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Alexander Technique
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GENERAL RULES
ATTENDANCE
Students are expected to attend all classes as scheduled. Absences
and tardiness will be noted and make-up work is required for
absences in excess of seven days a year. Make-up work is due within
two weeks of missed class time. The cost of make-up work is an
additional fee of $70 per lesson and will cover one day of missed
class.
STUDENT PROGRESS
The first term is a trial period and an appraisal will be made at
the end of that time to consider the student’s progress and
commitment. Following that period, the student will receive an
annual progress report. Grades are not issued.
GRADING
Grades are not issued.
There are no graded tests throughout the training.
Student’s progress is assessed through annual written progress
reports and a meeting with the director once every three month (or
once per term).
GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING
When questions or other issues arise, the student is encouraged to
meet privately with the director. For further support, the student
may contact AmSAT.
JOB PLACEMENT
Alexander Technique teachers are self-employed. We do not offer job
placement, but we do offer advice and information on how to
establish a successful private practice. Further information can be
obtained from AmSAT.
CERTICATION
Certification will depend on obtaining a satisfactory level of
proficiency in the skill of the hands, and the understanding of the
principles of the Alexander Technique, and on completing a minimum
of 1600 hours of training to the satisfaction of the director in
concurrence with other teachers. Students who successfully complete
the course will be eligible to become members of the American
Society of Alexander Teachers (AmSAT), and will be awarded a
certificate recording them as certified teachers of the Alexander
Technique. This certificate is in turn approved by all affiliate
societies, notably STAT in the United Kingdom.
REFUND POLICY
See enrollment agreement.
STORM/SEVERE WEATHER POLICY
In the event of weather related cancellation students will be
notified by an email/telephone message. Students may call
(617)641-0048 for more information. The program has 5 additional
days per year to allow for emergency cancellation. If for any reason
class is cancelled beyond the additional time, each student will
receive one private lesson per one cancelled day at no additional
cost.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
In the event that a student must take a leave of absence, he/she
will discuss each case and its merit with the director. ATTC will do
its best to aid a student and avoid prolonged absences; however,
when a leave of absence is unavoidable, that period cannot exceed
one year. 1600 hours of training must be completed in no longer than
four years from the start of training.
COMPLAINTS
Should a problem arise concerning the school, the director or the
other trainees, the trainee is encouraged to approach the director.
If the problem(s) are not resolved the trainee should contact the
Training Approval Committee of AmSAT. If not satisfied, contact the
Department of Elementary & Secondary Education, Office of
Proprietary Schools, 75 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148-4906.
Telephone (781-338-6048) and website information (www.doe.mass.edu/ops).
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"Where the human machinery is concerned
Nature does not work in parts, but treats everything as a whole."
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F. M. Alexander |
