​policy

Registration and payment

Registering online is the only way to reserve a student's place in class at the beginning of a year. If you enroll in our program after the first class, you may register in the following ways:
  • In person at Champion Art 
  • By telephone to 919.388.1739 during office hours (Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Registrations will not be processed without payment. Please be aware that incomplete registration forms and failed payment may delay enrollment. Full payment is required at the time of registration in any of the following ways:
  • Credit card, Debit Card (online)
  • Checks, cash if online payment is not available. (a small processing fee for checks and cash payments.)
There will be a 3% fee for returned credit card payment.

school notifications

Email, Mailchimp and Wechat are communication tools for parents to express ideas, receive lesson plans, students' artworks, teachers' opinions, and important notifications; such as:
  • School closings
  • Cancelled classes
  • Make-up days schedule
If Champion Art class is canceled, parents will be notified via phone calls, emails, and Wechat.

One month notice

A one month notice is required to withdraw from the program or non-attendance. If the notice for the early withdrawal is not given, your tuition will not be refunded in any forms unless the tuition will be used towards your child’s account balance as credits.

inclement weather

Class cancellation due to inclement weather or unexpected circumstances will be notified via phone call, emails, and Wechat. There will not be make-up days for inclement weather, but the refund of the class will be credited on your account. 

Cancellation

  • Insufficient Enrollment
Champion Art reserves the right to cancel the class if the enrollment doesn't match the minimum number of students (minimum = 4). Classes will be canceled, and notifications to students will be made 2-5 business days prior to the start of the class. A full refund will be given when Champion Art cancels a class due to insufficient enrollment.
  • Early Withdrawal​ 
  1. Before Class Start           
  • full refund (with a 3% fee if paid through credit card)
    2. After Class Start
  • 7 days after the class start - prorated refund (with a 3% fee if paid through credit card)
  • 3 months after the class start - no refund for one semester and prorated refund of the second semester if yearly course (with a 3% fee if paid through credit card)

Pro-rated

  • Tryout Class
One tryout class is offered to first time student. Price is determined by classes length and materia(s)l used.
  • Rolling Admission
All of our art programs are rolling admissions, therefore, the tuition will be prorated if your child enrolls after the session started. If you sign a one-year contract with us, the yearly discounted price will be affected starting from next session.

one year contract privIlege/ ONE YEAR MEMBERSHIP

Students who sign up for one year contract with us enjoy the following privileges:​​
*  5% OFF Tuition Discount
* Free 1 Complementary Digital student magazine
* Free 1 Complimentary Printed student magazine
* Free Family Art:  membership Parents will have free 10-month art club activity access.
* Member Yearly Art Show: Yearly Art Show on December
* Expiration: One Year Membership will be valid in a year

ART STUDIO (drawing & painting)

During studio hours, students who sign up for 1 year program can get unlimited access to most of the equipments and materials. Young students must be accompanied by parent/caregiver in the studio. *Must schedule with us at least 24 hours upon your arrival. 11:00 am - 6:30 pm
Etiquette
  1. Please respect the artworks, instructors, and other students in the art studio.
  2. Keep quiet of all time because everyone shall study art independently during studio hour.
  3. No food or drink are allowed in the studio.
  4. Clean up your spot and place the art material back before leaving.
  5. Do not waste any art materials.
  6. Ask the studio manager if you have any questions and concerns.
  7. You will not be allowed to use our studio once the Champion staffs give out more than two warnings.  

Photo/video/voice release

Champion Art classes will be videotaped or photographed for educational use and publicity in social media platforms, catalogues, and newspapers. Please contact us immediately if you do not wish to be included in the publicity.