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General Requirements

Regular attendance is necessary to successfully complete the program and obtain a passing grade. Students are required by the State Board, to complete 1250 hours within a four-year time period. If a student fails to complete within that time, all hours earned are null and void.

In addition to parents/guardians calling in to report their child absent, Cosmetology students are required to call off in the classroom. Students will call 610-489-7272 x105 for Miss King and x108 for Mrs. Reichert. Students may also text out on the Remind App. This requirement is in place to prepare students for future employment. Students who follow this procedure will receive 30 points for reliability/dependability. If not, the student will receive a ‘0’ for the daily work ethic grade.

All work missed due to an absence must be completed within the week. It is the student’s responsibility to check with the teacher for work. If an absence is unexcused, the grade for work will remain ‘0.’

A student who does not pass the quarter or the year may not receive hours for that time.

Hair, make-up, and nails should be done in a professional manner. Students are not required to wear make-up or nail polish, but if worn, must look professional.

Cosmetology is a course in which students learn to serve the public. Students are not permitted to work on themselves at any time. Failure to comply will affect the student grade.

Students are not permitted to refuse a salon client. If a student should do so, he/she will receive a ‘0’ for the day. The student will also lose Cosmetology hours.

A professional salon requires a professional atmosphere. No gossiping, loud conversations, or PROFANE language will be tolerated. Cell phones are NOT permitted.

Stealing is a criminal offense, and if caught, the student will be prosecuted. ALL STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS. A LOCKER IS PROVIDED FOR PURSES, ETC.; PLEASE USE IT AND LOCK IT.

Students will not be permitted to participate in class until the signature sheet is signed and returned to school, health forms and emergency forms are completed on Skyward. This policy is intended for the safety of the student.

At the completion of 900 hours, students are expected to apply for licensure. Please be aware that there is a fee to do so, and students are responsible for that fee. Currently, the fees total $138.00; however, these fees can change yearly. This fee includes a criminal background check ($22.00) that is required to test and be issued a Cosmetology license.

A student who takes and passes the written State Board exam at 900 hours will be submitted for licensure at the completion of 1250 hours and at the certification of the Cosmetology supervisor.

Students are required to participate in the NOCTI exam during their senior year.

Western Montgomery Career and Technology Center, in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, will not discriminate in educational programs which it operates, or in admission or enrollment procedures on the basis of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, or handicap and provides equal access to the boyscouts and other designated youth groups. The Western Montgomery Career and Technology Center is an equal opportunity employer and educational institution. We assure that procedures and practices are followed to provide equal access to all programs. Any questions concerning the application of Title IX, compliance or complaints may be referred to the Donna Wilson, Compliance Officer, at 77 Graterford Road, Limerick, PA 19468 610-489-7272, ext. 203