JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE

ALL STUDENTS AND GRADUATES MAY RECEIVE LIFETIME JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. HOWEVER, JOB PLACEMENT CANNOT BE GUARANTEED.

COURSE WITHDRAWAL/REFUND POLICY

IF A STUDENT WITHDRAWS WITHIN THE FIRST 2 CLASSES, TUITION WILL BE REFUNDED ON A PRO RATA BASIS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE $200.00 REGISTRATION FEE & COST FOR BOOKS AND SUPPLIES. THEREAFTER, THERE IS NO REFUND. REFUND POLICIES APPLY TO TERMINATION CAUSED BY THE STUDENT (WITHDRAWAL) OR THE SCHOOL
(DISMISSAL). IF A STUDENT WISHES TO WITHDRAW FROM THE PROGRAM, THE STUDENT SHOULD PROVIDE NOTICE. WITHDRAWAL IS BASED ON THE LAST VERIFIABLE DATE OF ATTENDANCE. FULL REFUNDS, (EXCEPT FOR BOOKS & EQUIPMENT), WILL BE MADE FOR COURSES CANCELLED PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF CLASSES. IF WITHDRAWAL IS
MADE BEFORE THE START OF THE FIRST CLASS, ALL MONIES PAID IN EXCESS OF $200.00 REGISTRATION FEE WILL BE REFUNDED. REFUNDS WILL BE MADE WITHIN 30 DAYS FROM THE LAST DATE OF ATTENDANCE. IF A STUDENT WITHDRAWS AFTER 2 CLASSES, NO REFUND IS DUE. BOOKS AND EQUIPMENT: ONCE RECEIVED BY THE STUDENT, BOOKS AND EQUIPMENT ARE THE PROPERTY OF THE STUDENT AND THERE ARE NO REFUNDS. STUDENTS MAY MAKE COMPLAINTS AGAINST THE SCHOOL. ALL COMPLAINTS MUST BE IN WRITTEN FORM, SIGNED & FILED WITH THE SCHOOL OWNER. A SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVE WILL MEET WITH THE STUDENT WITHIN 10 DAYS. IF THE COMPLAINT CANNOT BE RESOLVED WITHIN 10 DAYS, THE STUDENT MAY CONTACT THE CONNECTICUT DEPT OF HIGHER EDUCATION, 61 WOODLAND ST, HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT 06105 (860)947-1816. VA VETERANS PRO-RATA REFUND POLICY CAN BE FOUND IN THE “CATALOG ADDENDUM FOR VA VETERAN STUDENTS. HIGHER EDUCATION, 61 WOODLAND ST, HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT 06105 (860)947-1816. VA VETERANS PRO-RATA REFUND POLICY CAN BE FOUND IN THE “CATALOG ADDENDUM FOR VA VETERAN STUDENTS.

SCHOOL OBJECTIVES

SUCCESS IS OUR GOAL FOR EACH STUDENT. WE OFFER THE OPPORTUNITY FOR EACH STUDENT TO GAIN A SOLID FOUNDATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL TO BECOME MARKETABLE AS A VALUED MEMBER OF THE GROOMING FIELD.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

APPLICANTS MUST BE AT LEAST 16 YEARS OF AGE AND MUST SPEAK AND UNDERSTAND ENGLISH. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA IS NOT REQUIRED. INSTRUCTION AT THE CONNECTICUT SCHOOL OF DOG GROOMING CANNOT BE USED IN LIEU OF COMPULSORY EDUCATION. CREDIT FOR PREVIOUS INSTRUCTION OR EMPLOYMENT CAN BE GRANTED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DIRECTOR.

DESCRIPTION OF FACILITY

WE ARE LOCATED AT 117 WASHINGTON AVENUE IN NORTH HAVEN. WE HAVE A STOREFRONT IN THE NORTH HAVEN SHOPPING CENTER. NORTH HAVEN IS A QUIET NEW ENGLAND SETTING NOT FAR FROM NEW HAVEN. WE HAVE OVER 1,500 SQUARE FT OF SPACE WHICH INCLUDES A BATHING/DRYING ROOM COMPLETE WITH ONLY THE MOST MODERN EQUIPMENT. OUR CLASSROOM AREA IS COMPLETE WITH NINE COMPLETELY SEPARATE AND FULLY EQUIPPED
GROOMING STATIONS. EACH STUDENT WILL BE ASSIGNED THEIR OWN STATION.

STUDENT CONDUCT/TERMINATION/ATTENDANCE POLICY

THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DISMISS ANY STUDENT WHOSE CONDUCT IS DEEMED TO BE UNSATISFACTORY. UNSATISFACTORY CONDUCT MAY BE THEFT, FAILURE TO ABIDE BY SCHOOL REGULATIONS, ASSAULT UPON ANOTHER STUDENT OR A STAFF MEMBER, DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, INSUBORDINATION TO A FACULTY OR STAFF MEMBER, OR THE DISRUPTION OF CLASSES OR ACTIVITIES. STUDENTS WHO ARE FOUND IN POSSESSION OF, OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL ON SCHOOL PREMISES, WILL BE IMMEDIATELY DISMISSED. THE SCHOOL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TERMINATE ANY STUDENT UPON DETERMINATION THAT THE STUDENT IS NOT COMPLYING WITH SCHOOL CONDUCT POLICIES. A STUDENT WHO HAS BEEN DISMISSED FOR UNSATISFACTORY CONDUCT MAY BE CONSIDERED FOR READMISSION, ON PROBATION, AT THE DISCRETION OF THE SCHOOL DIRECTOR. A STUDENT ON PROBATION IS SUBJECT TO IMMEDIATE DISMISSAL IF HE OR SHE ENGAGES IN ANY UNSATISFACTORY CONDUCT, AS DETERMINED BY THE DIRECTOR. TUITION REFUNDS IN CASES OF TERMINATION WILL BE ACCORDING TO THE COURSE WITHDRAWAL AND REFUND POLICY. STUDENTS MUST ATTEND ALL CLASSES. MISSED CLASSES MUST BE MADE UP BEFORE A STUDENT MAY GRADUATE. IF A STUDENT HAS MORE THAN 4 UNEXCUSED
ABSENCES, OR MORE THAN 8 TOTAL ABSENCES, HE OR SHE WILL BE DISMISSED WITH NO REFUND DUE. IN ORDER FOR AN ABSENCE TO BE EXCUSED, THE STUDENT MUST CALL AT LEAST ONE HOUR BEFORE CLASS STARTS.

GRADING POLICY

A STUDENT MUST PASS EACH EXAM WITH A MINIMUM GRADE OF 70%. A STUDENT MUST COMPLETE THE PROGRAM WITH A 70% AVERAGE AND SUCCESSFULLY PASS THE GROOMING EVALUATION SKILLS TEST. 90%-100% = A, 80%-90% = B, 70%-80% = C, BELOW 70% = F OR FAILING. STUDENTS WILL BE GIVEN A PROGRESS REPORT UPON COMPLETION OF 150 HOURS. AT 300 HOURS, STUDENTS WILL BE GIVEN HIS OR HER TRANSCRIPT, CONTAINING THE FINAL GRADE.

STUDENT COMPLAINT POLICY

STUDENTS MAY MAKE COMPLAINTS AGAINST THE SCHOOL. ALL COMPLAINTS MUST BE IN WRITTEN FORM, SIGNED & FILED WITH THE SCHOOL OWNER. A SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVE WILL MEET WITH THE STUDENT WITHIN 10 DAYS. IF THE COMPLAINT CANNOT BE RESOLVED THROUGH DISCUSSION, THE STUDENT WILL BE REFERRED TO THE CT DEPT OF HIGHER EDUCATION FOR PRIVATE OCCUPATIONAL SCHOOLS, 61 WOODLAND ST HARTFORD CT 06105. 860 947-1816

GRADUATION POLICY

IN ORDER TO BE RECOMMENDED FOR GRADUATION, STUDENTS MUST SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE: THE ACADEMIC PORTION OF THE PROGRAM WITH A GRADE OF 70%. STUDENTS MUST ATTEND ALL CLASSES AND MAKE UP ANY MISSED CLASSES. SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE A FINAL EVALUATION CONSISTING OF A WRITTEN EXAM AND DEMONSTRATION OF SELECTED SKILLS. UPON A SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM, WE AGREE TO AWARD
YOU A CERTIFICATE OF GRADUATION, VALIDATING SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM.

CIVIL RIGHTS STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

CONNECTICUT SCHOOL OF DOG GROOMING DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, SEX, RELIGION, OR HANDICAP IN ADMISSION TO, ACCESS TO, TREATMENT IN OR EMPLOYMENT IN ITS PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. JENNY AURORA, OWNER/DIRECTOR, HAS BEEN DESIGNATED TO HANDLE INQUIRIES REGARDING
THESE POLICIES. INQUIRIES CONCERNING THE APPLICATION OF THESE POLICIES MAY BE DIRECTED TO: REGIONAL DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS, U.S. DEPT. OF ED. J.W. MCCORMACK POCH, ROOM 222, BOSTON, MA 02109-4557

SCHOOL HOURS

**INCLUDING BREAKS & 1/2 HOUR LUNCH