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SUMMIT SALON ACADEMY
Catalog 1_2020
3702 S. Fife Street Suite B102
Tacoma, WA. 98409
www.summitsalonacademy.edu
© 2020 TSPA NW LLC SUMMIT SALON ACADEMY CATALOG 1_2020CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2
ABOUT THE ACADEMY 3
ENROLLMENT INFORMATION 4-5
COURSE/PROGRAMS OF STUDY 6-9
COSMETOLOGY 6
ESTHETICS 8
GENERAL ACADEMY INFORMATION 12-13
ACADEMIC INFORMATION 14-15
CAREER FORECASTING 16
ACADEMY POLICIES 17-26
REFUND POLICY 26-27
REGULATORY INFORMATION 30
INSERT #1 – CLASS START DATES
INSERT #2 – COSTS AND FEES
INSERT #3 – STAFF LIST
This school is licensed under chapter 18.16 RCW. Inquiries, concerns, or complaints regarding this school
can be made to the Department of Licensing, PO Box 9026, Olympia, WA 98507-
9026, plssunit@dol.wa.gov, or by (360) 664-6626.
Certified as accurate and true
© 2020 TSPA NW LLC 2 SUMMIT SALON ACADEMY CATALOG 1_2020ABOUT THE ACADEMY MISSION STATEMENT Summit Salon Academy is passionate about delivering the kind of education that makes a difference in the lives of our students and the industry at large. Our curriculum is designed to teach not only the technical skills needed to become a Cosmetologist or Esthetician but also the essential business and customer service skills vital to growing a clientele in the professional beauty industry. In addition, we prepare our students to take the Washington State Board licensing exam. OUR STORY Summit Salon Academy referred to in this document as the Academy opened its doors for students September 18, 2006. We constantly strive to evaluate our curriculum and systems to keep up to date with the ever-changing needs of the beauty industry and today’s business climate. We are affiliated with some of the most sought after brands in the industry. We are a Redken Premier school and a Dermalogica Partnership school. In addition we are proud to be closely aligned with the Summit Salon Business Center, recognized as a leader in providing business- consulting services in all facets of the beauty industry. We’re proud of the depth of experience of our staff and ownership. We have worked in all facets of the beauty industry as stylists, estheticians, makeup artists, salon owners, distributor consultants, marketing and sales consultants, platform artists, regional trainers and more. We have a long history with the Summit Salon Business Center. One of our owners, Michael Shea, is a coach/consultant with SSBC traveling helping salons and spas to grow their business and staff. We believe this gives us a unique perspective on what it takes to succeed in the industry. We are eager to share that knowledge with our students and passionate about helping them graduate with the skills necessary to propel them forward in the industry. OBJECTIVE The objective of Summit Salon Academy is to prepare our students to enter the professional beauty industry. That means going beyond the basics and teaching customer service skills, client building skills, technical and interpersonal. We also prepare our students to take and pass the state board exams. LOCATION & OWNERSHIP The Academy is located at 3702 South Fife St. Suite B102, Tacoma WA 98409 and is owned by TSPA NW, LLC, a limited liability company in Washington owned by Karen and Michael Shea, Dan Brassfield, Brigid Peterson, and Michael and Wendy Courter. Tacoma/Pierce County has a market area population of approx.1.2 million. The community has many great places to live, work and play within minutes of the Academy. FACILITY The Academy is a 12,160 square foot facility. Students practice services in a professional salon atmosphere equipped with styling stations, nail area and skin treatment room. The facility also contains classrooms, hair and skin retail centers, product dispensary, a student lounge, and administrative offices © 2020 TSPA NW LLC 3 SUMMIT SALON ACADEMY CATALOG 1_2020
TRUSTED ACADEMY VENDORS:
v Redken 5th Avenue NYC v MUSE Beauty Pro
v Dermalogica Partnership School v PCA Associate School
v Summit Salon Academy Fuse v Sam Villa
Curriculum v Brazilian Blowout
v BioTheraputics v Summit Salon Business Center
THE ENROLLMENT PROCESS
The first step in our process is to meet with you to discuss course information, schedule,
requirements and finance options and to answer your questions about the Academy. The
admissions meeting is a great way for a prospective student to understand the Academy’s
expectations of our students and the prospective student’s expectations of their education. In
other words, are we the right fit for each other? We want to help you make the best decision
possible about one of the most important areas of your life – your education and future career.
After the meeting, we will discuss the application process.
Before enrolling a prospective student for admission, the Academy provides the prospective
student a copy of the Academy Catalog, Student Handbook, all required consumer pre-enrollment
information, information that accurately reports the certification or licensing requirements of
Washington state and the most recent accreditation annual report statistics. The Academy does
not admit ability-to-benefit students. All students admitted are beyond the compulsory age of
attendance for the State of Washington. Prospective student’s educational background, aptitude,
and commitment to the course/program are all considered prior to enrolling a student.
To enroll you will need to submit a Student Enrollment Application along with a copy of your high
school transcript or GED and sign an Enrollment Agreement and pay a registration fee of $200.
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
In order to be admitted on the first day of class for an educational course/program, the student
must have completed /provided the following documentation:
ü Enrollment Application
ü Valid Proof of Successful Completion of High School/Academic Achievement as evidenced by any of
the items below:
§ Copy of the student’s valid high school transcript with graduation date or G.E.D certificate (or
equivalent).
§ Have evidence of completion of home schooling that state law treats as a home or private school;
or a copy of state-issued credential for secondary school completion if homeschooled (if
applicable)
ü Diplomas obtained in a foreign country, submitted by an applicant to the Academy must be evaluated
by a third-party service for U.S. equivalency. Please note that any applicable fees for such an
evaluation may be the responsibility of the applicant.
ü Personal Identification for Proof of Age - a copy of the student’s identification, such as driver’s license,
passport, or military id or birth certificate. Students must be at least 17 to begin classes at the
Academy.
© 2020 TSPA NW LLC 4 SUMMIT SALON ACADEMY CATALOG 1_2020ü Required Pre-Enrollment Forms/Policies, signed when applicable
ü Enrollment Agreement, completed, signed and dated
ü The Enrollment Agreement must be fully executed prior to the enrollee starting classes
ü The Academy maintains the original copy of this fully executed Enrollment Agreement.
ü A copy of the signed agreement is provided to the enrollee and/or parent, legal guardian (when
applicable).
ü $200 Registration Fee paid in full
TRANSFER POLICY
A Cosmetology student wishing to transfer to the Summit Salon Academy may be accepted to an
educational course/program after carefully evaluating the student’s academic records. Each transfer is
evaluated on an individual basis. No hours will be granted for course/programs taken during high
school. Washington State Department of Licensing only allows transfer hours from schools within the
state. All accepted transfer hours will be credited at the end of the course/program. Course/programs
with an 85% or higher grade will be eligible for transfer hours credit with a maximum of 20% of the
student’s completed hours allowable for transfer. We do not recruit students who are attending or
have been admitted to other similar course/programs. A possibility exists that no transfer credit will be
granted. Cosmetology transfer students will pay the current per hour cost for the remaining hours to
fulfill graduation requirements. Tuition balances do not transfer from one school to another. Transfer
students will still be subject to over contract fees if applicable.
An Esthetics student wishing to transfer to the Summit Salon Academy may be accepted to an
educational course/program after carefully evaluating the student’s academic records. Each transfer is
evaluated on an individual basis. No hours will be granted for course/programs taken during high
school. Washington State Department of Licensing only allows transfer hours from schools within the
state. All accepted transfer hours will be credited at the end of the course/program. Course/programs
with an 85% or higher grade will be eligible for transfer hours credit with a maximum of 20% of the
student’s completed hours allowable for transfer. We do not recruit students who are attending or
have been admitted to other similar course/programs. A possibility exists that no transfer credit will be
granted. Esthetics transfer students will pay the current per hour cost for the remaining hours to fulfill
graduation requirements. Tuition balances do not transfer from one school to another. Transfer
students will still be subject to over contract fees if applicable.
TERMS OF RE-ENTRY
A student who must withdraw temporarily may re-enter under the following terms:
• The student had satisfactory progress in both grades and attendance when the withdrawal began.
• The student had extenuating circumstances that made attendance and academic progress extremely
difficult which led to the withdrawal.
• The student or student’s family member required medical attention that required the temporary
withdrawal.
• Under any one or a combination of the above conditions, the student will be re-admitted without
prejudice.
The Academy will charge a re-entry fee of $175.00 to students who have withdrawn and wish to re-
enter more than 30 days after withdrawal. Students who withdraw and re-enter within 180 days will
enter at the same tuition rate as when they withdrew. After 180 days they enter at the current rate at
time of re-entry.
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COSMETOLOGY
OBJECTIVES
Summit Salon Academy’s objective for the cosmetology course/program includes theory and practical
teaching that prepares the student to perform hair, skin, and nail services on the general public. The
Academy offers an 1800-hour training course/program in the cosmetology arts and sciences that meet
Washington state standards.
The Academy provides education in all phases of cosmetology. The graduate will have knowledge in
the business skills of today’s industry as well as the theory and practical skills required by Washington
state laws. The graduate will have the background and skills to take the state board-licensing exam
and to work as a cosmetologist. Career paths for a Cosmetologist may be stylist, salon manager,
salon owner, distributor sales consultant, platform artist and more.
Students who desire to take the Cosmetology state board licensing exam for the State of Washington
must complete the Academy’s required 1800 hours of training, complete all course work and graduate
within the maximum time frames allowed per the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAP) and
graduate with an 85% attendance and 85% theory and practical grade average. The Academy’s
Cosmetology program is 1800 hours compared to the minimum 1600 hours required by Washington
State. The 1800 hour program allows for 100 hours of manicuring and 100 hours of esthetics skills
required by the State of Washington while leaving 1600 hours for students to practice their
Cosmetology specific skills and develop their proficiency in areas relating to technical, client
relationships, and critical business building skills.
Registration Fee: $200.00 due at the time of signing the Enrollment Agreement
Tuition: $17,000.00
Textbooks and Kit: $ 2,400.00
Course/program Length: 1800 Hours
Day Course/program: 57/58 weeks*
*Length of course depends on how holiday closures affect scheduled hours
COURSE/PROGRAM CONTENT
Approximate
Content as required by Washington state but not limited to: theory hours per
subject
Shampooing including draping, brushing, scalp manipulations, conditioning 14
and rinsing
Scalp and hair analysis 21
Hair cutting and trimming including scissors, razor, thinning shears and 84
clippers
© 2020 TSPA NW LLC 6 SUMMIT SALON ACADEMY CATALOG 1_2020Hair styling including wet, dry and thermal styling, braiding and styling aids
56
cutting and trimming of facial hair including beard and mustache design,
eyebrow, ear and nose hair trimming
Artificial hair 3
Permanent waving including sectioning, wrapping, pre–perm test curl, 35
solution application, processing test curl, and neutralizing
Chemical relaxing including sectioning, strand test, and relaxer application 18
Hair coloring and bleaching including predisposition test and strand test, 105
and measurement, mixing, application and removal of chemicals
Esthetics services including facials, makeup and hair removal 28
Manicuring and pedicure services 28
Sanitizing and disinfecting of individual work stations, individual equipment 24
and tools and proper use and storage of linens
Diseases and disorders of the scalp, hair, skin and nails 35
Safety including proper use and storage of chemicals, implements and 7
electrical appliances
7
First aid as it relates to cosmetology
Orientation/reorientation 10
Business/career building 25
Professional sciences 21
Total Classroom/ Theory Hours 521
1279
All other hours are spent in practical application/learning
CLASS SCHEDULES
Classes run Tuesday-Saturday 9-5 for the first 8 weeks and then switch to two days 1-8:30 and 3
days 9-5 after that for the rest of the course. Days/times vary by start date.
APPAREL CODE
Students will be given an apparel code for their course/program and must adhere to the guidelines.
PAYMENT METHODS
Cash, check, or credit cards are acceptable for any payment. Financial assistance is available to those
who qualify.
EXTERNSHIP
The Student may participate in an externship course/program allowed under Washington state law.
Up to 10% of hours may be earned working in a salon atmosphere outside the Academy.
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OBJECTIVES
Esthetics training at Summit Salon Academy includes theory, practical instruction, and business-
building skills which prepare the student to perform skin care and make up services (esthetics) on the
general public. The Academy offers a 750-hour training course/program that meets Washington state
law standards.
The Academy provides education in all phases of esthetics. The graduate will have knowledge in the
business skills of today’s industry as well as the theory and practical skills required by Washington
state laws. The graduate will have the background and skills to take the state board-licensing exam
and to work as an esthetician. Career paths for an Esthetician may be esthetician, makeup artist, spa
manager, salon/spa owner, distributor sales consultant and more
Registration Fee: $200.00 due at the time of signing the Enrollment Agreement
Tuition: $11,900.00
Textbooks and Kit: $2,400.00
Course/program Length: 750 Hours
Day Course/program: 27 weeks*
Night Course/program: 53 weeks
*Length of course depends on how holiday closures affect scheduled hours
COURSE/PROGRAM CONTENT
Approximate
theory hours
Content as required by Washington state but not limited to:
per subject
49
Theory in the practice of esthetician services
Skin care of the face, neck and hands including hot compresses, massage, 56
electrical or mechanical appliances or chemical compounds
Facials 35
Makeup 28
Temporary removal of superfluous hair of the face, neck and hands and body by
tweezing, waxing, tape, chemicals, lotions, creams, sugaring, mechanical or 70
electrical apparatus and appliances
Sanitizing and disinfecting of individual work stations, individual equipment and 14
tools, and proper use and storage of linens
35
Diseases and disorders of the skin of the face, neck and hands
Safety including proper use and storage of chemicals, implements and electrical 14
appliances
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First aid as it relates to esthetics
Orientation 7
Business/career building 28
Professional sciences 28
Total Classroom / Theory Hours 371
379
All other hours are in practical application/learning
CLASS SCHEDULES
The Full Time Esthetics course is Tue-Fri 9-5 and every other Sat 9-5, 6 months.
The Part Time Esthetics course is Mon-Thu 5:30-8:30 and every other Sat 9-5, one year
APPAREL CODE
Students will be given an apparel code for their course/program and must adhere to the guidelines.
PAYMENT METHODS
Cash, check, or credit cards are acceptable for any payment. Financial assistance is available to those
who qualify.
EXTERNSHIP
The Student may participate in an externship course/program allowed under Washington state law.
Up to 10% of hours may be earned working in a salon atmosphere outside the Academy.
© 2020 TSPA NW LLC 9 SUMMIT SALON ACADEMY CATALOG 1_2020INSTRUCTOR
OBJECTIVES
Instructor training at Summit Salon Academy includes theory, practical instruction, and business-
building skills which prepare the student to instruct in licensed schools in the state of Washington. The
Academy offers a 500-hour training course/program that meets Washington state law standards. In
accordance with state laws up to 300 hours can be credited for proven working experience in the
professional beauty industry. Such credit, if any, will be determined and acknowledged by the
Academy.
The graduate of the Instructor program will have knowledge in the theory and practical skills required
by Washington state laws. The graduate will have the background and skills to take the state board-
licensing exam and to work as an instructor.
Registration Fee: $200.00 due at the time of signing the Enrollment Agreement
Tuition: $4500.00
Textbooks and Kit: $350.00
Course/program Length: 500 Hours
Day Course/program: 18 weeks*
*Length of course depends on how holiday closures affect scheduled hours
COURSE/PROGRAM CONTENT
Approximate
Content as required by Washington state but not limited to: theory hours
per subject
(1) Preparation for classroom activities including, but not limited to:
(a) Choice of teaching methods;
(b) Classroom setup;
(c) Topic/subject matter; 95
(d) Written lesson plans;
(e) Student assignments
(f) Materials and supplies; and
(g) (g) Recordkeeping.
(2) Presentation of information including, but not limited
(a) Lectures;
(b) Demonstrations;
(c) Questions and answers; 95
(d) Project methods; and
(e) Discussions.
(3) Application of practice including, but not limited to:
(a) Clinic supervision
95
(b) Classroom management; and
(c) Client relations.
© 2020 TSPA NW LLC 10 SUMMIT SALON ACADEMY CATALOG 1_2020(4) Evaluation by the instructor-trainee of the student's understanding and
performance including, but not limited to: 95
(a) Written/practical assessment; and
(b) Communication skills.
Total Classroom / Theory Hours 380
120
All other hours are in practical application/learning
CLASS SCHEDULES
A schedule will be created per student upon enrollment.
APPAREL CODE
Students will be given an apparel code for their course/program and must adhere to the guidelines.
PAYMENT METHODS
Cash, check, or credit cards are acceptable for any payment.
© 2020 TSPA NW LLC 11 SUMMIT SALON ACADEMY CATALOG 1_2020GENERAL ACADEMY INFORMATION ORIENTATION Students are provided a Student Handbook and receive an orientation to policies at the enrollment agreement signing. All course/programs have a general student orientation held during the first day of class that includes the written Program outline. CLASS SIZE Early enrollment is encouraged. Class sizes are limited at Summit Salon Academy HOURS The Academy is open Monday-Saturday plus evenings. Schedules are pre-determined which define the students’ hours of attendance. The student’s classroom and student salon area/treatment room schedule will be given at the time of enrollment. Students are allowed to clock-in up to15 minutes before the start of their schedule to allow time to set up and prepare for classes. Occasionally when in the Student Salon Area, services being performed may run over the pre-determined student schedule. In these cases the student will be allowed to complete the services and be credited with time accumulated. An Educator will always be present to supervise. CLASS START DATES Class Start Dates are shown on the Catalog Insert #1. If the Academy cancels or alters a course/program start date; the applicant can request to move any money paid to an alternate start date and does not affect the student’s right to a refund. SCHOLARSHIPS Please see Admissions office or the Academy website for available scholarship applications. Scholarships are applied to the student ledger per the terms of each issuing organization. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Financial assistance is available to those students who qualify. To apply for financial aid please visit the FAFSA website at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov The Academy’s federal aid school code is 041701. Payment Plans are also offered at the Academy. The Academy is approved for various chapters of VA funding and Spouse funding through MYCAA. NOTE: The Instructor program is not eligible for federal student aid. VETERANS BENEFITS Selected programs of study at the Summit Salon Academy are approved by the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board’s Approving Agency (WTECB/SAA) for enrollment of those eligible to receive benefits under Title 38 and Title 10, USC CATALOG RESPONSIBILITIES Each student who enrolls is responsible for reading and becoming knowledgeable of the information contained in this catalog. The Academy reserves the right to change policies as well as to revise the curricula. © 2020 TSPA NW LLC 12 SUMMIT SALON ACADEMY CATALOG 1_2020
TEXTBOOKS AND KIT All course/program institutional charges include Textbooks/Kit costs. The Academy includes these items in the institutional charges as a convenience for the student and at a cost below competitive rates. Student may request to opt-out of including Textbooks/Kit in the institutional charges and purchase such items elsewhere by submitting to the School’s Admissions Office a “Request to Opt- Out” form. The Request to Opt-Out form is available from the School’s Admissions Office. Most of the Textbooks/Kit items are available only through suppliers that sell to licensed professionals and cosmetology schools. The textbook and kit items are non-refundable. Costs for the required Academy textbook and kit items including sales tax, shipping, and handling are listed at the end of this catalog. In order to keep learning materials current with changes in the industry and regulatory changes, the Academy, may from time to time change the selection of textbook and kit items and it reserves the right to do so at its discretion. Students must provide their own basic classroom school supplies such as stationary supplies that may include pens and pencils and notebook(s) for note taking as well as items needed for class projects. Materials for class projects will be announced in the class. Fees for the Washington State Board exam and license are paid separately to the Department of Licensing. An outline of these fees is given to students at the time of enrollment and can be found at www.dlroope.com. APPAREL REQUIREMENTS The Academy has a published Apparel Code. All students are required to attend the Academy properly attired. It is the responsibility of the students to provide their own apparel with the exception of a name badge, which is provided in the student kit. The Apparel Code is provided to the student at the time of enrollment. SCHOOL CLOSURES FOR HOLIDAYS The Academy is closed in observance of the following holidays: New Year’s Eve and Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Eve and Day. Dates of closures are listed on Catalog Insert #1 HOUSING SUPPORT Please contact the admissions office with questions related to local housing needs. The Academy does not offer student housing. EXTRA EDUCATION There are opportunities for additional educational events available to the Academy students. These opportunities will be announced to the student body in advance of the educational event. Students are responsible for the cost of any extra educational events. © 2020 TSPA NW LLC 13 SUMMIT SALON ACADEMY CATALOG 1_2020
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
The following are required to graduate from any course/program:
• The Academy will grant a diploma of graduation and Official Transcript of Hours for the applicable
course when the student has successfully completed all phases of study, required hours, required
tests, practical assignments; has a minimum 85% attendance and 85% GPA, passed a final
comprehensive written and practical examination; completed the program of study according to
State requirements; completed all exit paperwork; attended an exit interview and all tuition and
fees owed paid in full.
•
GRADES
• The Academy utilizes a 100-point grading scale of which 100-95% is equivalent to an “A”, 94-
90% is equivalent to a “B”, 89-85% is equivalent to a “C”, and 84-0% is not passing. Grades are
given for classroom theory and practical work, projects, and student salon area performance. A
student must be at an 85% or higher GPA to graduate. The student salon area grading scale is based
on a 10 step process either a C for complete or an I for incomplete is given in each step:
• 100%= 10 Completes in all 10 steps
• 90% = 9 Completes
• 80% = 8 Completes
• 70% = 7 Completes
• 60% = 6 Completes
• 50% = 5 Completes
• 40% = 4 Completes
• 30% = 3 Completes
• 20% = 2 Completes
• 10% = 1 Complete
50% or less may warrant the student to be removed from the student salon area and returned to
theory. A zero (0) will be given in each step for refusal of a guest or service.
MISSED ASSIGNMENTS/EXAMS
Missed assignments or exams must be made up within one week. It is the student’s responsibility to
schedule a time to take the exam or assignment with their educator. After one week a grade of zero
may be given and once the exam is completed 10 points will be deducted for lateness.
INCOMPLETES
Students may receive an incomplete from an educator when the student is attempting to learn a skill
or subject but needs additional time to complete the work successfully. Students will be given
timelines to complete the work and a description of the work yet to be completed.
INADEQUATE GRADES
Inadequate grades may indicate a lack of student ability, effort or motivation. When a student is
struggling in one or more areas of study or skill level, an educator will meet with the student to discuss
the situation and advise how the deficiency can be successfully completed and determine a deadline
for the work to be completed satisfactorily.
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Students may be suspended for tardiness, absences, or for inappropriate behavior with a peer, staff
member, or a student salon area guest. If a student is suspended, the student will be advised by staff
about the existing problem and what the student must do to correct the problem. A suspension may
incur an extra fee for the day. The student should be advised that missing time may result in going
over the contracted end date and result in over contract charges. It is the Academy’s intention is to
teach professional behavior to support the likelihood of success in the industry. The Academy accepts
the responsibility to inform the student about the deficiencies and how to correct the problem.
Students in Cosmetology and Evening Esthetics are allowed three incidents of suspension. Students
in Day Esthetics are allowed two incidents of suspension. Any further incidents leading to suspension
will result in termination of the student.
TERMINATION
The Student’s enrollment may be terminated by the Academy for any of the following reasons:
ü Violation of state laws or regulations
ü Disruptive behavior or improper conduct
ü Failure to comply with any of the Academy rules or policies
ü Willful destruction of Academy property; and theft or any illegal act.
ü Insufficient progress; nonpayment of tuition; refusal to follow directions of educators
ü Any action which causes or could cause bodily harm to a client, a student or employee of the
Academy
In the case of termination by the Academy, refunds, if any, will be determined in accordance with the
Academy Refund Policy. The Academy will issue an Official Transcript to students who withdraw prior
to course/program completion when the student has successfully completed the required exit
paperwork; attended an exit interview; and made final payment of any debts owed the Academy.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
A diploma is awarded to graduates at the completion of their training, during the exit interview
process.
© 2020 TSPA NW LLC 15 SUMMIT SALON ACADEMY CATALOG 1_2020CAREER INFORMATION LICENSING REQUIREMENTS Licensing for Cosmetology in the state of Washington includes students completing a minimum of 1600 hours of approved training and graduating from a state approved school and passing the state board licensing exams. Licensing for Esthetics, in the state of Washington includes students completing a minimum of 750 hours of approved training and graduating from a state approved school and passing the state board licensing exams. Licensing for Instructor-trainee in the state of Washington includes completing a minimum of 500 hours of approved training and graduating from a state approved school and passing the state board licensing exams. The State of Washington may deny an applicant the ability to get a state issued license based on a criminal record. For more information, please visit the Department of Licensing website at www.dol.wa.gov LICENSE TRANSFER AND RECIPROCITY Licensed cosmetologists, estheticians and instructors from Washington State may apply for licenses in their field of expertise in other states. Graduates must comply with each state’s laws and rules to become licensed. Please consult the laws in the state in which you are seeking to be licensed. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Licensed cosmetologists, estheticians and Instructors have many opportunities available to them in the industry. The Academy prepares all graduates for the state licensing exam and entry-level positions in salons and spas. There are additional opportunities in manufacturer sales, education, distributor sales, cosmetology school admissions and financial aid offices and front desk. In most states, one must acquire a state educator license to become an educator in a cosmetology school. EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE The Academy maintains contact with industry related employers in order to assist students in job placement. Although the Academy cannot guarantee job placement, every effort is made to assist graduates in securing a job. The Academy hosts a Career Fair three times a year that is designed to introduce students to prospective employers. As part of their training, students are prepared with job search skills. Job possibilities are posted in the student lounge and through Alumni social media. Follow up procedures are conducted with students and employers of our graduates to help the Academy to continually prepare for future employment opportunities for Academy graduates. © 2020 TSPA NW LLC 16 SUMMIT SALON ACADEMY CATALOG 1_2020
ACADEMY POLICIES
During the enrollment process, each student is given a copy of the Student Handbook and an
orientation to student policies. The student agrees to abide by the Academy policies including the
standards of attendance, conduct, appearance and courtesy to all. All students attending the Summit
Salon Academy must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), which is defined as reaching
each checkpoint of training with an average theory and practical grade of 85% and 85% attendance.
The Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy is detailed on page 18 and given to students prior to
signing an enrollment agreement.
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
Students attending the Summit Salon Academy are a reflection of the Academy. Proper student
conduct is important to the culture of the Academy and to ensuring a successful learning environment
for all students. Students must exemplify good grooming habits as would be expected of a
professional cosmetologist or esthetician. All state cosmetology laws and rules are taught and are
required to be practiced at the Academy. Lack of honesty and integrity will not be tolerated and will
result in termination.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Attendance is the responsibility of each and every student. It is one of the leading factors that
employers look for in future employees. You are expected to attend your full contracted schedule and
to complete all Academy and state-approved training within the stated time frame in your enrollment
agreement including any addendums added thereafter. This policy applies to all students in all
course/programs.
PROCEDURE FOR CALLING OUT ABSENT
If you find it necessary to be late or absent, it is your responsibility to notify the Academy by calling
or texting the dedicated phone line, 253-617-7006, by:
8:30am for all Cosmetology & Instructor course/program morning start days
11:30am for all Cosmetology & Instructor course/program afternoon start days
8:30am for Day Esthetics course/program starts
3:30pm for Evening Esthetics course/program (5:30pm) starts or
8:30am for all Saturday starts.
You are encouraged to miss as few days as possible. The Academy allots a certain number of
approved absences as part of the student’s contracted end date. Any student going beyond this
contracted end date will incur additional fees to graduate. In addition a student must graduate within
118% of the contracted end date.
Allotted Approved Days Off
Cosmetology
The student is allotted 12 days of absence throughout their training.
Esthetics
Day course/program: The student is allotted 6 days of absence throughout their training
Evening course/program: The student is allotted 11 days of absence throughout their training
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The student is allotted 5 days of absence throughout their training.
If you exceed the allotted number of days/hours, you may incur over contract charges. Leaves of
absence, school mandated closures (holidays, snow days, etc.). are not subject to the above
attendance policy.
Approved Absence
The following must be met for the absence to be considered an Approved Absence:
• Submit an educator approved absence request form at least 5 days prior to the absence or
• Call or text the Academy, 253-617-7006, and speak with a staff member or leave a message by the
required time stated above.
Unapproved Absence
The following is considered an Unapproved Absence and the student is charged financial penalties for
Unapproved Absences in the amount of $77.00 per occurrence for Full Day and/or $33.00 per
occurrence for Partial occurrence for not following the published policy. This fee must be paid prior to
exiting and receiving state board registration codes. In addition, unapproved absences may put you
past your contract completion date and result in over contract charges.
• Calling out past stated times above.
• Failure to call out by stated times above or submit an absence request in advance – considered a “no
call / no show”. This warrants a one (1) day suspension in addition to being charged an unapproved
absence fee.
• Calling in to say you’ll be late, still considered a tardy, and then not showing up by the time designated
in the message.
• Leaving the Academy without permission
TARDY POLICY
Being on time is an important part of becoming a beauty professional. Students are permitted 3 tardy
days in a 30-day period of time.
The following is considered a Tardy:
• Clocking in after your scheduled start time
• Arriving in the classroom, salon area or treatment room after the scheduled start time
• Clocking in late when returning from meal breaks
• Exceeding the allowed break time from class or salon area.
You cannot leave the Academy except for meal breaks
CONSEQUENCES FOR REPEATED TARDINESS
If a student exceeds three tardy days in a 30 calendar day period, an educator will discuss the
situation with the student and give them a written warning. If the student is tardy more than three
times again in a second 30 calendar day period the student will be suspended for one school day. In
addition, students are charged financial penalties in the amount of $77.00 per occurrence for Full Day
and/or $33.00 per occurrence for Partial Occurrence warranting a suspension. A Suspension may put
the student past their contract completion date and result in additional over contract charges. If a
student is tardy after the suspension, the student will be advised that further tardiness may result in
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Maximum Suspensions Allowed
There is a limit to the number of suspensions a student may incur before being terminated.
• Cosmetology and Evening Esthetics students have a maximum of 3 suspensions.
• Day Esthetics & Instructor students have a maximum of 2 suspensions.
Any further incidents that would lead to a suspension will cause the student to be terminated. In
addition, students in their initial 8-week foundation training may only miss 5 days. Any further absence
may require that the student be terminated and reapply to restart the course/program. Students
should refer to the Refund Policy section of their Enrollment Agreement regarding tuition due for
scheduled hours at the time of termination.
MISSING STUDENT POLICY
A missing student is defined as a student who “no-calls/no-shows” for a scheduled day. The Academy
does not provide on campus housing for students therefore is not required to establish official
notification procedures for a missing student.
In the event the Academy determines a student is missing, the following procedures will be taken to
initiate contact with the missing student. If no contact is established with the student after fourteen
(14) calendar days, this policy will be applied to define the date of determination for an unofficial
withdrawal notification.
Procedure for Missing Student:
1) Student attendance at the Academy is tracked by using the Time Clock system. The time clock is used to
determine attendance records for all students and to alert staff of student absences.
2) The Academy staff makes reasonable efforts to contact a missing student if the student has made no
attempt to contact the Academy to report an absence.
3) If the student fails to report an absence, Academy officials reference the student’s voluntary contact
information from the Enrollment Application to initiate contact, which may include but are not limited to:
a. Calling the student’s contact phone number
b. Calling the emergency contact person(s)/references /or parental contact information
c. Attempting to contact the student via email or text messaging
4) In the event the Academy is unsuccessful in making contact with the student over fourteen (14) calendar
days, the Academy will start the official withdrawal proceedings.
5) The date of determination will be the date the Academy determines a student is withdrawing whether by
official or unofficial notification.
6) The withdrawal date will be the student’s last date of attendance in the Academy and will be used in the
refund calculation(s).
SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS POLICY (SAP)
Summit Salon Academy establishes a reasonable Satisfactory Academic Progress policy (SAP) for
determining whether an otherwise eligible student is making SAP, in all courses, and may receive
assistance under the Title IV, HEA programs. The Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy is
consistently applied to all students (including students who are not receiving Title IV), enrolled in both
full time and part time courses at the Academy. Academic progress is evaluated at check–points that
have been established for the course. The SAP policy is printed in Academy Catalog as well as the
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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.
To achieve SAP the student must achieve an 85% attendance and 85% cumulative grade average at
all checkpoints. The student receives a course outline at the beginning of their course, which details
the pace at which the student needs to progress to complete the course within the maximum time
frame. The students’ GPA and pace of completion are affected by course incompletes, withdrawals,
repetitions or transfers of credit from other institutions. At the time of each evaluation, a student who
has not achieved the required GPA or who is not successfully completing the course in the required
time frame, is no longer eligible to receive assistance under Title IV HEA programs unless they are
eligible to be placed on financial aid warning or on financial aid probation. A student on financial aid
warning may continue to receive assistance, for one payment period despite not making SAP.
Financial Aid Warning status may be assigned without an appeal or other action by the student. If the
student does not reach SAP by the checkpoint following Financial Aid Warning, the student may be
placed on Financial Aid Probation, pending approval of an appeal. If the appeal is approved and
probation granted, the student may receive Title IV funds for one payment period. At the end of one
payment period on financial aid probation, the student must meet SAP standards. A student who
appeals a determination that he/she is not making SAP will need to reestablish his/her eligibility to
receive Title IV. A student may file an appeal on a death of a relative, an injury or illness of the student
or other allowable special circumstances. If Summit Salon Academy permits a student to appeal the
determination, the student will describe how he or she will reestablish eligibility and the basis on which
the appeal was filed, (death of a relative, an injury or illness of the student or other allowable special
circumstances). Information submitted must include what has changed in the student’s situation that
will allow the student to demonstrate SAP at the next evaluation. If Summit Salon Academy does not
permit a student to appeal a determination, the student will have to pay cash to continue their course.
The student will be notified of the results of an evaluation.
EVALUATION PERIODS
If at one of the below checkpoints/evaluations, the student is not making SAP, the student will follow
the warning and probation requirements as established in this policy. Evaluations will determine if the
student has met the minimum requirements for SAP. The frequency of evaluations ensures that
students have at least one evaluation by midpoint in the course.
450 actual 900 actual 1350 actual
Cosmetology - Incremental Evaluation Period
clock hours clock hours clock hours*
*Transfer Students- Midpoint of the contracted the second Academic Year.
Academic Year = 900 Hours
Esthetics - Incremental Evaluation Period 375 actual clock hours*
*Transfer Students - Midpoint of the contracted hours or the established evaluation periods, whichever comes first
Academic Year = 750 Hours
Midpoint of the contracted hours as based on actual clocked
Instructor - Incremental Evaluation Period hours
Academic Year = 500 Hours
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Students are required to attend a minimum of 85% of the scheduled 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, Summit
Salon Academy will determine if the student has maintained at least 85% 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 allowed for transfer students who need less than the full course requirements or
part-time students will be determined based on 85% of the scheduled contracted hours.
The maximum time frame in which a full time cash paying student or financial aid student (to receive
Title IV Aid) can complete the course is no more than 118% of the course length, allowed for students
to complete each course at SAP is stated below:
Maximum Time Frame in Hours
Course FT/PT Hrs./Wk. Course Minimum
Scheduled Hours
Hrs. Weeks*
Cosmetology FT 34 1800 53 2118
Esthetics (days) FT 28 750 27 883
Esthetics (evenings) PT 15.5 750 48 883
Instructor FT 28 500 18 588
*Does not include holidays and/or school closures
ACADEMIC PROGRESS EVALUATIONS
The qualitative element used to determine academic progress is a reasonable system of grades as
determined by assigned academic learning. Students are assigned academic learning and practical
experiences. Academic learning is evaluated after each unit of study. Practical assignments are
evaluated as completed. Practical skills are evaluated according to written procedures and set forth in
practical skills evaluation criteria adopted by the academy. Students must make up missed tests and
incomplete assignments. Students must be at a minimum 85% GPA to graduate. The following grade
scale is utilized for theory evaluation which utilizes a 100-point grading scale:
A 95 – 100% Excellent
B 90 – 94% Very Good
C 85 – 89% Satisfactory
Not Passing 84.9% and Below Unsatisfactory, Does not meet standards
Letters are given for practical skill evaluation. Evaluation is marked as a “C” for completed steps or an
“I” for in-completed steps. A zero will be given in each step for refusal of a guest or service. When a
student is struggling in one or more areas of study or skill level, the educator will advise the student on
how the incomplete can be successfully completed.
10 steps completed 100% 9 steps completed 90% 8 steps completed 80%
© 2020 TSPA NW LLC 21 SUMMIT SALON ACADEMY CATALOG 1_20207 steps completed 70% 6 steps completed 60% 5 steps completed 50% 4 steps completed 40% 3 steps completed 30% 2 steps completed 20% 1 step completed 10% 0 steps completed 0% Completes Students may receive a “C” for complete from an educator when the student has completed a practical skill successfully. Incompletes Students may receive an, “I” for incomplete from a educator when the student is attempting to learn a practical skill but needs additional time or practice to complete the work. Inadequate Grades When a student is struggling in one or more areas of theory or practical skills, the educator will advise the student on how the deficiency can be successfully completed and determine a deadline for the work to be completed satisfactorily. DETERMINATION OF PROGRESS STATUS Students meeting the minimum requirements for academics and attendance at the evaluation point are considered to be making SAP until the next scheduled evaluation. The report is maintained in the student’s academic file. Students deemed not maintaining SAP 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 SAP while during the warning period. The student will be advised in writing on the actions required to attain SAP 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 pending an approved appeal 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, at the next checkpoint after the warning period may appeal to be placed on probation. If the student is successful in the appeal they will be placed on probation and considered to be making SAP during the probationary period. Additionally, only students who have the ability to meet the SAP 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 SAP. The student will be advised in writing of the actions required to attain SAP 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 SAP or by the academic plan, he/she will be determined as NOT making SAP and, if applicable, students will not be deemed eligible to receive Title © 2020 TSPA NW LLC 22 SUMMIT SALON ACADEMY CATALOG 1_2020
IV funds. Students who are not eligible to receive Title IV funds, can remain enrolled only by cash paying. The cash paying student must be eligible to graduate within the maximum time frame. RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS OF FINANCIAL AID 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. 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. RE-ENTRY/INTERRUPTIONS All students who are approved for re-entry enter at the same SAP level as when they withdrew. Students who drop and re-enroll within 180 days will enter at the same tuition rate as when they withdrew until the student reaches the next checkpoint as listed on the Satisfactory Academic Process Policy. For the remaining period of enrollment beyond the closest checkpoint at time of re-entry, tuition will be at the current level as per stated in the applicable catalog at the time the student re- enrolls. Tuition costs under the enrollment agreement are reflective of the program hours that must still be taken, after giving hours for work performed in the student’s earlier enrollment. APPEAL PROCEDURE If a student is determined to not be making SAP after warning, the student may appeal the determination within five (5) 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 any other allowable special circumstance. Appeals will be reviewed on a case by case basis. The student must submit a written appeal on the designated form describing why they failed to meet SAP standards, along with supporting documentation of the reasons why the determination should be reversed. This information should include what has changed about the student’s situation that will allow them to achieve SAP by the next evaluation point. The number of appeals is limited by the length of the program. The student may continue to attend classes during the appeal process, however; if the student must withdraw due to loss of an appeal, the student’s refund calculation will be based on the student’s last day of attendance. Appeal documents will be reviewed and a decision will be made and reported to the student within 5 business days. The appeal and decision documents will be retained in the student file. If the student prevails upon appeal, they will be placed on probation and federal financial aid will be reinstated until the following checkpoint, if applicable. Appeal approval is an acknowledgement that because of documented unusual circumstances the student continues to be eligible for aid even though she/he fell below standards. If the students appeal is accepted and the student fails to meet the outlined plan, the student will lose Title IV eligibility and can only continue if the student is attempting to comply with cumulative SAP standards and pays cash for their next payment period’s tuition, even if prior to the next checkpoint. If the student achieves SAP by the checkpoint following financial aid ineligibility, the student may have their financial aid reinstated for the next payment period included in the student’s training. No appeal will be allowed for any student who is ineligible to graduate due to lack of completion within the maximum time frames. © 2020 TSPA NW LLC 23 SUMMIT SALON ACADEMY CATALOG 1_2020
NONCREDIT, REMEDIAL COURSES, REPETITIONS
Noncredit and remedial courses do not apply to this institution. Therefore, these items have no effect
upon the school's satisfactory academic progress standards.
TRANSFER HOURS POLICY (see Page 5)
With regard to SAP, a student’s transfer hours will be counted as both attempted and earned hours for
the purpose of determining when the allowable maximum time frame has been exhausted. Transfer
hours are not included in the students SAP calculation as SAP evaluation periods are based on actual
contracted hours at the academy.
DISMISSAL DUE TO UNSATISFACTORY PROGRESS
A student, who was dismissed from the Summit Salon Academy due to unsatisfactory progress, may
appeal the dismissal to an owner in writing within 5 business days of the dismissal date. The owner
will make a determination within 5 business days of receipt of the appeal and will respond to the
dismissed student in writing. If the appeal is approved, the student will be re-admitted to the Summit
Salon Academy, however; the student will follow the same Financial Aid Warning and Financial Aid
Probation policies if applicable, upon re-entry. The student must achieve cumulative SAP by the next
checkpoint in order to be eligible for Title IV aid in the next payment period and to remain enrolled at
the Summit Salon Academy.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
• An authorized Leave of Absence (LOA) is a temporary interruption in the student’s course/program of
study that has been approved by the Academy.
• The LOA refers to a specific period of time in which a student is not in attendance.
• An LOA is not required during an institutional break, however; a scheduled break may occur during an
LOA.
• An LOA must meet certain conditions to be counted as a temporary interruption instead of being counted
as a withdrawal, which would then require the Academy to perform a withdrawal calculation.
• The Academy will not assess the student any additional charges as a result of the LOA.
• A student who must take an approved Leave of Absence (LOA) or must withdraw from training for
nonacademic reasons may return to the Summit Salon Academy with no loss of SAP if the student was
making SAP when the student left.
• To qualify for an authorized LOA:
• The student must follow the Academy’s Leave of Absence Policy when requesting an LOA.
• There must be reasonable expectations that the student will return from the LOA.
• The LOA must be requested and approved in writing according to the Academy’s LOA Policy and prior
to LOA occurring unless there is an unforeseen circumstance that would prevent the student from
requesting in advance.
• The student is required to list the reason for the LOA.
• The LOA must be dated and signed by the student.
• Emergency LOA, without prior written request, may be granted provided the student completes the LOA
form and returns it to Summit Salon Academy via mail or in person within a reasonable resolution of the
emergency.
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