DATE OF PUBLICATION: MAY 22, 2018 2018 CATALOG JANUARY 2018 — DECEMBER 2018 WE ARE PAUL MITCHELL SCHOOLS This is to certify this catalog as being true and correct in content and policy. Hair Expressions-Paul Mitchell Partner School Director signature: 12450 Parkdawn Drive Rockville, MD 20852 Ed Ruiz (301) 984-8182 [email protected] Volume No. 26 Table of Contents MISSION STATEMENT . 1 SCHOOL FACILITIES . 1 ADMINISTRATION/OWNERSHIP . 1 PARKING . 1 CLASS SIZE . 1 NONDISCRIMINATION . 1 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS (All courses are taught in English) . 2 STATE LICENSING DISCLAIMER . 2 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS . 3 ADMISSION PROCEDURE . 3 APPLICANTS WITH NON-IMMIGRANT VISAS . 4 ACCEPTANCE . 4 RE-ENTRY STUDENTS . 5 TRANSFER STUDENTS . 6 ENROLLMENT INFORMATION . 7 EDUCATION GOALS . 7 COST OF TUITION AND SUPPLIES . 8 SCHEDULE CHANGES . 9 LATE PAYMENTS . 9 STUDENTS WHO WITHDRAW . 9 TERMINATION POLICY . 9 2018 CLASS START DATES . 10 2018-2019 HOLIDAYS/SCHEDULED SCHOOL CLOSINGS . 10 COSMETOLOGY COURSE OVERVIEW . 11 COSMETOLOGY COURSE OUTLINE . .. 11 ESTHETICS COURSE OUTLINE . 12 STATE OF MARYLAND REQUIREMENTS - COSMETOLOGY . 14 STATE OF MARYLAND REQUIREMENTS - ESTHETICS . 15 STATE OF MARYLAND REQUIREMENTS - BARBERING . 17 COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM TESTING AND GRADING PROCEDURE . 19 ESTHETICS PROGRAM TESTING AND GRADING PROCEDURE . 19 BARBERING PROGRAM TESTING AND GRADING PROCEDURE . 19 MEASURABLE PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES . 20 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR THE BEAUTY INDUSTRY . 20 INDUSTRY REQUIREMENTS . 20 LICENSING REQUIREMENTS AND RECIPROCITY . 21 STUDENT SERVICES . 21 WORKING ON GUESTS . .. 21 LITIGATION OF ANY FORM . .. 21 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS IN COURSES . 22 GRADUATION, PLACEMENT, AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES . 22 GRADUATES COMPLETING A PROGRAM AND REENROLLING IN A NEW PROGRAM . 22 OCCUPATIONS AVAILABLE UNDER COSMETOLOGY . 22 STUDENT KIT – COSMETOLOGY . 23 STUDENT KIT – ESTHETICS . 24 STUDENT KIT — BARBERING . 25 FEDERAL RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS POLICY . 26 TREATMENT OF TITLE IV FUNDS WHEN A STUDENT WITHDRAWS FROM A CLOCK-HOUR PROGRAM . 28 INSTITUTIONAL REFUND/DROP POLICY . 30 POLICY FOR VERIFICATION OF TITLE IV FUNDING . 31 SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR BOOKS AND SUPPLIES . 31 REINSTATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AID for those who qualify . 31 ELIGIBILITY OF FINANCIAL AID AFTER A DRUG CONVICTION . 32 CREDIT BALANCE POLICY . 32 MAKEUP HOURS . 32 MAKEUP WORK . 32 SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS POLICY . 32 QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE FACTORS . 34 COMPLETION OF COURSE WITHIN DESIGNATED PERIOD OF TIME . 34 INTERRUPTIONS, COURSE INCOMPLETES AND WITHDRAWALS . .. 34 MAJORS, DEGREES, SECOND DEGREE, OR SUMMER TERMS . 35 LEAVE OF ABSENCE POLICY . 35 EVALUATION PROCEDURES AND REQUIRED LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT . 36 DETERMINATION OF PROGRESS STATUS . 36 DETERMINATION OF PROGRESS STATUS . 37 WARNING . 37 PROBATION . 37 RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS for those who qualify . 37 TERMINATION APPEAL PROCEDURE . 38 STUDENT RIGHT OF ACCESS AND RECORD RETENTION POLICY . 39 PERFORMANCE STATISTICS/JOB OUTLOOK . 41 PROGRAM INTEGRITY . 42 LOCKER POLICY . 43 STUDENT ATTENDANCE POLICY . 44 CODES OF PRATICE . 45 OTHER RULES FOR HAIR EXPRESSIONS - PAUL MITCHELL PARTNER SCHOOL . 47 COACHING AND CORRECTIVE ACTION . .. 50 HAIR EXPRESSION - PAUL MITCHELL PARTNER SCHOOL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES . .. 51 STUDENT CONSUMER INFORMATION . 57 SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY . 58 HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, BULLYING, AND DISCRIMINATION POLICY . 59 COPYRIGHT MATERIAL POLICY FOR HAIR EXPRESSIONS - PAUL MITCHELL PARTNER SCHOOL . 65 SOCIAL NETWORKING POLICY . .. 66 ALCOHOL AND DRUG-FREE EDUCATIONAL FACILITY POLICY . 66 PROGRAM PERFORMANCE . 68 SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION AS OF MARCH 2011 . 68 VETERANS (VA) POLICY . 69 MISSION STATEMENT The School is future professional-oriented with the goal of nurturing the future professionals into a higher caliber of Cosmetologists and Barbers and preparing them to sit for the Maryland State Board of Cosmetologists and Barbers exam . Our on-site clinic provides a multitude of opportunity for future professionals to have hands-on practice before entering their professional field . Cosmetologists, Barbers, and Estheticians may gain employment in hair salons, spas, cruise ships, and any other cosmetology-related establishment . SCHOOL FACILITIES Our programs offer the challenge of a stimulating and rewarding career . Hair Expressions - Paul Mitchell Partner School is fully equipped to meet all the demands of modern hair and skin care, while at the same time providing a high-tech atmosphere and attitude for progressive personal development . The facilities consist of an attractive modern 8,793 square foot building which includes student lounge and lockers, client reception and work areas, management offices, private classrooms, workstations, and equipment . The school is located one block from the Twinbrook Metro Station . ADMINISTRATION/OWNERSHIP Hair Expressions Academy Inc ., dba Hair Expressions - Paul Mitchell Partner School, is an independently owned and operated franchisee of Paul Mitchell Advanced Education, LLC . PARKING Students must abide by local (city and/or landlord) parking rules, which are announced.