"All children can learn. They're just brilliant. But you've got to make them work."
                              Clara H. Jones
                              Retired Educator & Piano Instructor

              ***NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS***

The Clara H. Jones Summer Institute is a structured, six-week intensive program aimed at developing fine arts skills while also targeting reading, math and science proficiency. Operating dates are June 18-July 27, 2018.

NEW THEME EACH SUMMER. Students in rising grades 1st-9th spend mornings taking two classes. One class will be chorus and the other class will be a choice of violin, piano, drama, art or dance. Afternoons are devoted to academic instruction with a special emphasis on math & science. And every week, there’s a field trip. The Summer Institute is named in honor of acclaimed music teacher Clara H. Jones.

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To learn more, contact us at (704) 372-3742, Monday-Friday Afternoons or e-mail info@charlottecsa.org.

CLICK HERE FOR 2018 SUMMER APPLICATION 

CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTORS 

• ABC...Easy As 123 is the Summer 2018 theme. Fine Arts in the morning (instruments included). Literacy, Math & Science in the afternoon Mon-Thurs.
• NEW THIS SUMMER!  Now offering brass lessons, courtesy of Community School of the Arts, for students in rising grades 4th-9th. Pick between trumpet, trombone, tuba & saxophone.
• Final Program featuring musical and academic performance on FRIDAY, JULY 27th, at 5:30pm.
• 1:15 Teacher-Student Ratio for Academic Classes
• Online tutoring on wireless laptops for grades 3rd-9th.
• For Academic Classes, Students Grouped by Gender and Grade (ex, 1st-2nd boys class, 1st-2nd girls class)
• Field trips every Friday (no extra fee)
• Online Payments & Registration
• Licensed teachers & accomplished musicians.
• Fine arts classes assigned on first-come-first-served basis. Note that piano usually goes first and may not be available.
• All students take chorus and choice of one other fine arts class. Choices include violin, piano, art, drama and dance.

ORIENTATION

• Two orientation sessions held on first day, Monday, June 18, at 8:15 a.m. and 8:45 a.m.

OPERATING HOURS & DAYS

• Operating hours are Mon-Fri, 7:30 a.m.-5:45 p.m., June 18-July 27, 2018. (Instructional time is from 9am-5pm) We will be closed Wednesday, July 4th. The Final Program is Friday, July 27th, @ 5:30pm. 
• Students are to be signed out and picked up at the front entrance of the First Baptist-West Family Life Center. 

REGISTRATION & PAY SCHEDULE
Tuition can be paid all at once or $450 twice. Due dates are June 18th and July 2nd --although early payments accepted online anytime. (Sorry, no refunds and no pro-rated payments for vacations, change of plans or missed days)

Tuition includes activity fees, shirt, before- and after-care, food and instruction. A $25 registration fee is required to hold child’s space. Our fees are below market rate and, as a result, we do not offer sibling discounts.

TOTAL TUITION & REGISTRATION - $925 

SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships for $25 per week available on a limited, first-come-first-serve basis. Must show evidence of need (WIC/CHIPS card, first page of 2017 taxes). 

LATE FEES
$2 per minute after 5:45 p.m. $15 late fee for tuition after due date. Note: Students will not be allowed to continue if payment is not received 48 hours following the due date.

Online payments at www.fbcwest.org—sorry, no checks! 

FOOD
Light breakfast, hot healthy lunch and one snack prepared on-site. Peanut-free menu and hearty meatless days. 

ATTIRE
Students are expected to wear school-appropriate attire. We ask that students wear tennis shoes or other similar footwear. NO OPEN-TOE SHOES (due to safety considerations).

The Summer Institute polo shirt will be issued prior to the first field trip and is to be worn for every field trip. The Summer Institute shirt also is required for the final program on Friday, July 27th.

VOLUNTEERS
We always need volunteers to help with field trips. If you or someone you know is interested in providing volunteer time, please let us know.

Payments Can Be Made Online At Any Time. Due dates are June 18 and July 2, 2018. After paying a $25 registration fee, tuition payments are $450 on June 19 and $450 on July 3--or a total of $925. The total cost includes registration, tuition, instruments, field trips, polo shirt, breakfast, hot lunch and afternoon snack. (Sorry, NO REFUNDS)

Note that payments can be made in advance in any amount. Sorry, we do not accept checks--only online payments or money orders. A $15 late fee will be charged on Tuesday after the due dates. Students will not be allowed to continue attending if payment is not received by the Wednesday after the due date. Click Here for Summer Institute Payments

 We operate the Summer Food Service Program under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), an equal opportunity provider and employer. The U.S Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.)

If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html or at any USDA office, or call 866.632.9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax 202.690.7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800.877.8339; or 800.845.6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.