VinePath Policies

Parent/Student Policies & Expectations

Arrival & Dismissal

• Students may be dropped off up to 10 minutes before their scheduled class begins.

• Upon arrival, students must remain in the designated waiting area until their instructor invites them into the classroom. Students should not enter the classroom before class begins unless instructed to do so.

• Students must be picked up within 10 minutes after class ends.

• A late pickup fee of $10 for the first 10 minutes and $1 per additional minute may be charged to cover additional supervision.

• Repeated late pickups may result in dismissal from the program.

Attendance

• Regular attendance is encouraged to help students get the most from each session.

• If your child will be absent, please notify VinePath before class begins.

• Missed classes are non-refundable and make-up classes are not guaranteed.

Illness

Please keep your child home if they have:

• A fever within the last 24 hours

• Vomiting or diarrhea within the last 24 hours

• A contagious illness

• Symptoms that would prevent them from comfortably participating in class

Behavior Expectations

Students are expected to:

• Treat others with kindness and respect.

• Listen to instructors and follow directions.

• Use respectful language.

• Care for classroom materials and property.

• Participate positively in activities.

If a student's behavior becomes disruptive or unsafe, parents will be contacted. Continued behavior concerns may result in removal from the program without a refund.

Parent Communication

• Important updates will be sent by email or text.

• Parents are encouraged to discuss concerns directly with the instructor rather than during class time.

• Conferences may be scheduled if additional discussion is needed.

Food & Drinks

• Students should bring a labeled water bottle.

• Snacks may only be eaten during designated break times and must be nut-aware if requested due to allergies.

Personal Belongings

• Please label all personal items.

• VinePath is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged belongings.

• Electronic devices should remain put away unless required for class.

Photography

Photos or videos may occasionally be taken for educational or promotional purposes. Parents who do not wish for their child to appear in photos should notify VinePath in writing.

Payments

• Tuition is due before the start of each session.

• Registration is confirmed only after payment is received.

• Returned payments may incur additional fees.

Refunds

• Registration fees are non-refundable.

• No refunds are provided for missed classes or withdrawals after a session has begun.

• If VinePath cancels a class, families will receive a make-up class or credit whenever possible.

Instructor Absence Policy

At VinePath Mentoring, we are committed to providing every student with the full number of classes included in their session. If the instructor must cancel a class due to illness, an emergency, or other unforeseen circumstances, families will be notified as soon as possible.

• Every effort will be made to notify families by 7:00 a.m. for morning classes whenever possible.

• Classes canceled due to instructor absence will be rescheduled on a designated Tuesday selected by the instructor.

• Families will be notified of the make-up date as far in advance as possible.

• If a family is unable to attend the designated make-up class, they may elect to receive a prorated credit or refund for the missed class. Additional make-up classes will not be offered.

• No refunds will be issued for the entire session due to a single instructor absence, as a make-up class or prorated credit/refund will be provided.

Thank you for your understanding and flexibility. This policy ensures a consistent schedule while providing a fair solution when unforeseen instructor absences occur.

Emergency Contact

Parents or authorized emergency contacts must remain reachable by phone while their child is attending class.

Respectful Environment

VinePath is committed to providing a welcoming, encouraging, and safe learning environment where every student is treated with dignity, kindness, and respect.