Terms of Service Agreement

Labs 4 Home

Terms of Service

Tuition

		5a. The fee for each lab class is $ 350 for one student. With a second student a 5% discount is given on the total fee. Three or more
		students, please contact Labs 4 Home before registering. The Poway lab class fee is $325.

		5b. A $40 deposit is required with a registration form to be enrolled in the lab class. This $40 per student per class is part of the total
		tuition. This deposit is non refundable after September 6. Charter students are required to send in a deposit as well, but this will be returned after the first Charter payment. (there are exceptions for certain families - please contact me) Please make sure the instructor is an approved vendor for the charter school. See your charter school administrator for this information.

		5c. The lab class fee is due on or before the first day of class. The fee is for the entire year, even if you miss a lab. If for some reason
		you drop the class during the school year, no refunds will be given. (Special circumstances will be considered by the instructor.)

		Payments will be excepted this year with a contract between the instructor and parent. A $1.00 processing fee will be added to each payment,
		excluding the deposit.

		5d. Communicate to Labs 4 Home before classes begin, if you see any issues in the future, such as moving out of the area, to prorate
		your tuition.

		5f. *Please don't hesitate to talk to Labs 4 Home about tuition, especially if your finances are tight. Labs 4* *Home* *understands* *your situation*
		*and if your* *student needs a lab,* *Labs 4 Home can work* *with you.*

		5g. If the fee for the lab class is paid in full before September 6, the fee for the lab class is $340 for each student, and the 2 student per
		class discount of 5% still applies. This does not apply to charter students.

		5h. If for any reason a check is returned because of lack of funds or if there is a stop payment on the check, there will be a $25 charge
		added to the tuition and you may be asked to pay in full by cash.

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Responsibilities of the parent

		3a. It is the responsibility of the parent to oversee their student's work, including the lab work. If a grade or evaluation is required for the
		entire science subject, it is the responsibility of the parent to provide this. (For just the lab portion see 2c. Above)

3b. Please do your best to drop off and pick up your student at the appropriate time. I understand unavoidable problems do come up.

		3c. Each parent should make every attempt to visit the lab class during the school year at least once, even if it is for 15 minutes. Parents
		are always welcome to stay in the lab class at anytime. You should be aware and know what they are doing in the lab class, during the school year.

		3d. The parent is responsible and held accountable to make sure the instructor is paid for his services. This also includes any charter school
		students, by following up with the school. If payment is not rendered by the charter school, the parent will be responsible to provide the tuition to the instructor.

		3e. Section 4, address's the responsibilities of the student, but ultimately this also becomes the responsibility of the parent. Please help
		Labs 4 Home by reinforcing anything in the next section, especially if there becomes a continual issue.

Responsibilities of the student

		4a. The student is responsible and held accountable for properly conducting themselves before, during and after the lab class. This
		includes, but not limited to issues of inappropriate language, gestures, subject content or other inappropriate behavior.

		4b. The student should wear appropriate clothing that does not offend other students or parents. This includes, but not limited to, tight
		fitting clothing; questionable logos, words or images on clothing; low cut tops for females, or undergarments being exposed. The instructor will ultimately make the final decision as to what is "reasonably" inappropriate.

		4c. If a student breaks any equipment because of not following directions and/or not focusing their attention on what they are doing, they
		will be required to pay for the replacement of that particular item. Prices will be at cost. If a student breaks equipment by accident they are not required to pay for the replacement, however donations will be accepted. The instructor will make the final judgement as to the cause of the breakage or damage and if their is fault by the student. "If you break it - you clean it up" whether it is the student's fault or not. Student should use caution with broken items and should report the incident to the instructor.

		4d. Students should report any injury, however seemingly small it seems, to the instructor. A first aid kit is always available in the lab
		class. If special treatment is required, the instructor will give the student instructions and take the proper procedures.

		4e. All students are required to help with the clean-up. First, with their own group's equipment and supplies, then with helping others and
		the instructor, especially if it is the last class of the day at a particular location. Your instructor will dismiss you as a class, or in groups.

		4f. If a student or a parent has general information or important information that is not urgent, such as "I will be on vacation from January
		8 to January 21 and so I will not be at class", the student and/or parent should provide this information in written form. (on paper or email).

		4g. The student should use the "in-box" for any paperwork being turned in. If it is a lab, worksheet or quiz and needs to be turned in, the
		student will put this in the "in-box" The only exception of what not to place in the "in-box" is if a student or parent is making a tuition payment. This should be handed directly to the instructor.

The use of the word "parent" can refer to
"guardian", "teacher" or someone directly
overseeing the science education of the student.

For the purposes of clarity and definition,
Labs 4 Home and instructor are synonymous.

Terms of Service Agreement

General Terms

		1a. The science labs provided by Labs 4 Home, does not or will not discriminate enrollment in the lab classes of any student based on
		race, culture, religion, political views, or by physical, mental or emotional challenges. The lab classes are open to all home school students. (see exception under 1b)

		1b. Any student that cannot properly conduct themselves in the lab class for any reason, that distracts the lab class with inappropriate
		language, inappropriate subject content or inappropriate dress attire, or generally annoys or brings up any reasonable controversial conflict of interest to include but not limited to racial, cultural, religious, or political issues to the class may be dropped from the lab class, if this behavior doesn't change.

Responsibilities of Labs 4 Home and the lab instructor

		2a. It is understood by the parent and student that Labs 4 Home only provides the laboratory experience which includes a location for the
		labs, instruction, supervision, a syllabus with topics covered each week, use of equipment and supplies, and individual help with the parent and/or student by e-mail, phone or in person (within the class time period) related to the lab and limited overall science help. (see 2b.)

		2b. The instructor can provide science related (other then lab help - see 2a) tutoring at $15 per hour to any student enrolled in a lab class
		provided time availability. Group tutoring can also be provided at a lower rate to be determined based on the size of the group and the location.

		2c. It is understood that Labs 4 home only provides the lab portion of the student's science work and will not provide any grade or
		evaluation in written form. No letter of completion will be given, unless requested in person, by e-mail or phone 2 weeks or before the last lab class. This letter of completion will be available the last day of class for those that request this. For any written evaluation or letter of completion that is requested less then 2 weeks before the last day of class or any time thereafter, may be provided by the instructor with no promised date. Exceptions to the above will be considered, especially when it is a matter of importance for their specific school or for future classes including colleges. The instructor is always available to discuss their student's behavior or work ethics at anytime, in person, by e-mail or by phone.

		2d. Letters of recommendation, or recommendation forms may be written/filled out by the instructor, upon request, with two or more weeks
		notice. If this is to be mailed, provide the necessary envelope with the address printed and proper postage. An e-mail will be sent to the parent and/or student when this has been mailed. Please follow-up on this request, especially if you do not receive confirmation.

		2e. The instructor will always be present in the lab class where he will primarily oversee that safety and lab instructions are followed properly.
		He is available to the students for any questions or help they may need during the lab class.

		2f. The instructor may at times show demonstrations during the lab class that may motivate the student to try these on their own. Labs 4
		Home specifically warns against trying these on their own. The instructions and chemicals will not be revealed to the students for any demonstration that is even slightly dangerous.

		2g. Labs 4 Home is not responsible for any "experimentation" a student does at home or anywhere outside of the scheduled lab class,
		where damage to property or person results. Parental supervision is advised and highly recommended for any "experimentation" done, outside of the lab class. The responsibility, then falls under the parent.