MISSION BARBER COLLEGE CATALOG 2013

MISSION BARBER

COLLEGE

School English Catalog 2013

Access School Catalog at:

5000 N 23TH ST SUITE #F

MCALLEN, TX 78504

TEL: 956.992.9155

FAX: 956.992.9155

DISCLOSURES

LICENSED AND AUTHORIZED BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATION TO OPERATE AS A COSMETOLOGY SCHOOL IN THE STATE OF TEXAS. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDGING THIS INSTITUTION MAY BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING THE COMISSION AT:

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
P.O. Box 12157
Austin, Texas 78711

Telephone: (512) 463-6599
Toll-Free (in Texas): 800-803-9202
Fax: (512) 475-2871

This catalog is available to applicants at least one week before enrolling.

Mission Barber College is a candidate school with the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. Additional information regarding this institution may be obtained by contracting NACCAS at :

4401 Ford Avenue Suite #1300

Alexandria, VA 22302-1432 USA

Telephone: 703.600.7600

The transfer of credits from Mission Barber College to another similar institution is solely at the discretion of the other institution. Mission Barber College makes no guarantee that the credits will be accepted by another institution. It is the responsibility of the student to arrange for the transfer of credits with the receiving school.

Our school does not discriminate against any applicant based on their physical capabilities, however, students should take into consideration that some of the programs we offer, such as Barbering, demand certain physical capabilities, like being able to stand on their feet for long periods of time.

After successfully completing our programs, which entails passing the tests with satisfactory grades and completing the mandatory clock hours and services for that particular program, students will be awarded a Diploma.

Licensing and exam fees are a separate cost from any other fees listed in this catalog.

INDEX

HISTORY………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….5

MISSION STATEMENT……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5

OWNERSHIP AND GOVERNING BODY………………………………………………………………………………………5

OFFICERS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………5

LOCATION……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….5

SCHOOL SHEDULE………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………5

HOLIDAY………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………6

SCHOOL ADMISSION REQUIRMENTS……………………………………………………….……………………………….6

GRADING SYSTEM…………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………..6

TRANSCRIPTS AND RECORDS…………………………………………………………………….……………………………..6

STUDENT RECORDS………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………6

SATISFACTORY RECORDS……………………………………………………………………….…………………………………7

EVALUATION PERIODS…………………………………………………………………………………….……………………….7

ATTENDANCE PROGRESS EVALUATIONS……………………………………………….………………………………….7

DETERMINATION OF PROGRESS STATUS………………………………………………………………………………….7

PROBATION……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..7

RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF SATISFACTORY PROGRESS…………………………………………………………………..8

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY……………………………………………………………………………………….8

PROGRAM CANCELLATION POLICY……………………………………………………………………………………………9

SCHOOL RULES AND REGULATIONS…………………………………………………………………………………………..9

LEAVE OF ABSENCE………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………10

PROCEDURES FOR STUDENTS TO APPEAL ACADEMIC OR DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS….…………………10

FACILITIES………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..10

TRANSFER OF CREDITS……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..11

CREDIT FOR PRIOR TRAINING…………………………………………………………………………………………………..11

EMPLOYMENT………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….11

STUDENT PROBLEM SOLVING…………………………………………………………………………………………………..11

REASON FOR DISMISSAL…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..11

INSTUCTORS RESPONSIBILITY…………………………………………………………………………………………………..12

DRUG FREE POLICY……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………12

SEXUAL HARRASMENT POLICY………………………………………………………………………………………………….12

SEXUAL HARRASMENT DEFINITION…………………………………………………………………………………………..13

ENFORCEABILITY OF THE POLICY……………………………………………………………………………………………….13

TO REPORT SEXUAL HARASSMENT…………………………………………………………………………….………………13

INSTRUCTION …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………13

  1. Class A Barber 1500 Clock Hours………………………………………………………………………………….13
  2. Barber Instructor 750 Clock Hours……………….……………………………………………………………..18
  3. Barber Instructor 500 Clock Hours ……………………….…………………………………………………….18
  4. Manicurist 600 Clock Hours………………………………………………………………………………………….21

CLASS A BARBER CURRICULUM…………………………………………………………………………………………………25

BARBER INSTRUCTOR (750) CURRICULUM………………………………………………………………………………..26

BARBER INTSRUCTOR (550) CURRICULUM…………………………………………………………………………………26

NAIL TECHNICIAN CURRICULUM……………………………………………………………………………………………….26

COSMETOLOGY TO CLASS A BARBER CURRICULUM…………………………………..………………………………27

TIME CLOCK ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..27

STUDENT TUITION AND FEES…………………………………………………………………………………………………….28

STUDENT KITS POLICY……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….28

MONTHLY PAYMENTS……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….29

TEXAS REHABILITATION COMMISSION………………………………………………………………………………………29

SCHOLARSHIPS………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..30

WHERE-TO-GO LIST ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……….30

PARKING……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………30

FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS & PRIVACY ACT (FERPA)………….…………………………………………………30

RECORDING DISCLOSURE……………………………………………………………………………………………………………32

INTERNAL GRIEVANCE POLICY AND PROCEDURE………………………………………………………………………..32

STUDENT CONDUCT POLICY………………………………………………………………………………………………………..33

SMOKING……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………34

DISCIPLANARY ACTION ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………34

TERMINATION…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….34

ACCIDENTS………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….35

CHANGES IN STUDENT RULES AND REGULATIONS POLICY…………………………………………………………..35

RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS…………………………………………………………………………….35

MISSION BEAUTY COLLEGE FACULTY…………………………………………………………………………………………..36

HISTORY

On July , 23, 2012 Mr. Minh Vuong purchased our location in Mcallen, TX and began construction. And on September, 18, 2011 we passed our first inspection making it possible for us to move forward on September, 24,2011 Mission Beauty College opened its doors welcoming the Rio Grande Valley and future successful Beauty Professionals.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

Mission Barber College's goal is to provide high-quality education that prepares its graduates for a successful future in the chosen field of Barbering, Nail Technology or Instruction.

OWNERSHIP & GOVERNING BODY

Our school is owned and operated by Minh Vuong . Who migrated from Vietnam at the age of 35 to the city of Houston, TX. In 2006 Mr.Vuong married Ms.Mong Cam Huynh and decided to persue a career in the art of Nail Technologies, working at L.A Nails for 2 years and then taking the open opportunity that the establishment went for sale on 2009. Mr.Vuong purchased L.A Nails and together with his wife worked on their dream of opening a Beauty College.

OFFICERS

President and School Director:Mong Cam Huynh

Director of Education: Cynthia Ramos

LOCATION:

5000 N 23th ST Suite#F

McAllen, TX 78504

Tel: 956.992.9155

Fax: 956.992.9155

SCHOOL SCHEDULE:

Monday through Friday

1st shift (Full-Time) 8:00am-5:00pm Theory at 8:30am-10:00am

Saturday:Closed

Students who miss Theory need to catch up on the missed chapter on their own.

Students must complete their scheduled hours by the end of the month, students may catch up if they are behind hours on a Saturday. Students are required to attend school 2 Saturdays a month. Failure to do so will result in a fee of $25 dollars for the first Saturday and $75 the second Saturday.

Full time students shall attend a minimum of 38 hours per week.

Part time students shall attend a minimum of 25 hours per week.

HOLIDAYS

The school is closed on the following days:

Easter

Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day

New Year’s Day

Mission Beauty Colleges School President may declare additional days, which will be announced at such time.

SCHOOL ADMISSION REQIREMENTS

All applicants must be above the compulsory age of school attendance, sixteen (16) years old. Any applicant who is under eighteen (18) years of age must have a parent or guardian with them when applying for admission. If the applicant is under 18 years of age, a form of identification will also be required from the parent or guardian. Applicants must provide photo identification. The school admits as regular students those who have a High School Diploma, GED or pass an ability to benefit exam.

Any applicants that do not meet the above mentioned requirements may be denied admission. A letter explaining the reason(s) will be given to the applicant upon request and a copy kept on file at the school for at least a year.

The school does not discriminate against applicants for admission based on age, race, color, sex, religion, marital status or ethnic origin.

All courses will have Open-Entry.

GRADING SYSTEM

Students’ progress will be given as follows:

The exam must be passed with a score of 75% or better.

A/Excellent100-90

B/Very Good89-80

C/Good79-75

D/Not AcceptableBelow 75

Minimum Score for satisfactory is 75%

TRANSCRIPTS AND RECORDS

All graduate student transcripts and records will be kept onsite the school for the maximum of 4 years. One copy of transcript will be given to graduate after completion of course. If a student requires a second copy of these records, they will be retrieved for a fee of fifteen dollars (15$).

STUDENT RECORDS

Mission Barber College maintains all student records, including grades, services and accounts. Students may access student records upon written request and an appointment with a school official.

SATISFACTORY PROGRESS

The Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy is consistently applied to all students enrolled in all our courses and programs. It is printed in the catalog to ensure that all students receive a copy prior to the first day of class. 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.

EVALUATION PERIODS

Students are evaluated for Satisfactory Academic Progress every 1st of the month. Evaluations will determine if the student has met the minimum requirements for satisfactory academic progress. The frequency of evaluations ensures that students have ample opportunity to meet both the attendance and academic progress requirements of at least one evaluation by midpoint in the course.

ATTENDANCE PROGRESS EVALUATIONS

Students are required to attend a minimum of 75% of the hours possible on the applicable attendance schedule in order to be considered maintaining satisfactory attendance progress. Evaluations are conducted at the end of each evaluation period to determine if the student has met the minimum requirements. Evaluations are based on the cumulative attendance percentage as of the last day of the month of the evaluation period. The attendance percentage is determined by dividing the total hours accrued by the total number of hours scheduled. The student’s start month in school will be counted as the first month of the number of hours scheduled each day. At the end of each evaluation period, the school will determine if the student has maintaining at least 75% cumulative attendance since the beginning of the course which indicated that, given the same attendance rate, the student will graduate within the maximum time frame allowed.

DETERMINATION OF PROGRESS STATUS

Students meeting the minimum requirements for academics and attendance at the evaluation point are considered to be making satisfactory academic progress until the next scheduled evaluation. In order for a student to be considered making satisfactory academic progress as of course midpoint, the student must meet both attendance and academic requirements on at least one evaluation by the midpoint of the course.

PROBATION

Students who fail to meet minimum requirements for academic process are placed on probation and considered to be making satisfactory progress while during the first probationary period. The student will be advised in writing on the actions to attain satisfactory academic progress by the next evaluation. If at the end of the probationary period, the student has still not met both the attendance and academic requirements, he/she will be determined as NOT making satisfactory academic progress and, if applicable, students will be dropped from class.

RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF SATISFACTORY PROGRESS

Students may re-establish satisfactory progress, as applicable, by meeting minimum attendance and academic requirements by the end of the probationary period.

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY

Should a student be terminated or cancel their enrollment for any reason, refunds will be made according to the following:

  1. Cancellations must be made in person or by certified mail.
  2. Initial payment and all money will be refunded if the applicant is not accepted by the school, or if the student cancels within three (3) business days after signing the enrollment agreement.
  3. Cancellation after the third business day, but before attendance of the first class, will result in a refund of all money paid, with the exception of $100 Registration Fee.
  4. Cancellation after attendance has begun, prior to 50% completion of the program, will result in a prorated refund. The refund is determined by the number of scheduled hours to the total program hours.
  5. Cancellation after the completing 50% of the program will result in no refund.
  6. The total price of the student kit and book(s) are returned before the first day of classes in new and unused condition. After the first day of classes the value of the Student Kit and books in non-refundable.
  7. Termination date: The termination date for refund computation is the last date of actual attendance by the student, unless prior notification is received.
  8. Refund will be made within 30 days of termination or receipt of cancellation notice.
  9. A student can be dismissed at the discretion of the Director for unsatisfactory progress, non-payment of costs, or failure to comply with the rules.
  10. Cancellation before completion of Course will result in no refund and a fee of $175 for breaking the contract.

PERCENT OF SCHEDULED TIMETOTAL TUITION SCHOOL

ENROLLED TO TOTAL COURSE/PROGRAMSHALL RECEIVE/RETAIN

0.01% to 04.9%20%

5% to 09.9%30%

10% to 14.9%40%

15% to 24.9%45%

25% to 49.9%70%

50% and over100%

PROGRAM CANCELLATION POLICY

In the event Mission Barber College, cancels a program the students participating in such program will be given the option to transfer to another of the school programs. If the tuition fee for the program they transfer to is higher than the one that was cancelled, students will be responsible for paying the difference. It lower, the school will refund the difference.

If the student chooses not to enroll in another program, their tuition costs will be refunded in accordance with the "Cancellation and Refund Policy" and credit will be given for the hours and the services performed in the school, in case they want to transfer to another school. Note: Mission Barber College makes no guaranty that the credits will be accepted by another institution.It is the responsibility of the student to arrange for the transfer of credits with the receiving school.

SCHOOL RULES AND REGULATIONS

  1. The students must be dressed in proper attire including their proper uniforms at all times or will be asked to leave premises. All Barbers, Nail Technicians and Instructors in Black Lab Coat or Black Scrub with school Logo.
  2. No shorts, see through skirts or blouses, tank tops, half shirts, hats, bandanas or open toe shoes allowed. If any student loses or damages his/her uniform, they must buy a new uniform at the office.
  3. All students must bring the proper equipment and books to class; failure to comply will result in the student being sent home.
  4. All part time students are required to attend school (2) Saturdays a month unless pre-arranged before enrollment, if a student needs to change his/her schedule because of work, a letter from the employer, written in letterhead, is required in our records.
  5. All vacation time must be pre-arranged with the Director.
  6. The school must be notified if a student cannot attend class. There must be a valid reason for the absence. Three absences with a failure to notify the school will result in dismissal from the program.
  7. The school must be notified of any change of address or telephone number.
  8. While inside the school premises a professional appearance is mandatory at all times.
  9. Gum chewing is not permitted.
  10. Any abuse, verbal or otherwise, will not be tolerated, where it is directed towards school employees, instructors or students. The result will be immediate dismissal from the program.
  11. Stealing or defacing of property that belongs to the school or other students will result in immediate dismissal.
  12. Anyone attending school under the influence of drugs or alcohol will have to undergo drug testing at a laboratory of the school's choosing. All costs of said test will be incurred by the student. IF said test proves positive for alcohol or drugs, the student will be permanently dismissed from class.
  13. Thirty minutes is allowed for lunch break. Students must sign in and out when leaving and returning from their lunch break.
  14. The school is a smoke free environment; therefore, no smoking is permitted on school premises.
  15. The students are responsible for cleaning their workstations after using them.
  16. The school is not responsible for students’ personal property or belongings.
  17. No personal phone calls will be accepted or permitted by the school. The use of a cell phone during class is prohibited.
  18. Any students refusing to work on a customer will be sent home and masked off from the time of refusal.
  19. Any student working on a customer cannot receive any phone calls, unless it is an emergency.
  20. No personal services are to be performed without permission from an instructor.
  21. If a student receives three or more suspensions, they will automatically be dismissed from the school.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

A student requesting a leave of absence must adhere to the following:

  1. Any leave of absence of more than five days has to be approved by the director of the school.
  2. A request for leave shall be in writing and submitted to the schools Director unless a student's incapability prevents it.

Leave of absence time is not calculated in determining your time frame per week.

PROCEDURES FOR STUDENTS TO APPEAL ACADEMIC OR DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

All academic or disciplinary actions shall be applied in accordance with the school rules and regulations and the school catalog.

If a student disagrees with a particular disciplinary or academicaction taken, he or she can submit a verbal or written complaint to the Director of Education or the school Director, explaining the reason they disagree withthe action and giving details to support their point of view.

The School Director and/or Director of Education will then review the matter and determine if, based on the School Catalog, There are sufficient groundsfor the action.

The School Official will them meet with the student to clarify the situation or take corrective measures as the case may require.

Emergency disciplinary procedures, consisting of expulsion from the school and/or legal action, shall be taken against students who:

  • Commit a crime within the school grounds.
  • Commit or threaten to commit violence (verbal or physical) against another student, instructor, school official, client or vendor within the school grounds.
  • Has been reprimanded in the past for a particular transgression and refuses to correct the situation.

FACILITIES

Mission Barber College has 2,225 square feet of space. There are 2 Manicure Stations, 4 Pedicure Stations, 10 Hair Stations, 2 Classrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 1 Offices, a Reception area, a Break Room and a Laundry Room.

TRANSFER OF CREDITS

Mission Barber College will accept applicable credits transferred from another institution upon receipt of certified transcripts and the approval of the school Director. Mission Barber College will only accept up to 75% of programs credit hours from the transferring institution.

CREDIT FOR PRIOR TRAINING

Mission Barber College will grant credit for prior training that was taken within one year. Proof of prior training must be shown. The Director of the school must evaluate the student before allowing entry. The cost of the clock hours needed to complete the program will be pro-rated depending on the program.

EMPLOYMENT

The school will provide all graduates with placement services at no extra charge.

Mission Barber College, does not guarantee employment. However it will make a great effort to put the student in contact with various beauty salons, nails salons and spas. Furthermore we will also help the students increating leads, if they choose to find employment in another area.