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Rules
and Regulations
Attendance
Unexcused absences without prior approval
from the instructor or chief administrative officer are
not permitted. After five unexcused absences, the student
must meet with the chief administrative officer and will
then be placed on probation for the standard 30 day period.
Should the student have another unexcused absence while
on probation, he/she may be terminated the chief administrative
officer's discretion.
Tardiness
A student arriving after attendance
has been taken is considered late and will be marked absent
unless the instructor considers the reason for tardiness
legitimate. All class time missed, in excess of fifteen
minutes, must be made up by the student prior to graduating.
Conduct
Failure to meet with the following
school requirements will mean termination.
- Maintain
grade level
- Excessive
absence
- Use
of illegal drugs or alcohol
- Disorderly
Conduct
- Animal
Abuse
- Theft
of property
- Failure
to obey safety procedures.
Make-up
Work
Students who have been absent for any
reason are required to make up any missed classes before
proceeding to the next course of study. A student may make
up missed time by attending another class in session.
Probation
A student that does not adhere to the
policies of the Florida Academy of Pet Grooming will be
placed on probation. Probationary periods are a standard
30 days in length.
Grading
Grading
is based on written tests, classroom performance, and
practical application. The instructor uses bimonthly and
monthly progress reports. The student can review their
reports at appropriate times. The student's final grade
is 75% practical application and 25% written tests and
classroom performance. Any student who achieves a grade
of 75% or above will receive a diploma upon graduation.
| A |
93-100 |
Excellent |
| B |
87-92 |
Good |
| C |
80-86 |
Average |
| D |
75-79 |
Passing |
| F |
0-74 |
Failing |
Any
Student that falls below 75% is placed on probation. The
student will receive a notice in writing. Tutoring assistance
is available upon request. If The student fails to bring
his/her grade up to passing by program completion time,
he/she will be allowed to continue at the hourly rate
of the program. This will depend on availability of space
in the desired class.
A
student is not necessarily terminated for failure to learn
the required skills. The chief administrative officer
will use discretion based on the student's effort. A student
that has not successfully completed the examinations at
the end of each course is encouraged to attend the additional
class sessions for extra practice. The student is permitted
to retake the examinations within a reasonable time frame,
as determined by the instructor. If the student fails
to achieve a passing grade the second time, he/she is
counseled by the chief administrative officer as the the
advisability of continuing. If he/she decides to continue
a diploma may not necessarily be granted.
Student
records are permanently retained by the school and are
available to students upon individual request. Student
records will be provided to potential employers only after
a written request has been made by the student
Dress
Code
Students
may dress casually, and must present a clean and professional
appearance at all times. Open-toed shoes, halter tops, inappropriate
T-shirts, etc. are not permitted. Smokes or uniforms must
be worn during lab work.
Leave of Absence
A student may be granted a leave of absence
for a reasonable amount of time as determined by the chief
administrative officer. A request for a leave of absence
must be in writing and the expected return date must be
specified.
Job Placement Assistance
The Florida Academy of Pet Grooming does
not guarantee employment to our graduates. However, we do
provide the following:
- Diploma
- Transcription
of Grades
- Personal
letter of recommendation
- Job
Postings
- Consulting
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Refund
Policy
Should a student be terminated or cancel
for any reason, all refunds will be made according to
the following refund policy:
Cancellation
must be made in person or by Certified Mail.
All
money will be refunded if the applicant is not accepted
by the school or if the student cancels within three business
days of signing their enrollment agreement and making
initial payment.
Cancellation
after attendance has begun, but prior to 50% completion
of the program will result in no refund.
The
termination date for refund computation purposes will
be the last date of actual attendance by the student,
unless an earlier written notice is received.
Refunds
will be made within 30 days of termination of receipt
of cancellation notice.
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