JCAS EDUCATION POLICY
JERSEY CITY ART SCHOOL LLC - Education Policy
LIABILITY WAIVER
For the purposes of the following Liability Waiver, “JCAS” shall be defined as Jersey City Art School, the for-profit collective educational institution that offers classes, events and workshops at various locations throughout Jersey City, NJ. “JCAS premises” shall be defined as the space located at 313 3rd Street, Jersey City, NJ; any other area in which JCAS may have conducted its classes, courses, and events in the past; and/or any other area where JCAS may elect to conduct its classes, courses, and other events at any time now or in the future.
I understand that, by participating in classes, seminars or other events taking place at JCAS, I agree to take on full responsibility for the following:
• any risks, damages, injuries, known or unknown, to bodily property, which I might incur while on JCAS premises;
• any damage, loss or theft, known or unknown, incurred to personal property and/or equipment that I bring into JCAS, or generate/create in any area of JCAS;
• any bodily injuries or damages that I may sustain as a result of participating in any class, workshop, or program on JCAS property; and
• any bodily injuries or damages that I may sustain as a result of using any machine or equipment owned by or incurred on JCAS property.
I also agree to voluntarily waive any claim that I, my heirs, or legal representatives may have against JCAS, its instructors, staff, or owners for any damage, damages, injuries, known or unknown, incurred bodily and/or on personal property.
I understand the use or possession of illegal drugs is considered reckless endangerment by my person and is not allowed in the shop, studios, or classes of JCAS under any circumstances and that I will be subject to removal from the premises by JCAS staff.
I understand that all storage of personal property, either brought in from the outside or created at JCAS, is my exclusive responsibility, and that such said storage is gratuitous and subject to approval by JCAS management.
I understand that JCAS retains the right to discontinue any individual student’s instruction at any time, at management’s own discretion, with no refund.
PHOTO RELEASE
I consent that JCAS has full and unrestricted publishing and use rights for any photographs (digital or print) taken on the JCAS property by JCAS employees in which my image or any of my materials or art, either brought in or created/generated at JCAS, appears. I hereby release, discharge, and agree to hold harmless JCAS from any liability by virtue of any blurring, distortion, alteration, optical illusion, or use in composite form whether intentional or otherwise, that may occur or be produced in the taking of said picture or in any subsequent processing thereof, as well as any publication thereof, including without limitation any claims for libel or invasion of privacy.
FACILITY POLICY & PROCEDURE
JCAS premises must be kept orderly and neat. Please make sure all equipment is returned to the very same state in which it was found. If you have any problems or questions, please notify the JCAS staff immediately.
Failure to follow specific guidelines and procedures may result in the user being held responsible for replacement cost and labor cost of damaged JCAS property and/or discontinued instruction with no refund.
JCAS is not responsible for any damage to projects or material stored anywhere in or around JCAS premises.
EDUCATION POLICY
Registration
Please check our website or come by JCAS for up to date course information. Comprehensive course descriptions can be found online, and it is recommended that you read through them fully prior to registering. To register for a class, students must pay in full at the time of enrollment. JCAS prefers PayPal or cash as a payment method. Checks may be accepted from members or with prior approval from the JCAS staff.
Withdrawals & Transfers
7 days BEFORE class start date-
Students may withdraw from their class and receive a JCAS Class CREDIT for the full value of the class up to 7 days prior to the Class start at no cost.
Students may withdraw from their section and receive a 75% refund in the original method of payment from time of payment to 7 days prior to the Class start.
7 days AFTER class start date-
To withdraw from a course please email JCARTSCHOOL@GMAIL.COM . There are no exceptions for cancellation within the 7 day period before the start of a class, however most JCAS classes can be made up at no extra cost in the future. If JCAS and customer come to an agreement they can move the class to a later section at no extra cost to the customer. JCAS policy allows student to make up missed classes, but with issue no refunds. Please give us as much advanced notice as possible for consideration, if you cant attend a class.Students who are in the process of taking a class, that can not continue, or decide that they do not want to, forfeit their remaining classes, without refund, unless specific instructor allows for make ups.
Cancellation/Rescheduling
IF JCAS has to delay the START DATE of a class due to Low enrollment
Student will be emailed of the delay of class start, this is the students opportunity to cancel enrollment, however if the student ultimately agrees to another class or a rescheduled date they are committed to that section with no opportunity for refund unless the class has to be rescheduled again. If student misses some of the rescheduled classes they will receive a CREDIT to make up the missed class in the future.
IF JCAS has to delay the START DATE of a class due to teacher illness/building or snow emergency
The class will shift back until the teacher is no longer sick and/or the building/snow emergency is resolved. If student misses some of the rescheduled classes they will receive a CREDIT to make up the missed class in the future.
Material & Equipment Fees
Classes that make use of tools or supplies may require a material or equipment fee. In some circumstances, students may also be required to purchase certain supplies on their own. This will be clearly indicated in the full online course description.
Missed Classes & Lateness
We do not grade students or actively penalize them for missing classes. Nevertheless, students should take full responsibility for their attendance if they wish to retain the full value of a course. We are in no way obligated to offer complimentary makeup sessions outside class time or in concurrent or future course sections. Instructors are not obligated to catch students up during scheduled class time for missed sessions or excessive lateness.
Class Complaints
At the conclusion of every class, students are encouraged to email evaluation and commentary. We depend upon your feedback to help us improve our course offerings. If you have any issue with a class you are currently enrolled in, please either raise your issue with the instructor at the end of the class meeting or email us at jcartschool@gmail.com. It is our general experience that most issues can be satisfactorily addressed before the course concludes. Complaint resolution may involve contacting the instructor and other students. All emailed comments will remain confidential upon request.
If you have any questions, please give us a call or send an email to jcartschool@gmail.com.