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paisleyThe Shankar Mahadevan Academy Attendance & Make-Up Class Policy

At Academy, we’re committed to helping every student stay on track and succeed - even when life gets busy! Our attendance and make-up policy is designed to give you flexibility and support throughout your learning journey.

paisley Attendance Expectations

We encourage all students to attend every class to get the most out of their learning experience. Regular attendance ensures steady progress and a strong foundation for future levels.

paisley Free Make-Up Classes

We understand that sometimes you may need to miss or reschedule a class - and that’s okay!
Each student receives free make-up classes based on their course duration.

  • 12-Week Course: 2 free make-up classes
  • Less than 12-Week Course: 1 free make-up class

You can use these:

  • To make up for a missed session, or
  • To reschedule a class in advance if you know you’ll be away.

paisley Carry Forward Unused Make-Ups

Didn’t use your free make-up classes? No problem! You can carry forward up to 4 unused make-up classes to your next course. This helps you build a small cushion of flexibility for future schedules.

paisley Carry Forward Unused Make-Ups

If you’ve used all your free and carry-forward make-ups, you can still purchase additional make-up sessions as needed.
This ensures you never fall behind - no matter what comes up.

paisley Add-On Classes for Course Completion

At the end of each course, your instructor will review your progress and may recommend a few add-on classes to help you strengthen specific skills before moving to the next level.

Here’s the good news:

  • If you still have free make-up classes available, they’ll automatically be used first.
  • You’ll only need to purchase the remaining Add-on classes (if any).

For example:
If your teacher recommends 2 add-on classes and you have 1 make-up class left, we’ll schedule 1 free make-up and you’ll only purchase 1 add-on class.

paisley Our Promise

Our goal is to make your learning experience smooth, flexible, and encouraging.
We’re here to support your progress — every class, every step of the way!

FAQs

1. What if I miss a class?

No worries! You can use one of your free make-up classes to attend a session you missed or reschedule in advance if you know you’ll be away.

2. How many free make-up classes do I get?

Each student receives free make-up classes based on their course duration:

  • 12-Week Course: 2 free make-up classes
  • Less than 12-Week Course: 1 free make-up class

3. Can I carry forward unused make-up classes?

Yes! You can carry forward up to 4 unused make-up classes to your next course. This gives you extra flexibility for future schedules.

4. What if I’ve used all my make-up classes?

If you’ve used all your free and carry-forward make-ups, you can still purchase additional make-up sessions as needed.
This way, you’ll never fall behind in your learning.

5. How do I schedule a make-up class?

If you have a make-up class balance, the system will automatically schedule it towards the end of the batch based on your instructor’s availability. You can also send a reschedule request to our support team.

6. What are add-on classes?

At the end of each course, your instructor may suggest add-on classes to help you strengthen specific skills before moving to the next level. If you still have free make-up classes available, they’ll automatically be used first.
Example:
If your teacher recommends 2 add-on classes and you have 1 make-up left, you’ll use that 1 free make-up and only purchase 1 add-on class.

7. Can I combine make-up and add-on classes?

Yes — your remaining make-up classes can be applied towards add-on sessions, saving you both time and cost.

8. What happens if I don’t attend my scheduled make-up class?

If you miss a scheduled make-up class, you will need to schedule another make-up class to cover the same session.

9. Why does the Academy have an attendance policy?

Consistent attendance ensures you make steady progress, build strong foundations, and achieve the best results. Our flexible make-up options are here to support you when unexpected things come up.

10. Who can I contact for help with scheduling or questions?

You can reach out to your instructor or the Academy support team.
Email - attendance@shankarmahadevanacademy.com
Phone - +912246181234
WhatsApp - +919008536003

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