Admission at Trend Barber College

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. An admissions representative interviews prospective students.
   
2. Application for admission completed by the applicant.
   
3. Transcript from previous school requested to fulfill Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation admissions requirement of completion of seventh grade education.
   
4. A high school diploma or GED is needed for Title IV recipients
   
5. State registration fee of $35.00 requested.
   
6. 2 passport sized pictures requested.
   

Operational Hours
This college is open for classes as follows:
Tuesday – Friday 8:45 a.m. – 5:45 p.m. (School closes at 7pm, Tues - Friday)
(1 hour Lunch Break)
Saturday 8:00 a.m. –5:00p.m.

Morning Schedule 8:45 a.m. 5:45 p.m. (1 hour lunch break) must be taken by all Full- Time Students. School reserves the right to take 1HR. off if students don't clock out for lunch.
Afternoon/Evening Schedule: See Instructor
Hours above are for Tuesday- Friday, classes for Full-time students 8 hours a day

* New Student Orientation and Classes: New student orientation is Tuesday of the enrollment week at 10:00 a.m. All who have enrolled must report at this time. Classes will officially start the day after orientation

To Students/Prospective Students

Should you need any information on Financial Aid or any other information please feel free to contact any of the following people:

1. Financial Aid – Please contact Lynette Godfrey, Obinna Mbachu or Criseanna Jones
2. Campus Security – Please contact Obinna Mbachu, Mabel Mbachu or Lee Harris
3. Placement Services – Please contact Obinna Mbachu, Mabel Mbachu, Boniface Mbaka, Sundiata Boykins, Melissa Mabrey

Please contact any of the above people at 713-721-0000 between the hours of 10:00 – 4:30 Tuesday thru Friday and 8:00 – 10am on Saturdays.

SPECIAL ADMISSIONS: Ability to Benefit

If you do not have a H.S. Diploma or GED, you may still be admitted by completing procedures one through two (1-2) of the SE and meeting the following criteria.

(1) Be beyond the age of compulsory school attendance
(2) Demonstrate your ability to benefit from the program by successfully completing an entrance test (there is a fee for testing.)

ADMISSION EXAM

Admission test is the Wonderlic Basic Skills Test unless otherwise noted the minimum score to qualify is 200 verbal and 210 math.

The exam usually takes about 1 hour allow yourself about two hours so you will not feel rushed. You may retake the exam if not successful the first time. When retaking the exam, you must wait 60 days before taking the same exam version, but you may take a slightly different version at any time. Exam is given by an independent tester.

SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS AND GRADING SYSTEM PROCEDURE
At Trend Barber College Inc. progress is not measured in grades alone. Progress towards the Program objective is most accurately measured by faculty evaluations which are based on data gained through daily individual faculty/student interaction. The standard is the same whether the student is receiving federal financial aid or not. The components of progress which weigh equally in student evaluation are: -

a. Attendance 34%
b. Grades 33%
c. Adherence to school rules and regulations 33%

A student's poor performance could warrant his/her being placed on probation and could cause dismissal from school. Professional judgment of the management team will decide whether or not a student is progressing satisfactory in his field.

Trend Barber College Inc. uses the following grading system.

Exam, Written and Practical        G.P.A.
A     90-100                                    4.0
B     80-89                                      3.0
C     75-79                                      2.0
D     60-74                                      1.0
F     59 and Below                            FAIL

Students are evaluated on a continuous basis. Students are tested each week and scores-evaluated with performances each time. The daily and weekly evaluations are compiled on monthly progress reports. Any student not making a satisfactory progress is warned and counseled and must make satisfactory attendance and maintain a better grade point average. During this evaluation a student is considered to be making satisfactory progress if they demonstrate the following:

A. Adherence to their proposed attendance schedule.
B. Maintain an average of 75% or better
C. Adherence to the school's rules

Any student failing to meet the above requirements will not be making satisfactory progress and will be notified by the financial Aid Officer of being placed on probation for one and half months. No Federal financial Aid will be paid during the probation period. The student's progress will be reevaluated at the end of the probation period. To be removed from probation, a student must maintain a 75% or better grade point average and must not miss more than five (5) days of unexcused absences for the probationary period. If after the probationary period, they do not get a 75% (C-Level), the student will be terminated.

In addition, students are making satisfactory progress as long as the Program objectives for graduating are completed with 1-1/2 times the stated program length.

Maximum/Minimum Time                         Times                               Maximum
Barber Styling                                            2250 clock hours/               18 months
Teacher                                                    1500 clock hours/               12 months
Manicure                                                   900 clock hours/                10 months

Minimum
Barber Styling                                           1500 clock hours/               12-1/2 months
Teacher                                                   1000 clock hours/                8 months
Manicure                                                  600 clock hours/                  5 months

Satisfactory academic progress is checked at 450,750, 900, 1200 actual hours for Barber Stylist, 450 and 900 actual hours for teacher and 300 and 500 actual hours for manicure. Genesis School Management software service helps to generate a satisfactory progress check form.
By the time the student reaches the midpoint of their program they must have met satisfactory progress on at least one evaluation period.

A leave of absence may extend the student's contract period and maximum time by the same number of days in the leave of absence. The student will return in the same status at which he/she departed. Program incompletes, repetitions, and non-credit remedial Programs have no effect on satisfactory academic progress because Trend Barber College does not offer them.

Clarification- Monthly Progress Reports are generated by Genesis school management software monthly, and used as a counseling tool to inform students of their academic and attendance progress as well as a host of other useful information.

Satisfactory academic progress check form- generated by genesis school management software at 450,750, 900, and 1200 actual hours and is used to determine satisfactory academic progress for barber program. This form is used to evaluate students on federal Aid and those not on Federal Aid.

APPEAL PROCEDURE

A student whose training has been interrupted for failing to meet satisfactory academic progress may apply to the chief executive officer for re-entry. Students seeking re-entry will be counseled by their Faculty Advisor before they are re-admitted. A student will not be making satisfactory academic progress until they meet the satisfactory academic progress standard or until they win an appeal. A student who wishes to file an appeal of the school decision must do so within ten (10) days of receiving the decision.
The school president will present the appeal to the Financial Aid Committee for review. The committee may call the student forward for further investigation on the case. The committee will report the findings to the school president for a final decision. The decision of the president is final.
A student's aid will be reinstated only if an appeal is won or the student returns to satisfactory academic progress.

SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS

If a student transfers to Trend Barber College and is granted credit by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for previous training, the following satisfactory progress policy applies.
The transfer student is required to complete the work which represents the portion of the number of clock hours the student will complete at this school as compared to the clock hour Program length they are enrolling in. for example, a student transfers to Trend Barber college for a Barber Styling Program and received 500 clock hours of credit for previous training from The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The 500 clock hours represent 33% of the 1500 clock hour Program. Therefore, this student will be required to complete 67% of the total number of examinations and clinic experiences and complete the minimum number of physical hours in the same proportion as a student completing the entire Program.

SCHOLARSHIP/ FEE WAIVER-The school has adopted a policy where by they may award scholarships of fee waiver on the basis of merit or need, for special circumstances students seeking to be awarded either scholarship or fee waiver must prepare and submit their need in written form. Decisions in making these awards are made by the advisory committee.

TRANSFER POLICY: Trend Barber College Inc. accepts transfer students with previous clock hour credit from a Licensed Barber College/School with some reservations.

A. Hours to be transferred must not be over 500-clock hours- Barber Stylist Program, 250 clock hours Teacher, 200 clock hours Manicurist Program.
B. Students transferring must satisfy their financial obligations to their former school and give reasons why they want to transfer.
C. Student must pay a registration fee not to exceed $100.00 and additional clock hour cost identified before enrollment.
D. They are no program transfers within Trend Barber College Inc.

STUDENT HOUSING: Trend Barber College Inc. does not provide student dormitory facilities. Out of town students are responsible for their own accommodations.

NON DISCRIMINATION/HANDICAPPED POLICY: The school does not discriminate in its activities with students, employees, and clients. Discrimination based on sex, race, religion, color, age or national origin, military status, marital status, and sexual orientation is prohibited. The school also complies with rehabilitation act of 1973 which states "that no qualified person, by reason or handicap will be excluded from enrolling in the Program of instruction." The school will work with a handicapped applicant to ensure that needed or special services are available.

TRANSCRIPTS: Students may obtain transcript from the business office. Please allow 3 business days, the cost is $2.00. Financial obligations must be met before any transcript is given.

PARKING: Free parking is available. Students to park at designated parking spaces.

PLACEMENT SERVICES: Upon successful completion of a Program, the student will have some job leads or register with the placement officer. The placement officer will make the best effort to place students. The placement officer will assist students in organizing personal information for their resume. The placement officer also will work preparing students with interview techniques. The student is advised that the law prohibits any school or college from guaranteeing placement as an inducement to enter said school.

STUDENT GRIEVANCES: A student who has a grievance concerning any of the school policies, grading system, student conduct, and dress code or termination procedures may file a written request for a review with the school president. A written reply will be made within 7 business days by the president or by his designated representative. If the matter cannot be resolved to the students' expectations the student may forward an identical copy of the grievance to the State Licensing Agency:

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
P.O.Box 12884
Austin, Texas 78711
(512)-458-0111 or 1-800-803-9202 Toll Free
Fax: (512)-305-6800
Or
Council on Occupational Education
7840 Roswell Road, Building 300
Suite 325
Atlanta, GA 30350
1-800-917-2081 or (770)-396-3790