VA Evaluations in both attendance and academics will occur when students reach:
| Program Name | 1st SAP Evaluation | 2nd SAP Evaluation | 3rd SAP Evaluation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology (25 hour schedule) | 210 actual hours | 450 actual hours | 900 actual hours |
| Cosmetology (35 hour schedule) | 210 actual hours | 450 actual hours | 900 actual hours |
| Barbering (25 hour schedule) | 210 actual hours | 450 actual hours | 900 actual hours |
| Barbering (30 hour schedule) | 210 actual hours | 450 actual hours | 900 actual hours |
| Barbering (35 hour schedule) | 210 actual hours | 450 actual hours | 900 actual hours |
| Esthetician (25 hour schedule) | 210 actual hours | 300 actual hours | 450 actual hours |
| Esthetician (30 hour schedule) | 210 actual hours | 300 actual hours | 450 actual hours |
| Esthetician (35 hour schedule) | 210 actual hours | 300 actual hours | 450 actual hours |
| Manicuring (25 hour schedule) | 210 actual hours | 300 actual hours | 450 actual hours |
| Manicuring (35 hour schedule) | 210 actual hours | 300 actual hours | 450 actual hours |
The first evaluation will occur no later than the midpoint of the academic year. The VA evaluations are completed within 7 school business days of the student reaching the evaluation points.
The following grading system is used to evaluate a student’s academic ability:
- Examinations are given in all subjects.
- VA Evaluations are reviewed and signed by the student and maintained in the student’s financial file. The VA Evaluation will reflect if the student’s evaluation will impact the students eligibility for Financial Aid. The student may request to review their financial aid file from the Financial Services Leader or Director.
The following grading scale is used for theory progress:
A = 95 – 100% B = 90 – 94% C = 85 – 89% Failing = Below 85%
Practical skills are graded by instructor approval in CourseKey Skills Tracker or guest ticket. A signature from an instructor represents a passing grade which means all elements of the practical grading criteria were met. No signature indicates a failing score which means one or more of the practical grading criteria elements were not met and the student has not met minimum satisfactory standards on the practical application. Students are required to continue and/or repeat the practical application until they receive a signature from an instructor.
An academic year consists of 900 clock hours over a period of not less than 26 weeks for all of its program.