Program Policies
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Parent or Guardian Release
Participants, parents, and legal guardians, please read carefully, sign, and click to submit this form to DEUTSCHE SPRACHSCHULEN COLORADO. A parent or legal guardian signature on this form is required to participate in any of our programs.
FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT
I authorize DSS Colorado to arrange for transportation in case of accident or acute illness of the participant. In the event it is not possible to receive instruction for the participant’s care, consent is given to any licensed physician for treatment. I allow the physician to administer medication and to perform necessary treatment for the preservation of the participant’s health and well-being. I understand that any cost incurred for treatment of sudden illness or accident shall be paid by me. This authorization and consent for treatment is given to DSS Colorado in conjunction with any authorized event.
GENERAL RELEASE OF LIABILITY
In consideration for being allowed participant privileges in any program of DSS Colorado, I hereby assume full responsibility for any risk of bodily injury, death, or property damage and/or while using the premises or any facilities or equipment hereon. I further agree to hold harmless the DSS Colorado and its partners, directors, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers from any and all claims that may result from any action for damages, including but not limited, to such claims that may result from injury or death, accident or otherwise, during or arising in any way from said activity. I acknowledge that this General Release of Liability of DSSC-SCHULHAUS and its partners is binding on me and not my heirs, personal representatives, successors, and assigns.
FIELD TRIPS
DSS Colorado will take short field trips on occasion that are within the program community. We will always return by normal dismissal time, unless we notify you in advance. I give permission for my child to leave the program property with supervision from DSS Colorado partners, directors, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers. While taking part in these community field trips I release DSS Colorado from responsibility for any risk of bodily injury, death, or property damage as covered in the "General Release of Liability."
PROGRAM POLICY
Enrollment:
A completed Enrollment Information Form and a signed Parent or Guardian Release Form must be returned to DSS Colorado to enroll.
Enrollment is on a first come, first serve basis and is limited in some of our programs. We will establish a waiting list for programs that exceed capacity.
Students and parents will be contacted by our Head of Program to confirm your child’s enrollment in the program.
Students will not be discriminated against based on race, ethnicity, or disability.
Attend all Classes You Sign Up for
Follow Program Rules Policies
- Students are expected to show and display respect and cooperation with all program staff,instructors, volunteers, and participants at all times.
Arrive On-Time: All students are expected to arrive on time. You will need to let the teacher know if you plan to arrive late or leave early during any of the sessions.
Sign-In / Sign-Out: All parents/guardians are required to sign-in and sign-out their child(ren).
- 2 snow days/ delayed starts are included per semester. Any additional canceled days due to weather will be made up at the end of the school year.
- DSS Colorado shall not provide refunds for unattended classes or withdraw from program.
Medication
Medication will not be administered to a student by a staff member. This includes headache medication or antibacterial medication for cuts.
If a student experiences a minor cut, staff will wash out the wound with soap and water and apply a bandage.
Under special circumstances, if medication is needed, it must be registered with the school and also with the Program Director with special instructions for administration.
Parents:
• Please keep us updated with your current mailing address and phone numbers at all times so that we may contact you as needed.
Consequences
DSS COLORADO LANGUAGE Program has a discipline policy that gives positive guidance, allows for redirection and sets clear behavior limits. The discipline policy has been designed to assist students and staff in developing self-control, self-respect, respect for others, and consideration for the rights and property of others.
Students that do not follow the above listed requirements and policies may receive a detention, a phone call home, suspension from the program, or they may be dropped from the program. It is our intent to work closely with parents/guardians to resolve any recurring discipline issues.
Student Termination Policy
• Students will forfeit their space in the program for any of the following reasons: Behavior that threatens physical or emotional safety of others.
Racially Nondiscriminatory Policy
• DSS Colorado admits students of any race, color, national origin, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or other school-administered programs.
Late pick up fee
. DSS Colorado will charge a $1.00 per minute late pick up fee per student if a participant is picked up 12:30PM based on the school clock.
Late Tuition
• DSS Colorado will charge a late fee of $150.00 per student if payment is not received after the first week of classes (unless a payment plan has been set up).
Volunteering
Volunteering at DSS Colorado can take on many forms where each parent can contribute based on their abilities and availability. You can volunteer for an existing task through your child's Weltenbummler classroom such as sanitize toys, clean classroom or act as a chaperon during scheduled field trips. Other ways to support would be through planned events, e.g. helping to set things up or clean up afterwards.
As you learn more about our school and our needs, you might offer a unique gift of your time and talent. Some volunteer activities happen outside of school hours and can be done from home. DSSC appreciates help from our parents' diverse skills and expertise.
Talk to teachers, administrators, and other families to find out what is needed and how your particular talents can best support our school.
MEDIA RELEASE
I hereby consent to the use of my/my child(ren)’s name, likeness, and speech in any audio tape, video tape, film or photograph made in any DSS Colorado or any of its affiliates or partners activity for the business or publicity purposes of the DSS Colorado or any of its affiliates or partners. I understand that any participation offers no remuneration, and that my/my child’s name, likeness, and speech may be edited, produced, recorded for duplication, and distributed throughout the world.
I expressly release DSS Colorado and its licensees, assignees, affiliates and successors from any privacy, defamation, or other claims have arising out of broadcast, exhibition, publication, or promotion of this program. Please sign the Media Release Exception Form if you do not agree to the media release.
PLEASE SIGN BELOW AS REQUIREMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY Of OUR PROGRAMS.