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Content updated 3/6/08

2008 Policies and Procedures

Registration:

Registration Deadlines:
Registration deadline is Wednesday, May 28, 2008 for ArtSpark June, June Session, Second Stage and Mainstage Musical.

Registration deadline is Friday, June 20, 2008 for ArtSpark East and West; and Totally Trollwood.

Registration deadline is Friday, July 11 for Summer Strings.

A $10 late fee will be assessed on all registrations received after these dates.

June Session:
Registrations are entered on a first come, first served basis. Class sizes are limited, so sign up early to avoid disappointment. To register for TPAS courses, complete the 2008 registration form (pdf downloadable format).

  1. June Session classes are open to any student completing grade 8-12 in the Spring of each year. Students completing grade 7 may enroll in June Session classes and Mainstage Musical tech crews based upon available space and instructor discretion. Notification will not be confirmed until the Friday before the session begins.
  2. Priority for enrollment will be given to students who have not previously enrolled in the class.
  3. Preliminary class schedules and program orientation materials will be mailed out to all registrants on the Wednesdayprior to the begin of each program.

Other Programs:
Students may enroll in the following instruction/performance opportunities: Mainstage Musical, Second Stage, Totally Trollwood, and ArtSpark. Please check appropriate programs on the registration form. Indicate instrument or tech theatre discipline where appropriate. See age requirements for each program.

Attendance:

The TPAS summer session is an intense, immersion learning environment. Therefore, the following policies apply:

  1. All students enrolled in June Session, Mainstage Musical and Second Stage must attend Orientation on Monday, June 9, 2008 at 10:00 pm.
  2. Students must attend each class period and each rehearsal in which they are enrolled.
  3. TPAS classes and rehearsals begin promptly at stated dates and times. Tardiness is NOT allowed. Report to all scheduled classes and rehearsals at the start of the class/rehearsal ready to participate.
  4. In the event of illness, please stay at home. We would rather have you recuperate and miss class or rehearsal, than have you infect others and not able to give your full energy. Notify TPAS of your illness PRIOR to your class time. Upon your return to TPAS, 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.
  5. All other absences must have PRIOR APPROVAL from TPAS to be classified as “excused.” Schedule all doctor, dental, etc. appointments at times when you are not enrolled in classes or rehearsal/construction. If this is absolutely impossible, you must obtain prior permission from the TPAS office (701) 241-4799, or it will be considered an unexcused absence. Make-up assignments will be given for all absentes.
  6. Two unexcused absences from TPAS 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 high school transcript.

June Session Course Drop/Adds:

  1. On Monday, June 9, 2008, 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 June 9 if any such schedule changes occur. Classes will begin on Tuesday, June 10, 2008. The TPAS registrar will automatically make changes to the student’s schedule.
  2. 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, Wednesday, June 11, 2008.
  3. Absolutely no class changes may be made after 6:00 pm, Wednesday, June 11, 2008, 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 TPAS students receive final grades and written evaluations for their participation in TPAS classes and programs. TPAS 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 & 11 and non-graduating 12th graders 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 TPAS. One-fourth credit is awarded for every 30 hours of FPS Summer School/TPAS instruction/participation. A maximum of two credits total from TPAS may be recorded on the student’s transcript per summer.

Final grades received by and credits awarded to students from Clay County, MN 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 TPAS.

Final grades and credits awarded to all other students will be in accordance with the student’s home school and state standards.

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.