School Policies
All students enrolled at the Dance Conservatory of Maryland should be able to enjoy the art of dance in a positive, healthy and distraction-free environment. Our faculty and staff do their best to promote respectful behavior from all students in the classroom.
Please observe the following school policies to ensure that each student gets the most out of their time at DCM. Do not hesitate to contact the DCM office if you have any questions about school policies. Please also take the time to view our Inclement Weather Policy and the DCM Dress Requirements.
Observation of Classes:
It is our experience that both students and teachers work more efficiently together when parents/visitors are not in the studio. We do schedule designated Observation Days/Studio Performances for visitors (see the session schedule for specific dates).
Class Attendance and Preparation:
Consistent attendance is expected and is critical to the student’s progress. Missed lessons must be made up in a comparable class with the permission of the instructor. All missed lessons must be made up within the session (no carry over). Students should arrive 15 minutes early to get dressed, warm-up and use the restroom. Students are expected to wait outside the classroom until their scheduled class time. Any student who is not prepared for class because of lateness, behavior problems or inattention to the dress code may be asked by the teacher to sit and observe class instead of participating. Students should be picked up in a timely fashion, within 10 minutes of the end of their last class. DCM faculty and staff cannot be responsible for students left beyond this time.
Dance Conservatory of Maryland School Behavior Code:
- Students are expected to behave respectfully and courteously at all times toward DCM faculty, staff and each other.
- Students must follow dress code for all classes and rehearsals.
- It is the responsibility of the student to make up all missed classes promptly at the students level or a lower level.
- All cell phones should be turned off and left outside of the studio during class.
- Students must show respect for the property of others and for the facilities. Students should put their belongings neatly in the places provided for them and leave the lunches and dance bags of others alone. Help keep studio buildings and grounds clean and neat by putting waste paper, food and drink containers in the appropriate receptacles. No gum, food or drink (except water) is permitted in any DCM studios.
- DCM is not responsible for any lost or stolen items, and DCM shall not be liable in any way for injuries sustained during attendance at the ballet school or any of its related functions.
- Animals in DCM buildings, other than service animals, are not permitted.
- No one may smoke, chew gum or use inapropriate language, alcohol or drugs in or near the dance studios.
- The use or possession of weapons of any type is not permitted.
- In keeping with the honor system, students who witness infractions of rules must report them immediately to the appropriate staff person. Those who do not may be subject to disciplinary action.
- Parents must be present while your child is not in class.
GROSS MISCONDUCT: Any student or parent who verbally or physically abuses anyone, verbally defies any faculty or staff member, commits any unlawful action or commits any other action deemed by DCM to be grossly inappropriate will be dismissed from the school immediately. There will be no refunds.