Art School for Children Frequently Asked Questions

Comfortable and appropriate clothes that can get messy. We do provide aprons for students but that does not always ensure full coverage from the medium being used.

Students are expected to listen, follow instructions, participate in class activities, respect others, respect property, and have fun!

The Art School reserves the right to remove students from classes for behavior that is deemed to be disruptive, inappropriate, dangerous, or in violation of school health and safety regulations.

We ask that parents do not stay in the classroom. This is due to University and state child protection training requirements as well as a legal background check. If you feel that your child is unable to remain in the classroom for more than a few minutes without you, it may be best to wait another semester before sending him/her to art class. Independent learning and socialization are part of the Art School learning experience.

Parents of students who are younger than high school age are required to remain with students until the start of class. Please do not leave your children unattended.

Every student must be picked up by a parent or authorized caregiver no later than 15 minutes after the student's class ends. Neither the school nor its staff can be held responsible for students who are not picked up within a 15 minute window. This is due to the classroom needing time to be cleaned, and set up for the following class as well as a transition in teacher. In the event that you have a personal emergency and are unable to arrive on time, please call the Art School office at 281-283-3344.

If you would like to coordinate with an older student on where to meet after class dismissal such as the hallway or parking lot, this is between you and your student. The Art School staff will not be responsible for waiting with your student.

The Art School encourages students to leave all valuables and personal or sentimental items at home. UHCL is not responsible for loss of student's valuables or personal items.

The Art School will allow drop in visitors for a fee of $20. Please call in advance to make sure there is availability in the class and for payment options. The Art School office line: 281-283-3344.

After a class has reached the maximum enrollment, no additional students may register. There is a waiting list per class, and if a drop or cancellation occurs. These students are called in the order received, if space becomes available.

Students staying for more than one class should bring s sack lunch or snack and will be supervised during the break by either an Art School teacher or administrative staff.

We do not. The Art School does not offer before or after-class activities. Students may be dropped off at their scheduled class time and picked up promptly after.

The Art school does not keep money in the office. Please send appropriate change with your child if you would like to allow them to get something from the UHCL campus vending machines. The Art School is not responsible for change kept by the vending machine.

The Art School encourages students to bring a snack for long classes or when attending summer camps, but there will be no food provided.

The Art School does not provide a fridge or microwave for food storage and heating. Please send your student with a sack style lunch.

In the event of inclement weather, the Art School will make every effort to announce class cancellations as quickly as possible. In general, the Art School follows weather closures based by the UHCL campus. Information regarding the Art School class cancellations will be sent when necessary via email and posted on social media. In the case the UHCL campus is closed due to holiday, the Art School will also be closed. To check for closure, you can also call the campus hotline 281-283-2221, or look here: UHCL Weather Alert

In the event of a weather cancellation, the Art School will either issue a refund for the cancelled class or extend the class dates to accommodate for the missed class.

In order to protect the health of all, the Art School asks that students do not attend class when ill with a communicable disease or condition such as the flue, headlice, pink eye, strep, or symptoms of COVID-19. The Art School reserves the right to notify parents/guardians regarding any student who becomes ill during class and to request that said student be picked up immediately.

When attending the Art School, we would love to share what students are creating in class on our social media pages and website. We at times may send a photo release form via email or by paper to be able to photograph student work related to the current semester. This would need to be filled out and authorized by the students parent or legal guardian. This is completely optional.

The Art School teachers and staff are prohibited from administering medication to children and the School does not permit medication (OTC or prescription) on campus with the exception of emergency medications. Emergency medications are defined as (1) Epi-pens and (2) asthma inhalers, and (3) insulin pumps.

Parents/guardians are responsible for supplying the Art School with all necessary emergency medications and ensuring that such medications are not expired. All emergency medications must be accompanied by a prescription from a licensed professional and must be in the original container with your child's name and all labels intact. Please contact an administrator at the Art School office at least two (1) week before the student starts classes so that the Art School may prepare appropriately. Parents/guardians are always welcome to remain on site and may visit their child at any time to administer necessary medications.