, but are not refunded · may be made up in an equivalent class at any time during the season, but are not refunded · are not made up or refunded
  • Notice needed to withdraw*

5 Studio rules

  • Dress code

6 Recital or grading

  • End-of-season show, recital or grading* Yes · No
  • Show or grading date
  • Show, costume or grading fees

7 Studio rules

  • Drop-off and pickup rule for children
  • Photos and video of the student* may be used on the Studio's website and social media, without the Student's full name · may be taken for teaching and internal use only · must not be taken or used
  • Governing law*

8 Who signs

  • Student or parent signature and date, initials on every page · An adult student, or the parent or guardian of a student under 18.
  • Studio signature and date, job title, initials on every page · The studio owner, director or office manager.

What the studio policies acknowledgement Covers

  1. Tuition and fees
  2. Missed classes and closures
  3. Withdrawing
  4. Dress code and studio rules
  5. Recital, show or grading
  6. Health and safety
  7. Health and safety
  8. Photos and video
  9. Photos and video
  10. Changes and general
  11. Changes and general

Using the studio policies acknowledgement, step by step

1 Enter the season and classes

Add the season dates and the student's classes, with days and times. If the student is under 18, add the parent or guardian's name — the parent then signs for the student and themselves.

2 Set tuition and fees

Enter the amount and basis, when it is due, and any registration or late fee. Some places limit late fees, so check local rules before you add one.

3 Choose missed-class and withdrawal rules

Pick one of three rules for classes the student misses (classes the studio cancels are always made up or credited) and set the notice needed to withdraw. Fees already spent on costumes, uniforms, shows or gradings are non-refundable.

4 Add recital, dress code and pickup

Say whether the season ends with a show, recital or grading, and add its date and fees. Write your dress code and the pickup rule for children, and choose how photos may be used.

5 Send with registration

Send it to each family when they register. They initial each page and sign, and you have a signed copy for every student in Files.

Tips Before You Send It

  • Explain the "tuition pays for a place" principle in person too — it prevents most refund disputes.
  • Put costume and recital fees and deadlines in the form, not just in a newsletter.
  • Keep a written list of adults allowed to collect each child, and check it at pickup.
  • Send the form again each season if fees or policies change.

Sign It Online In Minutes

  1. Fill in the blanks. Names, dates and amounts go straight into the agreement — the preview shows exactly where.
  2. Name who signs. Tick “This is me” for your own part. VergeHR builds the PDF with every signature, date and initials box on the right line, and you can check or move anything before sending.
  3. Send it. Each signer gets a secure link and signs from any device — no account needed. The signed PDF, with an audit trail and a Certificate of Completion, is filed in Files and emailed to everyone.
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Studio policies acknowledgement: frequently asked questions

Can a parent sign for their child?

Yes. Add the parent or guardian's name and the form is written in their voice, agreeing on the student's behalf and their own. For adult students, leave that blank and the student signs.

Does it include a liability waiver?

It includes a health and safety acknowledgement: the family discloses medical conditions, and the studio may arrange first aid and emergency help. It does not exclude the studio's responsibility for its own negligence. If you want a fuller waiver, use a separate liability waiver, and check what your local law allows.

What if we don't have a recital?

Choose "No" and the recital section drops out and the sections renumber.

Is an electronic signature valid for this?

Generally yes. Electronic signatures are valid for ordinary agreements like this in the US (ESIGN and UETA), the UK, the EU (eIDAS) and Canada.

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