FINANCIAL AID
To apply for financial assistance, include a letter from your child's school documenting their participation in the free or reduced lunch program.  Group Classes:  If your child is eligible for reduced lunch, the fee for group lessons will be $60 per term.  If your child is eligible for free lunch, the fee will be $30 per term.  Private Lessons:  If your child is eligible for reduced lunch, the fee for 8 private lessons will be $104.  If your child is eligible for free lunch, the fee will be $96.  Your request for financial assistance will not be considered unless the full payment, the completed registration form, and the school letter is received by the registration deadline.  If your child is home schooled or in a school that does not participate in the free lunch program, please include proof of income in the form of last year's income tax form and a recent pay stub.  Ethos staff will contact you to determine the cost of lessons.

PHOTOGRAPHIC AND VIDEO RELEASE
Ethos, Inc. occasionally uses publicity photographs and video footage in its effort to help bring music education opportunities back to underserved youth. By submitting this registration form, you irrevocably grant Ethos, Inc. and its duly appointed agents the absolute right and permission to copyright and/or publish or use photographic portraits, pictures or video images of you or your child, or in which you may be included in whole or part, or composite or distorted in character or form in conjunction with your name or a fictitious name, or reproduction thereof in color or otherwise, made through any media, for art, advertising, or any other lawful purpose whatsoever. You also grant Ethos, Inc. the same right and permission to use any statements or testimonials made by you.

MEDICAL CARE CONSENT, LIABILITY RELEASE & HOLD HARMLESS RELEASE
By signing this form you hereby authorize all medical, surgical, diagnostic and hospital procedures as may be performed or prescribed by a treating physician for your child if you cannot be reached in an emergency.  You also agree that neither you nor your child will bring any claims of any kind against Ethos, Inc., our music instructors, operators or sponsors as a result of any injuries, expenses or damages that you or your child may suffer in connection with your child's participation in Ethos, Inc.'s music lessons program, whether such claims are known, unknown or may arise in the future.  You also agree to indemnify and hold harmless Ethos, Inc., its music instructors, operators, and sponsors, from any injuries, damages, and disability resulting from your child's participation in Ethos, Inc.'s music lesson programs.  You also understand that no one associated with Ethos, Inc. is authorized to alter, modify or waive any of the terms of this agreement in any way.

Student Responsibilities
The study of music can be a joyous and rewarding experience. It offers a unique opportunity to develop one's self-expression, artistry, and discipline. In order to make good progress, you will need to do the following: Attend lessons regularly and be on time; Practice everyday in a quiet place. Remember that quality of practice is as important as quantity; Keep your music and instrument in good order and bring both to lessons; Talk to your teacher about your goals and how to achieve them; Attend live music performances at every opportunity; Enjoy yourself and remember to take pride in being a student of music.

Parental Responsibilities
Parents and guardians are solely responsible for picking up their children from and taking their children directly to designated Ethos, Inc. classrooms and instructors. Ethos, Inc. strongly encourages parents and guardians to participate with their children by taking an interest in their musical endeavor.  Adult music lessons are also offered through Ethos, Inc.

Attendance
Students must pay for all lessons in the course, regardless of attendance. Students must notify their teacher at least 24 hours in advance of any absence.  Make-up lessons are not required unless proper notification is given and are at the discretion of the teacher.  Teacher cancellations will be made up by arrangement between the students and teacher.

Discontinuation
Ethos, Inc. reserves the right to discontinue a student at any time for poor attendance, non-payment of fees, lack of interest, or disruptive behavior. If the student is discontinued for non-payment of fees, he or she may be reinstated when the account balance is paid in full.

Full or rescheduled / Canceled Classes
Our classes must meet minimum and maximum enrollment standards. Classes may fill quickly or classes may be canceled due to low enrollment. If you have registered for a full class or a class that must be canceled, you will be contacted and entitled to a full refund.  All class times listed in this catalog are subject to change.  Students registering for a class which is rescheduled will be notified before the first class.

Notice Of Non-Discrimination
Ethos, Inc.'s programs and services reflect the cultural diversity of our community. We do not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, or disability.