Semester Calendar

All key dates for upcoming semesters, including start and end dates, holiday breaks, and important deadlines.

Start and End Dates of the Semester

  • Winter/Spring Semester (January – May 2025)
    • Start Date: January 1, 2025
    • End Date: May 31, 2025
  • Summer Semester (June – August 2025)
    • Start Date: June 1, 2025
    • End Date: August 15, 2025
  • Fall Semester (August – December 2025)
    • Start Date: August 16, 2025
    • End Date: December 31, 2025

Holiday Breaks

  • New Year’s Eve & Day: December 31 – January 1, 2025
  • Independence Day: July 4, 2025
  • Thanksgiving Break: November 27, 2025
  • Christmas Eve & Christmas Day: December 24 – 25, 2025

Note: Lessons will not be held on these dates, and no charges will apply.

Important Deadlines

  • Payment Deadline: Payment is due seven (7) days before the first of the month.
  • Late Fee: A $6.50 late fee will be applied if payment is not received by the 2nd of the month.
  • Lesson Discontinuation: Clients must provide 30 days’ written notice before discontinuing lessons.
  • Schedule Adjustments: Clients must finalize their lesson schedule at least 8 days before the start of the month through the Opus1.io client portal.

Class Schedule

  • Lesson Durations
    • Private lessons are offered in 30-minute or 60-minute sessions.
  • Lesson Frequency
    • Weekly lessons are the standard scheduling option.
    • Bi-monthly lessons may be available in exceptional cases at the Company’s discretion.
  • Lesson Locations
    • In-person lessons: 5882 N. High St., Worthington, OH 43085
    • Virtual lessons: Available on a case-by-case basis.

Attendance Expectations

  • Regular and punctual attendance is required.
  • Clients who cannot maintain a consistent weekly schedule may lose their reserved lesson time slot.

Missed Sessions & Make-Up Lessons

  • Cancellation Policy
    • 24-hour notice is required for cancellations.
    • Cancellations within 24 hours will not be rescheduled or refunded.
    • Make-up lessons must be scheduled within 60 days through the Opus1.io client portal.
    • Missed make-up lessons cannot be rescheduled or refunded.
    • Clients may schedule up to two (2) make-up lessons per month for cancellations made with at least 24 hours’ notice.
  • Absentee Policy
    • Clients must notify the Company at least 24 hours in advance of cancellations via email, text, or the Opus1.io client portal.
    • Late cancellations (less than 24 hours’ notice) are not refundable or reschedulable, except under the make-up lesson allowance.

Absentee Policy

  • Student Responsibility: The Student (or Parent/Guardian) must notify the Instructor at least 24 hours in advance of any cancellations via email, text, or phone.
  • Late Cancellations: Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice may not be refunded or rescheduled unless the Student uses their make-up lesson allowance.

Instructor Cancellations & Weather Policies

  • Instructor Cancellations
    • If an instructor must cancel, students will be offered either a rescheduled lesson or a prorated lesson fee for the next billing cycle.
  • Weather & Unforeseen Closures
    • Company reserves the right to reschedule or prorate lessons due to severe weather conditions (e.g., snowstorms, tornadoes, flooding) or other unavoidable events.

Group Lessons & Class Minimums

  • The Company does not specify a minimum class size for group lessons.
  • The Company may offer group classes or ensemble opportunities if enough students express interest.

For any questions or concerns, please contact us at info@musicacademyworthington.com or (614) 568-4414.