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Our students should read and understand the following policies, especially the refund policy. Please take the time to read the General Payment & Operating Policy and the Refund Policy below.

General Payment &
OperatingPolicies

  • Students must be at least 16 years old to enroll in Adult Community Education classes.
    • The 16 year old age limit is waived on any classes specifically denoted as "Youth" classes; however, other age limits may apply.
    • Mature Youth Of All Ages who have the prerequisites are welcome in all our computer classes with instructor's approval. Parents must speak with instructor prior to registering. Please call 713-365-5660 to leave a message for the instructor.
  • "Star Card" discount (SBISD Residents 65 and older) is honored only at time of walk-in registration. The "Star Card" is available free of charge from our office.
  • No class changes after two weeks into the semester.
  • Students may register up through the first week of classes.
  • Attendance Certificates: Those who attend at least 80% of class meetings receive a certificate of attendance.
  • 1st Community Credit Union: As a student, you and your entire family are in the field of membership which offers low cost loans, high dividends, and low cost checking. For more information, call 713-465-3476.
  • Payment: Payment in full is required at time of registration. We accept cash, Mastercard or VISA. Registration is mainly at the Spring Branch Education Center (except Saturday Dance registration).
  • Student's children are not permitted in the classroom or hallways during class.
  • No eating, drinking, or smoking is allowed in the classroom.
  • Smoking is not permitted in the classrooms or on any SBISD property (including parking lots, etc.).
  • The speed limit on all school campuses is 10 miles per hour.
  • For questions in Spanish, please call after 4:00pm Monday thru Thursday. Para preguntas en Espanol, llame despues de las 4:00pm Lunes thru Jueves.



Textbooks & Supplies

Most of our classes require the use of textbooks, while others require consumable supplies to be used by the student. The cost of books and supplies is not included in the tuition. Most textbooks may be purchased on the first day of class, pending availability through publisher and required shipping time. Book prices vary and are available upon request. Books are non-refundable.



Refund Policy

Requests for refunds received prior to the start of a course will receive a refund minus 25% of tuition. Registration fees are non-refundable. Students may receive a credit voucher (tuition minus registration fee) for a future course if a student drops a class prior to the second class meeting. All requests for refunds must be made in writing to the Community Education office. There is no cash refund once a class begins. A full cash refund will be made by mail (within approximately 3 weeks) only when a course is discontinued due to lack of enrollment. Proficiency in any class is not guaranteed at completion. Misprints in textbooks are the responsibility of the publisher. Please be sure you read and understand this.

Call 713-365-5660 if you have any questions.



Community Education Positions

The following positions are available on an ongoing basis: Art, Cake Decorating, Drivers Education, ESL, Floral Design, French, G.E.D. Prep, G.E.D. Chief Examiner, German, Guitar, Italian, Motorcycle, Spanish... or if you are qualified in a course presentation that will benefit the community, please contact 713-365-5660 or visit our employment site at http://www.springbranchisd.com/person/jobs/search/commed.htm.

Call 713-365-5660 if you have any questions.



Never Underestimate The Power Of An Hour!!

Turn one hour a week into a life-changing experience for an SBISD student. Volunteer to be a mentor or tutor! We have hundreds of students waiting for the gift of a mentor - an adult role model, guide and friend - who spends 30-60 minutes weekly visiting with a Spring Branch ISD elementary, middle or high school student. Our SpringBoard mentor program has won local, state, and national awards and is operating on more than a dozen campuses! Tutors are also needed across SBISD to support students' academic growth and achievement. We'll match you with a student who can benefit from the skills you wish to share - whether it's reading, math, or science. We need your help! Help us jumpstart the lives of our SBISD students in need.

Call Linda Buchman (713-464-1511, ext. 2287), SBISD Community Relations Officer
or send an email to partner@springbranchisd.com
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Updated: May, 2009
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