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Center  Policy
Engineering for Grade 3 to 12

Note: We try to explain policies to reasonable details without being too lengthy.  Often, common sense dictates, if it is not explicitly stated here. If you still have any question, please contact us.

Code of Conduct

In order to maintain an environment which is not only educational, but also safe and fun for all attendees, it is important for them to follow our code of conduct during the sessions. These rules are:    

  • Show courtesy and respect for others.

  • Avoid using profane or rude language.

  • Behave responsibly, and always exercise self-discipline.

  • Be respectful to the robot.  The robot, just like any electronic equipment,  can be damaged by rough play, such as manually push the robot, throwing it against a hard surface.  (Clear instruction in proper treatment will be given to the students at the beginning of the class)

  • No horseplay.

  • No continuous disruptive behavior.

It is imperative that all participants should understand this is an environment not only for fun, but also for learning from each other, and exploring robotic science. 

Therefore, the Refund and Cancellation Policies and "Disciplinary Actions" will be strictly enforced.


Disciplinary Actions:

1. A student who is involved in a serious disciplinary situation (after the 3rd offense), will result in an offer for the parent to accompany the child to the program.  If this cannot be arranged, participation will be terminated without refund.  Hopefully, such circumstance will never happen. However, it is important to have this policy in place in order to be fair to other participants. 

2. If it is absolutely clear that the student purposely poses damage to the robot, not only participation will be terminated at the first offense,  parent will be held responsible for paying for the replacement cost of the market value.

 

Proper Handling of robots

All batteries are fully charged before installation.  All robots are tested to be in perfect health before the first class.  The following describes the proper handling of the robot.

 MUST DO LIST

  • Treat your robot like a delicate electronic equipment.
  • Place them in the storage box gently after each class.
  • Place them so that they will not come to any harm (example: away from the table ledge).
  • Put away all components in the provided storage box after every class.

 MUST NOT DO LIST

  • Push the robot manually.  This shortens the life of the batteries installed in the RCX, as well as future malfunction of your robot. With proper execution, batteries last for hours. Otherwise, battery power will last an unreasonably short time and the robot may cease to function completely. If this situation arises, no replacement will be provided.
  • Allow your robot to remain stuck during operation. If your robot is stuck during execution of its program and the motors are still running, you should pick it up as soon as possible.
  • Handle the robot roughly, such as purposely drop it on the floor or any hard surface, or drop a hard object onto the robot.
  • Allow liquid to come in contact with the robot.

Payment & Cancellation Policies

The following refund policies apply in the event of cancellation or withdrawal:

  Refund
(full refund means tuition fee minus $25 admin cost.)
  Weekend one time Workshop  One Day Workshop Home Schooler Classes  Summer RoboCamp/ Workshops Other Holidays Workshops RoboClub
Birthday party & Group Workshops
more than one month prior to he scheduled program full full full (2) full (3) (4)
one month or less before the scheduled program (5) (1) (1) (2) (1) (3) (4) 
After program starts 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

(1) lf your seat can be replaced with someone on the waiting list or a new applicant, tuition fee minus $25 registration fee will be refunded. Otherwise, only 50% will be refunded.

(2) Sliding scale for Summer Workshops:
Schedule of Payment and Refund Deadlines
Withdrawal Refund :
  • minus $50 non-refundable administrative cost if you have chosen any recurring CC payments method. OR
  • minus $25 non-refundable administrative cost for any other payment method.
Prior to May 15th, '10 100 % minus administrative cost
May 15th-31st, '10 50 % minus administrative cost
After May 31st, '10 No Refund
  Exceptions:  "unforeseeable" medical reason. Letter of verification from your child's doctor is required.  
   
Important Note:
  • If a participant repeatedly violates the code of conduct or commits serious disciplinary offenses, participation will be terminated at the administration’s discretion without refund.
  • Most of our modules were filled between March and May.  All of staff assignment and classes preparation work has been completed according to registration by May.  This refund policy is put in place in order to conduct proper coordination of staff and classes management, as well as being fair to those who may have been declined as a result of full enrollment.
 

(3)a For new member:

  • ONLY the first month (4 sessions) is considered to be trial period.  If you decide to renew after that, you must commit to the rest of the term, i.e. additional 2 months tuition. 
  • Enrollment fee of $25 is NON-REFUNDABLE in any circumstances.

(3)b For both new and returning:

  • All renewal MUST BE trimester-based.
  • There is no refund within a term after class starts, unless it is due to some unavoidable cases, such as moving household, and or serious illness.
  • No show does not negate your obligation of tuition.
  • Please note that labs, staffs are assigned by terms.  In order to keep cost to parents down, and keep the students/lab/staffs assignment manageable, there is absolutely no refund for the term.
  • May submit the sum for the trimester or monthly recurring payment by:
    • credit card charge.  OR
    • Check payment. By choosing this method, you will commit to send in the monthly outstanding payment before the next month starts.  Otherwise, a reminder notice will be sent out and there will be additional $3.50 administrative charge for each reminder. 
  • All first time enrollment will need to submit $25, unless the student has attended in our other workshops.

(4)- BP: No refund once the date has been confirmed. "Confirmed" means applicant has already sent in payment to secure a time slot. However, it can be rescheduled .

(5) -Independent Workshop

  1. "No Show" may result no future enrollment to Storming Robots program will be accepted if no explanation received from parents within 72 hours.
  2. Rescheduling MUST be arranged 2 days before the class, unless if is due to inclement weather. You can reschedule for 3 times only.  No refund afterwards.  
  3. You must notify us withdrawal within 2 days prior to the registered session. If not, you will still be responsible for the full tuition, and no rescheduling is allowed.

The following policies apply to all programs:

  1. In any event when cancellation is due to the applicant's unforeseeable medical reason:
    • If withdrawal takes place before or within the first half of the course, pro-rated refund minus $25 registration fee will apply. A doctor's letter will be required for verification.

    • If withdrawal takes place within the second half of the course, no refund will apply.

  2. Absolutely NO refund and NO rescheduling for "No show". "No Show" means you do not demonstrate any effort to inform us until the day of the program.

  3. Staff is not permitted to administer medications.  Arrangements MUST be made accordingly before the beginning of your registered session.  


Makeup class policy
Only apply to roboclub. No makeup sessions for any other workshops.
All our classes are run in structural format in a group environment,  makeup sessions are highly discouraged.   This not only disrupts the class's progress, but also raises scheduling issues for staffing and administration. While we try our best to accommodate your scheduling without raising tuition to everyone, we need to minimize disruption to class progress.   In order to maintain the quality of the program, we have to put in restriction on makeup sessions.
The following policies will be enforced starting Spring of 2008:

For Grade 2 to 3:

  • No makeup.

For Grade 4+:

  • ONLY IF the instructor thinks a make-up session for the student will be productive.
  • During make-up sessions, students must be able to work independently with no assistance from instructor. 
  • No makeup session can be carried over to the next term.
  • Instructor must be consulted about possibility of a makeup.
  • Each member may make up their missed session maximum 2 times within a trimester. 
  • Missed classes cannot be redeemed.
  • There is absolutely no walk-in to a session which you did not sign up for. 
  • All make up sessions must take place either one week before or after the missed session.
  • Makeup sessions can only take place in one of the existing sessions.
  • No schedule shifting.  For example, you cannot come in 30 minutes earlier because you wish to leave class 30 minutes earlier.
General
Any Child of unsuitable age for a class (such as: infants, toddlers, or younger siblings) will not be permitted in computer labs. They MUST be under their own parent's/guardian's supervision at all times while they are at the center.

The center is not responsible for lost or stolen personal property.

 
Food Allergies Preventive Guidelines

For areas where food is consumed, hand washing, no food sharing, and the routine cleaning of surfaces where food is prepared and consumed to avoid cross contamination are practices that students and school staff need to learn and use.

All students must NOT bring food/drink into the lab.  Everyone MUST wash their hands after restroom visit and food break.  Should NOT always count on only hand sanitizer. Wash your hands!

If applicable, the epinjection/autoinjector needs to be accessible for quick access within several minutes of a reaction and kept in a secure but unlocked location.
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