The student is responsible and required to attend all scheduled hours of the program of study as defined in their enrollment agreement. Missed classes, late arrivals, early leaves, absenteeism, and other actions are not considered professional behavior.
We at the American Academy of Health & Beauty expect our students to be professionals while in our programs and when representing us in the workforce. When a student is unable to attend a scheduled day they are required to inform the school.
If you know that you will be absent in advance, a student request form must be filled out and given to your instructor for approval.
There are NO EXCUSED TIME OFF OR EXCUSED ABSENCES unless approved by the Academic Director. Reasons for excused absences are a doctor’s note for illness, vacation plans which were discussed upon Enrollment and funeral absence due to death of an immediate family member. Documentation must be provided for approval. Absences over the scheduled time will be charged to you as extra instructional charges. All applicable absent time will need to be made up as each student is required to complete their program.
The extra allotted time over the contract is as follows:
- 900 hour Adv. Esthetic program is given 63 extra hours over contract
- 600 hour Esthetic program is given 42 extra hours over contract
- 300 hour Spa Nails program is given 21 extra hours over contract
- 450 hour Adv. Spa Nail program is given 32 extra hours over contract
- 780 hour Massage Therapy program is given 55 hours over contract
Each student is required to sign in through the time clock system of attendance recording Each student will be given a swipe card to be used every time hours should be counted. Students are to swipe in upon arrival and out at the end of each day. If a student loses, demagnetizes, destroys, or otherwise is unable to locate, provide, or identify their swipe card for clocking in and/or out of school will be required to replace the swipe card at a cost of $20.00.
Please note: Any absences exceeding the above extra allotted time will be charged at $20.oo per hour. Please consider your tardiness and absences carefully, as it adds up quickly. If a prolonged illness or hardship occurs that will exceed this contracted time, the student should discuss with administration and apply for an approval for a Leave of Absence.
EXCESSIVE ABSENCES may result in withdrawal from the school at the school’s official discretion. Students will be terminated from their academic program if they are absent and provide no response after 14 calendar days of the last day of his/her physical attendance.
