BASICS PROGRAM
REGISTRATION GUIDE
2015-16 SEASON
Please pay close attention to scheduled class dates
For the options you have selected, and to the
Information in this packet!
Kids for Kids (NEW!)
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BASICS MUSIC
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BASICS ART (NEW!)
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HOLIDAY GLEE
Please remember that BASICS will not be sending home paper flyers with the
students during the semester. All of our communications are electronic.
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS AND INFORMATION:
KIDS FOR KIDS: Kids for Kids is a community service based group. We will be working with a variety of children’s charities to make a difference in the lives of children. Our first partner is Flora’s Heart, making tutus and capes for children with cancer at Hasbro Children’s Hospital. Kids for Kids is about developing a stronger sense of ownership of our community, and learning to give back to those around us. The associated cost to participate is $25. Meetings will be held on Monday nights, from 6-7pm in the Cafeteria at Western Hills Middle School. Scheduled dates: 10/19, 10/26, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 1/4, 1/11, 2/1, 2/22, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 4/11 (celebration)
BASICS ART: We are offering art to students in grades K-4, from 6-7pm, and to students in grades 5-8, from 7-8pm, on Wednesday evenings at Western Hills Middle School. Students will explore different art mediums, learn new techniques, and work on projects in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. A small amount of supplies will be required to be purchased for personal use, most supplies will be provided weekly. The associated cost to participate is $250. Classes will be held on 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/27, 5/5 (art show prep), 5/6 (art show).
BASICS MUSIC: BASICS Music is back for year 6! We are offering glee (2 locations), acoustic guitar (2 locations), strings, and band. When applicable, children will be placed in classes based on their experience with their instrument, and placement is subject to change as the year progresses.
STRINGS INFORMATION:We are offering beginner and intermediate strings for students in grades 2-8. We recommend the following: beginner level for students who are either just starting out, or are still becoming comfortable with the instrument; intermediate level for students with 2+ years of experience with their instruments who have a sound understanding of the basic skills. Students are required to bring their instrument, music book, and stand to each lesson. These items must be rented or purchased separately, and are not included in the cost of the program. The associated cost to participate is $250. Classes will be held on Wednesday evenings, from 5:30-7pm (beginners), and 6-7:30pm (intermediates), at Western Hills Middle School. Scheduled dates:10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20,1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/17 (group rehearsal), 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/14 (group rehearsal), 4/27, 5/4,5/11, 5/17 (dress), 5/18 (dress), 5/20 (concert).
BAND INFORMATION:We are offering beginner and intermediate band for students in grades 3-8. We recommend the following: beginner level for students who are either just starting out, or are still becoming comfortable with the instrument; intermediate level for students with 2+ years of experience with their instruments who have a sound understanding of the basic skills. Students are required to bring their instrument, music book, and stand to each lesson. These items must be rented or purchased separately and are not included in the cost of the program.The associated cost to participate is $250. Classes will be held on Tuesday evenings, from 5:30-7pm (beginners), and 6-7:30pm (intermediates), at Western Hills Middle School. Scheduled dates: 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/23, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/17 (group rehearsal), 3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12, 4/14 (group rehearsal), 4/26, 5/3,5/10, 5/17 (dress), 5/18 (dress), 5/20 (concert)
GUITAR CLASS INFORMATION:We are offering beginner and intermediate acoustic guitar for students in grades 4-8. We recommend the following: beginner level for students who are either just starting out, or are still becoming comfortable with the instrument; intermediate level for students with 2+ years of experience with their instruments who have a sound understanding of the basic skills. Students are required to bring their instrument, music book, and stand to each lesson. These items must be rented or purchased separately and are not included in the cost of the program. (Actual guitars are required for participation, not “toy” guitars. If you have a question please let us know – “toy” guitars inhibit our ability to instruct properly as they do not stay in tune or encourage proper fingering.) The associated cost to participate in $250. Classes will be held on (CHOOSE ONE OPTION): Tuesday evenings, at Western Hills Middle School, or Wednesday evenings, at Park View Middle School, from 5:30-7pm (beginners), and 6-7:30pm (intermediates). Scheduled dates for Tuesday classes at WHMS: 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/23, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/17 (group rehearsal), 3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12, 4/14 (group rehearsal), 4/26, 5/3,5/10, 5/17 (dress), 5/18 (dress), 5/20 (concert). Scheduled dates for Wednesday classes at PVMS: 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20,1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/17 (group rehearsal), 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/14 (group rehearsal), 4/27, 5/4,5/11, 5/17 (dress), 5/18 (dress), 5/20 (concert).
GLEE CLASS INFORMATION:We are offering glee for students in grades 1-8. What is Glee? Glee is a fun, current, modern version of chorus. The students will be singing popular songs and be able to help select their own music – this class is all about fun and self expression. Students sing over tracks and with instrumentation. Students do not need to rent or purchase anything for this program. The associated cost to participate in $250. Classes will be held on (CHOOSE ONE OPTION): Tuesday evenings, at Park View Middle School, or Wednesday or Thursday evenings, at Western Hills Middle School, from 6-7pm. Scheduled dates for Tuesday classes at PVMS: 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/23, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/17 (group rehearsal), 3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12, 4/14 (group rehearsal), 4/26, 5/3,5/10, 5/17 (dress), 5/18 (dress), 5/20 (concert). Scheduled dates for Wednesday classes at WHMS: 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20,1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/17 (group rehearsal), 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/14 (group rehearsal), 4/27, 5/4,5/11, 5/17 (dress), 5/18 (dress), 5/20 (concert). Scheduled dates for Thursday classes at WHMS: 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 (group rehearsal), 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14 (group rehearsal), 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/17 (dress), 5/18 (dress), 5/20 (concert).
HOLIDAY GLEE: We are offering Holiday Glee for students in grades K-8. Holiday glee is a fun winter celebration, with performances throughout Cranston, and strolling carols through Garden City. The associated cost to participate is $25. Classes will be held on: 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23. Performance dates TBD.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
REGISTRATION: Class sizes are limited will be filled on a "first come, first serve" basis. Registration will close on 9/30/15.You can register online through our website, or can drop off or registrationor mail to: BASICS, 83 Freedom Drive, Cranston, RI 02920.
BASICS IS A PRIVATE ORGANIZATION AND IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH CRANSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS. DO NOT SEND REGISTRATIONS IN TO SCHOOL AS IT WILL NOT BE PROCESSED, AND BE SURE TO CONTACT US DIRECTLY WITH ANY QUESTIONS! DO NOT CONTACT YOUR SCHOOL!
If, after registration, there are not a minimum of 10 students registered for any class, that class will be cancelled. If the class you have registered for is cancelled, you will be contacted by BASICS within 3 days of the closing of registration, and we will issue a refund for any tuition paid via the method by which it was originally made. Students may participate in as many classes as they choose, to take full advantage of our programs. Please inquire if you have any specific questions regarding scheduling multiple class selections.
TUITION: Tuition for Kids for Kids, and Holiday Glee is $25. Tuition for the year of art and music programming is $250. Tuition can be paid in full, or can be paid in installments*, as applicable. A minimum of $50 is due at the time of registration. Because of our amazing support from our sponsors, we are able to discount the music and art program by $50 for the first 100 students registered.
Parents choosing to utilize the payment plan agree to make their payments on time, without reminder from BASICS. In the event a student chooses to leave the program, the parent is stillresponsible for any balance owed. Our classes are staffed based on the initial number of students registered, and while the payment plan is offered for convenience, parents registering arestill responsible for the full financial commitment as agreed upon. Invoices more than 30 days past due will be subject to a $10 late fee.
If your financial situation requires assistance, orfor other arrangements to be made, please contact BASICS President, Kerri Kelleher, in confidence. In November, music and art students will receive $200.00 worth of raffle tickets, and the proceeds from these tickets are yours to keep. If you do not want to sell raffle tickets, simply write your own name on the tickets and turn them in to be eligible to win the $1000 prize. Tuition is used to pay for our music instructors and for costs directly associated programs. All payments should be made payable to “BASICS” and have yourstudent’s name in the memo line. There will be a $35 fee for each returned check. Delinquent accounts will be subject to collections and legal action under RI State law, and any costs or fees from collection or legal action will be added to the account in question.
REFUNDS: There will be no refunds given for students who miss classes or exit the program. Classes are staffed and scheduled based on the number of students enrolled. In a case where a student suffers a prolonged illness that also keeps them from attending school, exceptions can be made on an individual basis. Classes missed due to illness can be made up during a session at another location as needed, with the instructor and BASICS’ knowledge and consent.
WEATHER CLOSINGS: We will follow the cancellations for Cranston Public Schools. If the schools are closed due to weather we will not have classes on that day. We will post our cancellations on Facebook, and with the Rhode Island Broadcasters Association, which will be posted on every network and radio station, as well as through subscribed text alerts. In some circumstances, school may be open for the day,but after-school programs may be cancelled by the school district, or by BASICS, if conditions worsen in the evening hours - so if the weather is questionable, please check in with us! Please contact BASICS any time you are uncertain about the weather or about cancellations! The safety of our students is our number one priority!!
FUNDRAISING & COMMUNITY EVENTS: BASICS is a parent organization, dedicated to making the lives of Cranston students better through increasing communications, promoting discussions, and providing programs and opportunities for the children in our city. We do not require families to help us with our fundraising or community events, but participation is encouraged and appreciated. Information regarding all events is available on Facebook, and our website, as well as through email.
COMMUNICATIONS: In order to keep the cost of this program down, we use email as our ONLYsource of communication. We must have a valid email address to reach you! Please remember, BASICS is not affiliated with Cranston Public Schools. Do not call your child’s school for information regarding this program or about classes! Join us on Facebook for current information and to participate in discussions on what is going on in education today.You can always contact BASICS through Facebook, via email, , or you can contact BASICS President, Kerri Kelleher, via cell, 401-241-1561, or Music Director, Peter Kelleher, via cell, 401-226-8448 with any questions or concerns.
VOLUNTEERS: We CANNOT run the classes without parent assistance, so please consider becoming a parent volunteer at your school! We are always looking for older students to volunteer, and to serve as “mentors” to the younger students. High School musicians can become classroom assistants, and help mold the next generation of musicians while sharing their passion AND earning community service hours!
PARENT CONDUCT: Please remember that BASICS is a volunteer parent group. We ask that you please refrain from using inappropriate language with our instructors and our BASICS members, and that you behave appropriately at all times. Parents who violate this policy are subject to having their student removed from the program, or from being banned from events or classes.
LATE PICKUP POLICY: Parents should be at pickup 5 minutes before class ends. Our instructors are not paid by for their time beyond class, and it is unfair to keep them there beyond dismissal. After a five minute “grace period,” late parents will be charged a fee of $1.00 for every minute late. This fee must be paid directly to the instructor at time of pick up.
FOOD POLICY: Parents should refrain from sending their children into classes with any snacks or treats. Water bottles are permitted. If your child suffers from a food allergy, please let us know. Any treats will be distributed by BASICS upon parent approval.
BASICS REGISTRATION INFORMATION
SELECT YOUR PROGRAM:
KIDS FOR KIDS (Mondays, WHMS)HOLIDAY GLEE (Mondays, WHMS)
BAND (Tuesdays, WHMS)STRINGS (Wednesdays, WHMS)
GUITAR (Tuesdays, WHMS)GUITAR (Wednesdays, PVMS)
GLEE (Tuesdays, PVMS)GLEE (Wednesdays, WHMS)
GLEE (Thursdays, WHMS)ART (Wednesdays, WHMS)
INSTRUMENT (IF APPLICABLE) : ______# OF YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:______
(_____I AM) (_____AM NOT) AVAILABLE TO BE A PARENT VOLUNTEER
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IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PAY ONLINE, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE ( FOR THE PAYPAL LINK. MAKE SURE TO EMAIL YOUR TWO PAGE REGISTRATION FORM TO:
ONCE YOUR PAYMENT IS COMPLETE.
OR, YOU CAN DROP OFF, OR MAIL YOUR TWO PAGE REGISTRATION WITH YOUR PAYMENT TO:
BASICS, 83 FREEDOM DR., CRANSTON, RI 02920.
$250 program fee should be made payable to “BASICS.”
A $50 discount will be given to the first 100 participants in art and music.
If you’d like to take advantage of our payment plan, make sure to include the first $50 payment with your registration paperwork, unless pervious arrangements have been made.
Please remember, $200 will be “refunded” to you in the form of raffle tickets, which can be resold to your friends and neighbors– and the money is yours to keep!
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PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY AND FILL IN ALL INFORMATION!!
Student Name:______
Student Grade: ______School: ______
Parent Name(s):______
Address (with zip code) : ______
Email Address(s)*: ______
(PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY – EMAIL IS OUR ONLY MEANS OF COMMUNICATION!)
“Best” Contact Phone Number: ______Can you receive texts at this number? ______
Other Contact Phone Numbers: ______
Does your child have a food allergy or other medical condition that we should be aware of? ______
If so, please provide more information: ______
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T-shirt size–please circle one: YS YM YL Adult S Adult M Adult L Adult XL
I authorize my student to be released ONLY by the following people:
Name:______contact phone:______
Name:______contact phone:______
Name:______contact phone:______
I, (GUARDIAN NAME) , am requesting to enroll my student (STUDENT NAME) in BASICS Programs. I agree to the following conditions, as part of my student’sparticipation:
I have received the Registration Guide and agree to the information and policies outlined therein. I certify that all of the information I have provided regarding my student is true and accurate.
I will pick up my student promptly at the conclusion of class. I understand the “late policy,” and agree to the outlined fee structure if I am late to pick up my child. I understand that habitual tardiness may impact my child’s participation in this or future programs.
All dismissals will be at the main entrance of the school unless specifically told otherwise by your class instructor. All children MUST be signed out at the exit door and will not be released to the parking lot, to siblings, or to any adult who is not on the enrollment form.
I understand that good behavior is expected from all participants in the program at all times. Any student who does not behave accordingly may not be eligible to continue participation in the program and may be restricted from future enrollment.
I understand that my student’s name, picture, or a video of my student may be used in conjunction with media or publicity for BASICS, and in consideration for the right to participate in this program, I do hereby, on behalf of my participating student, waive any and all rights, claims, or causes of action, and do hereby release and discharge BASICS from any and all liability or damages, existing or which hereinafter may arise as a result.
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