SUMMER LESSONS FAQ
Dear parents and students,
Each Spring, we often get asked these questions:
Q. How do lessons work in the summer?
A. Pittsburgh School of the Arts is open year round and we do not close during the summer.
Q. Do a lot of students quit during the summer?
A. For the past 3 years, we have grown in enrollment by 150% each year. A few students may withdraw, but we get an influx of new students in the summer and many continue into the fall. With the current recession and fall sport demands starting early, the number of students traveling for vacations has lessened.
Q. How full is Pittsburgh School of the Arts?
A. As of today, we are nearing capacity at certain times and many of our teachers are full between the prime time hours of 4:00 - 8:00pm on weeknights.
Q. If we pause lessons for the summer, can we keep our spot for the fall?
A. Lessons are first come first serve, so if you withdraw for the summer, we cannot guarantee that we will have a spot for you in the fall as we will open the spot to new students.
The big question for all parents and students to consider as we look to summer is:
Do you want to stay with the same teacher & keep your prime spot for the Fall?
If the answer is YES there are 2 ways to do this:
1. Log into the Opus1 student portal, where you can cancel lessons you cannot attend and self-book make-up lessons in their place.
We realize that some of you will go on vacation or do all day activities this summer. If you cannot make your regularly scheduled day/time with your teacher due to a summer vacation or conflict, please log in to our student portal and adjust your schedule accordingly. You can cancel lessons you will miss and self-book make-up lessons in their place. Please note that we cannot guarantee you will be able to book a make-up lesson with the same teacher. Many of our teachers' schedules are full. However, if you're willing to wait until your teacher has a cancellation, you can book one of their open spots.
To log into Opus1, click the button below:
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2. Sublease your spot to a family member or friend.
You also can send a family member or friend in your place for the dates you will miss. Just let the office know who is coming in your place and when. Make sure they reimburse you directly for the lessons. If you are taking summer lessons and need a specific time for fall, please contact me by late July and I will do my best to accommodate you.
If you LOVE your teacher, keep your spot by taking advantage of our Summer Specials or sublease your spot.