"We bring out the champion in your child and make learning fun"

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patti's All-American

(219) 865-2274

(219) 865-2389 24-Hr. Fax

1530 Joliet Street

Dyer, IN 46311

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Registration

 

 

Ready to Register?  Here's how.

 

New Students
New students may join at any time as long as there is a vacancy in your desired class. If a class is full, your name will be placed on a waiting list.  Tuition will be pro-rated relative to your start date.  

Returning New Students

You're very special to us and therefore you only need to call us to get back in class with a current registration on file.  Click here to print a registration form for student classes. Click here to print a registration form for Adult classes.   Complete the form and bring to Patti's All-American to be processed or fax it to us at (219) 865-2389. 
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Payment Specifics

Gymnastics, Karate, and Dance are year round activities with only two sessions. You only need to register for the school session, August 24, 2009 -June 19, 2010 and the summer session June 21, 2010 -August 21, 2010. Instead of paying tuition all at once, we have convenient 8-week pay periods. We have you pay in advance for the eight weeks. This ensures at all times, we know the number of students in class and can allow new students to join if you discontinue class.  Every family is required to keep a credit or debit card. Every eight weeks, tuition statements will be given to you on Week #5 and you have until Week #7 to pay be check, cash, credit, or debit card.  If payment is not paid by the end of Week #7, tuition and any other fees or balances on your account such as: annual registration fee, special events, or merchandise will be charged on your credit or debit card we have on file. All families who wish to pay every four weeks are required to use our Monthly Auto-Pay Program (credit/debit card).  If you wish to pay by cash or check, the entire eight-week tuition and any other fees or balances must be paid in full.  If you pay for the school session - (August 24, 2009 through June 19, 2010) in full you get a 3% discount.   If you choose to un-enroll, please give us two weeks notice, so we don't charge your credit card inadvertently. 

Second Class and Family Discount!!!
At All-American, only the most expensive tuition in your immediate family pays full price. All lesser tuitions from your immediate family are discounted 15% for the second and third class and 25% off for the fourth and fifth classes. At a certain point we do offer a price for an unlimited amount of classes - inquire in the office for that pricing.  No other local dance or gym school gives this large of a family discount.  We LOVE families and want all the kids to be able to attend their favorite classes at Patti’s All-American.   Because our Gym-N-Learn Educational Preschool and The Swim Connection are separate schools, there is no discount given for those classes. 

100% Tuition-Back Guarantee

If you are not entirely happy with our programs we will happily refund 100% of your unused tuition or apply it as credit toward another program.  A one-month notice is necessary for refunds if you choose not to return to class.  A $10 refund processing fee will be charged if tuition has been paid.  

Q & A
Q: How do we pay tuition?  (New Payment Policy)
A: Gymnastics, Karate, and Dance are year round activities with only two sessions. You only need to register for the school session, August 24, 2009 -June 19, 2010 and the summer session June 21, 2010 -August 21, 2010. Instead of paying tuition all at once, we have convenient 8-week pay periods. We have you pay in advance for the eight weeks. This ensures at all times, we know the number of students in class and can allow new students to join if you discontinue class.  Every family is required to keep a credit or debit card. Every eight weeks, tuition statements will be given to you on Week #5 and you have until Week #7 to pay be check, cash, credit, or debit card.  If payment is not made by the end of Week #7, tuition and any other fees or balances on your account such as: annual registration fee, special events, or merchandise will be charged using your credit or debit card we have on file. All families who wish to pay every four weeks are required to use our Monthly Auto-Pay Program (credit/debit card).  If you wish to pay by cash or check, the entire eight-week tuition and any other fees or balances on your account such as: annual registration fee, special events, or merchandise must be paid in full.  If there are any balances after the due date on week #7, all balances will be charged to your credit card or debit card on file.  If you choose to un-enroll, please give us one month notice, so we don't charge your credit card inadvertently.  

 

Monthly Auto-Pay Program- For your convenience we bill your Visa/MasterCard or Debit monthly thereby ensuring your child’s class status until you notify us otherwise. Just think, no more figuring out WHEN tuition is due! Your credit card number once entered is not visible to anyone.

                                       

Annual Registration Fee- Every family pays this $38.00 fee upon initial registration and on your anniversary date thereafter. This fee entitles your child to the liberal 15% discount on all classes at Patti’s -except Gym-N-Learn Educational Preschool, the Swim Connection and special events.

Family Discount- We offer a generous discount for multiple classes for one child and multiple students from one family.  We charge the same discount for either.  Our discounts are: first class in family (the highest tuition) is full price, second and third classes 15%off, and the fourth and fifth classes 25% off.  At a certain point we do offer a price for an unlimited amount of classes - inquire in the office for that pricing.

Calendar of Payment Periods: Payment Periods: 2009-2010

2009-2010

8-week sessions

Monthly Auto-Pay  Program Tuition Due Dates

8-Week Tuition

   Due Dates   
If tuition is not paid by the date below  your credit
or debit card 

will be charged.

Closed Dates 

Due to Holidays

Pay Period 1

Aug. 24 - Oct. 18

at time of registration

September 14th

Sunday, October 10, 2009

Labor Day - Sept. 7

Pay Period 2

Oct. 19 - Dec. 13

October 12th

November 9th

Sunday, December 5, 2009

 Thanksgiving, Nov 26

Pay Period 3  

Dec. 14  - Feb. 21

Holiday Break

December 7th

January 18th

Sunday, February 13, 2010

 Holiday Break

December 21 - January 3

Classes resume January 4

Pay Period 4

Feb. 22 - Apr. 18

February 15th

March 15th

Sunday, April 10, 2010

Easter Day, April 4

Pay Period 5

Apr. 19 - June 19

April 12th

May 10th

   Special Summer Session Registration Begins

 April 19, 2010

Mother's Day, May 9

Memorial Day, May 31

Pay Period 6

Summer Session

June 21 - Aug. 14

June 7th

July 12th

 Fall 2010 registration starts July 24, 2010

 Saturday, July 5th

Fall Break

August 16 - 22

Q: Do you offer make-ups?

A: Tuition pays for your child's spot in the class. However, as a courtesy, Patti's All-American offers one make-up per month, to be made up within four weeks of the missed class. The make-up class must be of the same age and ability level when and where it does not interrupt the safety or the quality of class for those children registered in the class. We do not refund or give credit for missing a class. You must call the gym prior to the missed class to qualify for a make-up. The student must be currently enrolled in class at the time of the scheduled appointment. Once made, it cannot be rescheduled. All hour and half and two hour classes if missed—will be entitled to just one hour make-up. If your child's class falls on a holiday when the gym is closed, such as Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Memorial Day, Mother’s Day, or 4th of July, it is your responsibility to schedule your make-up. To schedule a make-up, call our office at (219) 865-2274 or stop by the customer service desk. 

Q: What should my child wear to class?

A: Please make sure your child is properly dressed for class. In gymnastics classes, we recommend girls wear a body leotard (without an attached skirt) and the required gymnastics shoes. Shorts are allowed, but no tights. We recommend boys wear a T-shirt tucked into stretch pants or elastic waist shorts, and the required gymnastics shoes. Students are required to wear gymnastic shoes. We sell them for your convenience here at the gym. They are for safety and hygienic reasons. Once your child has reached the advanced/elite level of gymnastics or tumbling, we require them to wear advanced gymnastics shoes. Students should not wear clothes with any buckles, belts, or zippers. We focus on safety and cleanliness at Patti’s All-American. For numerous safety reasons we cannot allow high ear piercing, exposed belly button rings, eyebrow rings, or any jewelry. Hair should be pulled away from the face into a ponytail with an elastic band. We do not allow hair clips, barrettes, or other hair accessories nor hair glitter, gel, spray-on hair color, or excessively oily hair products. Again, this is for your child’s safety. These products tend to get on the mats when tumbling and could cause someone to slip and fall. Hair products also hinder the maintenance of our mats and keeping them clean. Each dance class has its own attire requirements.

Q: Why does Patti's All-American refund tuition after our first 30 days if we're not pleased?
A:
The real value in our programs can only be measured over the long run. However, children learn on their own schedule and we know that if a child is not ready for a particular program now, given time, he is likely to want to try again at some future date. We also know that you will be less hesitant to give it another try if you feel you have not wasted your money the first time
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Q: Can I stay and watch my child in class?

A: Of course you can, we love our parents to stay! You’re welcome to observe your child in our glassed-in lobby. The upstairs observation area, when not being used by our Gym-N-Learn classes, includes tables & chairs, crayons, and coloring books for siblings. Gym-N-Learn classes are held Monday-Friday 8:30AM-3:00PM. We request that parents do not yell down to the children during class. This is for safety and to avoid embarrassing both the parent and the child. If you have any concerns about your child’s class, please talk to your child’s teacher or a staff person.

**During our Gym-N-Learn classes, the upstairs observation area is closed. Classes are held Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m.-3:00 pm.