Cosmo Beauty Academy Student Handbook 1 Contents From the President............................................... 3 • Probation • Re-enrollment About Cosmo Beauty Academy......................... 4 • Dismissal • Mission • Leave of Absence • Campus • Transfer Credit • Equipment Student Rights.................................................... 14 Admission and Enrollment.................................. 5 • Grievance and Complaint Procedures • Admission Requirements for All Students • Disclosure of Educational Records and the Privacy Act • Admission Requirements for International Students • Open Enrollment Policy Student Responsibilities..................................... 15 • Orientation • Participation • Advising • Attendance • Absences and Tardiness Schedule............................................................... 6 • Schedule Changes • Hours of Instruction • Lunches and Breaks • Holidays • Theory and Practical Application Records • Cancellation of Classes • Professional Image • Programs of Study • Dress Code • Conduct Cosmetology Programs...................................... 7 • Services • Cosmetology • Sanitation and Disinfection • Cosmetology Manager Option • Lockers • Personal Salon Services Esthetics Programs............................................... 8 • Esthetics Fees and Refunds............................................... 21 • Esthetics Manager Option • Program Fees • Payment Options Manicuring Programs......................................... 9 • Cancellations • Manicuring • Withdrawals • Manicuring Manager Option • Refunds Staff.................................................................... 10 Graduation......................................................... 23 • Requirements for Graduation Academic Policies...............................................11 • Requirements for State Licensure • Grading • Job Placement Assistance • Satisfactory Academic Progress • Testing 2 From the President Dear student, Welcome to the Cosmo Beauty Academy. We were established in 2011 as a private cosmetology institution. The Academy is approved for operation by the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology. Our goal is to provide you with the knowledge and confidence to successfully enter the beauty industry. According to Money Magazine, the average hairdresser/cosmetologist in the United States makes about $35,000 annually, with income ranging from $25,000 up to $52,000. A graduate of our school should expect her first entry-level job to make slightly more than minimum wage plus commission on salon sales and services. Through our programs, you can develop the basic skills for a rewarding career. An exciting feature of our Academy is the ability to gain valuable hands-on practice in the Salon and Day Spa co-located in our building. We believe our unique combination of practical experience and theory is important for your success. Our competitive tuition fees and payment plans help prospective students pursue their careers in the cosmetology industry. Students of every nationality are welcome in our Academy. Their diverse backgrounds enrich the learning experience for everyone. And, as an American citizen of Asian descent, I understand the unique needs of international students. Cosmo Beauty Academy is proud of its carefully-selected staff and instructors who bring a depth and breath of education and work experiences from their chosen fields of study. The faculty is involved daily in their profession and brings to the Academy the knowledge and skills required for success in today’s employment environment. Cosmo Beauty Academy follows a strict code of ethics and observes the standards of the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology. It strives to maintain an honest and fair relationship with its staff, students, patrons, the state board and other colleges. Cosmo does not recruit from other schools offering similar programs. It advertises truthfully and makes honest representations to its students. Now, let me introduce myself. I am a Licensed Managing Manicurist and Managing Manicurist Instructor with 15 years of experience as the owner of Pat’s Salon and Day Spa. In addition, I hold an MSA in Business Administration from Central Michigan University and a BA in Economics. I serve on the Review/Examination Committee of the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology. This is an additional benefit to our students because we understand the knowledge and skills required to pass the state certification test. Thank you for your interest. Pat Dinh President/CEO Cosmo Beauty Academy Phone: (937) 325-2233 Fax: (937) 325-2627 E-mail: [email protected] 1113 Upper Valley Pike | Springfield, Ohio 45504 | www.ohiocosmobeautyacademy.com 3 About Cosmo Beauty Academy MISSION • To host guest lecturers/speakers in-make-up, spa, manicuring, facial, and hair techniques The mission of Cosmo Beauty Academy is: • To offer in-house seminars and demonstrations • To produce students who will have the required talent, skills and knowledge for both the theory (technical) and practical portions of the course. So that upon graduation they will be prepared to pass the written and practical examinations administered by Ohio State Board of Cosmetology. • To use professional products used in training such as Paul Mitchell, Scruples, Matrix, Kenra, and OPI • To be involved in industry trade shows and extracurricular activities • To develop desirable work habits, attitude and pride in workmanship. • To enrich the students’ learning experiences with in-house contests and promotions • To provide quality progressive education preparing student for a career in the field of Cosmetology, Esthetics and Manicuring. • To prepare students for the State Board with preparatory classes • To continuously monitor and offer constructive feedback • To help students obtain employment in an entry level position upon graduation and licensing. • To pass on the passion and knowledge to students in both the technical and practical programs of Cosmetology, Esthetics, and Manicuring. Campus The school is located at 1113 Upper Valley Pike, one-quarter mile south of the Upper Valley Mall in Springfield Ohio. The 7,500 sq. ft. facility includes administrative office space, classrooms, bathroom facilities, and a beauty college clinic to accommodate students, instructors, and clients receiving beauty school services. The space can accommodate 34 students in each of the three classrooms, and the clinic space can accommodate up to 20 clients at any one time. Pat’s Salon & Day Spa is co-located in the same building as the Cosmo Beauty Academy. The operating salon allows students to gain real-world experience. • To educate, train, and prepare our students to be the future leaders in the beauty and day spa industries. • Sanitary and esthetically-pleasing environment • To offer affordable tuition • To provide a flexible school schedules: full-time or part-time options available • To have organized, structured programs with learning assistance available Equipment • To employ experienced staff dedicated to our mission and the delivery of top quality education tailored to individual needs Our equipment is state of the art, including; five shampoo bowls, 10 individual stations with hydraulic chairs and electrical plugs for each station. Two heaters for irons, four sets of flat irons and combs, two spa pedicure chairs, two facial bed with facial steamer, one hot tower steamer, one hot stone massage pot, one sterilization heat station, and five nail stations. We also have storage lockers and a washer and dryer for student use. Computers and copier/fax machines are available through the office. You must ask office personnel for help if you need copies or need to look anything up on the computer. • To use state-of-the-art equipment for teaching • To provide professional, personal, and business skill development • To teach through hands-on training that provides the opportunity to practice on multi-textured hair, nail, and skin 4 Admission and Enrollment It is the policy of Cosmo Beauty Academy that no person shall be denied admission, graduation nor any other rights and privileges due to sex, race, ethnic origin, religion, color, age, or sexual orientation. • Cosmo Beauty Academy provides instruction in English. The manucuring course is also taught in Vietnamese. Students with English as a second language will be assessed individually to evaluate their proficiency in English. admission Requirements for All students open ENROLLMENT POLICY Prospective enrollees are encouraged to visit the physical facilities of the school and to discuss personal education and occupational plans with school personnel prior to enrolling or signing enrollment agreements. Cosmo Beauty Academy begins class on an open enrollment basis. Cosmetology, Manicuring and Esthetics students may enroll at any time for classes. Classes begin on the first Tuesday of each month. If an approved holiday falls on that Tuesday then class will begin on the first Wednesday of the month. The following are requirements for admission to Cosmo Beauty Academy: • Students must be at least 16 years old with a minimum of a 10th grade education. ORIENTATION Upon registration, students will be scheduled for and must attend an orientation session prior to beginning classes. Orientation covers school policies, rules, and regulations. • Students must have a valid Social Security Card. • Student are required to have a valid governmentissued identification with a picture, such as a driver’s license from any state, a military identification or a passport. advising Cosmo Beauty Academy provides academic and employment advising to students. The school also maintains a list of professional counselors and outside agencies to which students in need of personal counseling may be referred. admission requirements for International Students International students must meet all of the above requirements plus the following additional requirements: • International students must have proof of an approved visa from the American Consulate • They must provide a copy of their foreign passport and a valid 1-94 (arrival/departure record). • International students must show evidence of having finances sufficient to support tuition, room, and board. 5 Schedule Hours of instruction PROGRAMS OF STUDY The school is open 8:30 am–5:00 pm five days a week from Tuesday through Saturday. We offer three programs of study, each has an option to prepare for the manager examination. A typical daily schedule for a junior includes theory class; break time; junior demo; lunch; independent study; hands-on class; break time; review; sanitation; inspection and time cards. The minimum standards for each program of study in Cosmetology, Esthetics and Manicuring are set in accordance with the Education Code of the State of Ohio’s Department of Cosmetology. These standards represent the criteria necessary for obtaining a license. A typical daily schedule for a senior includes theory class; break time; demo, class and clinic; flexible lunch period; practical operations on the clinic floor; sanitation; inspection and time cards. Cosmetology Students Juniors: Seniors: The 10-minute afternoon break is taken at the student’s discretion — as time permits on Saturday. There is no morning theory class on Saturday. Weeks 1- 7 Weeks 8 - 40 1- 375 hours 375 - 1,500 hours Esthetics Students Juniors: Weeks 1 - 4 1 - 150 hours Seniors: Weeks 4 - 15 151 - 600 hours Manicuring Students holidays The school is closed on Sundays and Mondays. It is also closed on the following holidays: • New Year’s Day • Memorial Day • Fourth of July • Labor Day • Thanksgiving Day • Christmas Juniors: Seniors: A special holiday may be declared for emergencies or special reasons. Holy days of all religious beliefs are respected and allowed. Depending on the day of the week the holiday falls on; additional days may be included in conjunction with the holiday. cancellation of classes In the event of inclimate weather, the Cosmo Beauty Academy administrator may decide to close the school. You will find notification of weather cancellations on Channel 22 and Fox 45 News. 6 Week 1 Week 2 -10 1 - 40 hours 41 - 200 hours Subject Cosmetology Programs The cosmetology course curriculum consists of 1,500 hours of theory instruction and practical training covering all phases of cosmetology. Theory Practical Eyebrow Arching and Hair Removal 10 20 Make-Up 15 10 Theory instruction is instruction by demonstration, lecture, classroom participation, or examination. Practical operation means actual performances by the student of a complete service on another person or a mannequin. Manicuring and Pedicuring: Water and Oil Manicure 5 12 Complete Pedicure: Artificial Nails 5 12 cosmetology Complete Pedicure: Acrylic (liquid and powder brush-ons) 10 50 nails Artificial Nail Tips 10 50 nails Nail Wraps and Repairs 5 20 nails Minimum Requirements for Theory and Practical Operation Subject Theory Practical Acts and Rules 20 — cosmetology manager option Cosmetology Chemistry 20 — This option allows students to rent a booth at a salon or to be a salon owner. Health and Safety/Hazardous Substances 20 — Theory of Electricity in Cosmetology 5 — Disinfection and Sanitation 10 20 The curriculum for students enrolled in this course consists of 300 hours of preparation. It is available only to students who have completed the Cosmetology program. Bacteriology, Anatomy and Physiology 15 Wet Hair Styling 25 200 Thermal Hair Styling — 40 Thermal Styling 20 — Press and Curl 20 — Permanent Waving 20 80 Chemical Straightening 20 25 Haircutting 20 80 Hair Coloring and Bleaching — 50 Hair Coloring 40 — Bleaching 20 — Scalp Treatment 5 20 Facials: Manual 5 10 Electrical 10 15 Chemical 10 15 7 Esthetics Programs The curriculum for students enrolled in Esthetics consists of 600 hours of theory (technical) instruction and practical operations covering all practice constituting the care of esthetics. esthetics manager option The theory instruction includes demonstrations, lectures, discussions, guest speakers, audio visuals, and examinations. Practical operations include actual performance by the students of a complete service on a person or a mannequin. The curriculum for students enrolled in this course consists of 150 hours of preparation. This option allows students to rent a booth at a salon or to be a salon owner. It is available only to students who have completed the Esthetics program. Esthetics Minimum Requirements for Theory and Practical Operation Subject Theory Practical Acts and Rules 10 — Cosmetology Chemistry 10 — Health and Safety/Hazardous Substances 20 — Electricity 10 — Disinfection and Sanitation 10 10 Bacteriology, Anatomy, Physiology, Skin Analysis and Conditions 15 — Facials: Manual 20 40 Electrical 30 60 Chemical 20 40 Eyebrow Arching and Hair Removal: Tweezers 5 20 Wax and Depilatories 20 40 Make-Up 20 40 8 Manicuring Programs The curriculum for students enrolled in Manicuring course consists 200 hours of theory (technical) instruction and practical operations covering all areas of manicurists and pedicurists. The theory instruction includes demonstration lecture, classroom participation, guest speaker, audiovisuals, and examinations. Practical operations include actual performances by the student of complete service on another person. Manicuring Minimum Requirements for Theory and Practical Operation Subject Theory Practical Acts and Rules 10 — Cosmetology Chemistry Related to Manicuring Practices 10 — Health and Safety/Hazardous Substances 15 — Disinfection and Sanitation 10 10 Bacteriology, Anatomy, Physiology 10 — Water and Oil Manicures 15 40 Complete Pedicure 10 20 Application of Artificial Nails: Acrylic: Liquid and Powder Brush-ons 15 80 nails Nail Tips 10 60 nails Nail Wraps and Repairs 4 40 nails MANICURING manager option This option allows students to rent a booth at a salon or to be a salon owner. The curriculum for students enrolled in this course consists of 100 hours of preparation. It is available only to students who have completed the Manicuring program. 9 Staff Administration Pat Dinh President/CEO Licensed Managing Manicurist and Managing Manicurist Instructor with 15 years of experience as the owner of Pat’s Salon and Day Spa Jennifer Willman Administrative Assistant Edward Jones Accountant/Certified Public Accountant instructors Mary Best Lead Instructor/Licensed Cosmetologist Cosmetology Instructor and Esthetics Instructor with 30 years of experience teaching cosmetology 10 Academic Policies Grading Testing Grades are based on: At the end of each week, a test will be given. The test will consist of written and practical criteria from the program requirements. All tests need to be completed and passed before proceeding to the next level. • Academic and Clinical Work • Attendance Students must be on time and prepared for their practical test with their testing supplies. Any student absent or tardy will have to reschedule their test with an instructor. • Citizenship/Attitude • Following Rules and Regulations • Professional Appearance Upon completing 90% of their program, students have a mandatory “baby” board to prepare them for state testing. Students are evaluated on a percentile basis. 100% - 90% 89% - 80% 79% - 75% 69% - 60% 59% - 0% = = = = = Make-up Tests or Failed Tests Superior Performance Above Average Average Unsatisfactory Failing A failed or missed examination must be made up within two weeks after the scheduled test. A list of students who need to make up a failed or missed test will be posted in the theory classroom. Satisfactory Academic Progress Probation Satisfactory academic progress (SAP) is a measure by which the school monitors your progress toward completion of your program. Each student is expected to meet minimum academic standards in order to progress in the program and remain enrolled in Cosmo Beauty Academy. Satisfactory academic progress encompasses all areas of academic achievement including attendance, test scores, assignments, and practical performances. A student who fails to maintain satisfactory progress with their attendance and academics will be placed on probation. A student placed on probation has until the end of their next evaluation period to come into compliance with the school’s satisfactory academic standards. Failure to do so will result in withdrawal from the program. A student wishing to appeal a withdrawal decision may do so in writing. The president will review the appeal and determine whether the student will be allowed to remain in school. If the student is allowed to remain, they will have until the end of the third evaluation period to bring their grade up to satisfactory academic standards. Failure to do so will result in indefinite withdrawal from the program. • Students must maintain an overall academic grade point average of 75% in theory and all practical subjects. Probationary status will result in the case of failure to do so. Failure to bring your average to 75% or higher by the end of your second quarterly evaluation will result in your withdrawal from school. continued on next page • Students must maintain an average attendance rate of at least 75% of scheduled hours. This includes attendance in theory classes. • Courses that are incomplete, repeated and non-credit remedial courses have no effect on satisfactory academic progress. • Students must adhere to all school policies. 11 Academic Policies continued Re-enrollment Students wishing to re-enroll after a withdrawal may do so after a period of three months, Re-admittance after a withdrawal or cancellation must be submitted in writing to the president. The letter will be evaluated and a decision will be rendered within 30 days of the date of the letter. If the student is re-enrolled, she or he will be placed on probation for a period of 30 days and will need to bring their academic progress back up to the Academy’s standards. If the student fails to meet the standards they will be withdrawn indefinitely. Upon successful re-enrollment: • Previous hours will be credited to the student’s transcripts. • Previous tuition payments will be credited to the students balance. • Tuition fees and costs are subject to change. Students who are re-admitted will be contracted according to the current tuition costs, and will be required to pay any additional fees if applicable. • Outstanding tuition, fees and overtime expenses must be paid in advance or the student must make satisfactory payment arrangements. dismissal If a student repeatly violates Academy rules and regulations, they will be dismissed. Leave of Absence Occasionally, students may experience extended personal or medical problems which make it difficult to attend classes. The institute may allow a student under such circumstances to take a leave of absence (LOA) from the program. The leave of absence must be requested in writing by the student and must be pre-approved by the Academy’s president. The written request must include the starting and ending date of the leave of absence. A leave of absence may be granted in accordance with the Federal Guidelines for Leave of Absence, which states that a leave of absence will not exceed 180 days in a 12- month period. Students will not be assessed additional tuition charges while on their leave of absence. The student contract will be extended for the same number of days that they were on a leave of absence. Students returning from an authorized leave of absence will retain all credit for clock hours and work projects completed and will return to the same academic status they held prior to their leave of absence. Students returning from a leave of absence must coordinate their return with the Academy. Upon early return to school, your leave of absence will be considered to be complete. Students who fail to return from leave of absence on their scheduled return date will be terminated and will be considered dismissed as of the last day of attendance prior to the start of the leave of absence. Transfer credit Students with prior credit hours from another cosmetology school who wish to enroll into any of our three programs must meet certain requirements. Transfer hours from another school certified by the State of Ohio: • Students must meet the same enrollment requirements as any student. Transfer students are required to attend Cosmo Beauty Academy for a minimum of 400 hours for Cosmetology, 150 hours for Esthetics, and 80 hours for Manicuring. • Students must provide acceptable proof of training, a record of completion/withdrawal and academic progress record from their previous school. • Students may be required to purchase a student kit and/or books if they do not possess the necessary materials continued on next page 12 Academic Policies continued Transfers from schools certified by another state: • Students from out of state must call the State Board of Cosmetology to have their hours converted to Ohio’s requirements, Standard registration fees apply, plus the student may be required to purchase a kit and/or books if they do not possess the necessary materials. Transfers from schools outside the United States: • Students with licenses or training from another country must contact the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology and request their hours be converted. Prior training hours of certain countries are not transferable to the State of Ohio. Also, training received from an apprenticeship program is not transferable according to the Ohio Board of Cosmetology and therefore are not transferable to our school. 13 Student Rights Grievance and Complaint Procedures Students wishing to express a concern should adhere to the following procedures: The Academy president is the staff member is responsible for investigation and resolution of complaints. If a student has a complaint, it may be presented orally or in writing directly to the school director or it may be presented to any other member of the staff who will promptly forward it to the president. The president is available in the office. • To other school officials who have educational interest in the information • To representatives of the Comptroller General of the United States, the Secretary of Education or State and local educational authorities. • For financial aid when applicable and necessary to determine eligibility for aid, determine the amount of aid, determine the conditions for the aid, and to enforce the terms and conditions of the aid. • To State officials if required by State statute. If you have any complaints, questions, or problems, which you cannot work out with the school, contact: Ohio Board of Cosmetology 1929 Gateway Circle Grove City, OH 43123 Phone: 614-46-3834 Fax: 614-644-6880 www.cos.ohio.gov Disclosure of Educational Records and the Privacy Act • To organizations conducting studies for educational agencies or institutions to develop, validate, or administer tests, administer student aid programs or improve instruction. No personally identifiable information will be released except to representatives of the organization and the information provided to the organization will be destroyed when no longer needed for study. • To accrediting agency to carry out accrediting functions • To parents of a dependent minor student Students and parents of dependent minor students have the right to review a student’s educational records, to request amendment to a student’s educational records, to provide consent prior to disclosure of personally identifiable information, and to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education regarding the failure of an institution to comply with FERPA. Students or parents of dependent minor students are also advised that a hearing can be requested to challenge the contents of a student’s record, and the student will be given the opportunity to place a statement regarding contested information in the record stating the nature of the disagreement. A parent or student must make a request in writing to review educational records. Records will be made available in the appropriate institutional office on an appointment basis. No personally identifiable information will be released to a third party without the written consent of parent of dependent minor student or student except: • To comply with a judicial order or subpoena • To meet a health or safety emergency All disclosures of information will be recorded in the file and will include parties receiving information and the legitimate interests of the parties for inspection of the records. Personally identifiable information which is designated as directory information includes student’s name, address, telephone listing, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities, degrees and awards received and the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended. For official copies of school records please contact the school administrator or administrative assistant. The original and copies of withdrawal/completion records are included in the initial fees of the school course. Any additional copies that are required at a later day will be charged a fee of $15 in certified funds. 14 Student Responsibilities The following are a list of guidelines that students must commit to and follow during enrollment at Cosmo Beauty Academy. These guidelines were established to provide a consistent work environment for each student. Following these rules and regulations will prepare you for professional work habits. It will also create a safe focus and enjoyable learning environment. • All students must give applied effort each day in order to receive school credit. Applied effort includes; theory minimum of one hour three days out of the week and a minimum of four practical credits for full time students. Theory minimum of one hour three days per week and a minimum of two practical credits for part time students. • Any student not giving applied effort will be asked to clock out and go home. Positive behavior is required to create a mutually beneficial learning environment for all students. Students who fail to meet the guidelines and create challenges for other students or staff may result in suspension or termination. • Senior students must be in assigned classes at the start of each class. For example: 11:00 am Advanced Hair Cutting Class. If your name is on the list, you must be in class by 11:00 am. Participation Attendance • It is the student’s responsibility to be in their seats and ready for instruction at the beginning of each theory class. Coming to school without your books or equipment means you are not ready and you will be sent home to retrieve your supplies. Should you fail to return, you will be marked absent (unexcused) for the day. Coming unprepared for school also will mark you for an unexcused tardy. Cosmo Beauty Academy’s satisfactory academic progress policy requires each student to follow all his or her scheduled hours of attendance according to their enrollment agreement. This includes leave of absences and going over the contract. A student exceeding the allotted time may be withdrawn from the Academy and will have to follow the procedures for re-enrollment. Holidays and school closures will extend your contract the exact amount of time that the school is closed. • There is absolutely no usage of cell phones, computers, mp3 players, etc., and no eating, or personal conversations during class. This disrupts the instruction and makes an ineffective learning environment for your fellow students, not to mention it is disrespectful to your instructor. If you are excused by an instructor for disrupting the class, you will be sent home for the day and an unexcused absence will be placed on your record. Each student selected a schedule on their enrollment agreement prior to enrolling in the Cosmo Beauty Academy. It is the student’s responsibility to arrive at school on time and remain in school according to your contracted schedule. You must contact the president to report tardiness and absences. Each student has signed an enrollment agreement that state’s he or she will start and complete by a specific date. Each student’s contract will include an extra four weeks to cover for unexcused absences, tardiness, or suspensions. All excused absences and tardiness must have written proof. Excused absences and tardiness will extend a student’s contract date. • All students are given sign-off sheets for their assigned areas. It is the student’s responsibility to maintain, get signatures, and turn in these sheets when they are due. Failure to do so will result negatively on your evaluations and may place you on probation. Also, failure to complete these requirements on time will deny your status to preapply for your state board exam. 15 Student Responsibilities continued absenceS AND tardiness Any student coming in to the school after that time without calling and receiving approval first will not receive credit for the day. Students who do not call before 8:30 am or show on Saturdays are clocked out until the following Thursday. No student will be allowed to attend school on any other schedule to make up for absences. Tardiness is not tolerated at Cosmo Beauty Academy. All students must be in their seats and prepared for class on time. If you are more than five minutes late, you will not be allowed to attend school for that day, and it will be marked as an unexcused absence. We recommend that you arrive at school 15 minutes early to prepare for class. Absences or tardiness are excused if they are: Schedule changes • An absence requested and approved in advance and signed off by an administrator A student may request one schedule change per enrollment. If an additional schedule change is needed, the student will be charged a fee of $100 per schedule change. •An illness or the illness of spouse, dependent child or parent Schedule changes must be requested in writing and a change to your enrollment agreement must be signed with the administrator before a schedule can be changed. • Family death or family emergency (following the FMLA guidelines) if the absence is called in promptly on the morning of the absence and documentation is provided upon return to validate the excused absence or tardy. Students are not allowed to leave school early unless approval has been granted from the president. Acceptable reasons for early dismissals are: •A court appearance, doctor’s appointment, child’s school function, jury duty, military obligations, or an appointment you can provide written proof of. • Doctor/dentist appointment • Children’s school holidays are no exception. You must provide day care during these holidays. • Child’s school Tardiness in the case of an accident will be excused if you: • Any reason for which you can provide written proof. • Have a police report; if there is an accident on the freeway, there must be proof on the internet that the administrator can verify. You must request time off in writing -- preferably 24 hours in advance. Immediate family emergencies are the exception. • Normal traffic is not an excused tardy. All calls for absences and tardiness must be called in to the administrator. If calling earlier than 8:00 am, a message can be left on the answering machine. Saturdays are mandatory for practical operations and client days. All students are required to attend a minimum of 2-3 Saturdays per month according to their schedule. Students wishing to request a Saturday off need to do so in writing at least 1 week in advance. Special circumstances may be (religion, work, etc.) granted at the Directors’ discretion. School starts at 8:30 am on Saturdays. All students must be clocked in and prepared for the day no later than 8:30 am WITH NO EXCEPTIONS. If leaving early due to illness, you must get the approval of the administrator before leaving early. Leaving early without approval first will be marked as an unexcused tardy. 16 Reminder: All excused absences and tardiness will extend your contract date. You can make up lost tardiness and absences by coming in on your unscheduled Saturdays or outside classes and field trips. All non-compliance to the above attendance rules will be documented and put in your permanent file and may place you on probation. continued on next page Student Responsibilities continued Lunches and Breaks • All weekly theory and operations records must be written in blue or black ink. Red is reserved by the office. Pencil is not allowed. Lunch is 30 minutes to one hour and must be taken between 11:00 noon to 2:00 pm. Floor students’ lunch schedules will be according to their clients’ schedules. You may not leave your client to take a lunch break. It is the student’s responsibility to clock in and out for lunch. Students who fail to clock out for lunch will lose one hour. There is no lunch break for night students or part-time day students. The administrator must approve extended lunches. • Any lost or misplaced weekly theory and operations records cannot be recorded and you will lose the credit for the week. • All weekly theory and operations records must be completed, signed and transferred over to a new sheet at the end of each week. Incomplete theory and operations records cannot be recorded and therefore will result in your loosing operations and theory requirements for the week. There is no eating in the classrooms. Your lunch is to be eaten in the break room or outside. You may not eat in any of the classrooms, demo rooms, library, and lobby or on the clinic floor. Full-time students are given two 10-minute breaks each day — one in the morning after theory and one in the afternoon at the teacher’s discretion. Professional Image Your professional image is the impression you project as a person engaged in the profession of cosmetology, esthetics and manicuring. It consists of your outward appearance and the conduct you exhibit in the workplace. This image is extremely important. Part-time day students have two 10-minute breaks and night students get one 10-minute break. The time for the break is at the teacher’s discretion. It is not necessary to clock out for your break unless you leave the school premises. Students may not leave the school premises during school hours without the permission of an instructor. Students who will be leaving the school premises must clock out. Personal hygiene is the daily maintenance of cleanliness and healthfulness through certain sanitary practices. Cosmo Beauty Academy uses weekly time sheets to keep record of your theory and practical operations as set by Ohio State Board of Cosmetology standards. It is the student’s responsibility to keep your weekly operation and theory records up to date, signed and turned in at the end of the week. These include: • Daily bathing, showering, shaving (men), and freshening up through the day as necessary • Washing your hands throughout the day as required, such as when beginning a service with a new client or after visiting the bathroom • Using underarm deodorant or antiperspirant. • Brushing and flossing your teeth, as well as using a mouthwash or breath mints throughout the day as needed The following rules must be adhered to in order to receive credit for the required hours: Dress Code theory and practical Operations RecordS • Students must keep a record of hours and services each day as required on the student daily record of applied effort. An instructor must check all work or credit will not be given. Records must be neat and clear. Students are required to adhere to the following dress code: • Solid black or white shirt/blouse. No sleeveless, low cut, tank top, see-through or backless shirts allowed. Underarms must be covered. (No cap sleeves) • All weekly theory and operations records must be signed by an instructor at the end of each day. continued on next page 17 Student Responsibilities continued • Solid black or white pants, Capris, or skirts. Skirts may be no shorter than two inches above the knee (no denim). Pants must be solid, not faded and have no holes in them. Hems must be neat. Cut offs are not allowed. JEANS ARE NOT ALLOWED. Conduct • Shoes must be closed toed with a low heel. No flipflops, open toe sandals or high heels are allowed. Poor conduct includes: • Students must wear a clean, neat black or white lab coat/apron with the school logo. Apron/lab coat is provided in your kit. • All students must come to school prepared, hair, makeup and nails. Hair must be clean and styled, nails should always be manicured and free of snags and hangnails, make up should be put on prior to class (not during). Exceptions are made if student is being used as a model or receiving a personal service. Fridays are considered free dress days. Students are allowed to attend school in professional attire of their choice. Free dress does not mean dress down. No sweats, pajamas, tank tops, see through clothes, etc. Shoes must remain closed toe and no heel for your safety. Any outerwear worn on the clinic floor must be solid black or white. (This includes sweaters and jackets). These also need to be neat and clean. Freshmen must wear their name badges at all times. Students arriving to school without proper uniform will be sent home to change. If you do not return in the proper uniform you will be marked for an unexcused absence. Also coming to school out of uniform will mark you for an unexcused tardy. If the instructor or administrator determines that your attire is unacceptable, you must go home and change. Also, documentation will be placed in your permanent file and reflect negatively on your progress quarterly evaluation. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times. If difficulties arise, please call an instructor. • Failure to follow instruction or schedule, refusing clients or behaving rudely in front of clients, profanity, gossiping, refusing to cooperate with or acting disrespectful to fellow students and staff members will be counseled by administrative staff and dismissed/expelled depending on the offense. • Students who engage in disorderly conduct including threats, fights, stealing, and drug use/ possession of drugs or gang activity will be reported to the authorities and face expulsion/ withdrawal from school • Recreational drugs, alcohol, and weapons have no place on school grounds and possession thereof is grounds for expulsion/withdrawal • Visitors are allowed in the reception area only. Maximum visiting time is 10 minutes, or student will be clocked out for the duration of the visit. • Only emergency calls are permitted on the business phone. For emergency calls, give the school number to relatives so that they will not call your cell phone and disrupt the class. • Cell phones are not permitted beyond the break room. Cell phones must be turned off during class time. Text messaging will not be permitted. Anyone using or texting during classroom time or on the clinic floor will be asked to leave the classroom/ clinic floor. • Smoking is permitted outside the building only and at a minimum distance of 15 feet away from any door entrance. continued on next page 18 Student Responsibilities continued SERVICES Any equipment left in the Quats container will be added to the schools’ supplies. Students must take patrons when assigned to them. Students who refuse to perform a service will be clocked out for the day, including manicuring services. Station trays must be cleaned before you leave. Tools must be placed in clean/soiled sealed containers. Failure to do so will result in your tools being discarded. • Client record cards/release forms must be signed before chemical services. All services must be checked and signed by an instructor before patron leaves. The client record cards must be signed by an instructor and filed away properly. There is a sanitation list posted throughout the school. Each student is assigned an area to clean each day. It is the student’s responsibility to check the list and complete your area. An instructor will sign your time card after the area has been checked. • No student may leave a patron while doing a chemical service except in an emergency and is excused by an instructor. Pedicure foot spas must be cleaned according to manufactures directions and a cleaning log must be filled out and checked by an instructor. • Only products furnished by the college may be used unless otherwise approved by the clinic supervisor. No food or drink is allowed inside the classroom or on the clinic floor. Bottles with lids, tumblers, and thermoses are permitted. No fast food drinks and Starbucks cups, etc. are allowed. • Free services are not allowed. All pricing must be advised by instructor on the floor prior to giving the service. Lockers • Receipts must be turned in to the receptionist at the completion of the service by the student (not the client). Any upgrades to a service must be added on to the service ticket prior to performing the service. Cosmo Beauty Academy is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. Keep your things locked up. Lockers are available upon request. Personal salon Services Sanitation and Disinfection • Personal salon services must be approved by the clinic floor instructor as well as your instructor prior to doing the service. Students must keep their workstation and classroom areas clean and sanitary at all times. Equipment, supplies, and personal paraphernalia must be put away at the end of each day. • No personal service shall be performed without a service receipt. Service receipts shall be assigned by the receptionist or instructor on the clinic floor. Mirrors must be free of tape, stickers, and pictures. Counter tops must be cleaned and free of all debris. No personal items may be left on counter areas. Styling chairs must be cleaned each day (free of hairspray, color, etc.) Hairs, papers, clipping, nail clippings, etc. must be swept up after each procedure and at the end of each day. Sanitation and disinfection of personal equipment must be completed and put away before you leave. • Students will pay for chemical supplies on personal services at 50% off patron pricing. Personal services must be pre-paid before service can begin. These include permanent waving, tint, bleach and facial supplies. If students provide their own chemical product, the service is free. continued on next page 19 Student Responsibilities continued • Junior students are not allowed to work on senior students. Juniors, manicurists and estheticians may receive personal services by senior cosmetology students if they get the approval of their instructor and the approval of the clinic floor instructor and they must clock out. Estheticians wishing to receive services with manicuring students may do so after receiving approval of your instructor and the manicuring instructor, they also must clock out. Manicurists wishing to receive personal facial services may do so after receiving approval of their instructor and the Esthetics instructor first and they must clock out. • There are no personal services on Saturdays. • Personal salon services must be rescheduled when the service desk personnel has scheduled the student with a service client. • Students requesting personal services must complete their daily requirements. • School supplies are for teacher demos and clinic services only. This includes gloves, foils, gel, bleach etc. Students needing supplies for practice and personal services will need to purchase them on their own or from the school. 20 Fees and Refunds program fees If you are late past the grace period, a $10 late fee will be added to your account and you will be suspended until your account is paid and up to date. The following fees are charged for each program: Cosmetology — 1500 hours Tuition............................................... $8,000 Kit.........................................................$600 Book..................................................... $150 Registration fee................................... $100 Students absent for 30 days in a row without a leave of absence will be withdrawn. Cosmetology Manager Option — 300 hours* Tuition................................................$1,500 Esthetics — 600 hours Tuition............................................... $4,000 Kit.........................................................$400 Book..................................................... $150 Registration fee................................... $100 You have the right to cancel this enrollment agreement without any penalty fees or charges to you if you cancel before midnight of the fifth business day following the first day of class. Business day means a day on which you were scheduled to attend a class session. Cancellation shall occur when you give written notice of cancellation at the address of the school show on the top of the first page of the enrollment agreement. Esthetics Manager Option — 150 hours Tuition...................................................$750 WITHDRAWALS CancellationS *Must complete Cosmetology prior to starting this program *Must complete Esthetics prior to starting this program You have the right to withdraw from a course of instruction at any time. Manicuring — 200 hours Tuition................................................$1,500 Kit.........................................................$200 Book..................................................... $150 Registration fee $100 You are obligated to pay only for educational services rendered and for unreturned equipment. The refund shall be the amount you paid for instruction multiplied by fraction, the numerator of which is the number of hours which you have not received, but for which you have paid, and the denominator of which is the total number of hours of instruction for which you have paid. Manicuring Manager Option — 100 hours Tuition...................................................$500 *Must complete Manicuring prior to starting this program If you obtain equipment as specified in the agreement as a separate charge, and return it in good condition within 30 days following the date of your withdrawal, the school shall refund the charge for the equipment paid by you. Good condition is described above. If you fail to return the equipment in good condition within this 30-day period, the school may offset against the refund the documented cost to the school for that equipment. You shall be liable for the amount, if any, by which the documented cost for equipment exceeds the pro-rated refund amount. The documented cost of the equipment may be less than the amount charge, and the amount the school has charged in the contract. PAYMENT OPTIONS Student payment plans are set during your interview process with the administrator. Your payment schedule has also been agreed to by the administrator and each student on your Enrollment Agreement. Students who are on an in-house payment plan have an interest-free monthly payment due each month on the anniversary of their start date. Cosmo Beauty Academy allows a six-day grace period. For example, if you started on the first of the month, your payment is due on the first and is late on the seventh. continued on next page 21 Fees and Refunds continued In any event, you will never be charged for more than the equipment charged stated in your enrollment agreement. If the amount you have paid is more than the amount that you owe for the time that you have attended, then a refund will be made within thirty (30 days of withdrawal.) If a course is canceled subsequent to a student’s enrollment, the Academy shall at its option: • Provide a full refund of all monies paid • Provide completion of the course. If the student fails to return the equipment within this 30-day period, the school may retain its documented cost for the equipment from a refund due to the student. The school shall refund any amount exceeding the documented cost of the equipment within 30 days after the period within which the student is required to return the equipment. The student may retain the equipment. If any portion of your tuition was paid from the proceeds of a loan, then the refund will be sent to the lender or to the agency that guaranteed the loan, if any. Any remaining amount of refund will first be used to repay any student financial aid programs from which you received benefits, in proportion to the benefits received. Any remaining amount will be paid to you. Any applicant not accepted by the Academy shall be entitled to a refund of all monies paid. If you cancel this enrollment agreement before the first scheduled day of the beginning of your class you will be entitled to a full refund of any monies paid. Students may be terminated for failure to comply with school rules and regulations governing conduct attendance, satisfactory academic progress or failure to honor financial obligation. If a student is granted a leave of absence and fails to return, then a refund will be issued as if no Leave If the amount that you owe is more than the amount of absence had been granted. Students who fail to that you have already paid, then you will have to return will be terminated. In the case of mitigating make arrangements to pay for it. Students whose circumstances beyond the control of the student, the entire tuition and fees are paid by a third party Academy shall make a settlement, with the student, organization are not eligible for a refund. which is reasonable and fair to both. Calculating your Refund refunds The pro-rated refund is based on the calculation of The institute shall refund any amount paid by the hours attended. After 50% completion of scheduled student within 30 days after it receives the notice of hours, the refund will be determined under the school cancellation minus a registration fee if applicable, not discretion. For the purpose of determining the amount to exceed ($100), or any unreturned equipment. You you owe for the time you attended, you shall be can do this by mail, or hand delivery. deemed to have withdrawn from the course when any of the following occurs: If the institute gave the student any equipment, the student shall return the equipment within 30 • If you notify the school of your withdrawal or the days following the date of notice of cancellation. actual date of withdrawal. Equipment refers to textbooks, supplies, materials, tools, electronic devises, or any other goods related • If the school terminates your enrollment agreement. to the agreement for the course of instruction.Pre• If you fail to attend classes for 30 consecutive opened or pre-packaged equipment may not be days. In this case, the date of withdrawal shall be returned due to sanitary reasons. deemed to be the last date of recorded attendance. If the Academy is permanently closed and no longer offers instruction after the student enrolled, the student shall be entitled to a pro-rated refund of tuition. The school shall notify the student in writing of the date on which the refund was made, the amount of the refund, the method of calculating the refund, and the name and address of the entity to which the refund was sent within ten days of such refund. Posting this notice in the US Postal Service shall be deemed constructive notice for this purpose. 22 Graduation Upon successful completion of all course requirements and assignments, a diploma will be issued. The proof of training document is your official transcript for course completion. Job Placement Assistance In accordance with state law, we do not guarantee job placement as an inducement to enrollment. However, it is one of our main objectives to provide training that will make graduates employable upon becoming licensed by the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology. Our staff and instructors work together with many of the local salons and spas to find employment for our graduates. Requirements for Graduation • Completion of the required number of hours of training including theory hours and practical operations as prescribed by the Board of Cosmetology for the State of Ohio Graduates are encouraged to discuss their employment needs with the school supervisors and the president. Students are also encouraged to stay in touch with the school whenever they are in need of employment. • Completion of all chapter tests and required assignments with an overall academic grade average of 75% • Payment of all tuitions and fees We also offer salon internships as 10% of total scheduled program hours. Ohio statute requires that a student, who successfully completes a course of study, be awarded an appropriate diploma or certificate verifying the fact. Requirements for state Licensure • Applicant must be at least 16 years of age. • The applicant must have completed the tenth grade or its equivalent. • The applicant must complete all requirements and clock hours for their prescribed course. • The applicant must submit the required forms for the examination and pay all required fees. • The applicant must be able to travel to the examination facility in Grove City, Ohio. • Each applicant must have a government-approved picture identification card and a valid social security number. • Students will not be able to obtain a license or employment without a valid social security number • International students must have proof of authorized work permit or temporary social security number from the United States Immigration Services. 23
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