Program Requirements & Rules

Attendance:

The attendance policy of this class mirrors that of the PISD and CTHS student handbook.  When a student is absent, the opportunity to make up the missed lesson will be during a Wednesday after school tutorial (2:45-4pm) or the daily Reboot class period (9:40-10:05am) An appointment must be made through the Enriching Students site. Per TDLR law, each school day is worth 20 points equaling a 100 for a week of 5 school days. 20 points will be deducted from a student’s grade if absent from the day’s instruction. To regain those full 20 points, the student must sign up for tutorials to obtain the missed theory and/or complete the hands-on practical work within the current 6 weeks grading period. After that 6 week grading cycle has passed, TDLR credit hours may not be regained and student is not eligible to receive full TDLR Cosmetology credit hours needed for licensure their Senior year of school. Excessive absences potentially result in students not obtaining their Cosmetology License.

Course Assessment Plan:

Performance standards are determined by the industry, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and the CTHS Instructors.  Rating for the scores reflect the standard grade and description as follows:

                                                                                A - (90 – 100%)

B - (80 – 89%)

C - (70 – 79%)

D - (60 – 69%)

F - (50 – 59%)

To obtain high school credit towards graduation, for the Principles of Cosmetology course, student must obtain an average of 70 or higher on all assignments, projects and tests documented in Skyward. For TDLR Cosmetology credit hours, a 75 or higher is required of the student to pass each 6 weeks and earn their TDLR Cosmetology hours.

How Grades Will Be Determined:

Formative Assessments: Theory & lab work or homework consisting of vocabulary, bookwork, assignments workshops and projects and participation. 40% 

Summative Assessments: Weekly Task Cards consisting of written or practical tests, 6 weeks & semester exams, labs or workshops, professionalism grades, and daily attendance and participation. 60%

Professionalism Grade: infractions are worth 5 points each.  Each student begins with a 100 and reduces by five as infractions occur.  At the beginning of each 6th week, the grade starts back up at 100.  Late assignments are welcome with five points off each day they are late including weekends.  Absent students have the number of missed days to turn in missed assignments with no penalty. Students that sleep in class get 20 points deducted for that day since they missed instruction. Students that do not participate also get 20 points off for that day. Students out of uniform will be deducted 5 professionalism points per day out of Cosmetology dress code.

Classroom Rules:

Conversation, Help, Activity, Movement, Participation, Success.

C - SPEAK YOUR MIND WITH CLASS

H - LEAD BY TEACHING, FOLLOW BY LEARNING, FAIL BY NOT ASKING

A - CREATE A SOLID FOUNDATION FOR YOUR FUTURE

M - MOVE TO THE MUSIC

P - PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT

S - WIN BECAUSE YOU ARE THE MOST PREPARED PERSON IN THE ROOM

General Rules:

✔      Follow all PISD, CTE, CTHS, SkillsUSA, TDLR and CTHS Cosmetology program rules at all times. 

✔      Always be nice and work well as an individual or a team member. 

✔      Be honest and respectful to your and other’s belongings. 

✔      Do not lie, cheat, steal or spread gossip. 

✔      Bullies are not tolerated. 

✔      Move to the music.  No music means no talking, music welcomes talking during instruction.

✔      Put both earbuds, watches, and phones away during instruction. Phones welcome during work time.

✔      Be on time. The Instructor dismisses the class, not the bell.

✔      Student may not leave the Cosmetology department without Instructor’s permission.

✔      Students are not allowed to “hang out” in the department outside of their classroom time.

✔      Lab coat, smock or scrubs are required daily except Fridays and participating spirit days.

✔      Kit tools, materials, products and/or supplies are required to be housed on campus for daily use and can be taken home upon request but must return for the next class session.

✔      Per TDLR law, no food or drinks in the lab areas.

✔      Non-permitted students are NOT allowed in the Cosmetology department without permission from an Instructor.  Friends are not allowed in the department at any time without permission.

✔      Students are not allowed to be in the Cosmetology department without their current Instructor.

✔      Per TDLR law, student to Instructor ratio is 25 to 1 at any given time.

✔      Students are not allowed in the Cosmetology office, or any closets without Instructor permission.

✔      LAB PARTICIPATION IS REQUIRED DURING DAILY LESSONS, SOMETIMES ON SELF, MANNEQUINS AND PARTNERS.

✔      Students are expected to participate in scheduled salon days.

✔      For all field trips, student must be currently passing all classes to be eligible to participate.

✔      TDLR rule book and permit must live inside of the student binder and remain in the department.

✔      No drugs, vapes alcohol or weapons of any sort allowed anywhere on campus.

✔      Most importantly, participate and take positive advantage of the opportunities offered.

✔      Must ask & sign out to use department RR. Pass must be taken. Lines may not be formed. If length of restroom time is abused, nurse & parent will be notified and privilege may be removed.

Each violation will cost the student 5 points.

1. Incomplete or missing assignments

2. Disruptive behavior

3. Eating or drinking in lab/classroom

4. Doing their own hair & makeup without permission

5. Workstation and area not clean

6. No supplies

7. Incomplete duties   

8. Not on task, not alert, sitting idly, not participating

9. Out of uniform or dress code violation

10. Uncooperative

11. Does not follow rules/instructions

12. Not punctual for class

13. Leaves classroom, lab or department without permission.

14. Cell phone policy abuse 

15. Disrespectful to others

16. Inappropriate language or subject matter

17. Non-Cosmetology related activities during class

18. Earbuds in ears during instruction

19. Sleeping in class (up to 20 points daily)

20. Not returning supplies

Students may not recuperate these points once they have been deducted. These points get deducted from each week’s grade average.

The consequences for vaping or possession of a vape device is a DAEP placement, The Summit. Minimum of 15 days.

If a student is disciplined and as a result misses in-person classroom instruction, they will lack those possible TDLR credit hours and will not have an opportunity to make them up. Therefore, run the risk of not completing the program and not getting their license.