Board of Barbering & Cosmetology National Accrediting Commission of

400 R Street, Suite 5100 Cosmetology Art and Sciences

·         To prepare students so that they will be highly employable and capable of demonstrating their knowledge and experience received throughout their training.

·         To provide for the profession knowledgeable and skilled Cosmetologists, Manicurists, and Instructor Trainees that will be an asset to any phase of the industry that they wish to pursue.

·         To maintain a program that is constantly updated so the students have complete knowledge of the newest professional techniques.

·         To insure the constant educational growth of the faculty and students through teaching traditional and current methods and techniques.

Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education

Approved for Veteran's Benefits

Oceanside Chamber of Commerce

National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Art and Sciences

American Association of Cosmetology Schools

The Salon Association

Stainback, Raymond President

Fair, Heather Registrar

1.      Qualifications

Instructing staff members are licensed Cosmetologists and maintain current certificates of authorization of service as cosmetology instructors by the Bureau of Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education. In addition, each instructor has several years of experience in the Cosmetology field.

2.      Faculty Members

Maher, Patricia Director of Education/Primary Supervisor/Instructor, all programs

Buchanan, Julie Secondary Supervisor/Instructor, all programs

Cerciello, Don Instructor, all programs

Nadeau, Hue Instructor, all programs

Shippey, Rene Instructor, all programs

Uhde, Maria Instructor, all programs

1.      Cosmetologist & Manicuring

The School admits as regular students:

o        High school graduates or holders of high school equivalency certificates who possess an ability to be trained in the field.

o        Persons who are above the age of compulsory school attendance in this state (18 years) who do not hold a high school diploma or its equivalent, but who have completed 10^th grade in a public school, and pass a Department-approved “ability-to-benefitâ€� test which is administered by an independent test administrator.

Note that the ability to be trained or benefited is determined on the basis of a personal interview and appropriate entrance examinations. Upon completion of a course of study, a diploma will be awarded.

2.      Instructor Trainee

The School admits those candidates who hold a California License in Cosmetology. High school graduates are preferred, or those people holding an equivalent education as required by the State Board of Cosmetology in California. Upon completion of this course of study, a diploma is awarded.

3.      Brush-Up

The “Brush-Up� program is designed for those individuals who have been previously trained and/or licensed, and who have proof of eligibility for the State Board Examination, and who desire additional training and instruction to become better prepared for the state examination. No diploma is issued for the “Brush-Up� program.

·         Be 16 years of age.

·         Be of good moral character

·         Be free of contagious disease.

·         Have completed two years of high school or the equivalent.

Students desiring to obtain transfer credit must provide an Official Proof of Training Document from a licensed California School of cosmetology, and equal credit will be granted according to the hours stated on the document. An out-of-state transfer student must have an evaluation from the California State Board of Cosmetology granting the student the equivalent California hours.

2007 - 2008 Holiday Schedules:

Fourth of July (July 3^rd & 4^th) Thanksgiving (Nov. 22^nd - 24^th) Christmas (Dec. 25^th & 26^th)

New Year's Day (Jan. 01^st) Teacher Training Day (July 14^th)

If the school is unexpectedly closed due to extenuating circumstances, a sign will be posted on the front door. Students are to return the next scheduled day, unless otherwise instructed.

Tuesday-Friday 08:00 a.m. - 09:15 a.m. All students attend theory class
09:15 a.m. - 09:30 a.m. Break
09:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Clinic or class as required
11:30 a.m. - 01:00 p.m. Lunch break (30 min.)
01:00 p.m. - 04:30 p.m. Clinic or class as required

Saturday 08:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Clinic or class as required
11:30 a.m. - 01:00 p.m. Lunch break (30 min.)
01:00 p.m. - 04:30 p.m. Clinic or class as required

Cosmetology school experience and credit are not calculated or granted on the basis of units, months, weeks or days; they are calculated by the hour. In accordance with the California State Bureau of Barbering and Cosmetology (see State Board Circular Letter #88/4), Oceanside College of Beauty has drafted the following guidelines related to the granting of hours for applied effort, which must be strictly adhered to:

1.      Hours

Regular school hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Students are scheduled to attend school eight (8) hours per day, five (5) days a week.

2.      Records

a.       Each student is required to maintain an individual time card (Student Daily Record of Applied Effort) which, when used properly, records a period of attendance and applied effort on a daily basis.

b.      Students are required to “clock in and outâ€� upon arrival, at lunchtime and departure time, utilizing an electronic time clock and time card.

c.       Student Daily Records are the property of the school and are to remain on campus.

d.      Clocking in and out for another student is considered the equivalent of academic dishonesty in a clock-hour based program, and could result in dismissal from school.

e.       The correct procedure for clocking in and out is posted at the time clock.

3.      Lunch

Students are allotted a 30 minute lunch period to be taken between approx. 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Students must notify the floor instructor and reception desk when going to and returning from lunch, or if they are running late for lunch. Failure to clock out or back in from lunch will result in loss of attendance hours for that period.

4.      Breaks

Students are allowed up to two 15-min. breaks per eight (8) hour day. Morning break is scheduled after theory class between 9:15 and 9:30 a.m. Afternoon break is unscheduled, to be taken between 2:00 p.m. and 4.00 p.m. Breaks are not to exceed 15 minutes. Students are not required to clock in and out during regular breaks if they do not exceed 15 minutes and they remain on-campus; however, if a student needs longer than 15 minutes, or needs to leave the campus grounds during a break (or any other time), they MUST clock out. Failure to clock out and back in under these circumstances will result in a loss of attendance hours for that period of time.

5.      Absenteeism

Excessive absences and/or tardiness constitute reason for disciplinary action (see Satisfactory Progress Policy). Students should notify the administrative office, supervising instructor, and receptionist of expected absences three (3) days in advance. In the event of an unexpected absence (i.e. illness, emergency), students should call the school. Attendance on Saturday is mandatory for all students. Student can only miss one Saturday per month. If a student incurs more than 1 Saturday absence within a calendar month, he or she will be subject to disciplinary action. Any student absent in excess of three (3) consecutive weeks, who is not on an approved leave of absence, will be withdrawn.

·         Cosmetology students can miss no more than 4 days or 32 hours of their 240-hour Freshman Training Period.

·         Manicuring students can miss no more than 1 day or 8 hours of their 40-hour Freshman Training Period.

·         Instructor Trainee students can miss no more than 4 days or 32 hours of their 240-hour Freshman Training Period.

Any student absent for 2 consecutive weeks without being on an approved leave of absence or other official non-attending status will be withdrawn from school. Formal termination also may occur in cases where a student fails to return from an official leave of absence. When a student does not return from a leave of absence and does not notify the school that he or she has mitigating or extenuating circumstances, the documented date of return is used as the termination date. In addition, any student who fails to maintain satisfactory progress or fails to abide by the school's rules and regulations is subject to termination of enrollment.

Student can only miss one Saturday per month. Missing more than one Saturday per month will result in suspension for one day, on a monthly basis.

NOTE: See absenteeism

a.       If a student applies for and receives Federal funds, a payment schedule is made up and the policy is explained in detail to the student. Tuition is either paid monthly, quarterly, or on a semi-annual basis.

b.      If a student agrees to pay as training is received, the agreed-upon monthly or weekly payments to be made by the student are indicated on the Student Enrollment Agreement.

Adult students, parents of minor students and parents of tax dependent students, have the right to inspect; review and challenge information contained in their education records. Education records are defined as files, materials and documents that contain the information directly related to a student and maintained by the institution. Students are not entitled to inspect the financial records of their parents. Written consent is required of student (or parent/guardian if student is a dependent minor) before education records may be disclosed to each third parties with the exception of accrediting commissions or governmental agencies so authorized by law. The Oceanside College of Beauty does not publish student directory information. The school will maintain student records for a period of only five years.

SATISFACTORY PROGRESS POLICY

ATTENDANCE PROGRESS

Cosmetology: MAXIMUM TIME FRAME: The maximum time frame a student has to complete the course is 2,128 hours of scheduled attendance.

ATTENDANCE: Students must attend at least 75 percent at each scheduled evaluation in order to be considered making satisfactory progress and to complete the course within the maximum time frame.

Manicuring: MAXIMUM TIME FRAME: The maximum time a student has to complete the course is 532 hours of scheduled attendance.

ATTENDANCE: Students must attend at least 75 percent at each scheduled evaluation in order to be considered making satisfactory progress and to complete the course within the maximum time frame.

Instructor Trainee: MAXIMUM TIME FRAME: The maximum time a student has to complete the course is 798 hours of scheduled attendance.

ATTENDANCE: Students must attend at least 75 percent at each scheduled evaluation in order to be considered making satisfactory progress and to complete the course within the maximum time frame.

The following factors will be measured to determine academic progress: theory, (test grades, homework, etc.) practical/clinic work.

90-100 A Excellent
80-89 B Good
70-79 C Satisfactory
60-69 D Unsatisfactory
Below 60 F Failing

Students must maintain a “C� grade average (minimum of 75 percent in theory work, and in practical/clinic performance) in order to be considered making satisfactory progress.

Evaluations will occur at the following hourly increments:

Cosmetology 240, 600, 1000, 1400, 1800, 2200 hours
Manicurist 120, 240 hours
Instructor Trainee 200, 400 hours

DETERMINATION OF PROGRESS

Evaluations of progress will be conducted shortly after students reach the above scheduled hourly increments.

1.      Satisfactory

Students with a minimum of “C� grade average in theory and practical/clinic performance, and minimum 75 percent attendance percentage at each hourly increment of scheduled attendance, will be considered to be making satisfactory progress until the next scheduled evaluation. In order for a student to be considered making satisfactory progress as of course midpoint, the student must meet both attendance and academic minimum requirements on at least one evaluation by the midpoint of the course.

2.      Unsatisfactory:

Students failing to meet minimum progress requirements at a scheduled evaluation will be placed on probation until the next scheduled evaluation. During probation, students are considered to be making satisfactory progress and financial aid funds will be dispersed to eligible students. At the end of the probationary period, the student's progress will be re-evaluated. If the student is meeting minimum requirements, he or she will be determined to be making satisfactory progress. If the student has failed to achieve minimum requirements, the student is subject to termination from the school.

·         Theft or non-accidental damage to college property

·         Forgery, alteration or misuse of records or documents

·         Cheating, plagiarism or other academic dishonesty

·         Physical or verbal abuse of others or any threat of force

·         The use, possession, distribution or being under the influence of alcohol, narcotics, or other controlled substances on campus at any time, or off campus at any college sponsored event.

·         Unauthorized entry into, unauthorized use of, misuse of college property

·         Disorderly, lewd, indecent, obscene or offensive conduct on campus, or off campus at any college sponsored event

·         Possession or use of explosives or weapons

·         Failure to comply with directions of college officials acting in performance of their duties

·         Obstruction or disruption of the educational process

·         Soliciting or assisting another do any act which would subject another to student discipline

·         Any other cause identified as good cause by Educational Code Section 76032 and 76033

·         Attempting to do any of the above

APPEAL PROCESS

Students who are terminated after failing to achieve minimum requirements may appeal this determination. The students must submit a written appeal to the Director, along with any supporting documentation, reasons why the decision made to terminate should be reversed, and a request for a re-evaluation of progress. The Director must receive the appeal within five (5) business days of the termination. Should a student fail to appeal the decision, the decision to terminate will stand. An appeal hearing will take place within five (5) business days of receipt of the written appeal. This hearing will be attended by the student, parent or guardian (if student is a dependent minor); the student's supervising instructor and the school director. A decision on the student's appeal will be made within three (3) business days by the Director and will be communicated to the student verbally or in writing. This decision will be final. Should a student prevail upon his/her appeal and be determined as making satisfactory progress, the student will be automatically reinstated to eligible student status.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

·         Complete all classroom minimum requirements of theory hours and operations; total course hours (1600 - cosmetology, 400 - manicuring and 600 - Instructor Trainee), exams (minimum passing grade of 70%) with a grade of “Câ€� or higher.

·         Complete a minimum of one Mock Board

·         Pay all monies due to the School.

1.      Cancellation of Agreement

You as a student have the right to cancel your enrollment agreement for a course of instruction, and that may include any equipment such as books, materials and supplies or any other goods related to instructions offered in the agreement, until midnight of the fifth business day after the first class you attend. A business day means a day on which you were scheduled to attend a class session.

Cancellation shall occur when you give written notice of cancellation at the address of the school shown at the top of the front page of the enrollment agreement. You can do this by mail, hand delivery or telegram. The written notice of cancellation, if sent by mail, is effective when deposited in the mail, properly addressed and postage paid.

The written notice of cancellation need not take any particular form and, however expressed, it is effective if it shows that you no longer wish to be bound by the enrollment agreement. The student will be given two Notice of Cancellation forms on or before the first day of class. However, the student is allowed to use any form of written notice that he or she chooses

If the School has given the student any equipment, including books or other materials, the equipment shall be returned to the School within 30 days following the date of the notice of cancellation. If the equipment is not returned including books or other materials in good condition within the 30-day period, the School may deduct the documented cost of the equipment from any refund that may be due to the student. Once the equipment is paid for, it is the student's to keep without further obligation.

When the student cancels his or her enrollment agreement, the School will refund any money that was paid less any deduction for equipment not returned in good condition in a timely manner within 30 days after the notice of cancellation is received.

2.      Withdrawal From Course

All students receiving federal financial aid who completely withdraw within the first 60% of an enrollment period are subject to the "Return of Title IV - R2T4" provision. As a student at Oceanside College of Beauty, you have the right to withdraw from a course of instruction at any time. If you withdraw from the course of instruction after the period allowed for cancellation of the enrollment agreement (midnight of the fifth business day following the first class you attend), the School will remit a refund less a registration fee (if applicable) not to exceed $75. The refund will be issued within 30 days following the official withdrawal date. You are obligated to pay only for educational services rendered and for equipment that has not been returned to the School in good condition. According to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education, the refund to be paid to a student is determined as follows:

a.      Subtract a registration fee not exceeding seventy-five ($75) from the total tuition charge.

b.      Divide this number by the number of hours in the program.

c.      The quotient is the hourly charge for the program.

d.      Multiply the total hours attended by the hourly charge for instruction to obtain the amount owed by the student.

e.      The refund would be any amount in excess of the figure derived in (d) that was paid by student. If student obtain equipment, as specified in the agreement as a separate charge, and return it in good condition within 30 days following the date of withdrawal, the School shall refund the charge for the equipment paid by student. If student fail to return the equipment in good condition within this 30-day period, the School may offset against the refund the documented cost to the School of that equipment, allowing for reasonable wear and tear. Student shall be liable for the amount, if any, by which the documented cost for the equipment exceeds the prorated refund amount. The documented cost of the equipment may be less than the amount charged, and the amount the School has charged in the contract. In any event, student will never be charged for more than the equipment charges stated on the contract. For a list of these charges, see addendum “aâ€� of the contract.

f.        Returning of fund(s) in accordance with Return of Title IV Aid - R2T4 treatment, combined with Prorata calculation, will be reflected in either the Balance Due or Refund Total on the Student Refund Calculation and Notification letter.

IF THE AMOUNT THAT YOU HAVE PAID IS MORE THAN THE AMOUNT THAT YOU OWE FOR THE TIME YOU ATTENDED, THEN A REFUND WILL BE ISSUED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF WITHDRAWAL. IF THE AMOUNT THAT YOU OWE IS MORE THAN THE AMOUNT THAT YOU HAVE ALREADY PAID, THEN YOU WILL HAVE TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO PAY THE DIFFERENCE.

3.      Course Cancellation

If a course is canceled subsequent to a student's enrollment and start of classes, the school shall at its option:

a.      Provide a full refund of all monies paid or

b.      Provide completion of the course.

Course cancellation applies to students who have never actually started training. In this case, the School may provide completion of the Course at mutually agreeable location or provide a full refund of all monies paid. If the student has started training and the Course is canceled, at a minimum, the student's refund will comply with the aforementioned refund provisions.

4.      Permanently Closed School

If the School is permanently closed and no longer has offering instruction after the student enrolled, the student shall be entitled to a pro-rata refund of tuition as described in the aforementioned refund provisions.  

Hypothetical Refund Example: The student actually completed 170 clock hours in second payment period of 562 clock hours. Assuming the student dropped out of the program after receiving $1,294 in Subsidized Federal Direct Loan, $1,563 in Federal Pell payment and $75 in Federal Supplemental Equal of Opportunity Grant (FSEOG). The potential "R2T4" calculation and Pro-rata Refund for the whole enrollment are calculated and exhibited as follows:

NOTE:

* If the student returns the equipment in good condition, allowing for reasonable wear and tear, within 30 days following his or her withdrawal, the School shall refund the documented cost of equipment paid the student.

** Loan amounts are returned in accordance with the terms of the promissory note. The student is liable to return 50% of the unearned amount of the Grant.

For the purposes of determining the amount you owe for the time you attended, you shall be deemed to have withdrawn from the course when any of the following occurs:

·         You notify the School of your withdrawal or the actual date of the withdrawal.

·         The School terminates your enrollment.

·         You fail to attend classes for two- week period without being on an approved leave of absence or other official non-attendance status.

·         You fail to return from an approved leave of absence as scheduled without notifying the School in advance.

Students are required to pay for anticipated cash payments that have been received or will be received throughout their enrollment or obligation period. This means that some or all of the Federal Pell Grant and student loan monies received by you in anticipation of your attendance at the institution have to be refunded to the federal government. Additionally, you will be required to pay the institution an appropriate proportion of the loan proceeds for instruction received from the School prior to your official or unofficial withdrawal (or termination) that