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Policies

The Duxbury Bay Maritime School admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin. A drug and chemical free environment will be strictly maintained.

Conduct Policy

The goal of DBMS programs is to develop students’ individual strengths, to improve their skills, and to have fun while doing so. Programs require a high standard of commitment, effort, and personal conduct. Decent, self-respecting behavior and true sportsmanship are expected of everyone (students as well as parents) while participating in the school’s program, while on the school’s property, and while representing DBMS off campus. Failure to adhere to code of conduct will result in disciplinary action, including suspension or expulsion without refund of program fees.

Payment Policy

All classes must be paid IN FULL at the time of registration. The only exception is 3-week Junior Sailing classes where a non-refundable $100 deposit is required for each session at the time of registration. All 3-week Junior Sailing balances must be paid in full at least three weeks prior to the start of class.

• Session 1: June 24-July 12 Full payment due by Monday, June 3
• Session 2: July 15-August 2 Full payment due by Monday, June 24
• Session 3: August 5-23 Full payment due by Monday, July 15

If payment in full is not received by due date, DBMS reserves the right to use its waiting list to fill unpaid registrations and/or restrict participation until payment is complete.

Scholarships

Financial Aid is limited to One Class per Year per Student and Limited to Youththrough age 18.

Anyone seeking information about financial assistance should contact Beth at the DBMS office 781-934-7555 x108. Click here to download the application. Please send in your completed scholarship applications (along with copies of W2s) to beth@dbms.org. Applications must be submitted at least two weeks prior to program start date.

Also, please visit www.dbms.org and set up an account including account holder information and student information (stop by the DBMS office if you do not have internet access and we will assist you). Note: You can/should enroll in a class and not pay. This will not hold your spot in the class but will get you in the queue. If approved, we will apply the appropriate discount directly your account.

Cancellation/Refund Policy

• Tuition and fees are non-refundable except in the case that cancellation is made prior to the start date of class. In that case, DBMS will retain a $25 administrative fee per student per class dropped and will refund amount remaining.
• If accountholder has any balance due on account, refund amount will first be applied to balance due and remaining amount will be refunded.
• All refunds are made by check and mailed to accountholder's address on file.

Swim Requirements

DBMS requires all students (ages 8-18) who are participating in on-water programs, to provide proof of their swim ability. Swimmers must be comfortable in the water, be able to swim 25 yards unassisted, tread water for 2 minutes and put on a life jacket that is thrown to them while treading water.

This can be proved in 4 ways:

1. For returning on-water students ages 9 & up, we already have proof on file.
2. Student may take upcoming scheduled DBMS swim test.
3. Student has swim lesson certificate (Red Cross level 4 or above or comparable) and will mail or email copy to DBMS.
4. Student may take a swim test in the bay on the first day of class.

Adults participating in on the water programs must know how to swim, but do not need to take a swim test.