STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

Be involved in your own learning- You will only gain as much knowledge as you put into it. Ask if you have a special interest in learning certain things. The instructor will assist you, it's up to you to learn as much as you can. We provide only the basics, but are more than willing to go the extra mile for students wanting to learn more.

Make this school the best it can be, there are more than 60 years of graduates out there and there are more than 60 years ahead. You are now a great part of history here and one day your children or grandchildren may attend so HELP make this school WONDERFUL!

The school Academic Review Board is composed of an instructor, all the administrative staff and owners of the college for the purpose of evaluating school policies, addressing internal grievances, and reviewing possible expulsion before final action is taken.  The board meet quarterly. 

Students are assigned theory study and practical assignments.  Theory is evaluated after each chapter and unit of study.  Practical assignments are evaluated as ompleted and counted toward course completion Only when rated satisfactory or bett3er.  Practical skills are evaluated according to text procedures, performance standards established by the State licensing agency, and set forth in the Practical Skills Evaluation criteria.  Students must maintain a theory grade average of 75% and pass a FINAL written and practical exam prior to graduation.  Students must retake

 and achieve a passing grade on all failed or missed test and incomplete assignments, and make-up tests must be taken with in one week of the original missed test. Numerical grades are considered according to the following scale:

WRITTEN:

• 93-100 EXCELLENT
• 85-92   VERY GOOD
• 75-84   SATISFACTORY
• 74 AND BELOW  UNSATISFACTORY

PRACTICAL:

• 4-100%  EXCELLENT, NO ERRORS (all steps followed exact)
• 3-85% One or two pro (student is making good progress)
• 2-75% three procedures incorrect( satisfactory progress)
• 1-Four procedures incorrect (return student to mannequin for developing of skills)
• 0- all procedures incorrect ( remove student from clinic floor to Phase 1 classroom)

STUDENTS MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM OF 75% IN THEORY AND 75% IN PRACTICAL/CLINIC TO BE CONSIDERED MAKING A SATISFACTORY PROGRESS

The New Mexico Board of Barbers and Cosmetologist has stated that a cosmetology student must complete their course at The Beauty College Of Eddy County, LLC in a maximum time of 60 weeks, Nail Tech students maximum time is 12 weeks, Esthetician student and Barber students maximum time is 40 weeks, and Instructor students maximum time is 35 weeks. Students must attend and average 120 hours per month to be considered making satisfactory attendance progress. However, to complete a course with the State mandated maximum allowed time frame, an average of 100 hours per month must be maintained to avoid over contract fees.

*Note: The contracted length of the 1600-hours Cosmetology course for students attending 32 hours per week is 60 weeks, 350- hour Nail Tech course for 32 hours per week is 16 weeks, 600-hour Esthetician and 1200 hours Barber course 32 hours per week is 40 weeks, 1000-hour instructor course for 32 hours per week is 35 weeks. Any student not completing the course within the contracted time may be charged $6.50 per hour for additional instruction needed to complete the course.  Students are scheduled to attend 32 hours per week.  All students are expected to comply with the scheduled assigned by the school and attend theory class as required. Attendance is required Tuesday through Friday form 8:oo a.m. to 5:oo p.m., with one hour per day allowed for lunch.  Depending on scheduled services, a 15 minute break may allowed in the morning between 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and in the afternoon between 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Students clock out for each break and notify a staff member according to school procedure that they will be leaving the clinic floor. Students remaining on the premises may be called back to the clinic floor by a staff member and any student leaving the school grounds must clock out and provide notice to a staff member.  THe Beauty College Of Eddy County, LLC offers different schedules. Full time is 32 hours per week. half time is 16 hours per week and 3/4 time is 24 hours a week.

Any time a student is not present on the school grounds during regular hours constitutes an absence. For an absence to be considered excused, students must document the reason for the absence in accordance with school procedure. Reasons for absences which may be considered excused are pre-approved absences,  personal or family illness, transportation, childcare, death in the family and other mitigating circumstances which are justified and properly documented.  Unexcused absences (any absence for which prior notice and/or proper documentation is not provided) are not tolerated. As listed above, the Cosmetology program of study is divided into four Phases. Within any given Phase, the first un-excuse absence will result in a written warning. The second unexcused absence will result in a 3-day suspension, and upon the third unexcused absence the student may be barred from attending classes or clocking hours until they have presented due cause before the Academic Review Board demonstrating why the student should be allowed to continue their course study.  Time missed during this period is counted against the student's maximum allowed contract length.  Other steps may be taken as well, as the administration deems necessary.  Since completion of all assigned curriculum is a requirement to proceed into each successive Phase, completing a Phase will be seen as a good-faith effort on the part of the student, and so any unexcused absences accrued during the previous Phase will not be counted against them.

FRIDAYS ARE ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY!! ANY UNEXCUSED ABSENCE WILL RESULT IN A $25 CHARGE!!! PRIOR NOTICES ARE REQUIRED FOR MISSING FRIDAY OR ANY LENGTH OF TIME 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCE SIGNED BY AN INSTRUCTOR. IF THE SCHOOL IS CLOSED ON A REGULAR SCHOOL DAY FOR ANY REASON THIS TIME WILL NOT BE COUNTED AGAINST YOU.  

Students who arrive in the morning or after lunch late for theory class, the practical skills time or for testing may not be allowed to clock in until the end of the period for which they are late.

Grades of theory tests and practical work are used to evaluate the student's academic progress.  During the first probation, students are making satisfactory progress and financial aid funds may be disbursed to eligible students.  At the end of the probationary period, thirty days (30), the student's progress will be re-evaluated.  If the student is meeting the minimum requirements, student will be determined to be making satisfactory progress.  If the student fails to meet minimum requirements, student may be terminated from school and no financial aid will be authorized.  If some progress has been shown, the administration may decide to place the student  on a second probationary period, during which no financial aid may be disbursed.  Students that have lost Financial Aid eligibility due to unsatisfactory progress must schedule monthly payments until eligibility is reestablished.  Not more than (4) probationary periods will be allowed during the course and Financial Aid may only be disbursed during the first probationary period.

APPEAL: If a student is determined not to be making satisfactory progress, the student may appeal the negative determination.  The student must submit a written appeal to the Academics Review Board at the their regular meetings along with supporting documentation including the reasons why the determination should be reversed and a request for re evaluation.  Documents will be reviewed and a decision on the students appeal will be made within 30 days and reported to the student. THe appeal and decision will be documented and maintained in the student's file.

Students attending The Beauty School of Eddy County, LLC receive a smock and one set of scrubs which is included in the contract cost.  THe dress code is subject to change at the discretion of college administration.  Complete supply kits will be issued to each student for use during their phase 1 training.  Books will be purchased from the school bookstore for the appropriate course.  They must be brought to school everyday, and students will not be allowed to enter theory class without them.

COURSE COST: ALL PRICES ON ANY COURSE CAN BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BEAUTY COLLEGE OF EDDY COUNTY, LLC.  ALL BOOKS, KITS AND UNIFORMS ARE MANDATORY.

Each course has been scheduled for completion within an allotted time frame.  For students failing to complete the course within the maximum time, any hours remaining beyond the contract ending date will be paid for at the current hourly tuition rate in advance of clocking the remaining hours. Extra hours fees may waived due  to mitigating  circumstances.

Student tuition maybe paid by cash, check, money order, credit/debit card or through financial aid which is which is defined as assistance that the student has been or will be awarded from institutinal, work-study, or other scholarships or grant programs.  Student who  are not eligible may arrange for a payment plan at the time of enrollment and may also apply for any other available financial assistance.  Satisfaction of all debts owed to The Beauty College of Eddy County, LLC ia required to be allowed to take State Licensing exam.  If an applicant has questions regarding financial aid or other consumer information, he or she may visit or call the business office during regular business hours and will be referred to the administrator of the institution, financial aid administrator or other appropriate personal.

LATE FEES

$10.00 FOR NEXT DAY LATE

$30.00 FOR ANY DAY AFTER AND NO STUDENT SHALL CLOCK IN ON THE NEXT MONTH UNTIL THE PRIOR MONTH HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL.

• Disciplinary decisions may be appealed by submitting a clear, concise, written statement containing all pertinent data and facts.  The appeal will be reviewed by the Academic Review Board and th3e student will be notified of the decision within 30 days of receipt of the appeal.  Students are encouraged to voice their grievances with school management by means of the Institution's Grievance Procedures.  Concerns which are not made known to the applicable management personnel cannot be effectively addressed in a timely manner. 
• Disciplinary Probation: A student may be placed on probation for a specified time frame for any infraction of the Standards of Conduct and other corrective action  may also be required.  If the student does not correct the situation, they may be placed on a second probation or suspended for three days, as determined by the Administration.  If the issue is not corrected during the second probationary period, he or she may be suspended for 3 days and /or be required to go before the Academic Review Board to justify why the student should be allowed to continue their enrollment.  Based on the evidence presented the Academic Review Board may accept the student's justification, assign additional corrective action, or declare that th3e student be disenrolled from classes.
• Suspension: Students may be immediately suspended for 3 days for infraction of the Standards of Conduct at the discretion of the college administration.
• A suspension day means you MUST attend theory and leave after theory for that day. If you don not come to theory then it doesn't count as a suspension day and will be added to offense.  
• Termination: Enrollment  may be terminated at the discretion of the college administration for any reason deemed necessary to maintain the positive educational environment and general objectives of the institution or for any of the following reasons 
• Non-compliance of the Standards of Conduct or Enrollment Agreement
• Non-compliance with State Board Regulations.
• Non-compliance with the school's Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy.
• Any action which causes or could cause bodily harm to a client, student, or employee of the school.
• Theft
• Engaging in the manufacture, distribution, possession or use of drugs or alcohol.
• Immoral or improper conduct.
• Malicious actions or willful destruction of school or personal property.
• Cheating