Cosmetology Accountability and Expectations Guidelines

Credit HOurs

• San Jacinto College is approved by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) as a credit hour program, reporting credits to TDLR when a student completes a course with a grade of A through D at the end of the semester. If a student fails the courses or withdraws, students will receive zero credits (which transfers to zero hours)

Dress Code

• Black scrub tops and bottoms
• Black shoes with minimal color:
  • Closed-toe, closed-heels, and closed-sides
    • Example: tennis shoes
• Hoodless all-black jackets/sweaters/cardigans/coats are permitted to wear over scrub tops
• The College is not responsible for damage or discoloration to outerwear and scrubs sustained from chemical usage in labs
• Reasonable neat hair/make-up/fresh face expectation will be enforced
• Head coverings for religious purposes are permitted
• Esthetics students’ nails must be trimmed, manicured, and clean nails
• Esthetics students have the option to wear a white lab jacket
• Operator students have the option to wear a black lab jacket
• Nail technology students have the option to wear a black apron or lab jacket.
• Barber students have the option to wear a royal blue barber jacket

Course Work

• The online coursework will be located on Blackboard through the CIMA application
• Students must have reliable internet and access to a computer or mobile device to complete their online coursework
• Written assignments and exams contribute substantially to our students' final averages.
  • These assignments often have a weekly deadline
• Computer labs are available on each campus as a resource to the student

Labs

• Students need to show up prepared daily
• Students need to be present and engaged the entire class period
  
  • Earbuds and headphones are not permitted due to instructional and safety concerns
• Lab assignments and exams are required to assess skill levels and competence

Professionalism and Behavior

• We expect both faculty and students to use professional tones with each other
• Individuals need to be able to listen and follow directions
• Appropriate conversation and language are expected in the lab and while on campus
• Fighting, bullying, harassment, and aggressive behavior are not acceptable and may result in a referral to the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities depending on the severity of the situation
• Students who display a pattern of inappropriate behavior issue will be subject to disciplinary actions as outlined in the Code of Student Conduct. Based on the severity of the offense, a student may be asked to leave the classroom for the day, suspended, or potentially dismissed from the program.
• The student must follow the College Values and Code of Student Conduct
  • Code of Student Conduct < San Jacinto College

Attendance

• Students can only miss 10% of the total class time for each course. Anything over 10% and the student may be awarded a grade of an FX
• Tardiness and absences are unexcused
• Special considerations like illness, death in the family, court dates, and mandatory high school testing may be considered for review

Accommodations

• If a student is receiving an accommodation or specialist support at the high school, we want to encourage the student to apply for accommodations with the Office of Accessibility at Accessibility Services | San Jacinto College
• We also encourage students who may not have an accommodation on file to take advantage of our Student Success Center at San Jacinto College, Student Success Center | San Jacinto College, or schedule time with their professor if they need help with an assignment or a complicated concept