​​​​​​​FAQ Elementary Chorus
 
When and how often does the class meet?
Please look at your school flier or on the registration system for the dates and times as each school is different. Most chorus classes meet once a week after school. 

Who is the instructor?
We have wonderful instructors who teach at one or more schools. When you register, their name is listed as the instructor and their school flier will also have their name listed. Barring any emergency, these will be the instructors for the entire school year.

How do I register?
To view and register for all CRPD classes, please visit here. Use the keyword function to look up your school name. It will show you all classes offered on that campus including afterschool and during school music programs. Registration is open during the Fall and Winter sessions. Fall session runs through December and Spring session typically runs through May. There is a minimum of 12 classess offered each semester. Some scheduled dates and holidays do not allow for more class meetings. Students must be registered in order to attend class. If a student is not registered and on the roster, they cannot attend class.

My child has special needs, can they still participate in the music programs?  
The Conejo Recreation and Park District Therapeutics Inclusion Program can be utilized by children with special needs and/or challenging behaviors. To find out more, please check the box during the online registration process, on the registration form, or email inclusion@crpd.org. If your child is a Tri Counties Regional Center patron, they must send their invoice to their Service Coordinator in order to receive payment for the course.

How long does the session run?
The Fall session runs from August/September- December.
The Spring Session runs from January- May.

Are there performances?
Depending on the school and instructor, there may be an afterschool or evening performance and some opportunities during assemblies. 

How much practice time is required?
 Participants are encouraged to practice at least one day a week to help gain confidence, body movement training and patterns, and to help identify areas that they may need assistance on.
 
What do we need to bring to class?
Supplemental material will be provided by the instructor at no extra charge.  
 
How much is each semester?
Each semester is $150.

What are my options to pay?
Payments may be paid in full, a deposit can be made with an additional three monthly payments scheduled through the registration screen (stored credit card required for this option), or financial aid is available. If you are requesting financial aide, please do so ASAP so that we can register your child to be able to start classes on time. If your child is a Tri Counties Regional Center patron, they must submit their invoice to their Service Coordinator to process enrollment and payment.

 Payment Plans with Automatic Credit Card Charges:
If making payment helps with your home finances, you can go directly to the registration page and chose the automatic credit card payment option. You will be required to pay the initial $37.50 with a credit card and the balance will be charged in increments of $37.50 on October 1, November 1, and December 1 to a svaed credit card on file.

Financial Aide Request
 It is our goal to make the Elementary Music Program available to all interested students regardless of financial need.To request Financial Assistance in the form of a partial or complete fee waiver, we have created an online form which you must complete and submit. This form is the registration form for Students Requesting Financial Aid, DO NOT COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION ABOVE - ONLY SUBMIT THIS FORM. Hillcrest Center for the Arts Staff will contact your email with approval or denial of your request, and if you are making a partial payment, you will need to do so by calling the Hillcrest Center for the Arts at 805-381-2747 after you receive confirmation of approval.

CLICK ON THE PREFERED LINK BELOW FOR THE ONLINE FINANCIAL AID REQUEST FORM:
Financial Assistance Online Form (English)
Solicitud de asistencia financiera en línea (Espanol)

What is the Refund Policy?
The Conejo Recreation and Park District Refund Policy is as follows:
 
ACTIVITY REFUND POLICY
Transfers and Refunds cannot be done online. Refunds are returned to the customer in the same manner that the original registration was paid. For example, if you paid via credit card then the refund will be credited directly to your card; if you paid cash, your refund will be returned by check through the mail within 2-4 weeks of request. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GRANTED AFTER TWO WEEKS OF THE PROGRAM START DATE. This policy applies to all District-sponsored activities and special instruction classes. 

A.     CANCELLATIONS BY THE PARTICIPANT:  
1. A full refund will be granted if the District is notified at least two business days (Monday-Friday) prior to the start of the program activity. If you cancel within two business days of the class starting, you will be charged for the first class.
2. A refund will be granted on a pro-rata basis if the District is notified prior to the date of the second meeting of the activity. 
3. REFUNDS WILL NOT BE GRANTED AFTER THE SECOND MEETING.
4. Refunds for medical reasons will be granted on a pro-rata basis subject to written certification of such reasons by a physician.

B.    CANCELLATIONS BY THE DISTRICT:
1. A full refund will be made in the event an activity is cancelled by the District prior to the starting date.
2. A partial refund will be made on a pro-rata basis if the activity is cancelled prior to the conclusion of the program.