COSMETOLOGY

I & II

COURSE

HANDBOOK

2013 - 2014

McKinney High School

Barbara Romerhausen, Instructor McKinney Cosmetology Program

MHS Room D-108 1400 Wilson Creek Pkwy

McKinney, TX. 75069 bromerhausen@Mckinneyisd.net

469-302-5775 Fax-469-302-5701

Available only by e-mail during the summer

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McKinney High School

Cosmetology Program

2013-2014 Handbook

Table of Contents

PHILOSOPHY ...................................................................................................................3

GOALS ................................................................................................................................3

OBJECTIVES .....................................................................................................................3

ELIGIBILITY .....................................................................................................................4

ASSOCIATED FEES .........................................................................................................4

PARTICIPATION and ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS ............................................5

RULES AND REGULATIONS .........................................................................................6

APPLICATION AND THEORY ........................................................................................6

DRESS CODE AND TIME CLOCK .................................................................................7

CLASSROOM .....................................................................................................................7

LAB......................................................................................................................................7

GRADES………………………………………………………………………………….8

PROBATION and DISMISSAL………………………………………………………….8

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PHILOSOPHY

Cosmetology is one of the various courses offered by McKinney where a student

can acquire the necessary skills and knowledge for entry-level employment in a licensed

profession. Many aspects learned in the course are also adaptable for daily living.

Examples of the aspects are written and oral skills and getting along with others.

Cosmetology is described as being an art and science. As an art, it appeals to the

esthetic needs of the individual. These needs are expressed through their personal

creativity and talent to satisfy patrons’ desires. As a science, the student is exposed to

areas such as Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics.

Given the proper education and training in a chosen trade, the individual may enjoy job

satisfaction along with financial stability. Along with the artistic and scientific

fundamentals of cosmetology, ethical practices are also emphasized. Cosmetology offers

the essentials for achieving success in the world of work.

GOALS

Prepare students for entry-level competency in the field of cosmetology.

Offer, upon completion of the program, the technical competency in the

cosmetology field so the students are able to pass the state licensing examination.

Provide students with the opportunity to become familiar with the responsibilities

and public relations needed when encountering customers in the field.

OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of the McKinney Cosmetology Program, the student will be able to:

Perform the basic manipulative skills involved in the occupation.

Make application and use of the underlying theories, technical information and

related occupational information to ensure sound judgments, decisions and proper

procedure involved in the occupation.

Appreciate and respect the employer – employee relationship and the awareness

of the necessity of delivering service worth the value received.

Develop a sense of personal integrity and confidence in their ability to earn their

rightful place in the community.

Practice those qualities of citizenship which will lead the way toward a happy and

productive live.

Gain employment in the occupation for which training is given.

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ELIGIBILITY

In order to be eligible to participate in the McKinney Cosmetology Program, the student

must meet the following criteria.

2 Credits of English

2 Credits of Mathematics

2 Credits of Science

2 Credits of Social Studies

2 Credits of Foreign Languages

1 Credit of Physical Education

1 Credit of Fine Arts

.5 Credit of Professional Communication

.5 Credit of Health

In addition to receiving credit in each of these subject areas, the student must meet

attendance, character and tardy expectations.

Any student seeking participation in McKinney Cosmetology Program is “HIGHLY”

recommended to transfer my child to McKinney High School "due to the need to manage

the 4x4 and having periods available to travel. If my student chooses to travel, we are still

responsible for 500 hours and acknowledge that we will be providing on-line classes

prior to the beginning of their senior year.

ASSOCIATED FEES

The McKinney Cosmetology Program student is expected to pay all associated costs of

participating in the program. The McKinney Cosmetology Program does have associated

fees. The following are a list of the fees and their explanations.

EXPLANATION FEE Permit Fee $25.00

Scrubs Vary by Retailer

3-Ring Binder Varies (usually less than $5.00)

ATB $45.00 (optional)

Blue/ black Ink Pens/Paper Varies (usually less than 10.00)

Cosmetology Kit $550.00 or less

State Written Exam Fee $55.00

State Practical Exam Fee $78.00

State Practical Exam Kit Fee $85.00

Skills USA .org $25.00 dues and trips (optional)

State License Fee $53.00

On-Line/ Summer School Classes See APG

*** Students may also choose to participate in MISD On-Line/Summer School classes or

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dual credit (for a fee) to increase flexibility in scheduling or to meet remaining graduation

requirements. See MISD APG for information on fees for these classes.

PARTICIPATION and ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS

Cosmetology class at McKinney High School is a 2-year course that meets every day.

Cosmetology I and II meet daily for 3 hours. A student can earn 3 credits per year; when

the student has 1008 clock hours, she/he will receive 500 hours for PASSING other

courses taken such as English, Math, Science, Health, etc. The grades for these classes

need to be passing at every progress reporting time to remain in the program. With this

total of 1500 hours, the student is eligible to take the 100 question written portion of the

State Board Exam for licensing in Richardson. The State Board written exam scheduling

takes 7-10 business days and the student is responsible for obtaining their clock hours in

time to schedule their written exam and receive passing (70% or higher) results back to

be able to pass the Cosmetology Program course and earn their graduation requirements.

Upon completion of 1508 hours, the student can schedule the practical portion to

complete the state exam and then be ready to begin a career in Cosmetology, and they

will receive their 1.5 credit for the senior second semester to complete their graduation

requirements.

The student is responsible for purchasing practical test kit or purchasing items to take the

test. The lab is NOT responsible for items need to take the state licensure exam.

Any student that chooses not to take the State Board exam will not complete the

Cosmetology Program and will not receive the 1.5 credits that go toward their graduation

requirements.

Regular class attendance, 3 hours per day, is necessary in Cosmetology. For

Cosmetology I and Cosmetology II, the school year is calculated by 160 days, in order

for total minimum hours of 500 to be clocked each year. When a student leaves the

classroom for any reason, the student must clock out. This includes pep rallies,

assemblies, counselor, early releases, office, ISS, OSS and DAEP. The student must

have 500 clock hours by the last Friday of the nine weeks before finals of the first year to

return the second year. Along with attendance, the student is required by the state to

complete a certain number of practical applications and hours in theory. Regular

attendance is an absolute necessity for a student to accrue 1508 hours by April / May of

the student’s last year.

When a student is absent, they miss 3 hours per day. This time must be made up as soon

as the student returns to school. Make-up time is at the Instructor’s discretion. When the

student misses 15 hours or more, or has failed any class at an IPR or RC, the student

will be dismissed at the end of that semester from McKinney Cosmetology program. No

kit or fee refunds will be given.

If the student does not make up the hours missed, his/her nine-week grade will be a

failing one, regardless of the average. A student who does not have sufficient hours at the

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end of the semester will not receive credits. The student will have to take courses to

make up the credits needed in order to graduate should they drop or be dropped from the

program.

We request all students and/or parents to call between 7:00 -7:30 am if they will be unable

to attend class that day. In addition to instilling good work ethics in the student, this policy

is also part of our curriculum. The Cosmetology Lab phone number is 469-302-5775

RULES AND REGULATIONS

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF LICESNSES AND REGULATION

The following are the minimum requirements of the Texas Department of licenses and

Regulation. The practical applications shall be executed on a mannequin, student or a

patron while under supervision of a licensed instructor. It shall be the responsibility of the

student to keep records of the applications performed, but shall be verified by and

instructor signature. These records will be kept in the student file and will be monitored

by the Texas Department of license and Regulation.

In order for a student to finish the requirements for examination, all the outstanding fees,

required applications and hours must be completed under the supervision of a licensed

instructor or licensed substitute.

APPLICATION AND THEORY REQUIREMENTS

Application

1. Client protection: 600 applications

2. Hairdressing: 600 applications

a. arranging, cutting, dressing, shampooing, curling, pressing, and

finger waving

3. Sanitation: 500 applications

4. Hair coloring: 100 applications with a minimum of 15 services in each

category:

5. temporary, semi-permanent, permanent, bleaching and dimensional,

coloring.

6. Chemical hair services: 100 applications

a. restructuring, permanent waving, straightening and relaxing

7. Facials: 30 applications with a minimum of 5 services in each category:

a. skin analysis and care, manipulation and massage, skin care,

removal of hair by wax, tweezers, or depilatories, make-up and

brow arch

8. Scalp and hair treatments: 30 applications

9. Manicures and Pedicures: 30 applications

Theory- (1,000 Hours of Theory)

1. Haircutting, styling, and related theory: 400 hours

2. Hair coloring and related theory : 150 hours

3. Cold waving and related theory: 100 hours

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4. Manicuring and related theory: 100 hours

5. Orientation, rules and laws: 75 hours

6. Shampoo and related theory: 75 hours

7. Chemical hair relaxing and related theory: 50 hours

8. Facials and related theory: 25 hours

9. Hair and scalp treatment and related theory: 25 hours

DRESS CODE AND TIME CLOCK

1. McKinney Cosmetology I students will clock in before 7:00 am until

10:15 am in order to obtain their 3 hour minimum requirements.

Cosmetology II students will attend class from 10:45 or 11:45 am to 2:45

pm.

2. Students will report promptly to class and must be in uniform before

clocking in. They will be marked tardy after the 1st 9 minutes of class

beginning. Tardiness will be dealt with according to MISD school policy.

3. No student will clock in or out for another. To do so would be breaking a

TDLR rule, and you could be fined.

4. All scrubs should be labeled with your first name and last initial, and must

be kept clean and neat at all times.

5. All students must wear close-toed and heeled shoes. Example: tennis

shoes or boots.

6. Any student that is not in proper uniform will not be allowed to clock on.

They will still work in the lab that day.

CLASSROOM

1. Theory will be taught each day. Students must bring a blue or black pen

and paper, to every class.

2. Students will keep a notebook of summaries, handouts, notes and tests.

This notebook could be turned in for a grade during each NINE weeks.

Notebooks and workbooks must be written in BLUE/BLACK ink only.

3. Keep conversations limited to the subject being taught by the instructor.

4. Sit up straight and pay close attention.

LAB

1. Each student will be purchasing a kit and is responsible for the contents

within. Students should provide a lock and key for their kit, and furnish

the instructor with an extra key for their file.

2. All items must remain in kit at all times, nothing may be taken home.

3. Each student will be responsible for completing assigned work. Students

must keep busy or grade points will be deducted. However, the quality of

work, not the quantity is the main concern.

4. Students must not criticize another student’s work.

5. All sanitary rules and regulations must be followed in the lab area at all

times. The State Licensing Inspector can/will enforce fees.

6. Cubby keys must stay in lockers in the cosmetology locker room.

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7. There will be no eating or drinking in the area. All food and drinks

must be consumed outside the cosmetology area and all students must be

OFF THE CLOCK.

8. We will not leave the class or stop working until the Cosmetology class

time frame has ended. Students are to inform friends and family that they

are not to disturb class during passing periods.

9. Students will be able to have any beauty service performed on

themselves, there is, however, a charge on chemicals.

10. The Cosmetology department will not be responsible for loss of any kind.

Keep valuables locked away.

11. Conduct should always be in a professional manner.

12. All stations are to be clean and orderly and duties complete before the

dismissal bell sounds.

GRADES

1. All Cosmetology students will maintain passing grades (70) at all marking

periods, this includes but is not limited to the student’s interim progress

report, and all report cards. Passing grades in all subject areas is

mandatory to remain in the program.

2. Cosmetology students will be graded on the following: notes (some

completion), pre-test, tests, uniform compliance, labs, practical

applications (some completion), sanitation, participation, notebook,

workbook, homework, activities and daily duties. Blue or black ink only

is accepted.

PROBATION and DISMISSAL

PROBATION

Any student that does not meet the minimum of 3 hours per day and is missing

more than 15 clock hours may be placed on probation. A signed contract will be given to

attempt to help the student get back on track and make up lost hours. If no attempt to

make up the hours is made by the student, the student will be dismissed from the program

at the end of the semester.

DISMISSAL

Any student that does not make up lost clock hours or that is placed in ISS, OSS

and /or DEAP, will be removed from the Cosmetology program at the end of the

semester. He/she will not be able to return to McKinney Cosmetology Program. The state

hours will be in Austin if the student chooses to continue the program in a private

cosmetology school. No fees will be recovered by the student. In addition, the student

will need to take courses to make up the credits needed to fulfill graduation requirements.

January 8, 2013

We have read this and we understand the handbook. This is your copy of the handbook.

Please sign and return the portion below to Mrs. Romerhausen.

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January 8, 2013

Return this page, please

By signing this, we acknowledge the terms of the McKinney Cosmetology Program.

We have read the handbook. We understand the terms and consequence of the program. I

understand being in the Cosmetology Program requires a two-year commitment but I may

be removed from the program if not satisfying program requirements.

I understand at the conclusion of the Cosmetology Program, the State Written Exam is

required to be taken prior to receiving the 1.5 credits that go toward their graduation

requirements.

I understand the requirements for the Cosmetology Program including that it is

"HIGHLY” recommended to transfer my child to McKinney High School "due to the

need to manage the 4x4 and having periods available to travel. If my student chooses to

travel, we are still responsible for 500 hours and acknowledge that we will be providing

on-line classes prior to the beginning of their senior year.

We will return this to Mrs. Romerhausen by the end of the first week.

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Parent signature Date Student signature Date