DEDHAM SCHOOL OF MUSIC POLICIES 2023-2024
STUDENTS AND FAMILIES

ATTENDANCE POLILY
         Absence and makeup policy

• ​​DSM has designated two weeks at the end of each semester for make-up lessons, although make-up lessons may take place at any time if the teacher and student agree
  
•  Lessons may be made up for any of the following reasons:
  • ​Student absences (see below)
  • Teacher absences
  • Legal holidays
  • School closure for inclement weather or other emergency
• In case of absence students should always notify the teacher.
  
  • ​If a student is sick and notifies the teacher 24 hours before the scheduled lesson time, it is considered an excused absence
  • Any absences or cancellations notifications made after the 24 hour mark are not required to be rescheduled and no refunds will be given.
  • A maximum of one excused absence per semester will be made up by the teacher. 
  • Late notice of an absence for any reason may not entitle a student to a make-up lesson. 
  • If a student misses a scheduled make-up lesson, it may not be rescheduled and a refund may not be given.
  • Make-up lessons cannot be given for student absences from a group class or ensemble.