Student Registration

Upon payment, you agree to the terms and conditions as detailed below:
Lookstein Virtual Jewish Academy of Bar-Ilan University partner family contract: These terms and conditions outline the standard terms and conditions associated with participating in a Lookstein Virtual online course, or courses, and assures that all parties are aware of their roles. Specific course requirements and arrangements are as per your selection above.

Lookstein Virtual Jewish Academy of Bar-Ilan University agrees to:
Supply, facilitate, and coordinate the implementation of the course(s) as listed above (cohorts availability dependent on minimum number of registrants) .
Provide an online instructor to facilitate and implement the course.
Communicate regularly by email and telephone with the student and the parent.
Share student progress with parents.
Provide parent access to the course and student work, if requested.

In the event of a cohort:
The Student will have course access for the duration of the enrollment term.
Exact dates of the live sessions appear on the course calendar.

In the event of an independent study:
The Student will have course access for up to four months.
Exact course dates and live check-in schedule to be mutually agreed upon by the parties.
Live check-ins of 10-30 minutes will take place based upon the needs of the student and the agreed upon pace of the course and not more than once per unit.


The Parent agrees that:
The Students will be given a minimum of 30 hours to complete this course.
The Students will have access to necessary technological equipment (i.e. Internet connection, computer/laptop and headset) when they are working on the course(s).
The Parent will provide technical assistance when needed.
The Parent will oversee student participation and act as a liaison to Lookstein Virtual. They will contact Lookstein Virtual with any academic, technical, or other challenges that may arise during the course.
For Independent Studies only: if live sessions need to be rescheduled, the parent/student will cancel them in writing at least 24 hours in advance.

3. Course Participation and Drop Policy (Academic Credit Only).
Lookstein Virtual sets high expectations for the success of its students. We are committed to meeting the needs of our students and will work tirelessly to facilitate student success. To maintain instructional momentum, students are required to submit assignments in their course on a weekly basis and to maintain regular contact with their instructors in order to receive academic credit.
Any student who has not logged into the course and/or submitted assignments for the course over a period of 14 days and has not made prior arrangements with his/her instructor will be referred to the Lookstein Virtual Director of Education in an attempt to communicate the urgency of recommitting to the course.
When attempts to contact the Student/parent are successful, the Lookstein Virtual Director of Education will work with students and parents to design a plan for success in the course. The plan will include work and communication commitments from the student. This process ensures that everyone involved with the student’s education acknowledges that consistent work and continuous communication with his/her teacher are what will lead the student to success.
Failure to respond to the Director of Education's attempts to contact the student/parent, or failure to adhere to the Success Plan created by the student and school representatives, may result in administrative removal from the course.
Students who are subject to administrative removal from a course will not receive academic credit and will not receive a tuition refund.


4. Publicity. Lookstein Virtual/Bar-Ilan University reserves the right to showcase student work (without student last name) for our marketing efforts including on our website and social media, and in speaking engagements, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.

5. Billing. The family agrees to remit payment prior to the start of the course, or on an agreed upon payment schedule. If payment is not received prior to the start of the course, Lookstein Virtual/Bar-Ilan University reserves the right to pause or cancel the course until payment is received.

6. Refunds. Students who officially withdraw from their courses through written notification by the Parent to Lookstein Virtual may receive a refund of tuition according to the following schedule:

For Cohorts:
- A full refund will be granted for withdrawals prior to the start of program.
- Withdrawals within the first week of the fall semester - 75% refund of full year tuition
- Withdrawals before the spring semester begins - 50% refund of full year tuition
- Withdrawals within the first week of the spring semester - 25% refund of full year tuition
- Tuition refunds are not granted for withdrawals after the first week of the spring semester.

For Independent Studies:
- A full refund will be granted for withdrawals at least one week prior to the start of course.
- A 50% tuition refund will be granted for withdrawals during the first week of the course.
- Tuition refunds are not granted for withdrawals after completion of the first week of the course.