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1 Page1 Catalog And Student Handbook nd Street S. Great Falls, MT

2 Page2 Contents Welcome... 4 General Information... 5 Housing... 6 Our Mission... 6 Purpose, Vision And Intent... 6 Premier Redken Academy... 6 Additional Education... 6 Orientation... 6 Course Information... 8 Eligibility... 8 Out Of State... 8 Application & Enrollment Procedures... 9 Transfers... 9 Course Calendar Courses & Tuition Barbering Barbering Supplemental Cosmetology Esthetics Microdermabrasion Manicuring Massage Therapy Teacher Training Financial Aid Worksheet Federal Financial Aid Student Policies & Procedures Attendance & Tardiness Tardy Policy Dress Code Academy Guidelines Safety Procedures / First Aid / Blood Spill... 32

3 Page3 Over Contract Fees/ Extra Academy Charges Personal Services Satisfactory Academic Policy Incompletes Inadequate Grades Warning / Probation / Suspension / Termination Student Council Procedure Leave Of Absence Complaint Procedure Graduation Requirements Placement & Careers Bullying & Harassment Policy Vaccination And Disability Policies Drug Prevention Notes Application For Enrollment... 53

4 Page4 An opportunity presented itself in 2006, and we seized it, to join a group of like-minded salon owners who decided to dedicate and develop student careers. opened in October 2006 with a vision of bringing the latest trends and education in an upscale environment. As salon and spa owners, we brought over 30 years of experience in the industry to Montana Academy. Our vision was to bring what s new and trending in New York to Montana. Fashion and style forecasting happening in New York is now happening right here in Montana. Our hope and vision is to expose quality education to all students. The education at Montana Academy of Salons is geared toward the success of each student. We constantly update, create and develop the curriculum to stay on top of the ever changing beauty industry. Our commitment to our students doesn t end with graduation. We believe in fostering relationships with all alumni and encourage their return to share experiences with other students, and take part in advanced educational events. We look forward to helping you take the first step toward your career by joining the Montana Academy of Salons family. Sincerely, Linda McPherson & Mike McPherson CEO & CFO, FAO

5 Page5 CATALOG RESPONSIBILITY Each student who enrolls is responsible for knowing the information in this catalog. Montana Academy of Salons reserves the right to change or revise policies, kits and curriculum. COLLEGE NAVIGATOR reports information to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). CONSUMER INFORMATION Consumer Information is reported to NCES and can be found at GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT All gainful employment information can be found at MontanaBeautySchool.com. Please use this resource for all courses you may be interested in finding out more information about. FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 (FERPA) General information on the school or student information can be found on the website: MontanaBeautySchool.com or by calling (406) x 5 or at admissions at: admissionsrep@mymtacademy.com. Paper copies are available in the Admissions Office Monday-Friday. FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION Information relating to financial aid can be obtained by calling (406) x 4 or via at financialaid@mymtacademy.com Monday-Friday from 9:00 am-5:00 pm. ADMISSIONS INFORMATION Information regarding enrollment can be obtained by calling (406) x 3 or by at admissionsrep@mymtacademy.com. Admissions is open Monday-Friday. BOND INFORMATION Montana Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists requires person, firm, partnership, and corporation or to the legal entities operating a school of barbering, cosmetology, esthetics or manicuring to furnish a bond or other security on the amount of $5000 and in a form and manner prescribed by the board.

6 Page6 HOUSING does not offer student housing. Contact the admissions office concerning questions related to housing needs. OUR MISSION is dedicated to student success by enriching lives and cultivating professionals through innovative, personalized education in a creative and inspiring environment that prepares graduates in the business skills and fiscal responsibility necessary for success in the workplace. PURPOSE, VISION AND INTENT Purpose: To graduate leaders in the salon and spa industry. Vision: Teaching salon and spa leaders the latest industry trends and techniques. Intent: To empower students to fulfill their visions. PREMIER REDKEN ACADEMY is a premier Redken Academy. uses Redken retail and professional products. Redken provides our facilitators opportunities for Redken facilitator training. ADDITIONAL EDUCATION often offers extra educational seminars which all students and alumni are invited to attend. When the opportunity arises all students and foreseeably all alumni, are notified in advance about the educational event. ORIENTATION All courses have a student orientation on Friday before class starts

7 Page7 OWNER, nd ST S, Great Falls, MT 59405, , is owned by LAM, LLC d/b/a. ADMINISTRATION Linda M. McPherson, Owner, CEO Michael T. McPherson, Owner, CFO/FAO Kathie E. Rhoden, Administrative Specialist Tonya D. Helmuth, Marketing Dawn Zuris, Admissions Representative Diane Redd, Front Desk FACILITATORS Heather Cassell (Lead Facilitator) Brandy Johnson Chris Cooper Gene Watson Gina Tronson Jean Cummings Samantha Waller LICENSED IN Cosmetology/Microdermabrasion Cosmetology Cosmetology Massage Therapy Cosmetology Cosmetology Cosmetology/Barber HISTORY opened October 23, continually updates the Barbering, Barbering Supplemental, Cosmetology, Esthetic, Manicuring, Massage Therapy, Microdermabrasion and Teacher Training courses. Our focus is keeping our educational quality at the highest level for all courses. We train students for entry level positions in the salon and spa environment. In 2012 we expanded our facility over 3000 square feet to meet the needs of our students and staff. FACILITIES is an 11,000 square foot facility which has spacious hair, nail, skin care, and massage educational areas. The salon area consists of 48 cosmetology stations, 8 barbering stations, 8 manicure, 8 pedicure stations, 8 facial tables and 4 massage tables. The facility also contains 4 classrooms, a student lounge, 3 offices and a conference room. ACCESSIBILITY is wheelchair accessible.

8 Page8 COMMUNITY is located at 501 2nd ST S, Great Falls, MT, Great Falls is the third largest city in Montana and is located in Cascade County. Based on the latest census the estimated population for Cascade County is approximately 81,700. Great Falls is famous for having the shortest river in the world nearby, the Roe River. The city is home to Montana Academy, Great Falls College Montana State University, University of Great Falls, and the Montana Academy for the Deaf and the Blind. The local newspaper is the Great Falls Tribune. Great Falls is located along the Missouri River near several water falls. It is also known as the Electric City because of its numerous dams and power plants. Malmstrom AFB is a military base located in Great Falls. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL The objective of is to educate and train students to become service providers with professional standards in Barbering, Barbering Supplemental, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Manicuring, Massage Therapy, Microdermabrasion and Teacher Training. provides a library for our students, located in the back of the salon area. Students have access to all materials in the library during Academy hours. We provide the most current kits available on the market ensuring all students are equipped with the latest industry tools to succeed. ELIGIBILITY requires all perspective students to have a valid high school diploma (or high school document such as an official transcript documenting graduation), an academic transcript of a student who has successfully completed at least a two-year program that is acceptable for full credit toward a bachelor s degree; or G.E.D. certificate. Educational background checks are done prior to enrollment, does not enroll ability-to-benefit students. A student must be able to provide a complete initial application, copy of identification, (i.e. a driver s license, passport or social security card) a completed and signed enrollment agreement and required enrollment fee. OUT OF STATE Out of state applicants shall meet the same requirements as in-state applicants applying for barbering, cosmetology, esthetics, manicuring and massage.

9 Page9 APPLICATION & ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES Applications are available on our website MontanaBeautySchool.com or at Montana Academy of Salons. Application procedures are as follows: Step 1. Complete the Enrollment Agreement: a. The enrollment application should be filled out completely and either submitted electronically, mailed to or returned in person. b. After completing an application students are asked to schedule an appointment with our admissions representative. Step 2. Prior to enrollment the following are needed: a. A copy of your official high school transcripts, college transcripts (if used to meet admission requirements or for evaluation of transfer hours), a copy of your high school diploma or GED. b. Completed FASFA if you plan on using financial aid. c. A Cognitive Ability Test Step 3. After meeting with the admissions representative and completing all necessary documents you will be presented with either an acceptance or denial letter. An acceptance letter is the next step in the registration process. Step 4. To finalize the enrollment process applicants must: a. Sign official Enrollment Agreement b. Provide a copy of either Official Birth Certificate or Driver s License c. Provide with the required $200 Registration Fee. TRANSFERS Transcripts of a student s previous academic records are carefully reviewed on an individual basis prior to acceptance as a transfer student. Tuition balances do not transfer from one academy to another. Students transferring from another school shall provide a current and accurate official transcript reflecting hours and grades and a statement of good standing from the school in order to receive credit for their education. When transferring between licensed schools, the transferring student shall provide the school with a statement of good standing and official transcript from the previous school. The new school shall grant full credit for all hours completed and grades received by the transferring student for hours completed within three years of the student s original enrollment date. Upon reenrollment, a withdrawn student shall be granted full credit for all hours completed and grades received by the reenrolling student if reenrolling within three years of the student s original enrollment date.

10 Page10 Schools shall not allow a transferred student to practice on members of the public until the school receives an official transcript of the student s hours and grades within the required curriculum areas. Transfer charges for each course per hour are as follows: Barbering $ 8.00 Barbering Supplemental $10.00 Cosmetology $ 8.50 Esthetics $10.00 Manicuring $10.00 Massage $15.00 Microdermabrasion $15.00 Teacher Training $10.00 Transfer students will be required to purchase Montana Academy s Student Kit. Transfer students will be subject to over contract fees if applicable. BARBERING & BARBERING SUPPLEMENTAL MASSAGE THERAPY June 24, 2014 Monday July 28, 2014 COSMETOLOGY MANICURING August 25, 2014 Monday October 20, 2014 September 22, 2014 October 20, 2014 November 17, 2014 MICRODERMABRASION December 15, 2014 November 24, 2014 ESTHETICS Monday, January 12, 2015 TEACHER TRAINING Please Call HOLIDAYS & CLOSURES New Year s Day, January 1, 2015 Memorial Day, May 26, 2014 Independence Day, July 4, 5, 2014 Labor Day, September 1, 2014 Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2014 Christmas, Observed on December 25-28, 2014 Professional Development (Academy closed for students): September 29 th, 2014

11 Page11 BARBERING COURSE DESCRIPTION 1500 HOURS objective for the barbering course is to enable students to successful pass the written and practical exam through National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) and to prepare them for work once graduated. Education on business opportunities are provided to students to encourage them to reach their full potential and go beyond licensure. The 1500 hour course educates students in all phases of barbering and meets Montana State Standards. Students must pass all practical and written tests of each phase to successfully complete the course. During each phase students are presented with classroom theory lectures and coaching in practical skills in order to prepare them for licensure.

12 Page12 COURSE CONTENT Course Hours Subject 250 Hair Cutting 230 Shampoo, scalp treatment, and hair styling 60 Skin Care 400 Chemical Services 85 Chemistry, bacteriology, sanitation, sterilization, safety, skin, hair, and scalp anatomy, physiology, blood spill procedure, and diseases and disorders of skin, hair and scalp 100 Shop management, business method, customer service, appointment book, professional ethics, current state board laws and rules, business ethic, and personal grooming 375 Additional hours at Montana Academy s discretion At 225 At 1350 At 1500 Each barber student will complete 225 hours of basic instruction prior to working or performing any services on the public When a student has completed 90% of the course (1350 hours), the student may take the NIC practical test and State written test. Course is complete when student reaches 1500 hours **A licensed barber in Montana who enrolls in cosmetology shall receive 1500 hours credit toward the 2000 hour course for a cosmetology license** Registration fee: $200 due at the time of signing the Enrollment Agreement Tuition: $12000 Books and Kit: $1300 Course Length: 1500 Hours / 44 weeks Schedule: Full Time Course: Two days from 9:00 am 5:00 pm / two nights from 1:00pm 9:00 pm alternating every Friday or Saturday 9:00 am 4:30 pm Students will be given the apparel code (appropriate attire list) for their course and must adhere to the guidelines. PAYMENT Cash, check, or credit cards are acceptable for any payment. Financial Assistance is available to those who qualify.

13 Page13 BARBERING SUPPLEMENTAL COURSE DESCRIPTION 150 HOURS objective for the Barbering Supplemental course is to prepare the licensed cosmetologist to perform barbering/shaving services on the general public. The education provided to students will give them all the necessary knowledge to successfully pass the written and practical exam through National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) and prepare them for work once graduated. Education on business opportunities are provided to students to encourage them reach for their full potential and go beyond licensure. The 150 hour supplemental course educates students in additional phases of cosmetology to include barbering, which meets Montana State Standards. Students must pass all practical and written tests of each phase to successfully complete the course. During each phase students are presented with classroom theory lectures and coaching in practical skills in order to prepare them for licensure. COURSE CONTENT The Academy offers a 150-hour training course in barbering that meets Montana State standards and distributed as follows and taught in English: Course Hours Subject 125 Hair Cutting 25 Shaving When the student has completed the barbering supplemental course, the student may take Montana Academy s final practical exam and must pass it with a grade of 85% or higher. Registration fee: $200 due at the time of signing the Enrollment Agreement Tuition: $1500 Books and Kit: $1050 Course Length: 150 Hours / 11 weeks Schedule: Part Time Course: Two nights from 5:00 am 9:00 pm Alternating every Friday or Saturday 9:00 am 4:30 pm Students will be given the apparel code (appropriate attire list) for their course and must adhere to the guidelines. PAYMENT Cash, check, or credit cards are acceptable for any payment.

14 Page14 COSMETOLOGY COURSE DESCRIPTION 2000 HOURS objective for the cosmetology program is to enable students to successfully pass the written and practical exam through National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) and to prepare them for work once graduated. Education on business opportunities are provided to students to encourage them reach for their full potential and go beyond licensure. The 2000 hour course educates students in all phases of cosmetology, which meets Montana State Standards. Students must pass all practical and written tests of each phase to successfully complete the course. During each phase students are presented with classroom theory lectures and coaching in practical skills in order to prepare them for licensure. COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of the course requirements, the graduate will be able to: 1. Project a positive attitude and a sense of personal integrity and self-confidence. 2. Project professionalism, visual poise and proper grooming. 3. Communicate effectively and interact appropriately with colleagues, supervisors and clients. 4. Respect the need to deliver worthy service for value received in an employment environment. 5. Perform the basic manipulative skills in the areas of hair styling, hair shaping, hair coloring, texturing services, scalp and hair conditioning, skin and makeup, and nail care. 6. Perform the basic analytical skills to advise clients in the total look concept. 7. Apply academic learning, technical information and related matter to assure sound judgments, decisions, and procedures. To ensure continued career success, the graduate will continue to learn new and current information related to skills, trends, and methods for career development in cosmetology and related fields. COURSE CONTENT offers a 2000 hour training course in cosmetology of which at least 200 hours is in theory that meets Montana State standards distributed as follows and taught in English. Course Hours Subject 125 Manicuring and Pedicuring Manicures including: water, oil, hand and arm massage, paraffin wax treatments, and polish

15 Page15 Pedicures including: foot, ankle, and lower leg massage, paraffin wax treatments, and polish Application of artificial nails, including: sculptured, nail tips, nail wraps, fills, repairs, tip overlays, fiberglass, gel, and acrylic. 150 Esthetics Skin care, including facials, cosmetics, makeup, massage, essential oils, skin exfoliation, including manual, chemical, mechanical exfoliation, waxing, tweezing, electricity and light therapy. 260 Shampoo Shampooing, scalp treatment, hair styling, pin curls, finger waving, thermal curling, blow dry styling, braiding, back combing and wet setting 530 Chemical Services Waving, relaxing (ammonium thioglycolate, sodium hydroxide methods), hair coloring, and hair lightening. 205 Hair Cutting Hair cutting including; the proper uses of implements, e.g., shears, razors, clippers, thinning shears 150 Salon Management, Business method, customer service, appointment book, professional ethics, current state board laws and rules. 80 Chemistry bacteriology, sanitation, sterilization, safety, anatomy, physiology, blood spill procedure, and diseases and disorders of skin, hair, nails and scalp 500 Discretionary Hours These hours are at the discretion of the academy, provided that the hours are within the applicable curriculum. At 1800 At 2000 When a student has completed 90% of the course (1800 hours), the student may take the NIC practical test and State written test. Course is complete when student reaches 2000 hours Registration fee: $200 due at the time of signing the Enrollment Agreement Tuition: $17000 Books and Kit: $2200 Course Length: 2000 Hours / 59 weeks

16 Page16 Schedule: Full Time Course: Two days from 9:00 am 5:00 pm / two nights from 1:00pm 9:00 pm alternating every Friday or Saturday 9:00 am 4:30 pm Students will be given the apparel code (appropriate attire list) for their course and must adhere to the guidelines. PAYMENT Cash, check, or credit cards are acceptable for any payment. Financial Assistance is available to those who qualify.

17 Page17 ESTHETICS COURSE DESCRIPTION 650 HOURS objective for the esthetics program is to enable students to successful pass the written and practical exam through National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) and to prepare them for work once graduated. Education on business opportunities are provided to students to encourage them to reach their full potential and go beyond licensure. The 650 hour course educates students in all phases of esthetics; and meets Montana State Standards. Students must pass all practical and written tests of each phase to successfully complete the course. During each phase students are presented with classroom theory lectures and coaching in practical skills in order to prepare them for licensure. COURSE CONTENT offers a 650 hour training course in esthetics that meets Montana State standards of which at least 65 hours is in theory, distributed as follows and taught in English. Course Hours Subject 70 Bacteriology Sanitation, sterilization, safety, anatomy, physiology, blood spill procedure, diseases and disorders of skin, electricity, chemistry, and light therapy 300 Massage Skin care, makeup, including the use of vaporizer, high frequency, massage brush, vacuum spray, galvanic unit, and lamps, cosmetics, facials, essential oils, and skin exfoliation, including manual, chemical, and mechanical exfoliation 50 Waxing Face, neck, hands, and superfluous hair anywhere on the body, including tweezing 70 Salon Management, Business method, customer service, appointment book, professional ethics, current state board laws and rules. 160 Discretionary Hours These hours are at the discretion of the academy, provided that the hours are within the applicable curriculum.

18 Page18 At 150 At 585 At 650 Each esthetics student will complete 150 hours of basic instruction prior to working or performing any service on the public. When a student has completed 90% of the course (1800 hours), the student may take the NIC practical test and State written test. Course is complete when student reaches 650 hours Registration fee: $200 due at the time of signing the Enrollment Agreement Tuition: $7000 Books and Kit: $1600 Course Length: 650 Hours / 45 weeks Schedule: Part Time Course: Two nights from 5:00 am 9:00 pm Alternating every Friday or Saturday 9:00 am 4:30 pm Students will be given the apparel code (appropriate attire list) for their course and must adhere to the guidelines. PAYMENT Cash, check, or credit cards are acceptable for any payment. Financial Assistance is available to those who qualify.

19 Page19 MICRODERMABRASION COURSE DESCRIPTION 50 HOURS Microdermabrasion training at educates in theory, practical instruction, and prepares the student to perform Microdermabrasion on the general public. The 50 hour course educates students in all phases of microdermabrasion, which meets Montana State Standards. Students must pass all practical and written tests to successful complete the course. After completion the licensed cosmetologist and/or licensed esthetician can apply to the Board of Barbers & Cosmetologist to get an endorsement. COURSE CONTENT The Academy offers a 50-hour training course in microdermabrasion that meets the standards of Montana Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists, distributed as follows and taught in English: Course Hours Subject 28 Theory History of the skin, bacteriology, client consultation and protection, client pre-care and post-care, product knowledge, theory of technical application of microdermabrasion, sanitation and safety, and disposal of waste products 22 Practical Practical application of observation To obtain an endorsement, licensees shall complete an additional 50 hours of continuing education in the field of microdermabrasion as follows: Minimum of 50% of required hours must be in theory ***Licensees seeking to offer mechanical exfoliation of microdermabrasion services shall obtain an endorsement by the board prior to practicing** Registration fee: $200 due at the time of signing the Enrollment Agreement Tuition: $750 Books and Kit: $275 Course Length: 50 Hours / 4 weeks Schedule: Part Time Course: Two nights from 5:00 am 9:00 pm Alternating every Friday or Saturday 9:00 am 4:30 pm Students will be given the apparel code (appropriate attire list) for their course and must adhere to the guidelines. PAYMENT Cash, check, or credit cards are acceptable for any payment.

20 Page20 MANICURING COURSE DESCRIPTION 350 HOURS objective for the manicuring program is to enable students to successfully pass the written and practical exam through National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) and to prepare them for work once graduated. Education on business opportunities are provided to students to encourage them to reach their full potential and go beyond licensure. The 350 hour course educates students in all phases of manicuring, which meets Montana State Standards. Students must pass all practical and written tests of each phase to successful complete the course. During each phase students are presented with classroom theory lectures and coaching in practical skills in order to prepare them for licensure. COURSE CONTENT offers a 350 hour training course in manicuring that meets Montana State standards of which at least 35 hours is in theory, distributed as follows and taught in English. Course Hours Subject 60 Salon Management, Business method, customer service, appointment book, professional ethics, and current state board laws and rules. 55 Bacteriology Sanitation, sterilization, safety, anatomy, physiology, blood spill procedure, diseases and disorders of skin and nails, manicure chemistry, and nail care 35 Manicuring Manicures including: water, oil, hand and arm massage, paraffin wax treatments, polish application and the proper use of manicuring implements including the electric nail file 115 Application Application of artificial nails, sculptured nails, nail tips, nail wraps, fills, repairs, tip overlays, fiberglass, gel, and acrylic 85 Discretionary Hours These hours are at the discretion of the academy, provided that the hours are within the applicable curriculum.

21 Page21 At 80 At 315 At 350 Each manicuring student will complete 80 hours of basic instruction prior to working or performing any service on the public. When a student has completed 90% of the course (315 hours), the student may take the NIC practical test and State written test. Course complete when student reaches 350 hours Registration fee: $200 due at the time of signing the Enrollment Agreement Tuition: $3500 Books and Kit: $800 Course Length: 350 Hours / 25 weeks Schedule: Part Time Course: Two nights from 5:00 am 9:00 pm Alternating every Friday or Saturday 9:00 am 4:30 pm Students will be given the apparel code (appropriate attire list) for their course and must adhere to the guidelines. PAYMENT Cash, check, or credit cards are acceptable for any payment.

22 Page22 MASSAGE THERAPY COURSE DESCRIPTION 700 HOURS objective for the massage therapy program is to enable students to successfully pass the written and practical exam and to prepare them for work once graduated. Education on business opportunities are provided to students to encourage them to reach their full potential and go beyond licensure. The 700 hour course educates students in all phases of massage therapy, which meets Montana State and National Standards. Students must pass all practical and written tests of each phase to successfully complete the course. During each phase students are presented with classroom theory lectures and coaching in practical skills in order to prepare them for licensure. COURSE CONTENT offers a 700 hour training course in massage therapy that meets, and exceeds, the 500-hour training course in the State of Montana, Montana Academy of Salons standards distributed as follows and taught in English. Montana State and National Standards (500 hours): Course Hours Subject 125 Anatomy / Physiology and Kinesiology 100 Massage Theory / Swedish Massage 10 Business Ethics & Marketing 60 Professional Development 40 National Exam Prep 125 Clinical Practice 40 Pathology The Academy Standards (200 hours) Aromatherapy* Myofascial Therapy* Shiatsu Acupressure* Athletic Sports Massage* Complimentary Body Work Yoga* Polarity Therapy* Neuromuscular Therapy Traditional Chinese Therapy* Trigger Point Therapy* Safety and Sanitation Chakra* Special Populations Business & Marketing Spa Training* Pathology Clinical Practice* Stone Therapy Lymphatic Massage* Reflexology* Complimentary Body Work

23 Page23 Introductory information Deep Tissue Massage in theory and or practical* * has accredited an additional 200 hours of instruction to include theory and or practical teachings to aid the student s awareness in the field of massage. When the student has completed 100% of the course, the student may take the State of Montana s written exam and must pass it with a grade of 75% or higher. Each massage student will complete 300 hours of basic instruction prior to working or performing any services on the public. Registration fee: $200 due at the time of signing the Enrollment Agreement Tuition: $10500 Books and Kit: $700 Course Length: 700 Hours / 21 weeks Schedule: Full Time Course: Two days from 9:00 am 5:00 pm / two nights from 1:00pm 9:00 pm alternating every Friday or Saturday 9:00 am 4:30 pm Student will be given the apparel code (appropriate attire list) for their course and must adhere to the guidelines. PAYMENT Cash, check, or credit cards are acceptable for any payment. Financial Assistance is available to those who qualify.

24 Page24 TEACHER TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION 650 HOURS Teacher Training at teaches the student how to teach/demonstrate in both the theory and practical classroom setting, how to prepare for class, properly lecture/demonstrate on all subjects of cosmetology, how to prepare and grade examinations and grading in the salon area. The 650 hour course educates students in all phases of facilitator training, which meets Montana State Standards. Students must pass all practical and written tests of each phase to successfully complete the course. During each phase students are presented with classroom theory lectures and coaching in practical skills in order to prepare them for licensure and educating once graduated. COURSE CONTENT offers a 650 hour training course in teacher training that meets Montana State standards distributed as follows and taught in English. Course Hours Subject 245 Teaching Methods Task analysis; developing instructional objectives; visual aids and their construction; motivational tools; preparation of instructive materials; lesson planning including; practical theory classes; practical demonstration classes; Fundamentals of speech and public speaking; methods of test construction; methods of evaluation or grading; curriculum planning and development 75 General Psychology General principles in relation to teaching and counseling; conflict resolution; student counseling; student and teacher relationships; and public relations. 115 Business Methods Recruitment; job analysis; student registration, withdrawal, and hours; tracking, completing, calculating, and verifying; ethical employee and employer relationship; salon/booth rental relationship; professional ethics; and current state board laws and rules. 75 Advanced Theory of Cosmetology Esthetics, or manicuring, and the chemistry, safety, sanitation, bacteriology, physiology, anatomy, and diseases and disorders that apply to each course.

25 Page Discretionary Hours These hours are at the discretion of the academy, provided that the hours are within the applicable curriculum. At 585 AT 650 When a student has completed 90% of the course (315 hours), the student may take the NIC practical test and State written test. Course complete when student reaches 650 hours Registration fee: $200 due at the time of signing the Enrollment Agreement Tuition: $6500 Books and Kit: $220 Course Length: 650 Hours / 17 weeks Schedule: Full Time Course: Two days from 9:00 am 5:00 pm / two nights from 1:00pm 9:00 pm alternating every Friday or Saturday 9:00 am 4:30 pm Students will be given the apparel code (appropriate attire list) for their course and must adhere to the guidelines. PAYMENT Cash, check, or credit cards are acceptable for any payment. Financial Assistance is available to those who qualify.

26 Page26 Academy Code: STEPS TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID Step 1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Step 2. Review your Student Aid Report (SAR). This usually includes your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) number. Your EFC is a measure of your family s financial strength, the SAR should reflect the information you submitted on your FAFSA. Step 3. Contact US! You can reach us at ext. 5, or us at admissions@mymtacademy.com USEFUL WEBSITES Step 1. Go to this website first, to create an electronic signature PIN. This website is easy to navigate, and may be used to request a PIN, make changes to your PIN, etc. (We recommend that you do NOT allow the website to create it for you). Step 2. This is where you can find information on federal student aid. This site also provides a link to obtain estimates and complete the FAFSA. Use FAFSA4caster to get an early estimate of your eligibility for federal student aid. You can get an estimate through the above site or directly through Apply online using FAFSA on the Web (the online version) of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (through the above site or directly through Be sure to include our school code Obtain your FSA PIN to sign your FAFSA, if you haven t done so already. Step 3. Look up the status of all prior federal student loans (if applicable). Accepted students may request an in-school deferment form to postpone ongoing payments on prior loans while attending the Academy.

27 Page27 FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID Pell Grants: These are the foundations of federal student financial aid. You cannot qualify for a Pell Grant if you have already earned a bachelor s Degree. Maximum Pell Grant Award is approximately $5645 per award year (this grant is based on need and does not need to be paid back). Subsidized Loans: These loans are based on need. They must be paid back once you graduate, though while you are at, the Federal Government pays the interest on the loan for you. You will be required to pay the loan back in full (usually over ten years), starting after graduation. Un-Subsidized Loans: You may begin paying on these loans as soon as you receive them, though you can opt to start paying them after graduation. The interest (which starts to accrue immediately) is typically lower than what you can expect at a back. Unsubsidized loans are not issued based on need. PLUS Loans: These loans are issued specially to the parents of their dependent students, and can cover up to the cost of attendance, less other aid received. For more information: Go to:

28 Page28 In order to succeed at it is important to follow and adhere to policies and procedures. Policies serve as a guideline to provide structure and enhance training courses. Academy policies and procedures are subject to change. ATTENDANCE & TARDINESS Attendance Policy applies to all students and is as follows: Students must have an 85% attendance average to continue to be enrolled. The following chart illustrates each course hours, hours not in attendance, over contract fees and the Maximum Time Frame the student is allowed to finish beyond the contracted graduation date. It is the responsibility of each student to attend 100% of each course. We realize this is not always possible during the originally scheduled timeframe but missed hours must be made up. Absences by the student may result in paying over contract fees. All over contract fees must be paid prior to receiving a diploma. While extends an opportunity to make up hours, is under no obligation to procure hours not in attendance. COURSE Example: Cosmetology, 353 hours behind x $10.00 per hour = $ due for over contract fees prior to receiving a diploma. If a student is absent, the absence must be reported one of two ways: Requested Time Off (RTO) may be requested no later than 7 days and no earlier than 30 days prior to the absence. Request date(s) by completing an absent request form. 100% ATTENDANCE (Contract) 85% ATTENDANCE (SAP) 15% MAX. HOURS NOT IN ATTENDANCE (at scheduled graduation) OVER CONTRACT FEE Barbering 1500 Hours $10.00 Barbering Supplemental 150 Hours $10.00 Cosmetology 2000 Hours $10.00 Esthetics 650 Hours $10.00 Facilitator Training 650 Hours $10.00 Manicuring 350 Hours $10.00 Massage Therapy 700 Hours $15.00 Microdermabrasion 50 Hours 41 9 $15.00

29 Page29 o If the student not is currently making Satisfactory Academic Progress, (SAP), the request needs approval through the foundations facilitator.. o If the student is in the basics foundations class, the RTO needs approval through the foundations facilitator. o If a student has an approved absence, the approved LOA time will not be charged as an absence. The student must call daily, x 2 to report an absence according to the call in criteria. For all courses: If the student is absent and does not call to notify for five scheduled days (consecutive or otherwise), the student may be dismissed. Leaves of absence and academy mandated closures (holidays, weather, etc.) are not applicable to the above absence policy. Call in criteria: Before 8:30am Monday Saturday for the am schedules. Before 12:00 pm Monday Friday for the pm schedules. Before 4:30 pm Monday Thursday for the part time evening schedules. No Call, No Show When a student does not call to report an absence and does not show within 15 minutes of scheduled time, this will result in one day suspension, chosen by a facilitator. TARDY POLICY A student will be reported as tardy for one of the following reasons: Clocking in late for your scheduled shift Clocking in late from lunch Failure to call in to report an absence in the required time frame Leaving prior to your scheduled shift end Receiving a written consultation from a facilitator o The first tardy will result in an oral consultation with a facilitator o The second tardy will result in a written consultation with a facilitator o The third tardy will result in one day suspension, chosen by a facilitator (All calculated based on a calendar month) If you are tardy, report to a staff member before entering the classroom or the student salon area. Students should not plan to leave during their scheduled shift except for meal breaks.

30 Page30 SUSPENSION POLICY A student cannot make up the hours missed because of a suspension day. Therefore, students who receive one or more suspension days may end up exceeding their contract date and owing over contract fees. Before you can apply for state licensure all tuition and contract fees must be paid in full to. Please remember we are not encouraging that you miss the maximum number of hours allowed and that any time you choose to take off could put you past your contracted graduation date which will result in over contract charges. MAKE UP HOURS If you are behind hours, you may come in during your unscheduled time to make up hours. You can make up hours in the student salon area or classroom if it s approved by your facilitator. If you do not follow through with your make up hours commitment, you can be denied future make up hour s request. Note: The Student/Facilitator ratio will be upheld according to Montana State Laws. DRESS CODE apparel is all black for students. Massage Therapy may wear black scrubs. A name badge is provided and is to be worn at all times. If it is lost, you will be responsible to pay for the replacement. Shoes must be black, clean, polished with no scuffs and black shoestrings if applicable. If toes are exposed, they must be well manicured. No flip flops. No tennis shoes allowed. Black tops must meet or overlap the waste line, be in good condition, clean, wrinkle free, no cleavage. Black bottoms must be in good condition, appropriate, clean and wrinkle free. No denim. Hose or tights must be black or neutral in color. Socks must be black. Nails must be clean and manicured at all times. Hair must be clean, dry and finished in a style prior to arriving at Montana Academy. Hair accessories are acceptable. No hats of any kind. At a facilitator s discretion, if you are in violation of any of the above and/or if you are inappropriately dressed you will be asked to clock out and change into appropriate attire. ACADEMY GUIDELINES CONDUCT Swearing and other inappropriate language will not be tolerated at Montana Academy of Salons. All parts of should be viewed as a learning institution; the front desk is a teaching tool and a sales desk and should not be used to gather around. Out of respect for fellow students and their guests, students should not gather around student stations while they are working with a guest. Facilitators are an important tool for this Academy; Facilitators will assist and supervise each step of services provided.

31 Page31 HOURS Hours required are a condition of the program you are currently enrolled in. Your schedule is part of the enrollment agreement and is subject to change. Observed holidays and facilitator professional development days can be found in catalog page 8. PARKING Please park south of the No Parking sign, allowing guests closer accessibility into Montana Academy of Salons. LOCKER During orientation you will be provided with a locker and padlock to use during your attendance at. The locker should be used to store student kits, textbooks, and any personal belongings, as you are not to take student kits home. Montana Academy of Salons is not responsible for stolen or lost items. It is your responsibility to keep your locker clean and free of open food or drinks. All student lockers are subject to random searches. If your padlock is lost, you will be charged $20 for a replacement. TEXTBOOKS, KITS &EQUIPMENT Your kit includes tools that will be used to practice your skills on guests, therefore need to be with you in at all times. If an item is lost or broken, you are responsible for replacing that item. The kit items can be purchases from the Admissions Office at the Montana Academy s cost. Borrowing is not encouraged or tolerated. Your textbooks serve as a personal and professional library. We encourage you to write notes in them to aid in your learning. The work area must stay clean and neat at all times. You will be responsible for daily sanitation duties that will be checked by a facilitator before leaving each day. LIBRARY provides a library for our students, located in the back of the salon area. Students have access to all materials in the library during academy hours. BREAKS A student break room is available to all students and should be the only place that students are eating and drinking in. During classroom sessions water in sealed containers is allowed. No other beverages or food are allowed without a facilitator s permission. No beverages or food are allowed in the student salon area, no exceptions. Smoking is not allowed in. Outside there is a designated smoking area, which is to only be used on your designated breaks, it is your responsibility to clean up this area.

32 Page32 PHONES USAGE Cell phone use is restricted to breaks and lunch periods. Students may be granted permission to use cell phones for educational purpose both in the classroom and on the student salon area. Cell phones may be confiscated if the above is violated. phones are not for personal calls. INTERRUPTIONS With respect to fellow students and, theory and or practical classes are not to be interrupted while in session. Students are to stay in the assigned areas for the day. TIME CLOCK Each scheduled day you are to clock in using the electronic finger-print scanner, clock out for a 1 hour lunch break, clock back in after the break and clock out at your schedule end time. This is a condition of your enrollment. Additional hours may be approved by a facilitator to make up hours due to an absence. If an error has occurred while clocking in or out, seek a facilitator for assistance. SAFETY PROCEDURES / FIRST AID / BLOOD SPILL First aid kits are conveniently located in the student dispense area and in the facilitators office. For an emergency not requiring 911, if possible, a staff member will take you to the doctor. If a staff member is not available, your emergency contact will be asked to escort you to a doctor. In an emergency situation a staff member will call 911. If you or a guest faints, do not move the person, notify a staff member and they will call 911. Give as many facts as possible. Stay calm. Make the person comfortable.

33 Page33 OVER CONTRACT FEES/ EXTRA ACADEMY CHARGES Based on the student s enrollment agreement students will be charged an additional fee for extending past their original contract end date. The cost per hour is clearly stated in the student enrollment agreement and will be calculated using the following formula: $ per hour x remaining hours left to be completed, equals $ in over contract fees due to Montana Academy. All monies received for over contract fees PRIOR to completion of the student s contract end date are refunded if the student terminates prior to the student s contract end date. Over contract fees are due prior to receiving a diploma. Over contract hours must be completed by the maximum time frame to complete the course as listed in the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy. If these over contract hours are not completed with an 85% grades and attendance within the maximum time frame, the student will not be eligible for graduation. Student hours are posted weekly. Reference Page 9 for Maximum Time and Over Contract fees chart. PERSONAL SERVICES Students will be awarded with personal services credit at the Student Salon each month that they maintain an 85% grade point average and attendance have no tardies and have no no-call / no-shows in the previous month. Fellow students will perform student services. Students may only perform those services they have been previously trained in. The services must be done all at one time and approved by a student salon area facilitator. The services cannot exceed two and one half hours. Example: September = no tardies, no no-call no-shows, 85% grades, 85% attendance $40 given to be used in the month October. Personal service may not be performed or scheduled on Friday or Saturday. The facilitators will schedule your service. Your student service provider will fill out a service ticket, have it signed and services checked by a facilitator. You are the guest while receiving the services; therefore your student service provider will receive grades throughout the process. If the services exceed the $40 credit, you are responsible for the remaining balance. Services credits are not transferrable from month to month, another student or other persons.

34 Page34 Additional services can be performed anytime that students are not scheduled. Services are discounted to 50% for all current students. Service credits become null and void if you take a leave of absence, drop from the program or graduate. Grades here at are determined using a 100 point grading scale A % B 90 94% C 85 89% Any grade below 84% is considered not passing Grades are based on classroom theory, practical performance and projects. Performance is graded using a 10 step process with each step worth 10 points. C= Correct I=Incorrect 10 steps correct 100% 9 steps correct 90% 8 steps correct 80% 7 steps correct 70% 6 steps correct 60% 5 steps correct 50% 4 steps correct 40% 3 steps correct 30% 2 steps correct 20% 1 step correct 10% If a student is attempting, but is struggling at completing all steps, the facilitator may at their discretion have the student return to the classroom for additional instruction. INCOMPLETES Students may receive an incomplete from a facilitator when the student is attempting to learn a skill or subject but needs additional time to complete the work successfully. Students will be given timelines to complete the work and a description of the work yet to be completed. INADEQUATE GRADES When a student is struggling in one or more areas of study or skill level, the facilitator will advise the student on how the deficiency can be successfully completed and determine a deadline for the work to be completed satisfactorily. WARNING / PROBATION / SUSPENSION / TERMINATION Poor performance, absences, lying, stealing or any other violation of policies will not be tolerated at. Students may be warned, placed on probation, suspended or terminated for any of the conditions stated above. In preparation for a career in public services, suspensions are given as a teaching tool when violations occur and should be viewed as direct guidance. If you are suspended, you will be advised on what you will need to do to correct the problem to avoid future violations.

35 Page35 If you fall below an 85% grade average and /or attendance average at any checkpoint of training, you will follow the outlined (Financial Aid) Warning/ Probation section of the Satisfactory Academic Policy. Checkpoints fall at the midpoint and end of academic year. If at any of the checkpoints indicated below a student is not making SAP, Montana Academy of Salons Financial Aid Warning and Financial Aid Probation policies will be put into effect. The Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy is consistently applied to all students enrolled at the school. It is printed in the catalog to ensure that all students receive a copy prior to enrollment. The policy complies with the guidelines established by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS) and the federal regulations established by the United States Department of Education. GRADING utilizes a 100-point grading scale of which % is equivalent to an A, 94-90% is equivalent to a B, 89-85% is equivalent to a C, and 84-0% is not passing. Grades are given for classroom theory and practical work, projects, and salon area performance. A student must be at an 85% or higher GPA to graduate. The Salon Area Grading scale is based on a 10 step process: 100%= 10 Completes in all 10 steps 90%= 9 Completes 80%= 8 Complete 70%= 7 Complete 60%= 6 Complete 50% = 5 Complete 40%= 4 Complete 30%= 3 Complete 20%= 2 Complete 10%= 1 Complete. 50% and less may warrant the student to be removed from the Student Salon Area and returned to theory. Zero will be given in each step for refusal of a guest or service. COURSE INCOMPLETES AND REPETITIONS Course incompletes and repetitions will have an effect on the student s SAP but has no effect on Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy in regard to 85% grades and 85% attendance requirement. Non-credit remedial courses do not apply to. Transfer hours that are accepted from another institution will count as both attempted and completed hours for the purpose of determining when the allowable maximum time frame has been exhausted and as such will be included in the students SAP calculations. SAP evaluation periods are based on actual contracted hours at Montana Academy of Salons.