Potomac Newsletter

Fall 2009 Brochure

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS about Potomac Arts Academy

Class Registration and policies:

  1. Is on line registration available?
    A) Not yet, we are working hard to make this happen by 2010.
  2. Is it possible to register for a class after it has started?
    A) Registering for a class after the start date is at the discretion of the class instructor – please contact Potomac  for more information.
  3. If I withdraw from the class, can I get a refund?
    A) Request for refunds must be made in writing to The Potomac Arts Academy.  The refund schedule is as follows:  Before the first scheduled class: 100% 
    Before the second scheduled class:  75% 
    Before the third scheduled class:  50% 
    Refunds will not be given after the third scheduled class.     
  1. Can I register over the phone?
    A) No, you can register by fax, or mail, or in person.
  2. Is there a class payment plan?
    A) Yes, payment options are available. Please contact Potomac for more information.
  3. Is there a special rate for GMU employees?
    A) Yes, GMU employees and their family members enjoy 10% off all tuition fees for regular classes.
  4. Who should I contact if I have to miss a class?
    A) Please contact the Potomac office if you are unable to attend.
  5. What is your inclement weather policy?        
    A) Potomac Academy will follow the FCPS policy for class cancelations.  If FCPS is canceled, all Potomac classes are canceled.  If FCPS is closing 1 or 2 hours early, afternoon and evening PAC classes are canceled.  

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Additional FAQ’s:

  1. What is the age range of your typical student?
    A) Potomac has no “typical” student.  We welcome all of those with an interest and passion for the arts, regardless of age, ability or economic background.  We have students that are young and young at heart!
  2. I would like to take a class through Potomac, but I need a scholarship. What can I do?
    A) Contact the Potomac office for more information about scholarship and work study programs. 
  3. How can I sponsor a Potomac student?
    A) Please go to our Sponsor a Student page on the website for more information.
  4. I would like to donate an instrument to IIA. How do I do that?
    A) Go to http://instrumentsintheattic.gmu.edu/
  5. I would like to donate to Potomac. How do I do that?
    A) GREAT!  Please go to our Make a Donation page on the website.
  6. I would like to volunteer for a Potomac event – how do I let you know?
    A) Please go to our Volunteer page on the website for more information.
  7. Do you offer summer programs?
    A) YES! Please check out or Summer Programs page , we offer a multitude of opportunities in the summer.
  8. Do any of your programs run for college credit?
    A) Currently, two of our summer programs ( Piano Pedagogy and Orff/Kodaly teacher training) run for college credit.  Our year round classes are not run for college credit. 
  9. I’m interested in private lessons- what do I do?
    A) Please contact the Potomac office for more information.  We do offer a limited number of private lesson opportunities with our faculty. 
  10.  Where do your classes take place?
    A) We have several locations, please refer to our Locations page on the website.
  11.  I played the piano when I was young, and I really miss it. What can I do?
    A) Take our adult piano class!!! It’s never too late to (re)learn an instrument, or learn to paint, or act!