LAM Attendance Policies:

1) The lesson time assigned to each pupil is a standing appointment each week. Because the lesson period is a reserved time, there is a charge for that period even if the student is absent.
At the teacher's discretion, unavoidable absences of no more than one per month may be made up when possible. Students should arrange make-up lessons directly with the teacher.
Make-up lessons are in addition to regular lessons, not in place of them.
Lessons cancelled by teachers will not be charged for and do not have to be made up. Credit for teacher absences will appear on the following month's tuition bill.
Students who need to miss lessons for more than two weeks due to illness should request a medical leave of absence and no charge will be made for this period.
During the summer, LAM follows the following vacation policy. Students may fill out a vacation request slip if they plan to be out. This slip must be signed by the student's instructor and turned into the office no later than June 1st. All other missed lessons from June 1-August 15 will be considered absences. If a student is on vacation for more than a month we do not guarantee their particular lesson slot can be held open.
Lessons are given at-will. This means that you are free to quit at any time, for any reason, just as your instructor is free to terminate your lessons at any time for any reason.

2) Student fees will be posted monthly for the number of weekly lessons in that month. Music, supplies, and any adjustments will also be posted to your account. Statements will be sent out on or around the first of the month.
The credit card you have on file will be charged for the current month's tuition and fees on or around the fifth of the month, unless you notify us via email that you will handle the payments each month. Any payments not received by the 10th will be subject to late fees of $5 per day until full payment is received.
Students who fail to meet their financial obligations may be dropped. Lessons at LAM are "at will," meaning that either you or the teacher may stop lessons at any time and for any reason.

3) In consideration of the benefits derived from lessons at the Louisville Academy of Music (LAM) , I do hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless, release, and discharge LAM and its staff and independent contractors from any and all claims of personal injuries or property loss or damages sustained by me/my child while participating in activities with LAM and its staff.I agree to read and abide by all policies stated by LAM.

4) If inclement weather forces us to close, we will post a notice on social media. You will be notified personally if your teacher finds it necessary to cancel a lesson.

LAM will close in observance of Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Winter Break, MLK Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, and Independence Day.
LAM does not close for any fall or spring vacation.