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Where
barriers are explored and broken . . .
Celebrating all levels of victories and achievements! |
8555 N. Cedar Avenue • Fresno, CA 93720 • 559-432-6292
A non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization since 1985 |
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What
are the office hours? |
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Monday thru Thursday |
8:30am - 7:30 |
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Friday |
8:30am - 6:30 |
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Saturday |
8:30am - 1:30 |
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Does
BTB close for holidays? |
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BTB observes all major holidays.
Dates will be posted at the entrance and flyers will be handed out
during class.
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What
programs/classes are offered? |
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All classes are listed under "Programs".
Times, fees, qualifications, levels and other information is explained
under each program listed.
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What
are the fees? |
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Schedule of classes, fees, and sessions is listed under "Programs".
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When
are payments due? |
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Fees are non-refundable. |
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Monthly fees are due BEFORE the
1st of each month. |
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Fees paid on the 1st day of the
month are considered late & a $5 late charge will be added
to your monthly fee. |
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If payments are not received 2 days
after the 1st of each month and the office staff has not been
notified, the student will be dropped from the class. If you
call the office within the 2 days, your student can continue
in their class with the paid monthly fee including a $5.00 late
charge. |
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Students who are dropped for non-payment
of fees will have to pay a $10.00 re-instatement fee when they
return to classes plus any monthly fees and late charges that
are due. |
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Payments can be made over the phone
using your Visa or MasterCard (BTB does not accept Discover
or American Express). |
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All students must give a two-week
notice that they are dropping their class. If we do not receive
a two week notice, students have the option of finishing out
the current month or stopping the date of the notice and NO
credit to their account or make-ups will be given. |
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A $10.00 service charge will be
added to all returned checks. Checks will not be re-deposited.
Only cash will clear a returned check. |
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BTB does not charge more for months
with five weeks. Those extra days of classes are traded for
the major holiday that BTB is closed (so no make-ups are given)
BTB is closed 1 to 2 weeks in December, 1 week in Spring, the
extended Thanksgiving weekend, Memorial Day, Labor Day, and
July 4th. To keep the trade even, we remain OPEN for the President's
birthdays, Veterans Day, Martin Luther King's birthday and Columbus
Day. |
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Is there
a scholarship program? |
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Scholarship applications are
available on a case by case basis. Please ask to speak with Deby and
she will be happy to assist you. Student's who are on a scholarship
and miss two consecutive classes will be dropped if the office has
not been notified and the scholarship will then be applied to another
student. All scholarship recipients are kept confidential.
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How
do I know what class is best for my child? |
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When inquiring about programs,
the receptionist will ask a series of questions that will assist placing
your child in the program/class best suited for his/her abilities,
age and level.
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If I
miss a class, can I make it up? |
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Make-up classes are to be
scheduled at the reception desk. All students receive ONE make-up
a month regardless of the reason. It can be for vacation, illness
or whatever. We will make every effort to put the student in a class
that is not over the ratio. If this is not possible, a make-up can
be given in a different department. For example a gymnast may take
their make-up in a Martial Arts, Dance, or Sign Language class etc.
This make-up opportunity EXPIRES ONE MONTH from the day missed.
A make-up class is forfeited if the office is not notified within
24 hours of the scheduled class or the scheduled make-up is missed.
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Is there
a dress code? |
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BTB adopted a dress code that
will not restrict movement, is appealing, safe for the student and
others and will allow students to participate in his/her respective
program unencumbered. If the instructor deems that the attire is inappropriate,
the instructor has the right to dismiss that student from participating
in class. The dress code for each program is strictly followed:
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Long hair needs to be tied back
(no exceptions). |
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Proper footing is necessary! Lightweight
tennis shoe, dance or gymnastics slipper is a MUST for gymnastics. |
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Shorts or sweats and t-shirts are
best for the boys. |
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Leotards or biker shorts are best
for the girls. |
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No gum. |
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No jewelry, No belts, No hard sole
shoes (except tap shoes). |
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Ballet attire - black leotard, pink
tights and pink ballet slipper. |
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Boys and other dance styles - please
check with instructor for dance attire. |
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Ballet, tap or jazz shoe is a MUST
for dance (check with instructor for the best shoe for the particular
style of dance). |
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CLEAN bare feet for Martial Arts
(push-ups if they are dirty). |
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Martial Arts uniforms are required
by the first test (office staff can help you here). |
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NO TUMMIES CAN BE SEEN, NO LOW-CUT
SHIRTS (front & back), SPAGHETTI STRAPS, HIGH-CUT BOTTOMS,
OR SHORT SHORTS (6 INCH IS RECOMMENDED). |
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Is there
a set of rules or policy? |
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The policy adopted at BTB
was implemented for the safety of all participants, observers, instructors
and employees of Break the Barriers. It is our intent that everyone
enjoy their experience in a safe environment therefore polices are
strictly enforced. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation!!
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NO FOOD IS ALLOWED IN THE FACILITY!!! |
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In order to maintain a safe environment,
non-students are not allowed in the activity areas. All
apparatus is OFF LIMITS unless being supervised by a
certified instructor, (SORRY, PARENTS ARE NOT CERTIFIED!!) Please
help us provide a safe environment. |
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Non-students MUST be supervised
at all times and NEVER LEFT UNATTENDED at Break the Barriers. |
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No horseplay in any area
of the facility. No running, No fighting, No
ball throwing! |
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Non-students MUST be kept behind
the wall in the gymnastics area or in the observation rooms
of the dance and martial art rooms. Parents are to supervise
non-students at all times. Please keep toys in the respective
areas and return toys after class. |
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We welcome children with various
needs. To keep our classes running smoothly you as a parent
may be asked to come out onto the activity area to assist the
instructors. Break the Barriers is dedicated to making this
the best experience for everyone!!! |
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How
do I become involved? |
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Check Get
Involved under "About Us".
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How
do I know what is happening at Break the Barriers? |
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Check the Events
Calendar for a listing of activies.
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Is there
a newsletter? |
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Break the Barriers current
newsletter - NewsBreak - is posted
on the web site. There is lots of information that will keep you informed
and up to date on what is happening at Break the Barriers. Get on
the mailing list if you want the newsletter
to be mailed to your home.
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How
do I contact an instructor or staff member? |
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"Contact
Us" has names of the directors for all programs. Or the phone
number 559-432-6292.
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Break The Barriers, Inc. |
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