Content updated 2/22/2010
2010 Policies and Procedures
Registration:
Registration Deadlines 2010:
Registration deadline is Wednesday,
May 2 for ArtSpark June, Totally Trollwood Academy, Trollwood Academy, Mainstage Musical, and Second Stage.
Registration deadline is Friday, June 18 for ArtSpark July and Totally Trollwood Musical.
A $25 late fee will be assessed on all registrations received after these dates.
Trollwood Academy and Totally Trollwood Academy: Registrations are entered on a first come, first served basis. Class sizes are limited, so sign up early to secure your spot. To register, complete the 2010 registration form and submit. Preliminary class schedules and program orientation materials will be mailed out to all registrants by Tuesday, June 1.
Other Programs: Students may enroll in the following instruction/performance opportunities: ArtSpark, Mainstage Musical, Second Stage, and Totally Trollwood Musical. Please check appropriate programs on the registration form. Indicate instrument or tech theatre discipline where appropriate. See grade level requirements for each program.
Attendance:
The TPAS summer session is an intense, immersion learning environment. Therefore, the following policies apply:
The Trollwood Performing Arts School summer session is an intense, immersion learning environment. Therefore, the following policies apply: 1. All students enrolled in Totally Trollwood Academy, Trollwood Academy, Mainstage Musical, and Second Stage must attend Orientation: Tuesday, June 8, 1:00- 4:00 pm.
Students must attend each class period and each rehearsal in which they are enrolled.
Trollwood classes and rehearsals begin promptly as stated at the dates and times indicated. Tardiness is NOT allowed. Report to all classes and rehearsals at the start of the period/session, ready to participate.
In the event of illness, please stay at home and recuperate. Notify Trollwood of your illness (218-477-6500) PRIOR to your scheduled program daily start time. Upon your return to Trollwood following an absence, you must bring a note from your parent/guardian stating the nature of your illness, date(s) of your absence, daytime telephone number where the parent/guardian may be reached, and any precautions needed for your recuperation.
All other absences must have PRIOR APPROVAL from Trollwood to be classified as “excused.” Schedule all appointments (doctor, dental, etc.) at times when you are not enrolled in classes or rehearsal/construction. If this is absolutely impossible, you must obtain prior permission from the Trollwood office, or it will be considered an unexcused absence. Make-up assignments will be given for all absences.
Two unexcused absences from Trollwood will affect a student’s grade and credit earned. Three or more unexcused absences warrants dismissal; the student’s classes will then be recorded as “failed” on his/her Trollwood transcript and, where applicable, his/her high school transcript.
June Session Course Drop/Adds:
On Tuesday, June 8, students will participate in a Placement Verification Session for specified upper level courses. Based on skills demonstrated, instructors may recommend changes in a student’s course selection, resulting in possible schedule modifications. Students will be notified by 9:00 pm on Tuesday, June 8 if any such schedule changes occur. Classes will begin on Wednesday, June 9. The TPAS registrar will automatically make changes to the student’s schedule.
Students may initiate a schedule change, and should obtain a drop/add form from the TPAS Registrar. The completed form with instructor approval must be submitted to the TPAS office no later than 6:00 pm, Thursday, June 10.
Absolutely no class changes may be made after 5:00 pm, Thursday, June 10, unless initiated by an instructor, with permission from the Program Coordinator. Failure to complete a course, unless previously authorized, will result in a failing grade, which may be recorded on the student’s permanent high school transcript and affect their posted GPA.
Credit and Grading:
All Trollwood students receive final grades and written evaluations for their participation in Trollwood classes and programs. Trollwood instructors use a universal grading system to provide the fairest form of evaluation while creating a positive learning environment. Grades are based upon the student’s individual experience level, ability and growth, and on the following criteria: attendance, participation, cooperation, respect towards peers and teachers, skill development and willingness to learn/try new things.
Final grades received by Fargo School District students who have completed grades 10-12 will be recorded on their permanent transcript and applied toward high school graduation as an elective credit appropriate to the classes and program completed at Trollwood. One-fourth credit is awarded for every 30 hours of Fargo Public School Summer School/Trollwood instruction/participation. A maximum of two credits total may be recorded on the student’s FPS transcript per summer, including FPS Summer School classes and Trollwood classes.
Final grades received by and credits awarded to students from non-Fargo, ND school district who have completed grades 8-11 may be recorded on their permanent transcript in accordance with the student’s home school standards and dependent upon the number of hours completed at Trollwood.
Media Release Statement:
Parent/Guardian, Please read the following and sign the release on the back of the registration form. Consent is granted to Trollwood Performing Arts School for the use of media images (including, but not limited to photographs, slides, film, digital images and video) involving my child for publicity and marketing purposes for the organization. These may appear in but are not limited to publications, presentations, advertisements, websites, or media showings to the community at large of TPAS programs and performances.
There will be no further notification of this policy.