The following programs receive Satisfactory Progress Evaluations in both attendance and academics.
Cosmetology 1000 clock hours
Class A Barber 1000 clock hours
Cosmetology Operator to Class A Barber 300 clock hours
Esthetics 750 clock hours
The Satisfactory Progress Evaluation will occur when students reach the following actual hours and academic weeks:
| Program Name | 1st SAP Evaluation Period Ends | 2nd SAP Evaluation Period Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology (32 hour schedule) | 450 actual hours and 15 weeks | 900 actual hours and 29 weeks |
| Cosmetology (20 hour schedule) | 450 actual hours and 23 weeks | 900 actual hours and 45 weeks |
| Class A Barber (32 hour schedule) | 450 actual hours and 15 weeks | 900 actual hours and 29 weeks |
| Class A Barber (20 hour schedule) | 450 actual hours and 23 weeks | 900 actual hours and 45 weeks |
| Esthetics (32 hour schedule) | 375 actual hours and 12 weeks | 750 actual hours and 29 weeks |
| Cosmetology Operator to Class A Barber (26 hour schedule) | 150 actual hours and 6 weeks | N/A |
The first evaluation will occur no later than the midpoint of the academic year. The SAP evaluations are completed within 7 school business days of the student reaching the evaluation points.
At the end of each evaluation period, the school will determine if the student has maintained at least 80% cumulative attendance since the beginning of the course which indicates that, given the same attendance rate, the student will graduate within the maximum 125% time frame allowed.
The following grading system is used to evaluate a student’s academic ability:
- Examinations are given in all subjects.
- If a student receives an UnSatisfactory Academic Progress Evaluation, the Future Professional Advisor will meet in person with the student, the evaluation will be reviewed and signed by the student acknowledging their unsatisfactory status. The evaluation is maintained in the student’s financial file. The Satisfactory Academic Progress Evaluation will reflect if the student’s evaluation will impact the students eligibility for Financial Aid. The student may request to review their Satisfactory Academic Progress Evaluation from the Financial Services Leader or Future Professional Advisor.
The following grading scale is used for theory progress:
A = 90 – 100% B = 80 – 89% C = 70 – 79% Failing = Below 70%
Grades for practical and clinical work are indicated by a signature on the student’s worksheet or client ticket. A signature from an instructor represents a grade of 70% or higher. No signature indicates a score of less than 70% and the student has not met minimum satisfactory standards on the practical application. Students are required to continue the practical application until they receive a signature from an instructor. Students must make up failed or missed tests and incomplete assignments.
In addition to the SAP Evaluation that is provided, as stated above, Paul Mitchell The School Austin provides all students access to the Paul Mitchell Austin School App that allows students to log in to their personal account and view their current progress report that is updated a minimum of once a month.
*The school uses a 900-hour academic year for Title IV purposes.
32 hour schedule = 29 academic weeks
20 hour schedule = 45 academic weeks
26 hour schedule = 35 academic weeks
28 hour schedule = 33 academic weeks