The New Elite 2008/09
IMPORTANT CHANGES AND IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE 2008/2009 ACADEMIC SCHOOL YEAR
This post details upcoming changes and improvements to the school’s policies, payment plans, and session dates beginning Aug 13, 2008. For your own benefit, you are encouraged to read the full school policies and payment schedule.
Elite Music has a healthy and rapidly expanding student body which necessitates a formalized system to make the school run smoothly. These changes will divert more time and energy toward improving courses, workshops, concerts, community involvement, and customer service. All students are advised to review the policies in detail online at www-.elitemusic.ca.
This post only outlines the most important changes.
A Semestered School Year: Keeping it Clean and Simple
All lessons will be formally structured into 8 week semesters. Each semester will have a universal pre-paid due date applicable to all students as follows:
| SEMESTER DATES | REGISTRATION DUE DATE | HOLIDAYS/CLOSURES |
| Sept 2 – Oct 28, 2008 | Open registration on Aug 13, 2008 | Monday, Sept 1, 2008 (Labour Day) Monday, Oct 13, 2008 (Thanksgiving) |
| Oct 29 – Dec 23, 2008 | Oct 15, 2008 | |
| Dec 27, 2008 – Feb 21, 2009 | Dec 10, 2008 | Wednesday, Dec 24, 2008 (Christmas Eve) Thursday, Dec 25, 2008 (Christmas Day) Friday, Dec 26, 2008 (Boxing Day) Wednesday, Dec 31, 2008 (New Years Eve) Thursday, Jan 1, 2009 (New Years Day) |
| Feb 22 – Apr 19, 2009 | Feb 11, 2009 | Friday, April 10, 2009 (Good Friday) |
| Apr 20 – Jun 15, 2009 | Apr 8, 2009 | Monday, May 18, 2009 (Victoria Day) |
| Jun 16 – Aug 31, 2009 | Jun 3, 2009 (booked in sets of 4) |
Monday, Aug 3, 2009 (Civic Holiday) Friday, Aug 7 – Sunday Aug 9, 2009 (Taste of Danforth) |
Additional points of interest:
* Students can join anywhere in the semester and pay only the difference of the remaining weeks
* Summer Semester will offer various flexible packages for those wishing to take vacations.
Cancellations: The Most Flexible Policies in Toronto
Students may cancel one lesson per 8 week semester as long as 24 hours notice is given. Students are entitled to a make-up lesson anywhere within the same semester (space permitting). If no make-up is arranged, the cost of the lesson will be deducted from next semester’s payment. Some restrictions apply – go to www.elitemusic.ca for full details.
Automated VISA or MC Payments: Quick, Fast, and Painless
In order for the school to offer better customer service and to reduce traffic at the front desk, all students will be required to use autopay to renew their lessons each semester.
For those who do not wish to use autopay, a manual payment must be received on or before each registration due date. For full details on payment methods go to www.elitemusic.ca.
Scholarships and Awards: Giving Back to the Community
In appreciation of the community and in the spirit of nurturing young talent, Elite Music will offer one annual bursary based on financial need and one annual scholarship based on academic merit and playing ability. Application packages are available at the front desk. The deadline for submissions is Sept 31, 2008.
