Preparatory School class attendance regulations

REGULATIONS FOR IN-PERSON PREPARATORY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Attendance record

• Each student or their guardian must fill out the virtual attendance form, for each class, through the link that the professor will provide at the beginning of the semester. Virtual attendance contains the space to fill out the student's full name, date, whether the student was present, absent or if it is a make-up class, agreement with the Attendance Rules stipulated by the High School in the Parent and Student Information Booklet, and signature of the student or guardian. 

Tardiness and absence of students *

• The student must arrive on time to all academic activities scheduled by the Preparatory School: individual classes, group classes, rehearsals and presentations. In the subjects of the Childhood Studies and Pre-University Studies programs, punctual attendance will be a criterion for evaluating the student's progress.
• In the case of individual lessons the teacher will wait 10 minutes, if the class is 30 minutes; or 15 minutes, if the class is 1 hour, before being considered absent. If the student arrives late for an individual class, the teacher will dictate the remaining class time, without extending – under any circumstances – beyond the scheduled time. No teacher is under the obligation to make up a class partially or totally lost due to the student's previous absence.

Class replacement *

• It is the teacher's obligation to make up the class for the time established in the academic load. If a teacher is late for a class more than 10 minutes, in a 30-minute class, or 15 minutes, in a 1-hour class, or if he is completely absent from it, he must coordinate with the student the respective make-up during the class. days scheduled for replacements by agreement. Classes should not be extended, except in special situations, when the extension will not affect another student. It is not allowed to make more than 1 weekly replacement of the same course.

Absence of teachers *

• It is the teacher's obligation to notify their students of an absence, planned or unforeseen. In the event of force majeure and/or the justified impossibility of doing so, third parties will try to notify the dean of the Preparatory School, which will be responsible for notifying the students affected by the cancellation. In this case, the teacher will coordinate the replacement as soon as possible by agreement with the student. If the student does not attend the agreed replacement, the teacher will not have the obligation to coordinate another replacement.

Natural events and class cancellations *

• In the event of class cancellations due to natural events that affect the calendar, the possibility of rescheduling will be analyzed; however, it will be up to the administration to extend the calendar as possible.

 REGULATIONS FOR VIRTUAL EDUCATION STUDENTS 

(The teacher must send these regulations to all his students in individual and group courses before or during the first meeting) 

• Use an appropriate place to practice and take virtual classes, where there are no distractions or they are kept to a minimum. The student must have access to the instrument in which he or she is enrolled. 

• Dress appropriately. 

• If possible, try to imitate an environment similar to that of the classroom. The use of a common, ventilated space free of noise or distractions is recommended. 

• The student must check their emails and messaging as agreed with their teacher in order to receive their contact instructions and invitations to individual and group classes. 

• Connect on time at the time established for each class. It is recommended to connect 2 minutes before the start of classes. 

• Have access to an electronic device that allows you to use the ZOOM! application or other applications that allow video conferencing. 

• You should not share the access codes provided by the teacher for security. 

• Have access to an Internet signal that can maintain contact between teacher and student without interruption. 

• Keep the camera on for the duration of the class, and be in a well-lit area. 

• Have instrument materials available to avoid interruptions when starting class. 

• Follow your teacher’s instructions regarding activating your device’s microphone during class. 

• Be respectful, considerate and kind at all times with your teacher and/or classmates in the case of group classes. 

• The presence of parents and/or guardian may be required if the course allows it or at the request of the teacher if necessary (e.g. Early Childhood Courses, Suzuki Method).