enrollment

EARLY ENROLLMENT APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, July 31, 2023

MANDATORY FAMILY ORIENTATION: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 (tentatively 2pm-8pm)

TUITION + FEES DUE: Tuesday, September 12, 2023

FALL SESSION: September 26, 2023 – December 12, 2023

SPRING SESSION: January 9, 2024 – May 14, 2024

REQUIRED REHEARSAL/PERFORMANCE DATES (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

THEATER CREW DAYS: TBD (estimate of 6 total dates; morning or evening schedule)

SPRING CONCERT DRESS REHEARSAL: April 30, 2023 (daytime)

SPRING CONCERT & ART DISPLAY: May 7, 2023

THEATER DRESS REHEARSAL: April 30, 2023 (evening)

FAMILY DAY CONCERT: May 14, 2023 (daytime)

THEATER EXPERIENCE AT FAMILY DAY: May 14, 2023 (daytime & evening)

Tuition & Fees

Members of Wonder are admitted for the entire season. Tuition and Fees are not prorated and the full amount due must be paid completely whether the member enrolls late, withdraws, is dismissed, or is absent for any cause. If there are special circumstances that may cause your payment to be late, please contact us to make arrangements. Members with unpaid Tuition and Fees may be withdrawn from a class or prevented from participation at events.

Tuition and Materials Fees are due in full at Family Orientation. Select payment installment options are available for Tuition only. 

In addition to valuing each or students and families, we also value the instructors and coaches who work with us. We have made commitments to our team members and their salaries continue, even if your student does not.

Family Enrollment Fee: Wonder reserves the right to close registration early, cancel classes, or restructure the classes based on student enrollment. Except in the case where all classes for a family are canceled before Family Orientation, Family Enrollment Fees are non-refundable.

Refunds

Withdrawals: Please submit all withdrawal requests on the member area of the Wonder website. 

Refund Schedule: Tuition refunds will be issued according to the following schedule:
75% refund issued after Family Orientation
50% refund issued after 2023.09.25
25% refund issued after 2023.10.02
No refunds issued after 2023.10.09

Materials Fee: Materials Fees are due in full at Family Orientation and are non-refundable.

Dismissals: No refund will be issued if a member or participant from a family is dismissed from the program.

Event Cost: All Wonder events hosted at our main location are free to attend unless stated otherwise.

Returned Check Fees: In the event of a returned check for insufficient funds, the family will be responsible for paying the full amount of the check that was returned as well as a mandatory $25.00 Returned Check Fee. Payment must be received within 10 business days of being notified of a returned check. The only acceptable forms of payments for returned checks are cash, money order, or cashier’s check.

We understand that families may face financial challenges from time to time. Therefore, if your family is experiencing any financial hardship that may cause a payment to be late or returned, please contact Wonder immediately to discuss additional arrangements.

Homeschool Day

The Wonder Homeschool Day program is for homeschool students and families with children who are not yet school-age, but who intend to homeschool. Suggested ages are listed in class descriptions. 

FALL 2023 – The Wonder Community Time program is for parents and children (non-homeschoolers and homeschoolers). Suggested ages will be listed in class descriptions. 

Attendance will be taken during every class and event (when applicable).

Class Attendance

Wonder programs depend on every participant to be prepared, present, and on-time during each class, rehearsal, concert and event. Please give prior notice of any schedule conflicts by calling the Wonder Attendance Line, in advance, and following the prompt when leaving a message. This applies to all participants who are unable to attend a class or required event, will arrive late, or will leave early. All absences which are not notified in advance will be marked as unexcused.

Performance Attendance

Participants are expected to attend all classes, rehearsals, concerts, and/or performances. Participants are required to attend dress rehearsals and the rehearsal prior to a performance unless excused. Individuals with more than 2 absences during a performance period or miss the rehearsal prior to a performance may have their seating changed or be denied permission to perform.

How do I give notice prior notice of an absence?

Please give prior notice of any schedule conflicts by calling the Wonder Attendance Line, in advance, and following the prompt when leaving a message. This applies to all participants who are unable to attend a class or required event, will arrive late, or will leave early.

Are there makeup days?

Since we only meet once a week, we do not offer makeup days. However, beginner and 2nd year instrument students who miss 2 class are required to schedule 2 30-minute private lessons at the families expense.

Weekly Class Uniform

Participants must wear Homeschool Day (HSD) uniform shirts (provided by Wonder) to weekly classes at all times. Participants must have their Wonder badge visible at all times.

Returning students may exchange a gently used shirt from the previous year for a larger size if the needed size is in stock. For the nostalgic types who’d prefer to keep the shirt rather than exchange it – you may choose to purchase an additional shirt for $20 every future year or as needed at the discretion of the Wonder Team.

Performance Uniform

Performance uniforms are required to participate in all performances.

Individuals must arrive in FULL DRESS with all necessary equipment. Uniforms must be clean and pressed. Shoes must be clean and polished. Students will not be permitted to perform if they are not in the required uniform. While in uniform, students may only consume water or non-staining foods. Within each performance memo, you will be informed of uniform requirements.

Concert Black:

Males: Black shirt, black slacks, black shoes, and black socks

Females: Black shirt, black slacks or a long skirt (or long black dress), black shoes, and black socks or black/nude stockings, only natural colored makeup, and neutral nail polish (if applicable)

Concert White:

Males: White or off-white shirt, off-white or beige slacks, neutral shoes, and neutral socks

Females: White or off-white shirt, off-white or beige slacks or a long skirt (or long white or off-white dress), neutral shoes, and nude socks or stockings, only natural colored makeup and neutral nail polish (if applicable)

Wonder Black:

Males: Wonder HSD shirt, black slacks, black shoes, and black socks

Females: Wonder HSD shirt, black slacks or a long skirt (or long black dress), black shoes, and black socks or black/nude stockings, only natural colored makeup, and neutral nail polish (if applicable)

Wonder Basic:

Males: Wonder HSD shirt and blue jeans

Females: Wonder HSD shirt and blue jeans or long jean skirt, only natural colored makeup, and neutral nail polish (if applicable)

Uniform Care

Wonder uniforms should not be used for non-Wonder purposes. Uniforms provided by Wonder are to be considered on loan and to be returned when the student no longer needs the piece for Wonder HSD. Please be sure to take extra care to keep them clean and in good shape.

Wash Instructions: Refer to tag for wash instructions and hang-dry pieces to extend life.

Wonder is not responsible for replacing lost items or items damaged by misuse.

There are four main reasons for this policy:

1. We ask each family to seriously consider their commitment to Wonder Homeschool Days. Just like in a team sport, where success can only happen if all team members are present, it’s important to know all Wonder members are committed and present. We schedule performances, events, and activities based on the number of students enrolled at the beginning of the program and our quality instructors depend on this number to prepare each student for success.
2. Many of our classes are sequential in nature and build on skills previously taught throughout the year. This limits the number of new students we can accept mid-year and means if a member withdraws from a class or the program, we may not be able to replace them once the season begins.
3. We consider music, arts, and enrichment education to be of great value and importance, just like all other academic subjects and sports programs many families commit to each year. It’s our hope that your family will give this program the serious commitment it deserves.
4. Lastly, but not least, we take the commitments we’ve made to our instructor’s salaries seriously. These commitments continue, even if your student does not.

We do know extenuating circumstances can arise and may cause your family to have to withdraw from the program. Therefore, we have a few exceptions to this policy:

• Serious illness in the immediate family
• Death or unemployment of a parent
• Family moving more than 50 miles from the program location

No exceptions are made for students who have lost interest in the program, enroll in public or private school, or who are not committed to practicing.

Wonder’s focus is on building the concept of ensemble playing. Therefore, please expect changes to ensemble assignments will not be made during the school year. It is our expectation that each and every student will be improving throughout the season. Therefore, the ensemble itself will also improve and grow musically as the year progresses.

All families must provide their own cold lunch and snacks.

We do not require parents to teach classes, only to volunteer with other needs. All our guides and coaches are compensated staff, with education, training, background, and/or expertises in their respective disciplines. We conduct background checks on each staff member and volunteer.

We place a high emphasis on guiding students with proper technique and form, in order to establish a solid foundation in which to build upon, throughout the program.

Because we meet once a week, class time is valuable. We do not rush through material, but rather take a more steady pace to introduce and work on new skills. 

Many of our guides and coaches offer private lessons.

If you are unable to contribute your time, a Helping Hands fee is required per family. Please keep in mind, although your child can help alongside you, your child is not able to be responsible for a family’s Helping Hands Hours. 

Although not required, we highly encourage our students to take private lessons in their respective instruments. It is here, under the guidance and responsibility of a private music teacher, where musicians are more likely to acquire excellent technique which leads to mastery of skills and excellent musicianship. Instructors will notify you if your child is struggling and will need lessons to keep up with the class pace.