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Policies
Registration Guidelines
Bright Lights is a nongovernmental, nonprofit organization that provides its programs through donations and the fees it charges. Bright Lights does not receive any local, state or federal funding. Fees and donations do not come close to covering actual cost. As a result we cannot afford and do not offer special education or medical support services like those provided to children in public and private schools. If your child has medical, mental, behavioral or other conditions or other special needs (such as the need for special equipment, one-on-one supervision, etc.) and you cannot provide Bright Lights with the resources necessary to meet those special needs, Bright Lights will not be appropriate or suitable for your child. If your child has special needs and you are willing to provide the necessary resources, please visit with us prior to registering.
Refund Policy
A minimum of $20 per class/camp will be charged if a student withdraws on or before May 30. After May 30, no refunds will be issued.
If your plans change and your student is unable to attend their registered class, we will make every effort to place the student in an alternate choice. However, many classes do fill early and we may not be able to accommodate your student.
Medical Policy
No health support is available at community site classes/camps.
The providing of medications at Bright Lights is strongly discouraged except when necessary for the management of your student's health and well being in an emergency situation. Students should not bring non-emergency medications to Bright Lights. Please consult your physician or pharmacist as the dosage intervals of medications may be adjusted so the times for taking the medications come outside Bright Lights' hours.
If your student may require an asthma inhaler or Epi-pen, you will be mailed a release form to complete and have signed by your student's physician, or you can click on this link to download and print the 2008 Student Medical Information Form. Bring an inhaler on the first day of class and check it in with the Bright Lights Health Tech who will store it for the week in the health office. Bring the inhaler in the original container labeled with the student's name, instructions with dosage, current date, time to be administered and physician's name.
If an Epi-pen is administered, 911 will be called.
Anti-Bullying Policy
Bright Lights provides physically safe and emotionally secure environments for all students and staff. Positive behavior (non-violence, cooperation, teamwork, understanding and acceptance of others) is encouraged in the program and is required of all staff. Inappropriate behaviors, including but not limited to bullying, intimidation and harassment, must be avoided by students and all staff.
Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy as to Students
The Bright Lights school admits students of any race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national and ethnic origin or disability in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship program, and other school-administered programs.
Background Checks on Staff
Teachers: If a teacher is currently under contract in a school district, a reference from their school principal is requested. All other teachers provide three references and background checks are processed.
Classroom Assistants: Background checks are processed on classroom assistants new to the program who are 19 years of age and older.
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