Student Handbook & Planner - Minnesota School of Cosmetology

HonorsIn order to stress the importance of academic performance, MSC recognizes students whoseoverall grade is 95% or higher at the end of their program. These exceptional students willreceive cords at graduation and will be announced as an Honors student.State SheetsEach student is required by Minnesota laws and state rules to keep a monthly record ofclinic services to record their daily service quotas and clock hours of the theory and overallattendance. The state time sheet needs to be filled out completely, in blue or black ink only,checked for accuracy and initialed by an instructor before clocking out each day. At month end,all totals are to be brought forward neatly to the next month’s state time sheet and then turnedin to the education coordinator. State sheets cannot be adjusted after they are closed out. Statetime sheets are closed out on the 5th of each month. These attendance records and state timesheets are the property of the school and may not be removed from the school premises. Anystate time sheet that is removed from the school or is not legible shall be considered invalid.Student PriorityThe main priority of all students should be academic activities. In addition to the collection ofhours towards the assigned criteria for graduation, the student should also note the importanceof all assignments given by instructors, any client service, practice services on a mannequin,and individual study to be equally essential. Students are expected to prepare for all tests andexams during and outside of school hours.Testing and Student EvaluationThe instructor who prepares and administers tests and creates evaluative exercises will judgethe competency of each student. The instructor will prepare and administer tests, and createevaluative exercises. The school’s grading scale used is listed in the school’s catalog.Missed or failed tests must be made up or retaken within two weeks of the original test date.All students not making up the missed tests will receive a zero (0) for a grade for that test. Allstudents failing a test are invited to retest for a better score. If a student chooses not to retest,the original failing score is entered in the student’s record. If a student chooses to retest andfails again, the higher of the two tests will be recorded. If a student chooses to retest andreceives a passing score, the highest score the student can receive is the minimum passingscore of 75%.Students taking their Basic, Mid-term, and Course Completion Skill Certification must passeach category with a 75% or higher score. This guideline matches the state required minimumscore of 75%.All students on the clinic floor will be evaluated on a minimum of ten technical skills per monthby an instructor. Students failing to meet the requirement will result in their score beingadjusted down by 20%.Transfer of Hour PolicyHours completed within that last three years from another accredited institution may betransferred upon approval by the designated school official. Each transferring student isevaluated on transcripts and technical cosmetology evaluation.The student must request an official transcript and ensure that is received by the school. Theofficial transcripts must include the following information: actual clock hours completed, gradesreceived, and number of service quotas completed. The student will be required to scheduleand attend a practical certification prior to the desired start of class and pay $100.00 fee.In addition, the following conditions apply:° °° °All transferable hours must have earned a grade of C or better.A minimum of 25% of total program hours must be completed at MSC in all programs.Students completing hours to obtain a Minnesota State Cosmetology License who are licensedin another state and utilizing Minnesota State Reciprocity benefits are exempt from the 25%of total program hours to be completed at MSC. Students must provide proof of a currentCosmetology license from another state.TutoringThe MSC tutor program connects students needing additional help with instructor-recommendedclassmates in one-on-one or group meetings. This free resource provides peer and learning support.It is the responsibility of the student to submit a request, to the student services coordinator,after which all efforts will be made to secure an eligible tutor. In most cases, accommodationcan be made; however it is not guaranteed in all situations.Wage OpportunityBelow are the current hourly pay rates, commission rates, and retail commissions beingoffered by salons in the metro and surrounding areas. Due to the variety of pay programs, andcommission schedules each salon offers, the following reflects an average of the salon industry.Keep in mind, what you put into your career is what you will get in return. The stronger yourdedication, the more lucrative the results. The following does reflect tips.Based on NACCAS Statistics: The Average Salon Income, Including Tips is $30,000 - $48,000 Source: “Job Demand in theCosmetology Industry 2007”SummaryA successful learning experience is dependent upon both students and instructors understandingtheir responsibilities and relationships. Training cannot take place without the active participationof both. MSC expects both students and faculty to be aware of the role of all participants inthe learning process and to fulfill their responsibilities in order to ensure the success of theinstitution, the instructor and above all, the student. This requires cooperation between studentsand instructors. The key to this cooperation is for all parties to communicate with each other.158 159