Delta Beauty College. 697 Delta Plaza Greenville, MS 38701

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1 Delta Beauty College 697 Delta Plaza Greenville, MS 38701

2 Student Catalog Revised Table of Contents Administration and Staff...3 Accreditation Licensure Mission statement...4 Admission Requirements...4 Occupations Available...4 Course Outline-Cosmetology Course Course Outline- Cosmetology Instructor Course Course Outline-Refresher Course...10 General Facilities and Equipment Graduation Requirements... 11

3 Refund Policy Tuition Adjustment for Noncompletion Employment not Guaranteed Beginning Dates Holidays and School Closures Non-discrimination Statement Student Access to Files Privacy and Release of Student Information Scholarship and Fee Waiver Housing Licensing Agency Contact Information Accreditation Agency Contact Information...13 Satisfactory Progress Policy Drug Free Policy...16

4 Fire Drill and Emergency Evacuation...16 Internal Complaint Policy Veterans Rules and Regulations Termination Uniforms/ Badges...17 Attendance Phone Use...18 Property of Drop Students...18 Practical Work...18 Personal Conduct Policy Kits and Supplies...19 Lost or stolen Items...19 Dispensary Rules...19 Clinic Work Stations Hair Service Privileges...19 Breaks...19 Parking...19 Cheating...19 Professionalism

5 Policy...20 Costs Methods of Payment...20 Administration and Staff Kenny O Neal, President and Owner Ruthie Wright, Instructor Karen Causey, Instructor and Financial Aid Officer Debra Maddox, Instructor Barbara Thornton, Student Instructor

6 ACCREDITATION and LICENSURE Delta Beauty College is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), which is recognized by the United States Department of Education as the official Accrediting Agency for cosmetology schools. Since it is an accredited school, eligible students at Delta Beauty College are able to receive financial assistance for their cosmetology training in the form of Pell Grants from the U. S. Department of Education Delta Beauty College is also approved for Veterans and Vocational Rehabilitation training. Delta Beauty College is licensed by the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology. Delta Beauty College reserves the right to revise programs of study, hours of classes, the school calendar and any other materials listed in this publication.

7 MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Delta Beauty College is to provide education and training sufficient to prepare each of its Students for a successful career in cosmetology arts and sciences and related fields. The mission is to be accomplished by teaching its Students the academic knowledge and practical skills to enable the Student to graduate from the school and pass the state licensing examination and then assist the graduate in obtaining employment in a cosmetology related field. Admission Requirements for Cosmetology Course 1) at least 16 years of age. An enrollee less than the minimum licensing age of 17 must submit a certified copy of his/her birth certificate; 2) be able to read, write and speak the English language; 3) have a high school education (may submit diploma, report card or transcript as proof of education) or its equivalent (GED)

8 Admission Requirements for Cosmetology Instructor Coure 1) have a current Mississippi license to practice in the field in which he/she is enrolling; 2) at least 20 years of age; 3) have a high school education or GED; 4) be a graduate of a licensed beauty school; 5) have proof of 2 years active practical experience as a licensed cosmetologist when enrolling in the 750 hour Cosmetology Instructor course; 6) if the Student lacks the required experience as stated in #5 above, then the Student must enroll in the 2000 hour Cosmetology Instructor course. 7) have completed twelve (12) semester hours in college courses approved by the cosmetology state licensing board; 8)be able to read, write and speak English. Occupations Available for Cosmetology Graduates Hair stylist, manicurist, hair removal, skin care, make-up, retail sales, salon owner, school owner, hair weaving Occupations Available for Cosmetology Instructor Graduates Teaching, as well as all of the above that are available to Cosmetology graduates COURSE OUTLINE FOR COSMETOLOGY COURSE Course Description: The basic cosmetology course at Delta Beauty College is a 1500 clock hour course. The course provides instruction in all phases of basic cosmetology, including hair shaping, coloring, styling, basic manicuring and other chemical services. The course provides the training needed to pass the licensing examination at the State Board of Cosmetology.

9 Instructional Methods: The basic cosmetology course is broken into units of instruction as required by the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology. Methods of instruction include lecture in theory classes, presentations from textbooks, workbook exercises, practical classes that include exercises on mannequins and clinic services on school customers (after obtaining 240 hours). Theory and practical learning is supplemented with video presentations. Theory classes are held on a subject before the practical exercise/service. Course Goals: The goals include teaching the Student the academic/theory aspects of basic cosmetology and the practical skills to enable school graduates to pass the state licensing exam and become employed in the field as a competent cosmetologist. Grading Procedures: Each Student is graded on all subject matter. Tests are given on all chapters of the textbook. Practical exercises are graded by the Instructor upon their completion. The grading scale is as follows: A B C F - 84 or below failing Students must maintain an 85 cumulative average to maintain satisfactory academic standing. Teachers will allow make up tests for Students with excused absences. A Student may retake a test only twice after failure of any subject matter. Classification Levels: Freshmen hours Junior...2

10 hours Senior hours Adv. Senior hours SCHEDULE hour Basic Cosmetology Course Students attend college 5 days a week. The typical schedule has Students attending 30 hours a week. A Student may attend a maximum of 40 hours per week if needed to make up hours for excused absences. Day Classes Tuesday Theory...9:30-12:30 Practical...1:30-3:30 Sanitation...3:30-4:00 Wednesday Theory...9:30-12:30 Practical...1:30-4:30 Sanitation...4:30-5:00 Thursday & Friday Practical or Clinic...9:30-4:30 Sanitation...4:30-5:00 Saturday Practical or Clinic...8:00-12:45 Sanitation... 12:45-1:00 Students have the option to make up hours from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays, provided there are sufficient patrons/clinic business activities on the particular day of make up hours; the clinic Instructor will make a judgment call on each Thursday and Friday as to whether three are sufficient patrons/clinic

11 activities to justify allowing make up hours. Students will have one (1) fifteen minute break in the morning and one (1) fifteen minute break in the afternoon, Tuesday through Friday. There will be only one (1) 15 minute break on Saturdays. Tuesday and Wednesday the Students have lunch from 12:30-1:30. On Thursday and Friday Students will have a lunch break from 11:30-1:30, alternating. We provide a modified schedule for those who do not qualify for existing schedules. Students on modified schedules are required to attend no less than 18 hours per week. Contents of Units of Instruction: Theory Text - Salon Fundamentals A - Freshman and Junior Orientation: College Rules and Regulations Law I Chapter 1 Professional Development Chapter 2 Salon Ecology Chapter 7 Trichology Chapter 8 Design Decisions Chapter 9 Hair Cutting Chapter 10 Hair Styling Chapter 12 Chemical Texturizing Freshman Comprehension

12 Law II Chapter 13 Anatomy and Physiology Chapter 11 Wigs and Hair Additions Chapter 14 The Study of Nails Chapter 15 The Study of Skin Law III B - Senior Chapter 4 Electricity Chapter 5 Chemistry Chapter 6 Salon Business I. R. S. On the Job Chapter 13 Hair Coloring Law C - Advanced Senior Review Chapters 1-15 State Board Prep The state licensing board requires 230 theory hours in the following subjects: Sanitation and Disinfection Personal Hygiene Professional ethics and Salesmanship

13 Anatomy Trichology Onychology Chemistry Safety Precautions State Cosmetology Law, Rules and Regulations skill Demonstration Any other related theory topics The state licensing board requires a minimum of four (4) hours of theory instruction each week throughout the course. The state licensing board requires 1200 skill (practical) hours in the following: Shampoo and Rinses Scalp and Hair Treatments Hair Shaping; Scissors and Razor Hair Styling, including Pin Curls and Finger waves Care and Styling of Wigs Manicure and Pedicure Permanent Waving Hair Coloring and Lightening Chemical Hair Relaxing Facials and Makeup Thermal Pressing Croquignle Curling Safety Precautions Salon Management

14 Any other related skill subjects The state licensing board leaves the remaining 70 hours unassigned and allows the instructor to use his/her discretion to assign them to theory or practical, depending on the Students needs. LIBRARY AND REFERENCE MATERIALS Delta Beauty College uses Pivot Point s Salon Fundamentals curriculum. Each Student receives a textbook and workbooks Milady textbooks and materials Video tapes for each unit of study for all courses by Pivot Point and Milady Salon/Ovations Magazine Modern Salon Dermascope Industry dictionaries These materials are available for use by staff and Students on a

15 daily basis. Practical Services Requirements for Basic 1500 hour Cosmetology Course. Below is a list of practical services and the number of times they must be performed prior to graduation: Shampoo 266 Conditioner 63 Scalp Treatment 63 Setting Lotion 10 Shampoo/Set 250 Comb-Out 20 Haircut Scissors 90 Haircut Razor 10 Clipper Cut 25 Bang Trim 10 Neckline 10 Wrap 5 Finger Wave 34 Pencil Wave 34 French Roll 6 Permanent Wave 75 Jheri Curl 75 Relaxer 25 Weekly Rinse 10 Semi Permanent Color 10 Color 5

16 Half Waves 10 Permanent Color 15 Freeze Curl 5 Bleach/Retouch 10 Frost 10 Highlighting 50 Manicure/Reg/Hot Oil 10 Scrunch 12 Eyebrow Arch 55 Eyebrow Wax 55 Blow/Dry 55 Press 55 Curl 15 Curling Iron 55 Pony 15 COURSE OUTLINE for COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTOR COURSE Course Description The Cosmetology Instructor course is designed to teach a licensed cosmetologist the skills needed to become an Instructor at a cosmetology school. For applicants who have two (2) or more years active experience as a cosmetologist, the 750 hour Cosmetology Instructor course is appropriate. For those with less than 2 years experience, the state licensing board requires the 2000 hour Instructor training course. Instructional Methods Methods include observation by the Student of the Instructor teaching theory classes and practical exercises during the initial part of the course, then by

17 practice teaching. Course Goal The goal of the course is to provide the Student Instructor with the knowledge and skills to pass the state licensing examination and become employed as a competent cosmetology instructor in a licensed school. Grading Procedures: Each Student is graded on all subject matter. Tests are given on all chapters of the textbook. Practical exercises are graded by the Instructor upon their completion. The grading scale is as follows: A B C F - 84 or below failing Students must maintain an 85 cumulative average to maintain satisfactory academic standing. Teachers will allow make up tests for Students with excused absences. A Student may retake a test twice after the initial failure of any subject matter. Contents of Units of Instruction for Cosmetology Instructor Course 750 Hour Training Program 2000 Hour Training Program OBSERVATION Student Instructor shall acquire observation hours prior to Practice Teaching

18 12 hours...theory...32 hours 68 hours...skill hours 164 hours...the PROFESSIONAL TEACHER hours A: The Teacher 1. Personality 2. Technical Knowledge 3. Teachers Characteristics 4. Teachers As Professionals B. Preparation For Teaching 1. Planning the Course 2. Preparing Lesson Plans a. Objectives b. Outline c. Student Activities 3. Steps of Teaching a. Preparation b. Presentation c. Application d. Testing 99 hours...student MOTIVATION AND LEARNING hours

19 A. Laws Governing Learning Process B. Student Motivation C. Student Participation D. Student Personalities E. Individual Differences 1. Slow Learner 2. Gifted Learner 332 hours...methods, MANAGEMENT & MATERIALS hours A. Methods, Procedures and Techniques of Teaching 1. Lectures and Discussions 2. Demonstrations 3. Conducting Practice Activities 4. Questioning Techniques 5. Results 6. Special Situations B. Classroom Management 1. Physical Environment 2. Administrative Duties 3. Student Discipline 4. Class Supervision 5. Classroom Routine 6. Corrective Measures

20 C. Teaching Materials 1. Audio-Visual Aids (types) 2. Values of Different Teaching Aids 3. Correct Usage 4. Miscellaneous Teaching Materials A. Textbooks B. Workbooks C. Reference books D. Creative aids 65 hours...testing AND EVALUATION hours A. Testing 1. Purpose 2. Performance Tests 3. Written Tests 4. Standardized Tests B. Evaluation 1. General Student Abilities 2. Student Achievement 3. Teacher Evaluation 10 hours...cosmetology LAW, RULES AND REGULATIONS...27 hours 750 hours...total

21 hours Of the designated hours for each category, allowance is made up to 10% adjustment as Student needs may require. COURSE OUTLINE for REFRESHER COURSE The school offers refresher courses of 150, 300 and 750 hours in length to Students who are required to obtain additional hours as a prerequisite to sitting for the state licensing examination. This is required when there have been substantial time lapses between the Students graduation date and the licensing exam date. Instructional methods include theory and practical and are identical as those described in this Student Catalog under the Course Outline for the 1500 hour Basic Cosmetology course. The objective of the Refresher Courses is to provide review of all the Units of instruction and to sharpen their practical skills, all to enable the Student to pass the licensing examination. Grading Procedures: Each Student is graded on all subject matter. Tests are given on all chapters of the textbook. Practical exercises are graded by the Instructor upon their completion. The grading scale is as follows: A B C F - 84 or below failing Students must maintain an 85 cumulative average to maintain satisfactory academic standing.

22 Teachers will allow make up tests for Students with excused absences. A Student may retake a test twice after the initial failure of any subject matter. Units of Instruction: Hours for Theory and Demonstration Wet Waving, Hair Setting, Pin Curling Permanent Waving Comb Out, Thermal Curling, Soft Press Hair Shaping/Hair Cutting Virgin Tint/Bleach Retouch Chemical Hair Relaxing TOTAL The school s schedule ensures Theory and Practical experience are integrated throughout the course, as Theory is taught on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. There are no Practical classes or exercises being conducted at these times. In other words, everyone in the school has their Theory conducted at the same time. By the same token, Theory is not being taught during times scheduled for Practical.

23 GENERAL FACILITIES and EQUIPMENT *Over 6000 square feet of centrally heated and air-conditioned space *Adequate parking for each Student *Separate class rooms for theory and practical *Clinic laboratory with modern equipment *Separate Dispensary *Separate offices for admission and counseling *Separate locker for each Student to secure valuables *Student Lounge *4 Student restrooms *Student refrigerator and water fountain *Exterior parking for each Student *Audio-visual equipment *Library containing textbooks, publications, video tapes, industry related journals *Product inventory containing a variety of name brands in color, perms and styling aids GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

24 For each course of study offered, the Graduation Requirements are identical. In order to graduate and receive a diploma, Student must: 1) complete the requisite number of clock hours mandated by state law; 2) complete all assigned course work and projects; 3) pass all tests and practical exercises with at least an 85% average; 4) maintain satisfactory attendance; 5) pass a comprehensive pre-state examination on theory and practical skills; and 6) pay all tuition, fees and other costs or make satisfactory arrangements to the owner. Upon satisfaction of the above requirements, Student will be issued a diploma by the school and will be eligible to take the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology licensing examination. All tuition, fees and other costs must be paid before a student is allowed to graduate/receive a diploma and before Delta Beauty College will certify a Students hours to the state licensing board or any other entity. REFUND POLICY a. Any monies due applicant/student will be refunded within 45 days of official cancellation or withdrawal date. b. An applicant not accepted by DBC shall be entitled to a refund of all monies paid, with the exception of the non-refundable registration fee. The cancellation/withdrawal date is deemed to be the date the DBC received the Application. c. If Student provides written cancellation within three (3) business days from signing the Enrollment Agreement, all monies collected by DBC shall be refunded, with the exception of the non-refundable registration fee. The cancellation/withdrawal date is deemed to be the date on the post-mark of the written notification or the date the cancellation notification is delivered in person to the school owner. This policy (cancellation within three (3) business days) applies regardless of whether or not Student has actually started training; d. If Student provides written cancellation after three (3) business days from signing the Enrollment Agreement, but prior to starting class, Student is entitled

25 to a full refund of all monies paid to school, less the non-refundable registration fee. The cancellation/withdrawal date is deemed to be the date on the post-mark of the written notification or the date the cancellation notification is delivered in person to the school owner; e. If Student has started classes and subsequently notifies school of his/her withdrawal, the cancellation date is deemed to be the date on the post-mark on the written notification or the date the cancellation notification is delivered in person to school owner; f. If Student is on an approved leave of absence and notifies the school he/she will not be returning, the official cancellation/withdrawal date is deemed to be the earlier date of: 1) the expiration date of the leave of absence, or 2) the date Student notifies school he/she will not be returning. The notification/cancellation date is deemed to be the date on the post-mark of the written notification or the date the cancellation notification is delivered in person to the school owner; g. If Student is expelled, the cancellation date is deemed to be the date of expulsion; h. If Students unofficially withdraw s(ceases to attend without notifying school), any refund due will be made within 45 days from the date the school determines Student has withdrawn without notifying the school. The cancellation date is deemed to be the date on which Student s attendance became unsatisfactory. Satisfactory attendance policy standing is evaluated once a month when Progress reports are issued; i. All costs in addition to tuition are considered extra costs. Extra costs include charges for application fee, books, kit, transfer fee, drop fee, supplies and equipment. The charges for these items are non-refundable j. If a course of study is canceled by the school subsequent to Student s enrollment, and before instruction in the course has begun, the school shall at its option: 1. Provide a full refund of all monies paid or, 2. Provide completion of the course. k. Tuition Adjustment for Non-Completion

26 If after enrolling and starting classes, Student withdraws, drops, is terminated by DBC, or for any reason does not complete the course of study herein, the following schedule of tuition adjustment will be in effect: Percentage of Length Completed Amount of Total Tuition Owed to DBC to Total Length of Course.01% to 4.9% 20% 5% to 9.9% 30% 10% to 14.9% 40% 15% to 24.9% 45% 25% to 49.9% 70% 50% and over 100% Students receiving financial aid are likely to owe the school substantial sums if they drop out, withdraw or are expelled, as the rules and regulations of the financial assistance programs normally require that, in the event the Student does not complete the course, the school must return certain amounts of tuition received on behalf of the Student. The Student receiving financial assistance will still owe the school tuition charges, based on the above formula, to the extent their financial assistance does not pay for tuition charges stated in the Enrollment Agreement. l. If the school closes permanently and ceases to offer instruction after Student has enrolled, or if a program is cancelled after after Student has enrolled and instruction has begun, Student shall receive a pro-rata refund of tuition. m. When mitigating circumstances exist, DBC may, in its discretion, provide a refund which exceeds the Refund policy or the tuition adjustment provision in Item k above.. Such discretion will be exercised on a case-by-case basis.

27 EMPLOYMENT NOT GUARANTEED The school does not guarantee that its graduates will find employment in the cosmetology field. The school does assist its Students and graduates in obtaining employment by posting job opening at the school and by inviting employer to come to the school and meet with Students and graduates. BEGINNING DATES Students for all courses offered may begin class on Tuesday of any week in which the school has an available slot in compliance with state licensing regulations that require a certain Student/Instructor ratio. Prior to starting class, Student must have provided all required documentation to satisfy the school s enrollment requirements and must have executed the Enrollment Agreement. HOLIDAYS AND SCHOOL CLOSURES The school is closed on the following holidays: New Year s Day Martin Luther King s birthday observation Memorial Day July 4 th Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Eve Christmas Day The school owner may, within his discretion, close the school on days that fall immediately prior to or after the above stated holidays.

28 NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT Delta Beauty College does not discriminate on the basis os sex, age race, color, religion or ethnic origin in admitting Students. Students ACCESS TO THEIR FILES Any Student, or parent/guardian of a dependent minor, may have access to the Student file by contacting the Owner or office manager. Photocopies of requested records will be provided for a charge of $.05 per page copied, with a minimum charge of $1.00. Original Student records may not be removed from the school. PRIVACY and the RELEASE OF INDIVIDUAL Student INFORMATION No information regarding an individual Student will be released without prior written consent of the Student or parent/guardian of a dependent minor Student, unless required to do so by government agency or certain other entities entitled to same under the federal law. The school complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 ΩÅ, also known as FERPA. A summary of the Act is attached at the back of this Student Catalog. SCHOLARSHIP and FEE WAIVER The granting of scholarships and waiver of fees is discretionary with the owner, and are determined on a case by case basis.

29 HOUSING The school does not provide any housing assistance to its Students. COUNSELING SERVICES The school does not employ professional counselors, but does post the names, addresses and phone number of various counseling located services in the area. LICENSING AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION The school is licensed by the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology. 2 Old River Place, Suite B P. O. Box Jackson, MS ACCREDITING AGENCYCONTACT INFORMATION The school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences (NACCAS) Ford avenue, Suite 1300 Alexandria, VA

30 SATISFACTORY PROGRESS POLICY Satisfactory Attendance Progress and Satisfactory Academic Progress, as described below, is a requirement for all Students within a program and within the same attendance schedule. The maximum time frame for program completion can not exceed 150% of the time scheduled in the Enrollment Agreement in which the course is to be completed. Students must average attending at least 67% of their scheduled hours in order to maintain Satisfactory Attendance Policy. This average is the cumulative attendance average; it is reviewed monthly when Progress Reports are prepared. For example, since a full-time day Student in the 1500 hour course is scheduled to attend 130 hours per month (30 hours per week x weeks in a month), the Student must average attending at least 87 hours per month in order to maintain satisfactory attendance. Likewise, since a night Student in the 1500 hour course is scheduled to attend 91 hours per month (21 hours per week x weeks in a month), the Student must average attending at least 61 hours per month. Also, Students attending under a modified schedule must average attending 67% of their scheduled hours each month, same to be determined using the same formula as in the example above for full time day and night Students. (Note: Attendance is evaluated on a cumulative basis. At each evaluation point, the attendance for the month will be added to attendance from the preceding months to determine whether the Student will complete the course within the maximum time frame established in this policy.) The following qualitative factors will be evaluated to determine Satisfactory Academic Progress: Theory work -chapter tests, homework, and workbook exercises are graded/scored. Practical work- practical and laboratory work is inspected and scored. Student Practical Examination Record forms are used to evaluate and

31 score exercises/projects done by freshmen Students. The Pivot Point Rubric form is used to score the work of Juniors, Seniors and advanced Seniors. Theory work is graded according to the following scale: A Excellent B Good C Satisfactory 84-Below F Failing Practical and laboratory work is graded accorded to the following scale: A Excellent B Good C Satisfactory 84 -Below F Failing Students must maintain a C grade average (minimum of 85% in theory work and 85% in practical/laboratory work) in order to be considered making Satisfactory Academic Progress, which calculated once a month when Progress Reports are prepared for each Student. Only Students who maintain Satisfactory Attendance Policy and Satisfactory Academic Progress are eligible to receive Title IV financial assistance. Students who, upon evaluation, are maintaining satisfactory academic and attendance policy shall be considered to be making satisfactory progress until the next scheduled evaluation.

32 Probation Students who, upon evaluation, are failing to meet minimum progress requirements will be placed on probation for one month with the opportunity to meet requirements at the next evaluation period. In order to have the probationary status lifted, the Student s cumulative academic average must be at least 85% and the cumulative attendance average must be at least 67%. If, at the end of the month, the evaluation reveals the cumulative averages are not satisfactory, the school has the discretion to grant a second, and final, probationary period of one month. The probationary status will be lifted if the cumulative averages have been brought up to the above stated minimum levels by the next evaluation period. If at the end of a second probationary period, the cumulative averages have not been brought up to the minimum levels, the Student will be terminated. The maximum number of probationary periods allowed for any program offered at the school is two (2). During probation, Students are considered to be making satisfactory progress and the Student on probation will be deemed eligible to receive Title IV financial aid funds. Any Student that is terminated for failure to maintain satisfactory progress may apply to re-enroll after six (6) months from the date of termination. The decision to accept or deny the application to re-enroll is solely within the discretion of the Owner. Any such terminated Student who re-enrolls will enter in the same progress status in which he/she left the school (on probation for Unsatisfactory Progress). The Student must bring their cumulative academic average to 85% and their cumulative attendance rate to 67% in the 30 day period following re-enrollment. If this is not achieved, the Student will be terminated/expelled. If any Student who is absent for 30 calendar days without notifying the school to advise of the circumstances causing the absences may be terminated. An incomplete grade due to failure of the Student to take a test or

33 complete an exercise will become a failing grade if the Student does not take the test or complete the exercise within 30 attendance days. Appeal Procedure Students who are terminated for failing to maintain satisfactory progress may appeal this determination. Within five (5) business days from termination, the Student must submit a written appeal to the school owner, along with any supporting documentation, stating reasons why the decision to terminate should be reversed, and a request for a reevaluation of progress. An appeal hearing will take place within ten (10) business days of receipt of the written appeal. This hearing will be attended by the Student, parents/guardian (if the Student is a dependent minor), the Student s instructor, the Director of Education, and the owner. A decision on the Student s appeal will be made within three (3) business days and will be communicated to the Student in writing. Should a Student prevail on his or her appeal and be determined as making satisfactory progress, the Student will be re-entered in the course, and financial aid funds will be reinstated to eligible Students. Leaves of Absence A Student may request one a leave of absence. For good cause shown, the school may, in its discretion, grant a leave of absence, not to exceed 180 days in a 12 month period. Students returning from a leave of absence return to school in the same satisfactory progress status they had prior to the granting of the leave absence. Any leave of absence will operate to extend the Student s contract period and maximum time frame by the same number of days as are in the leave of absence. Break in Attendance* Where there is a break in attendance of at least three (3) years, but no more than five (5) years, Student will be credited with two-thirds of the original hours acquired. Where such break exceeds five (5) years, but is less than ten (10) years, Student will be credited with one-half of the original hours acquired. After a break of more than ten (10) years, no hours are credited. Failure to Acquire License Within Year of Graduation*

34 If Student has not obtained their license within 365 days of completing the course, brush-up hours are required before being eligible to take the licensing exam. The following number of brush-up hours are needed: 1) 10% of the hours prescribed the course if 366 days to three (3) years has passed since completion; 2) 25% of the course hours if over three (3) years to seven (7) years have passed since completion; 3) 50% of the prescribed hours if more than seven (7) years have passed since completion. *The above two provisions ( Break in Attendance and Failure to Acquire License ) do not apply if such is due to service in the armed forces during a period of war. Reinstatement of Aid When Student, having lost financial aid assistance due to unsatisfactory progress, re-establishes his/her eligibility by re-establishing satisfactory progress, the school will immediately notify the financial aid staff member, as well as its third party servicer, of the renewed eligibility status of Student in order that financial aid assistance can promptly resume. DRUG FREE POLICY As required by the U.S. Department of Education, this school has adopted and implemented a drug prevention program for its Students and employees. A copy of these rules and regulations are covered annually in class and each Student and employee are given copies for their records. The Standards of Conduct of this school prohibit the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by

35 Students and employees on this property or as part of any of its activities. Students shall not be under the influence of any illicit drugs or alcohol while on the school premises. Possession, use or distribution of these products can result in prosecution by local, state, and/or federal authorities and conviction can result in a fine or imprisonment or both. Students and employees should understand that in addition to being illegal, there could be serious health risks associated with the use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol. Such risks range from impairment of mental abilities to death. Violation of this policy occurs if there is reasonable evidence of illegal activity. The school will take action against any Student or employee deemed in violation. This action can include suspension or termination. All evidence of the illegal activity will be referred to appropriate law enforcement agencies. Before this policy can be reinstated, documentation will be required to show such person has been cleared of all charges; or, if charges were proven, documentation will be required to show satisfactory participation or completion of a recognized rehabilitation program. The Student or employee will have to request reinstatement in writing. Decision of the Owner will be final. The location and telephone number of one of the area counseling, treatment or rehabilitation centers is: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center - Delta Regional Medical Center, 1400 E. Union Street, Greenville, MS Phone The School will be happy to assist in making contact with this agency or any other appropriate agency. FIRE DRILL OR EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURE 1) Announcement for a fire or any emergency evacuation from the college premises is CODE RED. 2) If you smell smoke or see flame in the building notify the nearest staff member. 3) Please do not yell fire or panic. 4) Go to the nearest exit in accordance with the evacuation charts located in each room. Please check these charts before an emergency arises. 5) If the evacuation is for an earthquake evacuate to the center of the parking lot. Stay away from power lines. If the evacuation is for a fire move as far away from the building as possible.

36 6) The location of fire extinguishers are: Clinic Floor Hall by the bathrooms Instructor s bathroom Theory classroom Freshmen classroom Practical classroom The staff members will handle the fire extinguishers except in the case of an emergency. Our main concern is your safe evacuation from the building. Please remember the most important aspect of a good emergency evacuation is not to panic. Most injuries from a contained fire are from panic. INTERNAL COMPLAINT POLICY A Student may file a complaint against the school. The complaint must be in writing, signed by the complainant and delivered to school owner. The owner will investigate the complaint by interviewing persons who may have information pertinent to the complaint and by reviewing documents, if available. Owner will meet with complainant within 10 working days to discuss the matter. Owner will provide complainant a written response to the complain with10 working days after meeting with complainant. If the complainant is not satisfy with owner s response, he/she may write to NACCAS, the school s accrediting agency at: NACCAS 4401 Ford avenue, Suite 1300 Alexandria, VA

37 VETERANS Refund calculations for Students receiving financial assistance from the Veteran s Administration are calculated using the same formula as in computing return of Title IV funds for Students receiving aid from the United States Department of Education. All Title IV fund policies in this Catalog are applicable to students receiving education benefits from the VA. The school maintains a written record of the previous education and training of the veteran or eligible person and clearly indicates that appropriate credits had been given for previous education and training, with the training period shortened proportionately, and the veteran or eligible person and the Department of Veterans Affairs so notified. RULES AND REGULATIONS Each Student must to abide by all the following rules and regulations in effect or which may be promulgated during the course of Student s study/enrollment. Students are subject to suspension or expulsion for violation of any school rule or regulation, subject to the discretion of the owner. UNIFORMS/BADGES 1. Students will be required to be attired in uniform at all times they are clocked in and receiving clock hour credit. Uniforms consists of a navy blue scrub suit. Sweaters and jackets worn must be navy blue. Shoes must be low heeled and enclosed, comfortable for long hours of standing. 2. Each Student and instructor must wear a badge signifying his/her status: Freshman - worn by Students with less than 240 hours Junior - worn by Students with 240 to 749 hours

38 Senior - worn by Students with 750 to 1349 hours Adv. Senior - worn by Students with 1350 to 1500 hours Instructor - worn by all licensed instructors Student Instructor - worn by all Students engaged in instructor training Special Trainee - worn by all Students engaged in advanced and brush up training Students will be charged $5.00 for replacement of lost badges. ATTENDANCE 1. Students must be punctual in attendance. If a Student is more than five minutes late, their hours will be rounded off to the nearest quarter hour. 2. Students may make up hours for EXCUSED absences. Students must have card signed by the floor instructor before making up hours. When a Student is making up hours they must participate in the classes or practical work that is scheduled for that time period. If they do not comply they will be clocked out by the instructor and may not be allowed to continue to make up hours. 3. Students are never to clock another Student s card for ANY reason. 4. Excused absences are defined as: (1) illness of Student or Student s child, if a doctor s excuse is provided; (2) sheduled holidays; (3) death in the family; (4) bad weather conditions; (6) pre-arranged personal business. 5. All Students will be assigned a schedule upon entering class. The schedule length will be reflected on the contract. Modified schedules will be allowed if pre-approved before enrollment and the contract. Any change in schedule must be approved by the office. 6. Students who have not completed assigned work and 1500 hours (as least 230 hours must be theory) must attend full time until requirements are met. 7. Tardiness is defined as arriving after 9:35 am for day Students or 5:05 pm for night Students. Students are allowed 3 tardies or 3 absences a month. After 3 tardies or 3 absences a Student may be suspended.

39 8. If a Student is unable to attend or if the Student is going to be late, the Student must notify the office by 9:30 am Tuesday-Friday for day Students. Night Students must call before 5:00 pm Tuesday-Friday. All Students must call before 8:00 am on Saturday. Students must talk to a school staff member when they call in. 9. Absentees on Saturday without a one-week notice or a doctor s excuse are unacceptable. 10. Students that are not clocked in are not to remain in the building or on school premises. 11. As per federal rules of the Department of Education, any Student that is absent for 30 calendar days will be terminated. 12. The tardiness rule as set forth in section 7. above applies if a Student is late returning from lunch, or does not return from lunch without informing staff in advance. 13. Students are required to clock out any time he/she leaves the school premises. PHONE USE POLICY Students are discouraged from receiving phone calls at the school. Emergency calls will be forwarded the Student; non-emergency callers will be told Student is in calls and should not be disturbed. The school will exercise discretion in deciding whether to take a messages for a Students. If a Student needs to place a call, it must be done during a break period. Cell phones are to be turned off (not on silence or vibrate) when Student is in theory class. Texting is not permitted during theory class. Students may have their cell phones on while they are in practical or laboratory; however, they are not to place call until a break period. Student may answer a cell phone call while engaged in practical or laboratory, but may talk only long enough to explain that they are in school and will return the call during a break period. PROPERTY OF DROP STUDENTS Students who withdraw/drop from school must retrieve all their personal belongings within ten (10) business days from withdrawal. The school will dispose of any non-retrieved property in any manner in which it sees fit. Books and kit items for which payment has not been applied remain the property of the school. provided equipment has been paid for.

40 PRACTICAL WORK All work must be inspected by an instructor. Services on mannequin sheets must be completed daily by the Student and all work initialed by the instructor. If the Student does not turn in a monthly worksheet no grades or hours will be given for services done. All Students, not in classroom or assigned a patron, must be performing tasks on mannequin work assignment sheets. Students are not given credit for time not spent in a learning situation, as provided below, under Personal Conduct Policy. PERSONAL CONDUCT POLICY 1. Students are to show respect to patrons, staff and fellow Students at all times. Students are to call and instructor immediately if problem/trouble occurs. 2. There will be no smoking inside school premise; smoking is only allowed during break periods at a designated place outside the building. There will be no eating or congregating on clinic floor or at the front desk. 3. Profanity, obscene talk, obscene gestures or obscene actions are not permitted. 4. Gambling is not permitted in any form on school premises. 5. Discussion of private or personal matters will not be permitted in the presence of patrons. 6. Students are to talk to the patron, not to other Students on the clinic floor. Students are not allowed to gossip on the clinic floor. Students are not allowed to yell, shout, talk loudly, run, dance or sing or otherwise be loud or boisterous clinic floor or in any other part of the building. 7. Students are required to fill out release cards for chemical services on all patrons and Students. These cards must be signed by the patron and initialed by the dispensary person before services are performed. 8. Students are not allowed to change the appointment book or mark themselves out. Client sales tickets are not to be used as a notepad by anyone. 9. Students that are not performing a service to a patron are not allowed to remain on the clinic floor without the permission of the floor instructor. Students are not given credit or time not spent in a learning situation. 10. Students are not allowed visitors. A Student s child is not allowed to stay in the building unless they are a patron. Another adult must accompany the child.

41 11. Drugs or alcoholic beverages will not be allowed on the school premises. The school will enforce its Drug Policy, as stated in this Student Catalog. 12. All instructors, Student instructors and staff will be addressed as Ms., Mrs., or Mr. 13. Students are not allowed to refuse patrons. If a Student has doubts or has any other reason for not performing services, the Student must talk to an instructor in private. A Student will not convey in any matter that they do not want to do a patron in the presence on the patron. 14. No Student may have on his or her person a weapon of any kind. No Student may use any object or equipment inside the school as a weapon. 15. Oral arguments and physical altercations are not permitted. KITS AND SUPPLIES Students are to sign a kit sheet when they are issued a kit. All tools are to be put in kits at the end of the day. Each Student is required to clean their kits after each service. Kits are to be kept locked when not in use. Students are not allowed to take home kits or items issued in their kits. Only clear purses issued by the school may be brought in the school. Kits are to be locked in individual lockers at the end of each day. Students are responsible for and must keep track of and maintain items issued in their kit. If a Student adds to the kit the added Items added to the kit must also remain at the school. LOST OR STOLEN ITEMS The school encourages Students not to bring valuables to the school, as items may become lost or stolen. Students are encouraged to lock and secure valuables if they choose to bring them on school premises. The school will not reimburse or compensate Student for lost or stolen property. DISPENSARY POLICY No Student is allowed in the dispensary at any time unless invited by an Instructor and the instructor remains present at all times. All equipment and supplies used by Students must be signed for and returned by the Student that checked them out.

42 The manner in which supplies are issued is within the discretion of the school. CLINIC WORK STATIONS Each Student is to use their assigned station on the clinic floor. No more than two Students will be assigned a station. Each Student is responsible for the sanitation of their assigned station. Grades are given for sanitation. Duties for individual stations include mirrors, station tops, drawers, chair, chair base, floors around station and kits. If you use another Student s station, you are responsible for the sanitation. Pictures are not to be put on station mirrors. Towels are not to be left on stations unless being used. HAIR SERVICE PRIVILEGES Students must have permission from clinic instructor to have their hair done. If a Student has a chemical in their hair they must do the patron as soon as the chemical is shampooed out. After the patron is done the Student may resume doing their hair. Students will be allowed one hairstyle per week with permission. Any chemical or conditioners will be sold to the Student at the school s cost. No Student may fix their hair on Friday or Saturday unless they pay full price and are clocked out. Freshman Students must have their hair done at instructor s discretion only by freshmen Student in freshmen classroom. No Student may receive a hair service unless their previous month s worksheets are completed. BREAKS No food is allowed in the classroom or on the clinic floor. Breaks and food are allowed in the break room only. No hair services are to be performed on Students in the Break Room.

43 Students are allowed a fifteen minute break in the morning and in the afternoon, except there is only one fifteen minute break allowed on Saturdays. Students are not allowed to leave the premises except for lunch breaks or if the Student clocks out and informs the instructor. PARKING Students are not allowed to park in the front row of parking lot spaces, as they are reserved for patrons and staff. CHEATING Cheating, in any form, is not permitted. PROFESSIONALISM Students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times they are on the school premises. This includes, but is not limited to, displaying courtesy and respect to staff, patrons and fellow Students in body language gestures and voice tone; wearing clean, neat appearing and appropriate sized uniforms; exercising good personal hygiene; grooming themselves to look like aspiring cosmetologists; displaying a bright and cheery disposition, and doing their best on all theory and practical work. TERMINATION POLICY The school reserves the right to suspend or expel a Student for any of the following: 1) failure to pay all tuition, fees, or other costs when they become due; 2) failure to maintain satisfactory progress; 3) the commission of any act against the school, its patrons, staff, Students or visitors which would constitute a crime under the laws of Mississippi or the United States of America; 4) failure to follow and comply with any rule, regulation or policy mentioned or described in this Student Catalog.

44 COSTS As of the date of this printing ( ), the school s charges are as follows: 1 ) Tuition charges are $6.00 per clock hour ($9, for 1500 hour course, $12, for 2000 Instructor hour course, and $4, for 750 hour course). Tuition charges for brush-up clock hours are $8.00 for each clock hour. There will be additional tuition charges of $8.00 per clock hour for each clock hour of instruction provided after the contract ending date as set forth in the Enrollment Agreement. 2) Registration fee $100.00; 3) Books $100.00; 4) Kit and supplies $ ) Non-completion drop fee $ ) Non-completion termination fee 7) Transfer fee (in or out) $100.00; 8) Re-enrollment fee $ Items 2,3,4,5,6,7 and 8 are non-refundable fees and charges. METHODS of PAYMENT The school accepts the following methods of payment: 1) Full payment at time of enrollment (cash, check or money order); 2) Payments made in the manner (payment amounts and time frame) as dictated by the Student financial aid programs in which the school participates. (All Title IV financial aid will be retained by the school while Student is enrolled).

45 3) The school s payment plan requires a down payment for the registration fee, books and kit, plus 10% of the tuition charged for the course of study. The payment plan requires a monthly payment, commencing 30 days after the Contract Beginning Date stated in the Enrollment Agreement, said monthly payment to be in a sum sufficient to pay the remainder of tuition prior to the date of the Contract Ending Date stated on the Enrollment Agreement. Additional Financial Policies 1) an overpayment of tuition, if any, will be refunded to Student within 30 days of graduation. 2) the charges for items other than tuition, such as registration fees, transfer fees, drop fees, re-enrollment fees, supplies, equipment, replacement kit items and name tags are non-refundable. 3) financial aid assistance programs typically have their own rules and regulations concerning how much tuition a school is entitled to retain when a Student fails to complete the course of study. When a Student fails to complete, the school typically has to return certain portions of the aid received on behalf of the Student. This leaves the Student in the position of still owing the school for tuition as calculated from the formulary set forth in the Tuition Adjustment section of the REFUND POLICY section earlier set out in this Student Catalog.