The Following programs receive Satisfactory Progress Evaluations in both attendance and academics.
| Clock Hours | Clock Hours |
|---|---|
| Cosmetology 1500 clock hours | Cosmetology 20% Hybrid Distance Education 1500 Clock Hours |
| Esthetics 600 clock hours | Esthetics 20% Hybrid Distance Education 600 clock hours |
| Hair Designer 1000 clock hours |
Formal Satisfactory Progress Evaluations in both attendance and academics will occur when students reach:
| Program Name | 1st SAP Evaluation Period Ends | 2nd SAP Evaluation Periods Ends | 3rd SAP Evaluation Period Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology (30) | 450 actual hours and 15 weeks | 900 actual hours and 30 weeks | 1200 actual hours and 40 weeks |
| Cosmetology with 20% Hybrid Distance Education (30) | 450 actual hours and 15 weeks | 900 actual hours and 30 weeks | 1200 actual hours and 40 weeks |
| Cosmetology with 20% Hybrid Distance Education (30) | 450 actual hours and 15 weeks | 900 actual hours and 30 weeks | N/A |
| Esthetics (30) | 300 actual hours and 10 weeks | N/A | N/A |
| Esthetics with 20% Hybrid Distance Education (30) | 300 actual hours and 10 weeks | N/A | N/A |
The first evaluation will occur no later than the midpoint of the academic year. The SAP evaluations are completed within seven (7) school business days of the student reaching the evaluation points.
At the end of each evaluation period, the school will determine if the student has maintained at least 80% cumulative attendance since the beginning of the course which indicates that, given the same attendance rate, the student will graduate within the maximum 117.65% time frame allowed.
The following grading system is used to evaluate a student’s academic ability:
- Examinations are given in all subjects.
- If a student receives an UnSatisfactory Academic Progress Evaluations, it will be reviewed and signed by the student and maintained in the student’s financial file. The Satisfactory Academic Progress Evaluation will reflect if the student’s evaluation will impact the students eligibility for Financial Aid. The student may request to review their Satisfactory Academic Progress Evaluation from the Financial Services Leader or Future Professional Advisory.
The following grading scale is used for theory progress:
A = 94 – 100% B = 93 – 88% C = 87 – 80% Failing = Below 80%
Practical skills are graded by instructor approval or guest ticket. Approval from an instructor represents a grade of 80% or higher. No approval indicates a score of less than 80% and the student has not met minimum satisfactory standards on the practical application. The student has not met minimum satisfactory standards on the practical application. The student is required to continue the practical application until they receive approval from an instructor. Students must make up failed or missed test and incomplete assignments.
*The school uses a 900-hour and 26 weeks academic year for Title IV purposes.