Career Development Catalog of Programs Missouri Student Edition
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Career Development Catalog of Programs Missouri Student Edition New Horizons Computer Learning Center Of St. Louis 2122 Kratky Road St. Louis, MO 63114 314.429.3311 A nonpublic career education school providing technical training for people who want to become certified in the area of computer technology Date of publication: March 4, 2009 Updated March 10, 2019 This school is certified to operate by the Missouri Department of Higher Education For the 2019-2020 certification year (July 1, 2019 – June 26, 2020) TABLE OF CONTENTS OWNERSHIP 2 FACULTY AND STAFF 2 DESCRIPTION OF FACILITIES 2 POLICY STATEMENT 3 SECTION 1 – SCHOOL INFORMATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE 5 FINANCIAL AID 5 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 5 DRESS CODE 5 CLASS STARTING AND ENDING DATES 6 HOURS OF OPERATION 6 HOLIDAYS 6 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 6 STUDENT SERVICES 7 Student Records 7 Testing 7 Qualifications 7 Student Placement 7 RULES AND REGULATIONS 8 Attendance/Class Cuts/No Shows 8 Tardiness 8 Class Cancellation 8 Conduct 8 Makeup work 8 Probation 9 Interruptions in Training/Termination 9 Leaves of Absence 9 Re-entry 9 Appeal 9 Progress 9 Grievance Policy 9 CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY 10 WITHDRAWAL POLICY 11 MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS 12 VA ADDENDUMS 13-14 SECTION 2 – TRAINING PROGRAMS LIST OF PROGRAMS 17 GLOSSARY OF PROGRAM COURSE TRACK/DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS 19 1 OWNERSHIP Information Solutions Design, Inc. d.b.a. New Horizons Computer Learning Center, A corporation formed under the laws of the State of Missouri. President/Owner: Timothy Slater 2122 Kratky Rd., St. Louis, MO 63114 FACULTY & STAFF President/Owner/General Manager: Timothy Slater Director of Sales/Admissions: Richard Reynolds Director of Training-Education / School Director: Nikhil Patel Veteran/Consumer Education Manager: Rory Brown Instructional Staff: Nikhil Patel, Paul Willy, Kristin Catlett, Aguinaldo LeNoir The school is affiliated with all other New Horizons worldwide, although each location is independently owned and operated. Each location may offer different classes and have different accreditation. DESCRIPTION OF SCHOOL FACILITIES The New Horizons Computer Learning Center of St. Louis is located in the new state-of-the-art training facility at the corner of Page and Lindbergh, 2122 Kratky Rd., St. Louis, MO 63114. The facility provides classrooms tailored for hands-on leaning including enough equipment for one computer per person, a high-speed Internet connection in every classroom terminal, and classrooms with ceiling-mounted projection and white board equipment for appropriate visual aid. The facility provides a convenient break area for students. The facility consists of 8 total classrooms equipped with current computer hardware required for the study of computer related applications and information technology. Courseware for each class delivered by the training facility is issued to every attending student for them to keep and use in pursuit of their training objectives. The building is fully handicapped-accessible in compliance with the American Disabilities Act. The training premises are located on the second floor of the building with open elevator access from the first to the second floor. The on-site parking area has several large handicapped parking spaces in addition to ample parking for all facility trainees. The hallways and interior walking areas of the building are much wider than code, and can easily accommodate either wheelchair or automated wheelchair accessibility. Both male and female restroom facilities are handicapped-accessible and the classroom learning labs have tabletop PCs on desks with rollaway chairs which can be removed to easily accommodate wheelchair bound clients. Access to public transportation is conveniently available nearby. The number of faculty and instructional staff currently employed by the institution is sufficient to properly serve the number of students enrolled within our programs of training. Each class is Instructor-led in a classroom. Each class offering has an enrollment cap – a set number of students permitted into a class – in order to maintain the optimum student to instructor ratio to facilitate learning. In the event a class offering exceeds its enrollment cap, the institution promptly schedules an additional class offering to adequately service the total number of students enrolled. 2 GENERAL GUIDELINES A student may enter the school facility at any time during open hours for classes, lab work or just study periods with other peers. The school recommends that the student take the classes in the order listed under the program curriculum. The program completion is determined by the date that the student completes all of the required classes for their individual program. All classes are awarded a certificate upon completion. Students may wish to complete a program faster or slower if enrolled in the school’s Mentored Learning Program. New Horizons offers many methods of learning, Online Live, Instructor Led, and Mentored Learning. We recognize many students learn differently and as such offer multiple modalities of learning. A student may get council from their assigned Admissions Representative and alter the speed of the program if they are in a program that qualifies for that type of training. All other courses offered by New Horizons are published quarterly with classes starting at 8:00 am and ending at 4:00 pm led. These schedules can be located on our website, www.newhorizonsstl.com. Students must attend a minimum of 80% of class time. Attendance as well as academic progress standards will be applied to meet program or course completion status. (Five day class, must attend minimum 4 days) Students may repeat any class as many times as they wish up to six months from first day of each class. This is a benefit New Horizons offers all students to reinforce learning. Online Live Technical Requirements The New Horizons Online LIVE® learning environment consists of our online classroom and many courses include an online lab component. Both are accessed seamlessly through our online web based learning management system. Before your course begins your local center will reach out to you and ensure your system is properly configured. For the best experience, we recommend students systems include: System Requirements 2 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor with at least 4 GB of system memory Microsoft Windows 10 Professional or higher A supported web browser (See the list below) Monitor with a minimum screen resolution 1280 x 960 and at least with 16-bit color depth (1280 x 1024 or higher 32 bit color depth recommended) High speed Internet connection (256 Kb/s per user with 1 Mb burst capacity) POLICY STATEMENT The school does not discriminate regarding race, color, creed and/or religion. The training offered by the school is also recommended to handicapped persons who are unable to undertake strenuous vocations or lack the mobility required by other occupations. DISCLAIMER All prices for programs are as printed herein. There are no additional costs or supplies necessary for program completion. Those Students who wish to purchase additional study materials may do so at an additional cost from the school. Each student is responsible for his or her personal books and supplies. Extra books and supplies may be purchased from the school but are not to be borrowed from another student or the school. 3 SECTION 1 SCHOOL INFORMATION 4 PAYMENT SCHEDULE Payment in full for class is required prior to the first day of said class unless financial services have been arranged. Fees and Tools/Supplies costs are mandatory and required for every program. Tools & Supplies include costs for courseware, practice exams and certification exams. Fees include administration costs and class lab fees. FINANCIAL AID New Horizons Computer Learning Center of St. Louis offers financial services through SLM Financial Corporation. The student may apply with SLM Financial for a student loan. Upon receiving approval and payment, the student will be registered. APPLYING FOR ADMISSION AND ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Students may apply for admission by scheduling an appointment with an Admissions Representative. An applicant must be at least 18 years of age. It is mandatory that a student provide proof of either a high school diploma or high school equivalency. It is also mandatory that the applicant have a good command of the English language as our classes are taught in English. A student wishing to apply for enrollment may attend one (one day PC class) session prior to entering the program at no cost. Students are encouraged to attend the class to determine his or her level of commitment and financial obligation. Each student is assigned an Admissions Representative that interviews the student prior to any program. The Admissions Representative will continue to monitor the student as well as counsel them through each program. Each Admissions Representative is trained to counsel students in specific programs that the school offers. Should a student already have pre-requisite level knowledge of a particular subject matter they can elect to take an assessment test to determine if they may bypass any pre-requisites without taking instruction in a particular pre-requisite class. This is permissible only with prior approval from the Director of Education. There is no cost to the student to take an assessment test. The school does not accept previous education or experience in lieu of training hours. DRESS CODE New Horizons Computer Learning Center maintains a quality learning environment. Dress should not distract from the learning environment. Students should use good judgment when deciding what to wear. Students that do not adhere to the Dress Code may first be reprimanded by their Admissions Representative, Instructor, and Director of Admissions or General Manager. A reprimand consists of a verbal reminder of the Dress Code. If student is found repeatedly disobeying the Dress Code policy, the punishment may be probation which is a formal written warning indicating to the student that if they repeatedly disobey the Dress Code policy it may result in termination or expulsion from school.