PDS Covid-19 Policies & Procedures Agreement
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU AND YOUR CHILD TAKE CLASSES AT
PDS DURING COVID-19 / CORONAVIRUS
Please read this form and the attached liability waiver carefully. Then sign and return both forms PRIOR to your child taking class. Your child will not be permitted into class until we have both signed forms on file.
The virus that causes COVID-19 can be spread to others by infected persons who have few or no symptoms. Even if an infected person is only mildly ill, the people they spread it to may become seriously ill or even die. Because of the hidden nature of this threat, everyone should rigorously follow the mandated practices and protocols specified by Executive Orders issued by State, County, and Local authorities, all of which facilitate a safe and measured reopening of New Jersey. The virus that causes COVID-19 is still circulating and We MUST continue to observe practices that protect everyone, including the most vulnerable.
Since the mandatory statewide closure due to COVID-19, we want to assure you that we are taking the health and safety of our students, parents, teachers and employees very seriously as we reopen the studio. There are many new safety precautions and sanitation measures that we are implementing. Below is an overview of what you can expect when you return to PDS.
NEW SAFETY PROCEDURES:
• Do not come to class if you, your child, or any household member has any of the following symptoms: Fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, fatigue, dry cough, difficulty breathing, sore throat, chills, loss of taste or smell, muscle aches.
• If you or your child have been ill or around someone who has been ill, please wait 14 days to return to the studio.
• Arrive early for your class, allowing an additional 5-10 minutes for check-in procedures and for us to sanitize the studios.
• Upon arriving, we will check-in your child at the door. Everyone entering the building will have their temperature taken using a no-touch digital thermometer. Please do not leave your child until we have cleared their temperature.
• Our lobby area is restricted, and is closed to minimize traffic.
- If your child is 6-years-old and above, you will wait outside of the studio until the child's class is over.
- The waiting area and lobby will ONLY be open to parents/guardians with children 5 and under. Only one parent/guardian may await these children.
• All employees, parents and children will be required to wear a face mask/covering at all times.
• Students will be required to bring their own hand sanitizer. They will apply sanitizer each time they touch a surface in the studio, until such time as they can adhere to CDC recommended hand washing procedures.
We will continue to practice social distancing of at least 6 feet the entire time, where possible.
Students will be distanced by AT LEAST 6 feet in the studios.
To see the distancing layout and capacity, see the attached PDF document with the floor-plans for each studio.
Your child must keep their personal items at home. Children must come dressed for class as changing rooms will be closed. No personal belongings are allowed in the studio, with the exception of water, sanitizer, and if needed, inhalers and epipens.
Enrollment Options
In-Studio Class Option: To keep occupancy in the studios to safe limits we are only able to have 8-15 students in a class, depending on which studio your child is in. Registration for in-studio classes is on a first come first serve basis.
Online-Only Option: You may choose to have your child take class online only. If we are able to completely open the studio before the end of the year, the student may convert to a studio class if space permits.
Waitlisting: The advantage of having online class - if a class is waitlisted, students may register and take the class online, and then join in-studio if space becomes available.
Make-up Classes: Because of the extra limitations on occupancy, if a student misses a class, they can only make it up online.
Contingencies
Should there be a spike in COVID-19 cases and we are forced into a "shelter-in- place" situation again, all classes will continue online.
Tuition will be the same whether a student is taking classes in-studio or on-line.
Tuition during COVID will be on a month-to-month basis and your commitment is on a monthly basis. I understand that there will be no refunds or credits of any kind once a month has been paid. This includes termination of a student's registration due to conduct or contract violations.
Assurances
Employees are following strict sanitation and disinfecting procedures all day long. These procedures include but are not limited to frequent hand washing, disinfecting ballet barres, floors, door handles and knobs, restrooms and all high touch areas.
Thank you so very much for your kindness and support during this difficult time in history. We look forward to seeing your child in class!
I have read and agree to the policies stated above.
Date Signature
PRINT YOU AND YOUR CHILD'S NAME BELOW:
Waiver of Liability for Covid-19 / Coronavirus
PROGRESSIVE DANCE STUDIO
WAIVER OF LIABILITY FOR COVID-19 / CORONAVIRUS
On behalf of myself, __________________________ [NAME] and
My child/children (list) _________________________________________________ [NAME],
I acknowledge the contagious nature of the Corona Virus / COVID-19 and that the CDC and other New Jersey health officials require social distancing.
I further acknowledge that Progressive Dance Studio, Inc., its staff and its owner, Jolene Perry ("Collectively "PDS"), have put in place preventative and sanitation measures to reduce the spread of the Corona Virus/COVID-19 ("COVID-19").
Despite those procedures, I further acknowledge that PDS cannot guarantee that I or my child will not be infected by COVID-19 and that I risk being exposed and / or infected by COVID- 19 or becoming ill by the actions, omissions, negligence of myself or others, including but not limited to PDS, the other patrons of PDS or any other person who may be or have been in the studio.
I voluntarily seek the services of PDS and acknowledge that I am increasing my risk to exposure to COVID 19 by taking classes with multiple persons indoors. I acknowledge that I and my child must comply with all of the PDS policies and procedures, stated herein and online, which are set in place to reduce the spread while attending classes or awaiting my child at PDS. These include but are not limited to wearing a mask at all times, following hand washing and sanitization procedures, and maintaining social distancing as directed.
I attest that neither I nor my child: (1) are experiencing any symptoms associated with COVID19, such as coughing, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, fever, chills, repeated shaking, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, new or loss of taste or smell; (2) have traveled internationally in the last 14 days; (3) have traveled to an area in the US that is heavily impacted by COVID-19; (4) have violated the terms of quarantine set forth by the State of New Jersey regarding travel to other states; (5) have been exposed to a person suspected of having, confirmed with or diagnosed with COVID -19; (6) we are following all CDC guidelines to limit our exposure to COVID-19.
I hereby, on behalf of myself and my child, release and hold PDS, its staff and agents harmless from, and waive on behalf of myself, my child, our heirs and assigns, and any personal representatives from any and all causes of action, claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses and compensation of any nature for damage or loss to myself or my child and/or any property that may be caused by any act, failure to act by PDS, its staff or owner, or that may arise in any way from the services rendered to me and my child. I understand that this release waives any claims for any and all claims for medical costs, bodily injury, illness, death, medical treatment or property damage. This waiver of all forms of liability extends to PDS, its owner, employees, staff, agents or assigns of any nature.
I agree that if I take any steps to claim anything against PDS, its owner, staff or employees, or agents, I shall be obligated to pay for their attorney's fees and costs of suit.
Assumption of Risk & Release of Liability
In consideration of the benefits derived from PDS, and understanding fully the risks associated with dance
or any physical activity, parents / students / guardians waive on their behalf and on behalf of any heirs,
executors, administrators or successors in interest any and all claims of any nature arising from any activity
in PDS or its premises, including but not limited to dance instruction, rehearsal, training and performances
at PDS, or in any location in which PDS performs, whether caused by negligence or otherwise, foreseen or
unforeseen, and for bodily injury, property damage or loss or otherwise, that students / parents / guardians
may incur, against PDS, its successors and assigns, officers, directors, shareholders, employees and agents,
and their heirs, executors, and administrators. Additionally, students/guardians waive any and all claims
arising out of (1) the act of being transported to and from such activities by any PDS staff member or parent,
or (2) as may arise out of any other PDS events or functions, whether on the PDS premises or elsewhere.
The student(s) named on this contract does voluntarily participate in any/all PDS activities and the student
and the parent / guardian understand that certain risks are involved and waive the right to any legal action
for any injury sustained resulting from any dance activity or any other activity conducted by the student(s)
before, during or after class time.
I certify that the student(s) listed on this contract is(are) in good health and capable of participating in all
the activities and classes.
Payment Policies
By signing this Agreement, the parent (hereinafter "I" or "me or "my") understands that due to Covid-19 tuition will be divided into 10 equal monthly payments. Payments will be automatically withdrawal from my bank account or credit card. Tuition may also be paid in cash for the full tuition amount. My account will be charged by the 5th of each month.
• I understand that each insufficiently funded transaction will incur a $35.00 fee for bank charges incurred. I hereby authorize PDS to electronically debit my bank account or credit card for the amount of any NSF paper check or auto-debit transaction plus a $35.00 non-sufficient funds charge.
• I understand that students will not be allowed to participate in class if tuition payments are not current.
• I understand that PDS corresponds with me via email and all questions or concerns regarding tuition should be sent via email. It is my responsibility to ensure that PDS has my current email address. PDS does not send paper or emailed statements. I understand payments are due according to the payment schedule set forth in the Registration Agreement.
• Should I require any change to the auto payment account, I must give written notice of same, confirmed via email to PDS by the 15th of the prior month, or I will be charged as usual on the 5th of the month.
NO REFUND POLICY
All payments made to PDS are non-refundable and non-transferrable. PDS will not issue refunds or credits of any nature due to a student's illness, vacations, religious observances, extended travel or for any other reason deemed non-refundable by PDS at its sole and complete discretion.
I have read and understand the terms and conditions of Progressive Dance Studio tuition payment policies and procedures. I understand that I am responsible for the full annual tuition whether or not my child attends for the entire season (September - June). Monthly payments are processed by the 5th day of every month. Upon the 6th day of the month, if payment is not received, a late charge of $20 will be accessed to my account. If my account is not properly paid after the 6th of the month, my child will not be permitted to enter class until such account is updated I understand that any collection fees, including court costs of suit, attorney's fees, and any lawfully permitted interest will be my full responsibility.
Medical Emergencies
SAFETY & EMERGENCY TREATMENT
I hereby grant PDS staff and Studio Director to give consent for any emergency medical treatment to my
child while in PDS classes or participating in any PDS activity. I hold PDS and its staff harmless in such
event. I AGREE TO PAY FOR THE COSTS OF ANY SUCH MEDICAL TREATMENT.