ATTENDANCE:
Arrive at your lesson ten minutes early. Bring all the materials needed, including your instrument, to your lesson. Your teacher is not obligated to teach and/or make up the lesson if the instrument is left at home. Enter the school quietly and wash your hands. Please have your instrument unpacked and tuned so you are ready for when your instructor calls you in for your lesson. Arrive on time for your group class and enter the classroom quietly. Arrive ten minutes early for all chamber classes to allow time to unpack and tune. Weekly attendance at all group and elective classes is expected.
- For families with multiple children, we only start one child at a time with lessons. If siblings are interested in taking lessons as well they can begin the following school year. They are welcome to quietly sit in on their sibling’s lessons. * A few exceptions may apply.
- For students ages 3-10 Private lessons will be held on a separate day than group class. This is in the best interest for the child.
- All enrolled students are expected to attend group class every week. The first month will mostly be observation. This allows the child to start the habit of attending group class and participating with the other students.
SCHEDULING:
Suzuki String Academy does not offer make-up lessons.
If your student is unable to attend their lesson in person, you can work with your instructor to schedule an online lesson during your assigned lesson time using Skype/FaceTime/Zoom or another conferencing tool. SSA will not have lessons, classes, or performances on the following holidays:
• Thanksgiving (November 27-28, 2025)
• Christmas Break (December 22, 2025 - January 2, 2026)
• MLK Day (January 19, 2026)
• Presidents Day (February 16, 2026)
• Spring Break (March 30- April 3, 2026)
• Memorial Day (May 25, 2026)
Classes are set up for individual students. Lessons may not be shared unless you are enrolled in our family bundle. The family bundle option is only for students in book 1 and under and ages 11 and under. Students studying Book 2 and above or ages 12 and older take a minimum of 45 min. private lessons.
TUITION:
Suzuki String Academy tuition is based on annual.
FALL SEMESTER - September 8, 2025 – January 24, 2026
SPRING SEMESTER - January 26, 2026 – June 6, 2026
SUMMER SEMESTER - July 6, 2026 - July 31, 2026
*SSA students are required to take at least four (4) weeks of summer private/group lessons. This is included in the annual tuition. This will additionally secure them a spot in the Fall.
TUITION PAYMENTS:
Annual tuition payment is due by August 1st. Re-enrollment payment is due April 18th Payments may be completed through QuickBooks Invoice Direct Pay via ACH bank payments, mail (check), or drop-off in the office (cash or check). Make checks payable to Suzuki String Academy (SSA). Mail checks to 1333 W Superior St, Sandpoint ID, 83864. If writing a check, please include what the payment is for in the memo line. There is a charge of $20.00 on all returned checks plus all bank fees charged to SSA for the returned check. SSA may terminate enrollment for students with past due invoices of 3 months or more.
ANNUAL TUITION PAYMENT DUE DATE: August 1, 2025
ANNUAL TUITION INTO 10 MONTHLY PAYMENTS:
Due the first of every month starting September 1st – June 1st.
ANNUAL TUITION INTO 12 MONTHLY PAYMENTS:
Due the first of every month starting September 1st – August 1st.
A $25 late fee will be applied on the 6th day if not paid by the 5th day of the month.
PERFORMANCES:
Performing is an important part of the learning process and a way for SSA to share our music with others. Students are required to perform in at least three performances per year (required performances include Suzuki Celebration, Graduation Solo or Spring Solo Recital and Suzuki Christmas). If a student is in a chamber group, they will have additional required performances. Students will be given many opportunities to play their music together in concerts, recitals, events, outreaches and more. SSA requires all students to wear all black formal attire for all concerts and recitals. Playing together and sharing your music frequently makes it fun and a joy!
WEATHER AND EMERGENCY CLOSINGS:
SSA families will be informed of school closings via email no later than 8:00 AM. Your private teacher will contact you that morning if they will offer lessons later in the day via Skype/FaceTime/Zoom or in person. Group and elective classes will not be made up. If schools are closed due to weather, all group classes will be canceled, and private lessons will be offered via zoom.
SUPERVISION AND BUILDING USE:
Parents need to be with children 7 years old and younger at all times. Do not leave your child unsupervised. SSA is not liable for students outside of our suite. There are other businesses in this building, and we want to be respectful of them. The parking lot is shared with the the Bonner General Heath Performance Therapy Services. Please try to keep all SSA parking on the south and west side of the building. The outside grounds are not intended as a play area. See Special Addendum for building use of Mountain Springs Church.
FOOD AND BEVERAGES:
No food should be brought into the building. Please leave each space and room clean for the next lesson or class. You may bring in a bottle of water.
PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES:
Academy students may only use electronic devices such as: cellphones, tablets, or laptops with the permission of a SSA Teacher, or in case of emergency. Tablets and laptops should only be used to take lesson notes. Parents, please keep cell phones turned off or on silent during lessons and classes. SSA desires that all parents be engaged in the overall learning experience.
ILLNESS:
SSA offers in person lessons and classes throughout the school year and summer with online lessons only as an option for makeup lessons. As we prioritize cleanliness in our building and among our staff, we strongly encourage each individual to do so as well. Please wash your hands before coming to class and do not come in if you are experiencing any symptoms of illness or experiencing any fever within the last twenty-four hours.
ENROLLMENT CANCELLATION:
SSA expects to work with each enrolled student from their formative years through high school. SSA is committed to establishing a relationship of long-term success and growth with each student at the Academy. In the event of a mid-year enrollment cancellation due to any reason, families will be charged an Enrollment Cancellation Fee equal to the cost of an additional month’s tuition. Enrollment cancellation occurs after the family informs the Director in writing (ruth@suzukistringacademy.com) of their decision to terminate and completes with an in-person close out meeting with their instructor and the director.
Building Use Policy Addendum
Groups and Chamber Days:
Please enter through the main (west side) door. A designated area will be available for shoes, everyone is asked to remove their shoes upon entry to help keep the space clean.
In the next room, referred to as the Transition Room, you may:
- Use the bathroom (children age 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult to help maintain cleanliness)
- Wash your hands
- Fill your water bottle
- Unpack your instrument (leave the cases in the Transition Room)
- Tune your instrument
After completing these steps, proceed to your group class in the main area of the building.
When your group lesson is finished, return through the Transition Room to pack up and exit the building.
Visiting can be done in the Transition Room
No food is allowed in the building
No unattended children
Private Lesson Days:
Please enter through the main (west side) door. A designated area will be available for shoes, everyone is asked to remove their shoes upon entry to help keep the space clean.
The private lesson room is the first door on your left. If no lesson is in progress, you’re welcome to enter and warm up. If a lesson is underway, please unpack and tune in the Transition Room, and wait quietly until it’s your turn.
Siblings must remain in the lesson room, as unattended children are not allowed in the building. Please bring a quiet activity for them to do during the lesson (e.g., reading, coloring, etc.).
The following are off limits in the building:
- Sound Booth
- Stage
- Coffee Bar
A Room Parent will be present in the Transition Room to assist with tuning, cleaning, and ensuring that rules are followed. The SSA PTA group will handle scheduling for the Room Parent role.
All enrollment fees and tuition payments are non-refundable.
Contact us
Phone: (208) 252-5615
Email: info@suzukistringacademy.com
www.suzukistringacademy.com
617 Ridley Village Rd, Sandpoint ID 83864