MISSION BARBER COLLEGE CATALOG 2013
MISSION BARBER
COLLEGE
School English Catalog 2013
Access School Catalog at:
www.missionbarbercollege.com
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: 956.627-4776
SCHOOL SCHEDULE:
Monday through Thursday
1st shift (Full-Time) 8:30am-4:30pm Theory at 9:00am-10:30am
2nd shift (part-time) 8:30am-12:30pm
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.
Full time students shall attend a minimum of 30+hours per week.
Part time students shall attend a minimum of 20+ 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/Excellent 100-90
B/Very Good 89-80
C/Good 79-75
D/Not Acceptable Below 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
REFUND POLICY-NOTICE OF CANCELLATION
●CANCELLATION POLICY A full refund will be made to any Student who cancels the enrollment agreement or contract within 72 hours and no attendance in the class at all (until midnight of the third day excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays) only a enrollment fee will be apply.
●After 3 days of enrollment without attending class students are responsible to pay a cancelation fee of $125 plus the enrollment fee which will not be refundable.
●If you attend school even 1 hour of class during those 72 hours, school required students who canceled to follow Mission Beauty College’s Refund Policy format and need to pay cancelation fee plus enrollment fee.
●The school will provide the rest of the money in form of a check and will be mailed to the address provided or it could be picked up by person in school. It will be refunded in 30 business days of cancelation.
REFUND POLICY - TEXAS– NOTICE OF CANCELLATION
For applicants who cancel enrollment or students who withdraw from enrollment a fair and equitable settlement will apply. Applicants not accepted by the school shall be refunded all monies paid to the school. If student (or in the case of student under legal age, his/her parent guardian) cancels the enrollment in writing within three business days of signing the enrollment agreement without attending class, all monies collected by the school will be refunded the tuition fee except for registration fee , but if student enroll and attends class and make at least one hour she or he will have to follow Chapter 1602 of the Texas Occupations Code, a fair and equitable settlement will apply for applicants who cancel enrollment or Students who withdraw from enrollment the refund policy format. Plus a cancelation fee of $125 will be added to the amount owed. The "formal cancellation date" will be determined by the postmark on written notification is delivered to the school in person, the date of expulsion by the school, or 30 days after the last day of attendance or the expiration date of an approved Leave of Absence.
All refunds are based on scheduled hours:
PERCENT OF SCHEDULED TIME TOTAL TUITION SCHOOL
ENROLLED TO TOTAL COURSE OR PROGRAM SHALL RECEIVE/RETAIN
0.01% TO 10% 10%
10.01% TO 20% 20%
20.01% TO 25% 25%
25.01% TO 49.9% 50%
50% AND OVER 100%
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.