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Content updated 1/19/2012

2012 Policies and Procedures

Registration:

Registration Deadlines: Wednesday, May 23 for ArtSpark June, Mainstage Musical, Totally Trollwood Academy, Trollwood Academy, Trollwood Conservatory; Friday, June 15 for ArtSpark July and Totally Trollwood Musical. A $25 late fee will be assessed on all registrations received after these dates.

Registrations are entered on a first come, first served basis. Class and program sizes are limited, so sign up early to secure your spot. To register, complete the 2012 registration form and submit. Preliminary class schedules and program orientation materials will be mailed out to all registrants prior to appropriate program start date.

Attendance:

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 Trollwood Conservatory Session One must attend Orientation: Tuesday, June 5, 9:00 am-12:00 pm.

  2. Students must attend each class period and each rehearsal in which they are enrolled.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  1. 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.

  2. Two unexcused absences from Trollwood will affect a student’s grade and credit earned. Three or more unexcused absences warrants dismissal from Trollwood and the student will receive a failing grade. This may affect the student’s high school transcript where applicable.

June Session Course Drop/Adds:

  1. Students may initiate a schedule change, and should obtain a drop/add form from the Trollwood Registrar. The completed form with instructor approval must be submitted to the Registrar no later than 5:00 pm, Friday, June 10.

  2. No class changes may be made after 5:00 pm, Thursday, June 7, 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 Grade Point Average (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 may 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 may be 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 Fargo Public School transcript per summer, including Fargo Public School 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.