Rainy Day Dinner Club Parent/Guardian Waiver & Expectations​

Cooking

• Students will practice knife safety and cutting techniques using  6-8 inch sharp chef knives.
• All heating elements and electric appliances will be operated by the teacher. 
• We will provide vegetarian option upon request at registration.
• We can NOT provide gluten free or dairy free classes.

Scholarships

• Many schools offer enrichment scholarships and applicants must go through the school or PTA.

If your school does not manage the scholarships, the following will be adhered to:

• RDDC provides 1 full or 2 half scholarships per class session.
• Qualifying students must be enrolled in reduced or free lunch in the year they are registering. 
• It's issued on a first come first served basis and only one scholarship per family, per school year.
• Please email us for more info.

Class cancellation due to Low Enrollment - Full Refund 
Refund Policy,  student tuition is refundable as follows:

• Two weeks prior to class start date- Full refund
• Two weeks through one week prior to class start date- 50% refund
• Planned absences can be refunded at a rate of 50% if arranged at the time of registration; however, student absences usually cannot be made up.

Inclement Weather Policy

• If your school as an Inclement Weather Policy that also covers refunds, RDDC will follow that policy.
• If your school does not have a policy, the following will be adhered to:
• If the school cancels enrichment programs for weather conditions, we work with the school to schedule a make-up-class. If that is not possible, we will not issue refunds. 
• However, if the school is running enrichment programs but RDDC needs to cancel due to weather conditions, and a make-up day is not able to be scheduled, refunds will be issued.

Absences

• For all new RDDC students, the first class of the session is mandatory, please contact us if your child is unable to attend.
  
• For safety and security, please notify us if a student will be absent. please call or text with student’s name, school, and date of absence.
• There are no refunds for days or weeks that students cannot attend.
  
• All students must be registered to attend the program; Due to our linear approach to cooking a friend or sibling cannot replace an absent student.

Pick up

• Early Pick up: Students getting picked up early are not guaranteed a completed meal. 
• Parent pick up is listed on registration and the welcome email.
• If you’re running late, please call or text with student’s name, school, and ETA. We will provide a 10 minute grace period.
• Parents arriving over 10 minutes late will be charged $20 for late pickup. If parents are repeatedly late, we may suspend enrollment without refund.
• Walk Home Authorization If your child is able to walk home by themselves, we need that authorization in writing. 

Snacks

• Although we will be tasting food we ask that you please pack a nut-free snack for you child.

Allergies

• We do NOT adhere to a “nut-free” policy at School. However, we make every effort to minimize risk to vulnerable students. For students who bring snacks, our staff enforces a strict, “no trading and no sharing” policy. In addition, instructors are informed of any student who has allergies.
• WE CAN NOT ACCOMMODATE students with WHEAT, GLUTEN, or DAIRY ALLERGIES.
• If your child has any food/substance allergies, please note them during registration. Programs staff will follow up with families on a case-by-case basis. Parents/guardians are responsible for providing any necessary medical supplies (e.g., EpiPen). Program coordinator has current First Aid/CPR certification as well as training in administering the EpiPen.

Safety

• Safety of students is of highest priority. Program staff works very hard to maintain an environment where students can participate in activities safely.
• All our instructors have current First Aid/CPR certification. Occasionally students may experience a minor injury while participating in activities. When that happens, program staff uses their first aid knowledge to take care of the student. All staff carries basic first aid supplies with them throughout the day.
• If a child is significantly injured, the staff will immediately call 9-1-1 as well as notify a parent or guardian. In the event of a natural or other disaster, students will remain under the direct care and supervision of program staff until an authorized individual is able to check them out.

Code of Conduct, Knife Safety Rules, & Classroom Expectations. 

• Students are expected to maintain the same behavioral standard that they would during the formal school day.
• On the first day of class, student go home with a copy of our Knife Safety Rules & Classroom Expectations.​ We’re asking all parents to review these expectations with their child before the second week of class. 
• If a child is consistently disruptive and prevents the instructor from conducting class, the instructor reserves the right to ask the child to drop the class. Parents will be given a formal warning before these measures are taken.

Photographs

• Your registration implies permission for Rainy Day Dinner Club to use photographs of students for promotional purposes. If you do not want your child photographed, please email us.

Please fill out and sign the below form. You're welcome to email me a scanned copy or send it to school with your child. We need all waivers by the first day of class. 

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