Teton Music School Policies
Registration
TMS offers programs for students of all ages. Registration for private lessons is open to students ages 7 and up. Lesson dates and times are determined by TMS based on several factors, including a student’s schedule and years of study. An annual registration fee is charged of all students for after school and annual programs.
Submitting a registration request does not guarantee enrollment. Enrollment is confirmed only after scheduling has been completed by Teton Music School, required payment methods or payment arrangements have been received and a confirmation email has been sent.
The registration fee is nonrefundable and covers the administrative work of processing and scheduling your registration request. If Teton Music School is able to offer an appropriate lesson or class placement based on the information provided during registration and that placement is declined, the registration fee will not be refunded.
Payment
By purchasing the annual registration fee, you authorize Teton Music School to securely store your payment method for charging confirmed enrollments, including private lessons and classes, unless alternative arrangements (such as a scholarship request or payment plan) are made in advance of the session with the school administrator. Enrollment is not complete, and instruction will not be delivered, until payment or payment arrangements have been made. If repeated follow-up is required to resolve unsuccessful payments or maintain a current payment method, Teton Music School reserves the right to assess an administrative fee of up to $50.
Student Absences
Teton Music School does not offer make-up lessons, refunds, or credits for student absences, whether planned or unexpected. If a TMS music instructor is unable to teach a scheduled lesson, TMS will provide an appropriate substitute teacher or a make-up lesson or credit. If you know in advance that a lesson will be missed, please notify TMS as a courtesy to your teacher. Missing lessons without notifying TMS ("no-call/no-show") may affect a student's future eligibility for enrollment. Tuition is non-refundable.
Scheduling and Changes
We cannot change lesson days or times in the middle of a session. TMS does not reset the lesson schedule at the end of each billing session – students simply keep their same lesson day and time into the next session unless other arrangements have been made, except Summer session, which is scheduled separately. Lesson, ensemble and group class schedules automatically continue from Fall to Winter and Winter to Spring unless TMS receives notice of a change or withdrawal by the published deadline for the upcoming session. Summer is scheduled separately each year. TMS will publish change request deadlines in advance of each session. If students need a different day or time, please give TMS those requests as soon as possible. TMS cannot accommodate early arrivals that require staff supervision. Students who arrive before their scheduled time must be able to wait independently and respectfully.
Wyoming Education Savings Account (ESA)
Teton Music School is not an approved vendor in the Wyoming ESA marketplace. Families may still be able to use ESA funds through the state's Parent Reimbursement Track with pre-approval from the Wyoming Department of Education before registering. For eligibility and instructions, visit the Wyoming Department of Education ESA website or email wde-esa@wyo.gov.
Code of Conduct - Kindness & Respect
A positive attitude and responsible behavior are essential for the success of our students and TMS’s musical community. Students and parents must demonstrate a respectful attitude towards teachers and come to class prepared to learn. Proper classroom demeanor, including the responsible handling of TMS instruments, is expected at all times. In the waiting room, please use quiet voices so as not to disturb lessons in nearby teaching spaces. TMS reserves the right to release students from their musical studies for irregular attendance ("no call/no show"), consistent lack of preparation for or interest in lessons, unpaid tuition, or failure to follow TMS school policies. Intentional destruction of the waiting room, classroom spaces, or TMS equipment will not be tolerated and will result in immediate expulsion from TMS programs. Students are expected to follow all behavior and supervision guidelines, including those related to arrival and waiting periods before and after class.
Supervision and Arrival Guidelines
Teton Music School is an extracurricular program. Students are not supervised until the official start time of their scheduled class, lesson, or ensemble. Families are responsible for their children outside of these scheduled instructional times. If your child arrives early - whether via the activity bus or other transportation - they must wait quietly and responsibly in the designated waiting area without disturbing lessons or moving through the building unsupervised. TMS cannot provide structured supervision for students before or after class. Students who are unable to self-regulate during this time may be required to arrive closer to their scheduled start time or be accompanied by a parent or guardian until their class begins. Ongoing behavior concerns may result in dismissal from the program.
Drugs & Alcohol
Students, Parents and Teachers are prohibited from attending TMS under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Possession, use or sale of alcohol or illegal drugs on TMS premises will not be tolerated and will result in immediate dismissal.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Teton Music School admits students of any gender, race, color, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, and national and ethnic origin and provides all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, disability status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its policies, scholarship program, and other school-administered programs.
Email Subscription
Submitting a Registration Request Form automatically subscribes the Primary Adult Contact to receive periodic news and information emails about upcoming private music lesson opportunities, TMS scholarship programs, and special events. You can unsubscribe at any time.