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ACCESS TO FILESEach student (parent or legal guardian of a minor) has the right to access his/her cumulative records. Any student who wishes to review his or her file with proper supervision and interpretation of the filed documents from an administrator or a person designated by the administration as qualified to assist with the file. Guy’s Academy has the right to require a twenty-four hour notice from student wishing to review their cumulative records. Cumulative records contain documents such as, but not limited to, grades, tests, activity sheets, financial aid records, payment records for tuition and fees, counseling records, class attendance, birth certificates, and the Enrollment Agreement. Copies may be requested for a fee. Guy's Academy has the right, without written release, to permit access to studentand other school records by organizations and affiliates for the purpose of obtaining licensing, accreditation, and federal funding. All files are retained for three years..COUNSELING / ADVISINGStaff personnel are available for advice and counseling sessions, as needed, and may cover such areas as attendance, academic progress, personal / social behavior, financial assistance, study habits, grooming, etc. Referral to professional assistance may be included if necessary. The school will meet with parents of any student under the age of eighteen, if that student does not meet the standard responsibilities of the school.FACILITIESGuy’s Academy is an attractive, fully furnished, 10,260 square foot facility designed to afford maximum support to the teaching and learning environment. The school consists of executive/administrative offices, six classrooms,body treatment room, dressing room, shower, student lounge, laboratories and student salon spa areas for practical applications anddemonstrations. The support areas are well-appointed and round out the educational facility designed withtoday's student in mind. The school is close to public transportation routes and has ample parking available.EQUIPMENTGuy’s Academy furnishes work stations, sterilizers, shampoo bowl, manicuring tables, pedicure chairs and stools, dryers, facial beds, machinery and other equipment for the benefit of each student learner. Educational classroom equipment consists of WiFi internet access, power point projectors, DVD and laser disc players, anatomy charts, tables and chairs, dry erase boards, bulletin boards, a library and computerized study area.EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCEGuy’s Academy does not guarantee employment upon graduation. The curriculum places a great deal of emphasis on how to obtain and retain employment after graduation. The school maintains a professional relationship with leading salons in the local and surrounding areas. A current list of job openings is available to students upon request from the Student Services Coordinator. Recommended web sites include www.beautyschools.org, www.firstchair.com, www.behindthechair.com or www.naccas.org Graduates are encouraged to maintain contact with the school and follow-up with current employment information, success stories or employment needs. GROUNDS FOR TERMINATIONA student may be terminated for failure to maintain satisfactory progress, maintain financial obligations or failure to comply with school standards. The school reserves the right to modify the standards and the student will be advised of any and all modifications. CONCERNS AND COMPLAINTSStudents should be aware that should they have concerns or complaints about any allegation that the institution acted inappropriately or did not act to investigate or correct charges of either (or both), mismanagement of Title IV funds and or misleading advertising or recruitment of students who are candidates for Title IV funding, should seek resolution thru the institutions internal complaint procedure before involving others. The complaint procedure is published in the handbook.POLICY ON HOURSGuy’s Academy is a clock hour school utilizing an electronic real time system. Students will receive only the hours clocked each day, hours are never deducted or additional hours given for any reason. There are no excused absences. Students are responsible for making up course work missed while absent. ATTENDANCEStudents are required to attend a minimum of 80% of scheduled hours in order to be considered maintaining satisfactory attendance progress. Progress reports are used to evaluate satisfactory progress at each evaluation period. Attendance rate is calculated by dividing actual hours by scheduled hours from the beginning of the course. Maintaining a minimum of 80% attendance the student will complete the course within the maximum time frame allowed. MAXIMUM TIME FRAMEMaximum time frame is measured at 100% attendance of scheduled hours and may not exceed 150% of the NACCAS approved program length.Maximum Time AllowedCosmetology (Full time, 35 hrs/wk)- 1500 64 weeks 2250 scheduled hoursEsthetics (Full time, 35 hrs/wk) -900 39 weeks 1350 scheduled hoursGuy’s Academy does not offer part time schedules. Maximum time allowed for transfer, students will be determined based on 80% of the scheduled hours.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONSStudents need to be aware of physical demands related to the field of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences. The main areas of stress are the back, neck, shoulders, wrists, feet and legs. Being in good physical condition will help to alleviate any problems. Also, we suggest support hose and shoes be worn to reduce strain and pressure.SPECIAL FACILITIES AND SERVICES FOR DISABLEDDisabled persons should contact the school to discuss our educational programs and how to meet their individual needs. Should a student be or become disabled during enrollment and choose to communicate this to the Administrator or Director, reasonable accommodations may be necessary to ensure that program requirements can be performed. Please be advised that where he/she is unable to perform all curriculum requirements for completion, with or without accommodations, withdrawal may be deemed necessary until such time as he/she is able to perform program requirements. Guy’s Academy is unable to waive the physical requirements of any curriculum approved by Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology.