ABC School of Barbering Catalog (PDF)

MAY - DECEMBER 2014
NOTICE:
The contents of this catalog represent the curriculums and information current at the time of
printing. ABC School of Barbering reserves the right to make changes to its content as a result
of changes in the industry, availability of new technologies and equipment and changes in
issues of compliance to the various regulating bodies governing the operation of the School.
Any such changes w ill be found attached to this catalog in the form of catalog addendums. All
photographs in this catalog have been taken at the campus of ABC School of Barbering (CA).
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WELCOME ................................... i
Mission Statement ................................... 1
-History of ABC School of Barbering ............. 1
Non-Accreditation ................................... 2
-Staff & Admininstration ..................... 2
School Goals ................................... 3
-School Code of Ethics ..................... 3
Student Complaint Procedure ................................... 4
Resolving Problems ................................... 5
Introduction ................................... 6
-Objectives ..................... 6
-Approved Disclosure Statement .................... 6
Administration ................................... 7
-Administration Hours ..................... 7
-College Operations ..................... 7
-Class Scheduled ..................... 7
-Calendar / Holidays ..................... 7
-Starting Dates ..................... 8
-Class Size ..................... 8
-College Equipment ..................... 8
-Handicap / Disabled ..................... 8
-The Library ..................... 8
Admission Requirments . .................................. 9
-Statement of Non-Discrimination ........... 9
-Eligibility ........... 9
-Admission Procedures ........... 9 - 11
-Late Applicants ........... 12
-Failure To Make Timely Payments ......... 12

English Language proficiency ....................... 13
-International Applicants ........... 13 - 14
Students With Disabilities ................................... 15
-Learning Disabilities ........... 15
-Other Disabilities ........... 15
Program Offerings ................................... 16
-Basic Barbering ..................... 16
-Clock Hours Description ........... 17
-Schedule of Instruction ........... 16
-Educational Objectives ........... 16
-Student Kit ........... 18
-Barbering For Cosmetologist .................... 19
-Clock Hours Description ........... 20
-Schedule of Instruction ........... 19
-Educational Objectives ........... 19
-Barbering For Post-Graduate ................... 21
-Clock Hours Description ........... 22
-Schedule of Instruction ........... 21
-Educational Objectives ........... 21
-Barber For Re-Fresher ..................... 23
-Clock Hours Description ........... 24
-Schedule of Instruction ........... 23
-Educational Objectives ........... 23
-Barber For Re-Enrollment ..................... 25
-Clock Hours Description ........... 26
-Schedule of Instruction ........... 25
-Educational Objectives ........... 25
-Barber Instructor Training ..................... 27
-Clock Hours Description ..... 28 - 29
-Schedule of Instruction ........... 27
-Educational Objectives ........... 27

Performance Fact Sheet . .................................. 30
-On-Time Completion Rate ........... 30
-Student Completing After Published Program
Length ........... 31
-Placement Rates ........... 32
-Examination Passage Rates ........... 33
-License Examination Passage Rate ........... 34
-Salary And Wages Information ........... 35
-Definitions ........... 36 - 37
-Student Loan Information ........... 38

Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) ...... 51 - 52

Tuition And fees ................................... 39
-Extra Instruction Charges ........... 39
-Payments ........... 40
-Tuition Refund Information ........... 41

Student's Right To Cancel ................................ 60
-Re-Entry ................................ 61

Financial Aid ................................... 42
-Financial Aid Programs ........... 42
-Federal Pell Grant ........... 42
-Federal Supplemental Educational
Opportunity Grant (F.S.E.O.G.) ........... 43
-Direct Subsidized Stafford Loan ........... 43
-Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan ........... 44
-Direct PLUS Loan ........... 44
-Alternative Loan Programs ........... 44

Confirmation of Visit ................................ 64

Loan Obligations . .................................. 45
-Consequences of Not Paying ........... 45 - 46
Student Affairs ................................... 47
-Transcripts ........... 47
-Student Records ........... 47
-Schedule Change Request ........... 48
-Tutoring ........... 48
-Housing ........... 48
-Attire / Uniforms ........... 49
-Credit For Prior Experience ........... 50
-Credit Transfers ........... 50
-Credit For Prior Experience / Credit
Transfers For Veterans ........... 50

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) ....... 53 - 54
Admission Application ................................ 55 - 57
Obligations Of Student And School ................ 58
Notice Of Cancellation ................................ 59

Refund Policy ................................ 62 - 63

Student Schedule ................................ 65
Rules and Regulations................................ 66 - 68
Enrollment Agreement and Installment
Contract ............................... 69
-Installment Percentage ................ 70
-Student's Signature ................ 71

Enrollment Agreement..................................
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72
-Transferability Disclosure ........... 72
-Arbitration Provision ........... 73
-Covered Claims ........... 73
-Arbitration Procedures ........... 73 - 74
-Additional Recitals ........... 74
-Distance Learning Enrollment
Agreement ........... 75
Bureau For Private Postsecondary
Education ................................... 76
-Additional Conditions ........... 76
-Certification by Student ........... 77
Methods Of Instruction ................................... 78
-Faculty ........... 78
-Methods of Instruction ........... 78
-Advising / Counseling ........... 78
Grading Policy ........... 79
Academic Policies..................................
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80
-Student Records ........... 80
-Code of Conduct ........... 80 - 81
-Student Code of Ethics ........... 82
-Classroom Conduct ........... 83
-School Provision ........... 83
-Guess policy ........... 83
-Cell Phone Policy ........... 83
-Tardiness ...........84
-Religious Observance ........... 84
-Vacation Policy ........... 84
-Attendance ........... 85
-Student Notificaton Obligations ........... 85
-Hourly Attendance Obligations ........... 85 - 86
-Attendance Discrepancies ........... 87
-Make-up Classes ........... 87 - 88
-Approved Leave of Absence ........... 88

-Procedure For Requesting A Leave of
Absence ........... 89
-Returning To School After A Leave
of Absence ........... 90
-Probation ........... 91
-Academic Probation ........... 92
-General Academic Probation ........... 92
-Academic Suspension ........... 92
-Readmission to ABC School of
Barbering after Academic Suspension ........... 92
-Purpose of the policy ........... 93
Disciplinary & Disciplinary Dismissal Policy &
Procedures ................................ 94 - 95
-Disciplinary Rules ........... 96 - 97
-Serious Misconduct ........... 97
-Rules Covering Gross Misconduct ........... 98
-Disciplinary Procedure ........... 99
-Grounds For Student Dismissal ........... 100
Crime Awareness And Security ................ 101
-Timely Warnings ........... 101
-General Reporting Procedures ........... 101
-Confidential Reporting Procedures ....... 102
Substance Abuse / Alcoholic Beverages
Policies ................................ 103
-Standards of Conduct ........... 104
-Statement of Policy on Substance
Abuse ........... 104 - 105
-Statement of Policy on Alcoholic
Beverages ........... 105 - 108
-Health Risks Associated With Illicit Drug
Use And Alcohol Abuse........... 109 - 111
-School Sanctions ........... 111
-Criminal Sanctions ........... 112 - 113

Emergency Procedures & School
Closings .................................
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114 - 116
-General Precautions ........... 117
-Public Transportation ........... 118
-If You Are Followed ........... 118
-Responding To An Attack ........... 118 - 119
-Motor Vehicles ........... 119
Statistics For ABC School of Barbering ............. 120
Requirements For Graduation......................... 121 - 123
-California Barber Board Requirements ...... 123
-In The Matter of Felonies ........... 124
-Felony Convictions ........... 125
Student Information List ........... 126

MISSION STATEMENT
Welcome to ABC School of Barbering! W e are delighted that you chose to study with us
and would like to take a few minutes to tell you about the philosophy of our School.
The goal of ABC School of Barbering is to educate our students in the classroom with
hands-on training. which will prepare the student to obtain their state license in Barbering.

HISTORY OF ABC SCHOOL OF BARBERING
ABC School of Barbering was formed in order to reduce costs to assist those to return to the
workforce and facilitate establishments in the beauty & barber shops/salons. We teach those
who are interested in acquiring and improving techniques, skills, knowledge in the Art &
Science of Barbering, as well as to prepare them for the State Board Examination.
Here at Abc School Of Barbering, our objective is to successfully provide you with a
comprehensive course of instructions. So our students may have a financial security and a
sense of accomplishment. We have provided community support & employment assistance for
over 42 years. In our endeavors we have dedicated ourselves to the education and knowledge
in the Art & Science of Barbering. Our primary objective is to help those to help themselves in
there orientated goals, or career fields.
ABC Schoo of Barbering conducts its activities and provides services to individuals without
discrimination of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, ethnic group
identification or handicap. Gipson Enterprises, Inc. we are about caring & serving the needs of
the community and bringing a self reliance to our societies.
We would like to thank everyone for their support & contributions throughout the years
bringing communities & societies together.
Sincerely,

Kresha Gipson-Crawford
Founder/ Chief Executive Officer

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NON ACCREDITATION
ABC School of Barbering is Non-Accredited. However the Board of Barbering and
Cosmetology does not require that you complete your hours at an accredited school. After
completionof 1500 hours, and successful completion of theory you are eligible to complete
your state board exam. Since ABC Schoolof Barbering is a Non-Accredited school, we do not
offer federal financial aid.
ABC School Of Barbering has never filed a bankruptcy petition, operated as a debtor in
possession or had a petition of bankruptcy filed against it under Federal law.

STAFF & ADMINISTRATION
Owner:
Kresha Gipson-Crawford, Licensed Barber for over 20 years.

Head of Admissions:
Kresha Gipson-Crawford, Licensed Barber for over 20 years.

Administrator:
Gregory Crawford, Licensed Barber for 6 years.

Instructors:
Claude Gipson Jr, Licensed Instructor, Instructing background for over 40 years.
Emma Gipson , Licensed Instructor, Instructing background for over 30 years.

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SCHOOL GOALS
ABC aim to Produce skilled and knowledgeable professionals who will be prepared with the
necessary fundamentals to enter the barbering industry, and will be gainfully employed. ABC
want the best learning environment available by emphasizing short term
progress, individualized attention, progressive teaching methods and relevant equipment of
“hands-on” education.
ABC promise to assist each student in achieving his or her own professional aspirations by
helping to match these aspirations with existing personal, technological and economic
conditions. ABC School of Barbering will help graduates become employed
in the technical areas for which they have been prepared.

SCHOOL CODE OF ETHICS
ABC will maintain a high level of effective education by constantly seeking to improve our
techniques and our instructors techniques through training seminars, and to abide by the rules
and regulations of the United States Department of Education.
maintaining a good relationship with patrons and to extend respect, truth and honestly at all
times. ABC always represent ourselves to prospective students and current students in a
truthful and honest manner, avoiding false and misleading statements. above all, we want to
produce students who will be an asset to our respected and revered profession.

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