Family Handbook 2017-18

Private Music  Lessons  (Op onal)  Havergal has  facili es  to  support private music  instruc on. The  school’s Music Program  is  enhanced by  students who engage  in music  instruc on beyond  the academic program at  school.  Students and parents appreciate  the  convenience of having private  instruc on at  school. The  instruc on  is of a high quality and  taught by  instructors whose qualifica ons and experience has  been  reviewed by Havergal College’s Music Department.   The decision  for  your daughter  to  take private  lessons  should be  considered  very  carefully as  it  requires  though ul  family planning  regarding  the  scheduling of a weekly  lesson.  Lesson  mes  cannot be easily  changed. Addi onally,  it  is prudent  to  consider a one‐year  commitment as  the  teacher will  require  this  me‐frame  in order  to become acquainted with  your daughter’s  learning  styles and  full  talent poten al.  Protocol  for Private Music Using Havergal Facilities 1. Faculty members of  the Havergal College Music Department will  screen private music  instructors. Only approved  instructors may work with Havergal  students at Havergal College.  2. Private music  instructors using Havergal  facili es will  instruct only  students enrolled at  Havergal.  3. Private music  instructors will  sign  in and  sign out at  the Security Desk  in  the Upper School.  4. Private music  instructors will  restrict  their use of  the Havergal  facili es  space dedicated  to  music  instruc on  including:  ● Private music  lesson  rooms  in  the  Junior School  (two  spaces).  ● Private music  lesson  rooms  in  the  tower of  the Upper School or as designated by  members of  the Havergal College Music Department.  5. Private music  instruc on may only  take place on  school days during  the  following  me  restric ons:  ● 6:30  to 8 am  ● lunch  ● a er  school  to 7 pm  6. No private music  instruc on may  take place on weekends or  school holidays.  7. Private music  instructors will maintain up‐to‐date  contact  informa on with parents.   8. Private music  instructors will  coordinate all  lessons with  students  including  cancella ons and  make‐up  lessons. 

Last Updated Aug. 18, 2017  Havergal College Family Handbook 2017–18

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