Date of Publication: 01/15/2020

2019-2020 Catalog

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Table of Contents

General Information ................................................................................................ 5

TN Higher Education Commission ...................................................................... 6

Mission Statement .................................................................................................... 6

History .......................................................................................................................... 6

Educational Goals ..................................................................................................... 6

Facilities and Equipment ....................................................................................... 6

New Class Starting Dates ........................................................................................ 6

Holidays and School Closings ............................................................................... 6

Religious Holidays .................................................................................................... 7

Admission Requirements ...................................................................................... 7

Schedule Options ...................................................................................................... 7

Re-Entry Procedure ................................................................................................. 8

Transfer of Students within Programs .............................................................. 8

Transfer of Credits ................................................................................................... 8

Disclosure of Credit Transferability .................................................................. 9

Non-Discrimination Policy .................................................................................... 9

Student Conduct ........................................................................................................ 9

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program (DAAPP) ............................. 9

Sexual Harassment Policy.................................................................................... 10

Bullying ...................................................................................................................... 11

Crime Awareness and Campus Security Program and Disclosures ....... 11

Important Contact Information ......................................................................... 14

Fire/Evacuation Policies and Procedures ...................................................... 14

Right to Privacy and Information ...................................................................... 15

Policy for Reviewing Financial or Educational File .................................... 15

Attendance Policy ................................................................................................... 15

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Clock-In and Tardy Policy .................................................................................... 15

Graduation Requirements and Diploma ........................................................ 16

Employment Assistance ....................................................................................... 16

Instructional Materials ......................................................................................... 16

Payment Plans ......................................................................................................... 16

Financial Aid ............................................................................................................. 16

Veterans Education Benefits ............................................................................... 17

Application Fee ........................................................................................................ 17

Tuition and Fees...................................................................................................... 17

Cosmetology Program .......................................................................................... 17

Esthetics Program ................................................................................................. 17

Nail Technician Program .................................................................................... 17

Instructor’s Program ............................................................................................ 17

Tuition Payments .................................................................................................. 17

Orientation ............................................................................................................... 17

Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy ........................................................... 17

Evaluation Periods ................................................................................................. 18

Attendance Progress Evaluations ..................................................................... 18

Maximum Time Frame .......................................................................................... 18

Academic Progress Evaluations......................................................................... 19

Determination of Progress Status .................................................................... 19

Warning ..................................................................................................................... 20

Probation ................................................................................................................... 20

Re-establishment of Satisfactory Academic Progress ............................... 20

Interruptions, Course Incompletes, Withdrawals ....................................... 20

Appeal Procedure ................................................................................................... 20

Noncredit, Remedial Courses, Repetitions .................................................... 21

Transfer Hours ........................................................................................................ 21

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Grading Requirements ......................................................................................... 21

Grading Scale ............................................................................................................ 21

Grievance Procedure ............................................................................................. 21

Refund and Cancellation Policy ......................................................................... 22

Leave of Absence Policy ........................................................................................ 24

Program Objectives ............................................................................................... 24

Cosmetology-Related Programs Career Training........................................ 24

Courses Offered ....................................................................................................... 25

Cosmetology Program ........................................................................................... 25

Esthetics Program .................................................................................................. 26

Nail Technician Program ..................................................................................... 27

Instructor’s Program ............................................................................................. 28

Shear Perfection Academy’s Executive Team ............................................... 29

Shear Perfection Academy’s Staff ...................................................................... 30

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General Information

Licensed By:

Accredited By:

Authorized by: Tennessee Higher Education Commission

Department of Post-Secondary Education And, Department of Veterans Affairs

Certified by: U.S. Department of Education

Federal Financial Aid

Administrative Staff

Co-Owner/ Chief Executive Officer Co-Owner/ Chief Financial Officer

Director of Education/Master Educator

www.spanash.comEmail: info@spanash.comFax: 615-915-3587Tel: 615-672-78005620 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211Shear Perfection Academy of Cosmetology

(615) 741- 2515 Nashville, TN 37243

500 James Robertson Parkway Tennessee State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners

The National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and SciencesNACCAS

(703) 600-7600 Alexandria, VA 22314

3015 Colvin Street

Ellie FarhangiHelen Tahriri Elvin Mejia

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(every four weeks).been written to allow students to start each program on the first Monday of every other monthThe school’s curriculum, having been designed with the philosophy and objective in mind, has New Class Starting Dates

Parking is available on front of the school and it’s first come first served.customer service. We provide free and accessible Wi-Fi for all students, staff, and clients.bathrooms, laundry room, break room, and clinic floor in which the students practice “hands on” next to Cosmo prof. Our state of the art facility includes classrooms, dispensary, offices, Shear Perfection Academy is conveniently located in a shopping center on Nolensville Road,Facilities and Equipment

training to assist them in meeting the current job market’s entry-level requirements.classroom but to also providing students with the opportunity to obtain the necessary hands-on traditional college learning environment. Our approach is to not only provide theory in the Shear Perfection Academy is dedicated to providing individuals with a viable alternative to the Educational Goals

very proud of the impact it has made in the community.higher scale and standards. Shear Perfection Academy has grown exponentially ever since, and is industry. Later on, the School moved to Nashville TN, carrying the same vision and mission in a educate, transform, and graduate the most competent students to thrive and shine in the beauty Shear Perfection Academy was established in 2014 in White House, TN, with the goal toHistory

beauty industry.ambitions. We are confident that graduates of our academy will be prepared for a future in the will also learn business and public relation techniques to ensure achievement toward future prepare students in Cosmetology, Nail Technician, Esthetics and Instructor’s programs. Students students. We strive to assist students in becoming the best version of themselves. Our goal is to Shear Perfection Academy is committed to providing the highest quality of education for our Mission Statement

responsibility.minimum standards concerning the quality of education, ethical business practices, and fiscal Commission. This authorization must be renewed each year and is based on an evaluation of Shear Perfection Academy of Cosmetology is authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education

Tennessee Higher Education Commission

This catalog is written in English and the programs are taught in English

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Photocopy of birth certificate or driver’s license9Photocopy of social security card9High School Diploma or a GED9All students are required to submit an application and must be 16 years of age9

the following requirements:Shear Perfection Academy will accept for enrollment as a regular student any person who meets Admission Requirements

make a determination regarding appropriate accommodations.right to request additional information as it relates to the personal/religious holiday in order to instructor in writing at the beginning of the course. Shear Perfection Academy reserves thethe student must communicate this information to both Shear Perfection Academy and their which would interfere with the completion of assignments or conflicts with a course requirement, In the event that a student celebrates/recognizes a personal/religious holiday, the recognition of Religious Holidays

SUMMER BREAK 1 WEEK (during 4th of July week)NEW YEAR’S DAYNEW YEAR’S EVEDAY AFTER CHRISTMASCHRISTMAS DAYCHRISTMAS EVETHANKSGIVING HOLIDAY (2 days)VETERAN’S DAYLABOR DAYINDEPENDENCE DAYMEMORIAL DAYMARTIN LUTHER KING DAY

closing schedule for inclement weather for the most part.count against the student. Shear Perfection Academy follows Metro Davidson County schools’ Holidays and school closings due to inclement weather or any other type of emergency will not The following holiday schedule will be observed. Students do not report to school on these days. Holidays and School Closings

FULL-TIME HOURS (35 hours a week):

Shear Perfection Academy operates year round

Schedule Options:

(Please see the re-entry policy below)Shear Perfection Academy allows students to re-enter a program after they have withdrawn

the rest of the documents.A $100 application fee must accompany a signed and executed enrollment contract along with

Monday – Friday 9:00 am ± 4:30 pm

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Evening Esthetics (20 Hours per week): Monday - Friday 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Evenings:

Monday

Friday

Monday

Friday

does not guarantee the transferability of any credits out of this institution.

5:00 pm

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9:00 pm

PART-TIME HOURS (27.5 hours a week):

Days:

:

9:00 am

2:30 pm

discretion of the receiving institution. Shear Perfection Academy has absolutely no control andto other certificate, diploma, or degree programs, and this decision is left up to the total Furthermore, credits obtained through Shear Perfection Academy are designed to be transferred

case by case basis. The hours left to complete will be assessed .hours will be accepted, such a change will be thoroughly reviewed, outlined, considered on a the event that it is determined by Shear Perfection Academy administration that transfer credit too unique and without a comparable substitute based on current market conditions. However, in curriculum, coursework, and method of instruction provided by Shear Perfection Academy are Transfer credits/credit hours are accepted at Shear Perfection Academy. The individualized Transfer of Credits

applicable will remain on the student’s transcript and will be figured into their cumulative GPA.the difference of the tuition fee for that program. All grades received in all prior programs as currently enrolled. Any such transfer must be accompanied by a new enrollment agreement and institution, he or she should consult with the program director for the program in which they are If a student decides that they prefer to transfer from one program to another offered by this Transfer of Students within Programs

remaining hours added to the previous balance. There is also a $100 re-admit fee.needs to be in writing. If there has been an increase in tuition, there will be an adjustment on the time of withdrawal once all necessary requirements have been satisfied. The request to re-enter Academy, the school will allow him or her to re-start with the same academic standing as at the violation reasons. Should a student withdraw from any program offered by Shear Perfection The following information does not apply to students who have been terminated for academic or Re-Entry Procedure

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Esthetics Schedule:

Full-Time schedule (30 Hours per Week): Tuesday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Part-Time Schedule (22 Hours per Week): Tuesday - Friday 9:00am - 2:30pm

(20 Hours a week)

based on the programs hourly rate.

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alcohol abuse and the penalties that may be imposed for drug and alcohol abuseProgram (DAAPP) to inform its employees and students about the dangers of drug and Policy: Shear Perfection Academy has established a Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention

Annual Distribution Policy and ProcedureDrug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program (DAAPP)

terminated the student cannot attempt to re-enroll into his/her program for at leastthirty (30) days. deemed inappropriate to the school or violate the student code of conduct. Once a student is Perfection Academy reserves the right to suspend or dismiss any student whose actions are alcohol and/or drugs on school property are considered grounds for immediate dismissal. Shear display of disrespect for faculty, or students, use of profanity, theft, or use or possession of and conduct themselves in a manner aligning with the educational objectives of theschool. Any All students must conform to federal, state, and local laws. They must respect the rights ofothers

communication will result in consequences.defamation through word of mouth, social media, text messaging, or any other form of any affiliates. Student agrees to sign a contract with the school which includes any slander or defamation of character towards the school, its employees, students current or former, staff and consequential infraction by the student in the event for any reason, slandering the school or uses Shear Perfection Academy reserves the right to identify and clarify what constitutes a Student Conduct

form of discrimination.aspects of a person’s identity or demography. Shear Perfection Academy will not tolerate any sex, color, ethnic origin, age, race, gender identity, creed, religion, disability, or any othergraduation, and any other realm or activity of the school that do not discriminate on the basis of Shear Perfection Academy maintains and strictly upholds policies of admission, instruction, Non-Discrimination Policy

contract or agreement.transfer the credits earned at Shear Perfection Academy before you execute an enrollment Perfection Academy and that of any other educational institutions you may, in the future, want to and you are advised to make certain that you know the transfer of credit policy of Shear assume that credits will transfer to or from any educational institution. It is highly recommended Shear Perfection Academy if you enroll in another educational institution. You should never limited. Your credits may not transfer and you may have to repeat courses previously taken at transfer credits from Shear Perfection Academy to another educational institution may be very Perfection Academy prior to executing an enrollment contract or agreement. The ability to at Shear Perfection Academy to determine if such institutions will accept credits earned at Shear should also contact any educational institutions to which you may want to transfer credits earned another educational institution before you execute an enrollment contract or agreement. You obtain confirmation that Shear Perfection Academy will accept any credits you have earned at Academy, as it is Shear Perfection Academy’s discretion whether to accept or deny. You should Credits earned at another educational institution may or may not be accepted by Shear Perfection Credits earned at Shear Perfection Academy may not transfer to another educational institution. Disclosure of Credit Transferability

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violations. The DAAPP shall be made available to all employees and students and shall be distributed at least annually. To ensure that all students and employees receive DAAPP materials, Shear Perfection Academy shall implement the following measures: 9 Annually, all current students and employees are made aware of the DAAPP by

means of electronic mail. 9 New students are provided the DAAPP disclosure as a part of orientation to

ensure that all students receive the program materials regardless of enrollment date.

9 Employees are provided a copy of the DAAPP disclosure in the employee Policies and Procedure manual.

9 New Staff members are informed of the policy during the new hire orientation process to ensure that all employees receive the program materials regardless of hire date.

Procedure: Shear Perfection Academy will abide by the following protocol in distributing its DAAP annual disclosure to students and employees: 9 DAAPP will be reviewed prior to distribution by appropriate Shear Perfection

Academy officials to determine whether updates to the policy are necessary considering best practices and applicable Federal, State, and local laws.

9 Annual disclosure communication will be drafted and approved. 9 Shear Perfection Academy will compile a list of all current students and

employees with working email addresses. 9 Shear Perfection Academy will distribute the disclosure communication and

DAAPP materials via electronic mail to all current students and employees. 9 Any students or employees without a working e-mail address or whose emails are

undeliverable will be provided annual disclosure and DAAPP materials in school mailbox or via U.S. mail.

9 Shear Perfection Academy will provide a copy of disclosure email to Compliance Director for record-keeping purposes.

In addition, Shear Perfection Academy will provide the DAAPP disclosure to students and employees by other means as listed in the Policy above to ensure that students and employees receive program materials regardless of enrollment or hire date. Shear Perfection Academy will preserve at all times a copy of the DAAPP as part of the Policies and Procedure manual located at the school location.

Sexual Harassment Policy Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination defined as unsolicited conduct of either verbally, nonverbally, or physically sexual nature that makes someone uncomfortable or embarrassed. According to the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commissions (EEOC), sexual harassment is sexual attention that is: Unwelcome and Unwanted, Harmful, or Illegal. Shear Perfection Academy firmly commits to creating and supporting a lawful environment which will, under no circumstance, tolerate any type of sexual misconduct, harassment, or discrimination.

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Bullying Bullying is a form of harassment which is unwanted and aggressive behavior that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Bullying includes actions such as making threats, spreading rumors, attacking someone physically or verbally, and excluding someone from a group on purpose. Shear Perfection Academy is a respectful, safe and friendly environment which allows students to thrive and learn to the best of their ability. Any sign of bullying has serious consequences. If a student feels like he/she has been bullied, or notices bullying activities, they need to report it to the office to be handled properly. Student’s privacy will be enforced in the process.

Crime Awareness and Campus Security Program and Disclosures As require by Title II of Public Law 101-542, the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990, Shear Perfection Academy has prepared the following information for distribution to its students and employees, effective June 15, 2015. This information will be updated on an annual basis and made available to current students and employees. Specific information regarding the following includes:

(1) A statement of current campus policies regarding procedures and facilities for students and others to report criminal actions or other emergencies occurring on campus and policies concerning the institution’s response to those reports, including policies for making timely reports to members of the campus community regarding the occurrence of crimes described in the next paragraphs

Shear Perfection Academy at 5620 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211, abides by the following policy with regard to the reporting of criminal actions and/or emergencies that may take place on school property: In the event of any type of criminal activity or emergency, the senior administrative staff person (Campus Director, Financial Aid Director or Administrator, etc.) must be immediately notified. In their absence, the senior faculty member or administrative staff member must be notified. In the absence of any employee of the school, the relevant governmental agency must be notified. In the event of criminal activity and/or emergency, all relevant governmental agencies must be alerted at once by the senior administrative staff or faculty member and a decision will be made as to the safety of the campus facility and the assurance of the well-being of students and staff. The campus should be cleared until relevant governmental agencies are on the scene. These decisions are made upon reasonable, logical, and common sense observations by the school staff. Students are encouraged to make note of any activity of a criminal suspicious nature and bring it to the attention of the school staff. Students and school employees will be notified of any occurrence of a criminal nature, through normal communication channels including, but not limited to, bulletin boards, memos, classroom announcements, etc.

(2) A statement of current policies concerning security of and access to campus facilities, and security considerations used in the maintenance of campus facilities.

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Access to school facilities is limited to those hours of operation listed above in the catalog. Students are not permitted on school property without school faculty or staff present to unlock the facility, provide instruction or supervision, and to secure the facility at the end of the school day. At no time will the school campus be without at least one staff member or employee on site while the campus is open to students. The last school employee to leave the facility is charged with the responsibility to safeguard the facility including locking all exterior and interior doors, turning off all lights, equipment, and heating/air conditioning units, and completing any other tasks necessary to secure the facility. Shear Perfection Academy does not provide or maintain housing units for students.

(3) A statement of current policies concerning campus law enforcement, including: (i) The enforcement authority of security personnel, including their working

relationship with state and local police agencies and whether those security personnel have the authority to arrest individuals.

All school administrative personnel are empowered by the school to act in the school’s behalf as security personnel. All employees are to work with any and all law enforcement/police agencies with jurisdiction in the area where the school is located. NO employee of Shear Perfection Academy is empowered to arrest, search, or otherwise detain individuals against their will.

(ii) Policies that encourage accurate and prompt reporting of all crimes to the campus police and the appropriate police agencies.

As that Shear Perfection Academy does not have any police authority of its own, it is the responsibility of all faculty and staff members to report any possible crime or emergency to the school administration. Anyone who offers information regarding potential criminal activities and/or emergency situations is assured that in no way will their stepping forward affect their ability to continue their education or their employment.

(4) A description of the type and frequency of programs designed to inform students and employees about campus security procedures and practices and to encourage students and employees to be responsible for their own security and the security of others.

Students are made aware of their responsibilities and channels of communication regarding security procedures and practices as part of their introductory orientation as they begin classes. Employees are informed of security procedures and practices during staff meetings and through memos from the administrative staff as necessary.

(5) A description of programs designed to inform students and employees about the prevention of crimes.

Special programs designed to inform students and employees regarding crime prevention are available from local law enforcement agencies, upon request. Individual instructors may also provide programs regarding crime prevention to their students as part of the regular curriculum of the school.

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(6) Information on a student’s option to notify proper law enforcement authorities, including on-campus and local police, and a statement that institutional personnel will assist the student in notifying these authorities, if the student requests assistance of these personnel. (i) Notifications to students of existing on- and off-campus counseling, mental

health, or other student services for victims of sex offenses. (ii) Notifications to students that the institution will change a victim’s academic status

after an alleged sex offense and of the options for those changes, if those changes are requested by the victim and are reasonably available.

(iii) Procedures for campus disciplinary action in cases of an alleged sex offense,

including a clear statement that:

(A) The accuser and the accused are entitled to the same opportunities to have others present during a disciplinary proceeding.

(B) Both the accuser and the accused shall be informed of the outcome of any institutional proceeding brought alleging a sex offense. This does not constitute a violation of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. For purpose of this requirement, the outcome of a disciplinary proceeding means only the institution’s final determination with respect to the alleged sex offense and any sanction that is imposed against the accused.

(C) Disciplinary proceeding means only the institution’s final determination with

respect to the alleged sex offense and any sanction that is imposed against the accused.

(7) A statement of policy concerning the monitoring and recording through local police

agencies of criminal activity in which students engaged at off-campus locations of student organizations which are recognized by the institution, and are engaged in by students attending the institution, including those student organizations with off-campus housing facilities.

(8) A statement of policy regarding the possession, use, and sale of illegal drugs and

enforcement of Federal and State drug laws. Shear Perfection Academy does not condone, nor will it accept as policy, the possession, use, and/or sale of illegal drugs by students or staff on school grounds, during any and all class activities, especially those officially sanctioned by the school administration. Students or staff found in violation of this policy will be disciplined as directed by Shear Perfection Academy. This policy will be reviewed at students’ orientation and to all staff as part of the staff orientation prior to beginning work. Shear Perfection Academy will fully cooperate with any and all governmental agencies and law enforcement organization to effectively control the use of illegal drugs.

(9) A description of any drug or alcohol-abuse education programs, as required under section 1213 of the HEA. For the purpose of meeting this requirement, an institution may cross-reference the materials the institution uses to comply with section 1213 or the HEA.

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Shear Perfection Academy’s Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Policy is detailed as a separate statement (above), and is covered as part of the regular student orientation, prior to or on the first day of classes. In addition, all employees are also required to review this policy and to agree to work within its restrictions regarding drug and alcohol use.

(10) A statement of policy regarding the institution’s campus sexual assault programs to prevent sex offenses, and procedures to follow when a sex offense occurs. The statement includes the following:

(i) A description of educational programs to promote the awareness of rape, acquaintance rape, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

a. Procedures students should follow if a sex offense, domestic violence, dating

violence, sexual assault, or stalking has occurred, including information in writing about it.

In the event of an incident regarding a potential sex-related crime on the school campus, the involved individuals must contact the School Administrator with responsibility for this program for information and direction with regard to the above listed concerns. Shear Perfection Academy does not condone nor will permit such activity to take place within the confines of the school campus. Our regular disciplinary policies remain our primary source of information and procedures that we will follow. Students and employees of Shear Perfection Academy should refer to the Tennessee Department of Law Enforcement Sexual Predator/Offenders Registry web site for information regarding possible sexual predators or offenders at the area: https://www.tn.gov/tennessee-sex-offender

Important Contact Information Drug and Treatment Drug & Alcohol Treatment Association 1-866-684-6303

Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence 1-855-886-5620 Sexual Assault Trauma Resource Center (National) 1-800-656-4673 National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-787-3224 Domestic Violence & Rape Crisis Hotline 1-800-323-4673

Fire/Evacuation Policies and Procedures Fire: When the fire alarm is activated, the receptionist/administrative assistant will call 911. In all cases when the fire alarm sounds, the students and staff must: 9 Evacuate the building immediately. 9 Instruct all clients to evacuate the building. 9 Assist the clients who need help evacuating. 9 Students must report to the Educator at the evacuation meeting site. 9 All students and staff will meet in the parking lot adjacent to the Bridgestone 9 Educators will take roll to verify that all students have vacated the building.

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Students are never allowed to clock-in or out for another student.9

The school is not responsible for students’ hours in the event that they forget to clock-in.9A roll will be taken when class starts.9Clock-in on the clock machine upon arrival9

Remember – stay calm in all situations.9Evacuate the building when directed by administrative personnel or the police.9Immediately contact administrative personnel or call 911.9

Bomb Threat: In the event of a bomb threat,

strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with the escape routes in designated student areas.procedure is posted. Each plan shows a primary and a secondary escape route. Students are Escape Route: On each clinic floor and other areas of the facility, a plan of evacuation

conduct fire drills periodically.Department or the Director will give clearance to re-enter the building. All locations must the school. Everyone must follow normal procedure in evacuating the building. Only the Fire Fire Drills: From time to time, fire drills will be in conjunction with the fire departments or with

clearance.Everyone may re-enter the building only when the fire department or security has given 9

Each student will abide by the following guidelines when clocking in his or her hours:Clock-In and Tardy Policy

Satisfactory Academic Progress report and action followed accordingly. (See the SAP Policy)evaluated; if the student’s attendance is below 70% for the unit it will be noted in theattendance warning for the following unit. At the end of that unit the student’s attendance will be student’s attendance is below 70% at the end of each unit, the student will be placed on your program if necessitated by potential emergencies or unanticipated circumstances. If the The contract you make with the school provides additional hours in which you can completeAttendance Policy

All student records will be maintained for at least seven years.review their records, with proof of identification under supervision of the administrative staff.time. Upon request, student and parent or guardians of dependent minor students are permitted to Shear Perfection Academy guarantees the right for students to gain access to their files at any Policy for Reviewing Financial or Educational File

to its accrediting agency.of minor students. Shear Perfection Academy provides access to student and other school records to unauthorized persons or agencies without written consent from the student or parent/guardians Governing agencies have access to student files as well. Record information will not be released Students of Shear Perfection Academy have the right to gain access to their files at any time. Right to Privacy and Information

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Students who clock-in and/or out for another student will be subject to one day9

and a Master Promissory Note through StudentLoans.gov.If a student wishes to apply for direct loans, he/she needs to complete an Entrance Counseling Shear Perfection Academy provides assistance for students who need help with FAFSA form.apply and fill out the FAFSA form online for Pell Grants and Federal Direct Student Loans. FAFSA online (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Students who are interested need to Shear Perfection Academy offers Federal Financial Assistance for the tuition and fees through Financial Aid

office.be subject to a $3 processing fee. Further information is provided through the Financial Aid types of loans. Please note that any payments (up to $1,000) made with credit or debit card will money order, check, Title IV (Pell Grant, Direct Subsidized and unsubsidized loans), and other tuition payment plans available. Payments can be received in form of cash, credit/debit cards, Although most students pay tuition in full upon acceptance, Shear Perfection Academy has Payment Plans

Nail Technicians, after 100 hours completed Esthetics, after 150 hours completed

Cosmetology, after 200 hours completedfurnished per clock hours completed as follows:students will receive a kit. Per school policy adopted by TN State Board of Cosmetology, kits are Instructor’s program, therefore, only Cosmetology, Esthetics, and Nail Technician program and OLP (Online Licensing Prep), a tablet, plus a complete kit. There are no kits associated with Students enrolled in their chosen program are furnished with textbooks, workbooks, Instructional Materials

students on appropriate means of attempting to realize these opportunities.placement assistance which will consist of identifying employment opportunities and advising employment or salary upon students’ graduation. The school will provide students with The institution of Shear Perfection Academy has not made and will not make any guarantees of Employment Assistance

training program.from the academy. The diploma signifies that you have successfully completed the basic course 75% or better and pay all tuition and instructional materials costs in order to receive a diploma Students must complete the clock hour requirements of their program with a cumulative grade Graduation Requirements and Diploma

cost for every hour passing the set graduation date on their respective contract.hours, they will not be able to graduate on time and, as a result, be charged an hourly rate based on the program recover their missed hours with the instructor’s approval. Should a student fail to make-up these (consecutive or non-consecutive) will result in 1 day of suspension. Students are expected to class. In accordance with Shear Perfection Academy’s attendance policy, in one month,4 tardiesin students not being permitted to attend the class. Students are not to sign in if they are tardy for Students are expected to be present in class at the time that class starts. Failure to do so will result

suspension, as will the other student(s) involved.

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Program Tuition Application Materials Total Cost Cosmetology Program $14,800 $100 $2,500 $17,400.00 Esthetics Program $10 ,700 $100 $1,600 $12,400.00 Nail Technician Program $7,300 $100 $1,100 $8,500.00 Instructor’s Program $3,200 $100 $500 $3,800.00

Tuition and Fees

nonrefundable according to policy noted below under “Cancellation and Refund Policy”.A $100 Application fee must accompany completed enrollment application. This fee is Application Fee

888-442-4551.potential students upon applying to school. The Veterans Affairs contact number for students is they qualify. Shear Perfection Academy will need a letter of eligibility for such benefits from Veterans Affairs. Veterans and their eligible family members may apply for tuition assistance if Shear Perfection Academy offers Veterans Education Benefits through U.S. Department of Veterans Education Benefits

compliance.The financial aid department will further assist the student with the requirements and

and scheduled for a particular category of attendance (full-time/part-time). The policy compliesenrollment. The policy applies consistently to all students enrolled in any of the school programs at the school. It is printed in the catalog to ensure that all students receive a copy prior to The Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy is consistently applied to all students enrolled Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAP)

schedule appointments, and to alleviate any concerns a student may have during this time.educational institution. Shear Perfection Academy staff is available to answer questions, procedures and obligations, and learn about Shear Perfection Academy operations as the student the opportunity to review the Student Handbook, familiarize themselves with financial Orientation is mandatory prior to beginning of instructional class. The orientation gives the Orientation will be held for all new students on the first and second day of a new class. Orientation

terminated a $150 administrative fee will be charged to the student.return to school until the student’s tuition account is completely brought current. If a student is late payment fees, or financial obligations with the school. The student will not be permitted to given time shall any student be permitted to fall two (2) months behind on tuition payments and will be notified in writing and/or via email and given 48 hours to rectify the situation. At no In the event a student is progressing through their course and a scheduled payment fails, student have applied through completing the FAFSA Form online.attend class. Financial aid students need to be sure that their Federal Funds are available and not fulfilling their financial obligations as agreed upon in their contract will not be permitted to The tuition for each specific program is detailed on the student enrollment agreement. Students Tuition Payments

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with the guidelines established by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS) and the federal regulations established by the United States Department of Education. Evaluations are based on SCHEDULED hours.

Evaluation Periods Students are evaluated for Satisfactory Academic Progress as follows:

*Transfer Students- Midpoint of the contracted hours or the established evaluation periods, whichever comes first. The lengths of the programs are 1500 for Cosmetology, 750 for Esthetics, 600 hours for Nail Technician, and 300 for Instructor’s program. The institution operates all programs according to a schedule of 900 hours per academic year of instruction. The policy includes both quantitative (attendance) and qualitative (academic performance) elements that are evaluated on a cumulative basis at the designated evaluation periods throughout the program of study. Evaluations will determine if the student has met the minimum requirements for satisfactory academic progress. The frequency of evaluations ensures that students have had at least one evaluation by midpoint in the course. The first evaluation must occur no later than the mid-point of the academic year or the program, whichever occurs sooner. All evaluations must be completed with 7 school business days following the established evaluation points. ATTENDANCE PROGRESS EVALUATIONS Students are required to attend a minimum of 70% of the hours possible based on the applicable attendance schedule in order to be considered maintaining satisfactory attendance progress. Evaluations are conducted at the end of each evaluation period to determine if the student has met the minimum requirements. The attendance percentage is determined by dividing the total hours accrued by the total number of hours scheduled. At the end of each evaluation period, the school will determine if the student has maintained at least 70% cumulative attendance since the beginning of the course which indicates that, given the same attendance rate, the student will graduate within the maximum time frame allowed. MAXIMUM TIME FRAME The maximum time, cannot exceed 143% of the program length of the educational program and is based on 100% attendance schedule measured in academic year, and clock hours completed. It allows for students to complete each course at satisfactory academic progress as stated below:

Course Program Hours

Evaluation I (Scheduled)

Evaluation II (Scheduled)

Evaluation III (Scheduled)

Cosmetology 1500 450 900 1200

Esthetics 750 375 N/A N/A

Nail Technician 600 300 N/A N/A

Instructor’s 300 150 N/A N/A

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COURSE MAXIMUM TIME ALLOWED

WEEKS SCHEDULED HOURS

Cosmetology (Full time, 30 hrs/wk) - 1500 Hours 71.5 Weeks 2145

Cosmetology (Part time, 20 hrs/wk) – 1500 Hours 107 Weeks 2145

Esthetics (Full time, 30 hrs/wk) – 750 Hours 36 Weeks 1072

Esthetics (Part time, 20 hrs/wk) – 750 Hours 54 Weeks 1072

Nail Technician (Full time, 30 hrs/wk) – 600 Hours 29 weeks 858

Nail Technician (Part time, 20 hrs/wk) – 600 Hours 43 Weeks 858

Instructor’s (Full time, 30 hrs/wk) - 300 Hours 14 Weeks 429

Instructor’s (Part time, 20 hrs/wk) - 300 Hours 21.5 Weeks 429

The institution operates all programs according to a schedule of 900 hours per academic year of instruction. The maximum time allowed for transfer students who need less than the full course requirements will be determined based on 70% of the scheduled contracted hours. Students who have not completed the course within the maximum timeframe may continue as a student at the institution on a cash pay basis. ACADEMIC PROGRESS EVALUATIONS The qualitative element used to determine academic progress is a reasonable system of grades as determined by assigned academic learning. School’s grading scale includes in the policy that students are required to maintain a GPA of 75% based on their academic performance through the course of the program. Students are assigned academic learning and a minimum number of practical experiences. Academic learning is evaluated after each unit of study. Practical assignments are evaluated as completed and counted toward course completion only when rated as satisfactory or better (the computer system will reflect completion of the practical assignment as a 100% rating). If the performance does not meet satisfactory requirements, it is not counted and the performance must be repeated. At least two comprehensive practical skills evaluations will be conducted during the course of study. Practical skills are evaluated according to text procedures and set forth in practical skills evaluation criteria adopted by the school. Students must maintain a written grade average of 75% and pass a FINAL written and practical exam prior to graduation. Students must make up failed or missed tests and incomplete assignments. Numerical grades are considered according to the following scale: 93 - 100 EXCELLENT 85 - 92 VERY GOOD 75 - 84 SATISFACTORY 74 and BELOW UNSATISFACTORY DETERMINATION OF PROGRESS STATUS

Students meeting the minimum requirements for academics and attendance at the evaluation point are considered to be making satisfactory academic progress until the next scheduled

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evaluation. Students will receive a hard-copy of their Satisfactory Academic Progress Determination at the time of each of the evaluations. Students deemed not maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress may have their Title IV Funding interrupted, unless the student is on warning or has prevailed upon appeal resulting in a status of probation. WARNING Students who fail to meet minimum requirements for attendance or academic progress are placed on warning and considered to be making satisfactory academic progress while during the warning period. The student will be advised in writing on the actions required to attain satisfactory academic progress by the next evaluation. If at the end of the warning period, the student has still not met both the attendance and academic requirements, he/she may be placed on probation and, if applicable, students may be deemed ineligible to receive Title IV funds. PROBATION Students who fail to meet minimum requirements for attendance or academic progress after the warning period will be placed on probation and considered to be making satisfactory academic progress while during the probationary period, if the student appeals the decision, and prevails upon appeal. Additionally, only students who have the ability to meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy standards by the end of the evaluation period may be placed on probation. Students placed on an academic plan must be able to meet requirements set forth in the academic plan by the end of the next evaluation period. Students who are progressing according to their specific academic plan will be considered making Satisfactory Academic Progress. The student will be advised in writing of the actions required to attain satisfactory academic progress by the next evaluation. If at the end of the probationary period, the student has still not met both the attendance and academic requirements required for satisfactory academic progress or by the academic plan, he/she will be determined as NOT making satisfactory academic progress and, if applicable, students will not be deemed eligible to receive Title IV funds. RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS Students may re-establish satisfactory academic progress and Title IV aid, as applicable, by meeting minimum attendance and academic requirements by the end of the warning or probationary period. A student who does not achieve the minimum standards is no longer eligible for Title IV, unless the student is on warning or has prevailed upon appeal of the determination that has resulted in the status of probation. The school is required to notify students of any evaluation that impacts the student eligibility for financial aid, if applicable INTERRUPTIONS, COURSE INCOMPLETES, WITHDRAWALS If enrollment is temporarily interrupted for a Leave of Absence, the student will return to school in the same progress status as prior to the leave of absence. Hours elapsed during a leave of absence will extend the student’s contract period and maximum time frame by the same number of days taken in the leave of absence and will not be included in the student's cumulative attendance percentage calculation. Students who withdraw prior to completion of the course and wish to re-enroll will return in the same satisfactory academic progress status as at the time of withdrawal. APPEAL PROCEDURE If a student is determined to not be making satisfactory academic progress, the student may appeal the determination within ten calendar days. Reasons for which students may appeal a negative progress determination include death of a relative, an injury or illness of the student, or

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Excellent 93 – 100 Very Good 85 – 92 Satisfactory 75 – 84 Unsatisfactory 74 or below

Grievance Procedure If a student encounters a problem with a teacher, another student, or other first line members of the staff, the student needs to go to the school’s director and seek help. If the problem does not get resolved at the director’s level, then the student may file a grievance form with the school Official, Helen Tahriri, co-owner of Shear Perfection Academy, at 5620 Nolensville Pike, Nashville TN 37211, 615-672-7800 Ext 2. School Official will respond to the complaint within ten business days from the time of filing. If the problem does not get resolved at the institutional level, the student may contact Tennessee Higher Education Commission and place a complaint. The Commission Staff to contact is Ms. Ebony Wiley at 615-741-8797 at 404 James Robertson Pkwy, Suite 1900. Nashville TN 37219. Any person claiming damage or loss as a result of any act or practice by this institution that may be a violation of the Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 20 or Rule Chapter 1540-01-02 may file a complaint with the Tennessee Higher Education

determined by test scores. Students are evaluated on the following scale:grades. The practical and clinical grades are computed on a daily basis, and the theory is A student’s grade is determined by his or her performance on the practical, theory, and clinical Grading Scale

Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy section in this catalog for more information)is considered to be making satisfactory progress while on academic warning. (Please refer to grade point average falls below 75%, he or she will be placed on academic warning. The student A student must maintain a 75% grade point average throughout the program. If the student’s Grading Requirements

frame has been exhausted.attempted and earned hours for the purpose of determining when the allowable maximum time With regard to Satisfactory Academic Progress, a student’s transfer hours will be counted as both TRANSFER HOURS

items have no effect upon the school's satisfactory academic progress standards.Noncredit, remedial courses and repetitions do not apply to this institution. Therefore, theseNONCREDIT, REMEDIAL COURSES, REPETITIONS

will be reversed and federal financial aid will be reinstated, if applicable.student file. If the student prevails upon appeal, the satisfactory academic progress determination student within 30 calendar days. The appeal and decision documents will be retained in the point. Appeal documents will be reviewed and a decision will be made and reported to the situation that will allow them to achieve Satisfactory Academic Progress by the next evaluation should be reversed. This information should include what has changed about the student’s progress standards, along with supporting documentation of the reasons why the determination to the school on the designated form describing why they failed to meet satisfactory academic any other allowable special or mitigating circumstance. The student must submit a written appeal

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PERCENT OF SCHEDULED TIME TOTAL TUITION SCHOOL ENROLLED TO TOTAL COURSE/PROGRAM SHALL RECEIVE/RETAIN 0.01% to 04.9% 20% 5% to 09.9% 30%

applies. All refunds are based on scheduled hourbusiness days of signing the contract), the following schedule of tuition earned by the school •For students who enroll and begin classes but withdraw prior to course completion (after three

to the school administrator or owner in person.determined by the postmark on the written notification, or the date said notification is delivered7. In type 2, 3, 4 or 5, official cancellations or withdrawals, the cancellation date will be

institution by monitoring clock hour attendance at least every 30 days.)6. A student is expelled by the school. (Unofficial withdrawals will be determined by the

date the student notifies the institution that the student will not be returning.The date of withdrawal shall be the earlier of the date of expiration of the leave of absence or the 5. A student on an approved leave of absence notifies the school that he/she will not be returning.

4. A student notifies the institution of his/her withdrawal in writing.

school less the application fee in the amount of $100.to starting classes. In these cases he/she shall be entitled to a refund of all monies paid to the 3. A student cancels his/her enrollment after three business days of signing the contract but prior

classes.refunded less the application fee, regardless of whether or not the student has actually started of signing the enrollment agreement. In this case all monies collected by the school shall be 2. A student (or legal guardian) cancels his/her enrollment in writing within three business days

monies paid, less application fee.1. An applicant is not accepted by the school. The applicant shall be entitled to a refund of all

dates that:cancellation or withdrawal. Official cancellation or withdrawal shall occur on the earlier of the Any monies due the applicant or students shall be refunded within 45 days of official

writing.closure. Any cancellations made after the signing of the Student Contract must be made in reason, by either party, including student decision, course or program cancellation, or school equitable settlement will apply. The following policy will apply to all terminations for any For applicants who cancel enrollment or students who withdraw from enrollment, a fair and Refund and Cancellation Policy

considered and resolved within 30 days.Commission, Division of Postsecondary State Authorization. Grievance forms will be

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10% to 14.9% 40% 15% to 24.9% 45% 25% to 49.9% 70%

50% and over 100%

with the refund, cancellation and settlement policy of the school.notes or contracts for tuition are sold or discounted to third parties, the third party must comply acknowledges the existence of the Refund, Cancellation and Settlement Policy. If promissory banks, collection agencies, lawyers, or any third parties representing the school clearly school. Collection correspondence regarding cancellation and settlement from the school itself, practices. The school’s accrediting agency is not affiliated with any collection efforts by the Shear Perfection Academy complies with collection procedures that reflect ethical business

Collection Policy

non-refundable. All fees are identified in the catalog and in the enrollment agreement. etc.) will be calculated separately at the time of withdrawal and the cost of materials are incurred at the institution (EG: kit materials, books, products, unreturned school property, charged in the enrollment agreement. Other miscellaneous charges the student has cancellation or administrative fee of $150.00. This refund policy applies to tuition

x Students who withdraw or terminate prior to course completion are charged a

federal or state regulations of delivery, or documentation that funds were disbursed in accordance with applicable manner, such as, but not limited to, a cancelled check, bank reconciliation, signed receipt maintains evidence that institutional refunds are received by the recipient in a timely

x Refund calculations are performed based on the schedule table above, and schoolOR participate in a Teach-Out Agreement, OR provide a full refund of all monies paid .on the hours accepted by the receiving school, OR provide completion of the program, school shall provide a pro rata refund for all students transferring to another school based x If the program is cancelled after students have enrolled and instruction has begun, the the course at a later time.begun, the school will either provide a full refund of all monies paid, or offer completion of x If the program is canceled subsequent to a student's enrollment but before instruction has

institution. OR provide course completion through a pre-arranged Teach-Out agreement with another instruction has begun, the school will provide a pro rata refund of tuition to the student,

x If permanently closed or no longer offering instruction after a student has enrolled and made. documented mitigating circumstances, a reasonable and fair refund settlement will be

x In the case of disabling illness or injury, death in the student's immediate family or other determination that a student has withdrawn, whether officially or unofficially. due to a student who withdraws shall be refunded within 45 calendar days of a

x All refunds will be calculated based on the students last date of attendance. Any monies

Program Cancellation Policy

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Leave of Absence Policy During the course of a student’s program, the need may arise for a student to take a leave of absence (LOA). Student may request an LOA in advance in writing per school’s policy, unless unforeseen circumstances prevent the student from doing so. To start the process, the student needs to meet with the school director and fill out a Leave of Absence form stating the reason for the leave and the length, along with the student’s signature. Leave of Absences are subject to approval and may be granted if there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return from the LOA within a reasonable time frame. Reasons for LOA could be but not limited to, hospitalization of student or close relative, death in the family, major illnesses or accidents. A student will not be granted an LOA if the LOA, together with any additional LOAs previously granted, exceeds a total of 180 days in any 12-month period. Additionally, LOAs must be a minimum of 14 days. They may return, at no charge, at a mutually agreed upon date in the future. If a student does not return from leave on the agreed documented date of return, student will automatically be considered as withdrawn. In the event the student cannot make the request in advance (i.e., due to a car accident or other unforeseen circumstance), then the school may still allow a leave and will collect the request at a later date. School will document the reason for its decision and why LOA was granted to the student. The beginning of the leave will be determined as the first date the student was unable to attend the school because of the accident, and an end date will be noted that will not exceed the 180 day maximum in a 12-month period. The school will maintain documentation in the file explaining the sequence of events. Students will not be assessed any additional charges as a result of a requested LOA. A student who is granted an LOA in accordance with the school’s policy is not considered to have withdrawn and no refund calculation is required at that time. The student’s contract period will be extended by the same number of calendar days taken in the LOA and that such changes to the contract period will be documented on a contract addendum to the enrollment agreement and the addendum will be signed and dated by all parties. If a student takes an unapproved LOA, or does not return by the expiration of an approved LOA, then the student will be withdrawn. Shear Perfection Academy takes student attendance daily; therefore, the student’s withdrawal date for the purpose of calculating a refund will be the student’s last day of attendance.

Program Objectives Our goal is to educate students to pass the required state board exam and to help them obtain gainful employment in the beauty industry. We endeavor to prepare the best practitioners that the industry has seen through rigorous curriculum, a focus on skill-based learning, polishing of professional qualities, and encouragement of creativity and innovation that is responsive to the needs of today’s students and classrooms. We train and develop professional cosmetologist, nail technicians, estheticians, and future instructors.

Cosmetology-Related Programs Career Training The TN Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail Technician, & Instructor’s Courses range in clock hours and in length. This course can be completed in as little as 10-50 weeks with full-time attendance. Approximately one-fourth of the course time is devoted to post-graduate training in the chosen area of expertise, three-thirds is devoted to technical instruction in the areas of educational psychology, teaching methodologies (theory & practical), and business methods. This portion of

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Program Clock

Hours

Full-Time Weeks to Completion

Part-Time Weeks to Completion

1 Cosmetology 1500 43 55 2 Esthetics 750 25 34 3 Nail Tech 600 17 22 4 Instructor’s 300 9 11

Courses Offered the direct supervision of a Tennessee Licensed Instructor.the course also includes instruction and preparation for the State Board Exams (applied) under

Facials, Arching, Lash and Brow TintingHair and Scalp Care Hair Shaping Hairdressing and StylingShampooing and Rinses

Physical ........................................................................................................... 600 Hours

Hair Structures and ChemistrySculpture NailsHair coloring, Bleaching and ToningHair RelaxerPermanent Waves

Chemical ......................................................................................................... 600 Hours

Shop Ethics, State Laws and Regulation, Personality and SalesmanshipAnatomy and PhysiologySterilization, Sanitation and Bacteriology

General ............................................................................................................ 300 Hours

Cosmetology is as follows:The suggested curriculum for the Cosmetology Course according to the State Board of

methods used to teach are from the Milady’s textbook and practical hands-on training.state-issued cosmetology license, they can obtain a career in cosmetology. The instructional Examination for the Tennessee Cosmetology License. Once the individual has earned his or her form of a diploma. This will entitle one to take the Tennessee State Board of Cosmetology and fulfilling all financial obligations, the student is awarded a certificate of completion in the theory and practical training. After satisfying all hours with a 75% or greater grade point average The professional course in cosmetology requires the satisfactory completion of 1500 hours in

Cosmetology Program

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Required Total: 750 Hours Curriculum Total: 750 Hours

Total Hours........................................................................................................... 750 Hours

Body Treatments/WrapsCorrective Make Up ArchingProduct Application Color Psychology Make-up Application Brow ArchingSkin Analysis/ConsultationMachine FacialsManual Facial Treatments without machinesMasks and PacksMassage Therapy and Manipulations

Physical ............................................................................................................... 450 HoursOSHA and EPA RequirementsNutrition, Aging Factors Product Ingredients and Usage Waxing, Lash and Brow Tinting Skin care conditions and Disorders

Chemical ............................................................................................................. 150 Hours

State Law, Tax Law and Payroll DeductionsProfessional Ethics, Personality and SalesmanshipAnatomy and PhysiologySterilization, Sanitation and Bacteriology

General ................................................................................................................ 150 Hours

The suggested curriculum for the Esthetics Course is as follows:

textbook and practical hands on training.spa, or plastic surgeon’s clinic. The instructional methods used to teach are from the Milady’s issued esthetics license, they can obtain entry-level employment as an esthetician in a salon, day Examination for the Tennessee Esthetics License. Once the individual has earned his or her state- of a diploma. This will entitle one to take the Tennessee State Board of Cosmetology fulfilling all financial obligations, the student is awarded a certificate of completion in the formand practical training. After satisfying all hours with a 75% or greater grade point average and The professional course in esthetics requires the satisfactory completion of 750 hours in theory

Esthetics Program

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Required Total: 1500 Hours Curriculum Total: 1500 Hours

Total Hours..................................................................................................... 1500 Hours

Manicures and Pedicures

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The suggested curriculum for the Nail Technician Course is as follows: General .............................................................................................................. 150 Hours

Sterilization, Sanitation and Bacteriology Anatomy and Physiology State Law, Salon Management, Ethics

Chemical ........................................................................................................... 150 Hours

Product Knowledge Manicuring and Pedicuring EPA and OSHA Requirements

Physical ............................................................................................................. 300 Hours

Massage, Manicuring and Pedicuring Nail Care, Nail Artistry, Nail Wraps Sculptured Nails, Nail Tips, Gel Nails, Nail Safety U.V. Gel Laminate and Nail Artistry

Total Hours........................................................................................................ 600 Hours Required Total: 600 Hours Curriculum Total: 600 Hours ________________________________________________________________________

working in the dynamic field of manicuring.program provides opportunities for each student to develop a professional personality for methods used to teach are from the Milady’s text book and practical hands on training. This state-issued manicuring license, they can obtain a career as a nail technician. The instructional Examination for the Tennessee Manicuring License. Once the individual has earned his or her form of a diploma. This will entitle one to take the Tennessee State Board of Manicuring and fulfilling all financial obligations, the student is awarded a certificate of completion in the theory and practical training. After satisfying all hours with a 75% or greater grade point average The professional course in manicuring requires the satisfactory completion of 600 hours in

Nail Technician Program

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Physical ...............................................................................................................100 Hours

Demonstration 10 Lecturing 10 Receptionist Desk 10 Inventory 10 Cash Handling 10 Exam Preparation 40 Clinic Floor Management 10

Total Hours.........................................................................................................300 Hours Required Total: 300 Hours Curriculum Total: 300 Hours

Grading 10Testing 10Record keeping 10Lesson planning 50Course outlining and development 20

Classroom Fundamentals…………………………….………………………100 Hours

State Laws 20Product Knowledge 10Student Motivation 10Classroom Management 20Visual Aid Equipment 20Teaching Techniques 20

General…………….………………………………………………………….100 Hours

The suggested curriculum for the Instructor’s Course is as follows:

instructional method used to teach are derived from creating and implementing lesson plans.his or her state-issued instructor’s license, they can obtain a career as a master educator. The Instructor’s Examination for the Tennessee Instructor’s License. Once the individual has earned completion in the form of a diploma. This will entitle one to take the Tennessee State Board of grade point average and fulfilling all financial obligations, the student is awarded a certificate of student relationships, and testing evaluations. After satisfying all hours with a 75% or greater curriculum: development, lesson planning, teaching methods, classroom management of teacher- hours in theory and creating lesson plans. The program instructs the student in the following The professional course in the instructor’s program requires the satisfactory completion of 300

Instructor’s Program

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Shear Perfection Academy’s Executive Team

and Instructors in the industry.Cosmetologist, Estheticians, Nail Technicians, on to the next generations ofwho continues to pass the torch of knowledge Mejia is a Master Barber and Cosmetologist, excellence in the cosmetology industry. Mr. Elvin Mejia is committed to a reputation of

Owner/Chief Executive OfficerElvin Mejia

education experience for students.the purpose of offering an exceptional rewarding and full-filling school business, with make a difference, has allowed her to create a world of business combined with the desire to extensive background and experience in the concepts and profitability. Heran entrepreneur, she strives to develop business Accounting and Business Administration. As Helen Tahriri has a Bachelor’s degree in

Owner/Chief Financial OfficerHelen Tahriri

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and Toni & Guy.industry including Aveda, Schwarzkopf,most successful and influential brands in the During her career, she has worked with the extensive experience in business management. of the school in education. She also has an She puts her best forward to fulfill the purpose level of care for students and staff is endless. has a bachelor’s degree in Commerce. Ellie’s cosmetologist. She is a Master Educator, and professional with 20 years of experience as a Ellie Farhangi is a well-rounded industry

Director of EducationEllie Farhangi

Jamie Whitlach, Jr. InstructorKenishea Frierson, InstructorCiara Tucker, InstructorKim Storms, InstructorRachel Harbison, InstructorNataly Martinez, Administrative Assistant Besy Martinez, Student services Assistant Lesli Avitia, Front DeskDemi Owen, Financial Aid Administrator

Faculty and Staff

Candace Wilkerson, InstructorElla Sanderlin, Instructor