Bellingham Academy
1411 Railroad Ave
Bellingham, Washington 98225

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Congratulations! Now Open!
To Enroll, Call (360) 676-8444.
 

On Monday, November 10th, guests gathered to watch Guy Mascolo launch the opening of the Bellingham Academy, the first TONI&GUY academy in the Northwest. The event started with the traditional ribbon cutting and then a tour of the historic building.  Everyone enjoyed live music, photo ops with Guy and savored the amazing delicacies. 

ACADEMIC STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES

DRESS CODE
Students are required to wear all white clothing Tuesday through Thursday, and all black clothing Friday and Saturday, with no other color.  The clothing must be plain, without logos or emblems.  Armpits, chest and midriffs must be covered at all times.  Tank tops, lingerie, and see-through fabrics are not allowed.  

Professionalism should be first and foremost in choosing your wardrobe for school.  Sungl***are not to be worn within the Academy.  Students must wear closed toe and heel shoes; sandals and clogs are not permitted.  Comfortable shoes should be worn and may be a color other than white.  Socks or pantyhose will be worn at all times.  Student aprons are to be worn over clothing on the clinic floor at all times.  Students that have successfully passed their Mock State Board Exam (approximately your last eight weeks of school) will be allowed to wear the TONI&GUY salon Division dress code which is any combination of black, white and grey.  Student’s returning to practice state board must be in proper dress code attire for that given day.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

TARDINESS
A student is required to clock in at the beginning of each day by 8:15 AM.  Theory is held each morning, Tuesday through Friday, from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.  Attending Theory is a state requirement.  Should a life circumstance cause you to be tardy, it is mandatory that you contact the Acting Floor Manager or Director.  If a student is tardy more than two (2) times within a month, corrective action can be taken.  Being tardy on a regular basis reflects a lack of commitment to the program.

ABSENTEEISM
An attendance rate of 85% must be maintained at all times by every student.  Should a life circumstance cause you to be absent, it is mandatory that you contact the Acting Floor Manager or Director.  Contacting the school does not excuse the absence, as this allows the student preparation for the workforce.  Correction of the situation will be expected immediately and must be maintained.  If not, corrective action will be taken which can lead to termination from the program.  The academy has no excused absences.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE
A student may request a leave of absence for a minimum of five (5) days and a maximum of sixty (60) days in the event of unforeseen circumstances such as medical reasons which affect the student or an immediate family member, military service requirements or jury duty.  Proof of these situations will be required, as well as a written request for the leave and an anticipated date of return to the program.  Should the student not return by the date specified, the student will be considered withdrawn from the program effective the first day immediately following the last day of the approved leave.  Should the student be entitled to a refund, it will be made to the student within thirty days of the last day of the approved leave.  A request for leave does not guarantee a leave will be granted.

LEVELS OF CORRECTIVE ACTION
A student may be advised by the Academy administration regarding attendance, academic grades or conduct by any of the following actions:

VERBAL WARNING
A student will be verbally informed at the violation he/she committed.  Discontinuance of the action will be discussed.  The student will be briefed about further repercussions should the behavior continue.

PROBATION
A written warning may be given prior to ***ension and/or an action-based termination by the student.  The student chooses the action which he/she will take.  He/She will either correct the action or be terminated from the program.  Additionally, an in-school suspension may be chosen as part of the corrective action.

SUSPENSION
An immediate withdrawal of the student from a TONI&GUY Hairdressing Academy or an in-house suspension may be assigned based upon poor performance standards or violations of policies.  In-house suspension may include tasks issued by the Director. An out-of-school suspension may be for a period of time not less than one (1) day but no longer than two (2) years.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES
All prospective students are required to complete a Career Planning Session with the Director of Admissions.  The interview is a great way to understand the Academy’s expectations of its students and the prospective student’s expectation of the Academy.  After a brief interview has been given, a tour of the facility is conducted.  An entrance exam, will be given to all prospective students requesting enrollment.  A minimum score of 210 for verbal skills and 190 for quantitative skills must be achieved for admissions.  Upon acceptance of the student, an enrollment date is agreed upon, the enrollment agreement is signed and the registration fee is paid.  A state issued I.D., high school diploma or equivalent and birth certificate or social security card are mandatory for the registration process.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Upon meeting entrance and registration requirements, applicants may enroll in the TONI&GUY Hairdressing Academy Basic Program.  Students must be a minimum of 17 years of age to enroll.  Applicants will not be denied admission on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religious preference, ethnic origin, marital status or handicap.  If a student has a criminal conviction it may affect a student’s ability to be licensed.

TRANSFER STUDENTS
TONI&GUY Hairdressing Academy accepts transfers from other cosmetology schools or programs on an individual basis.  For more information please contact the Director of Admissions.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
The Academy participates in alternative lender programs.  For additional information regarding these programs, please make an appointment with the Administrative Director.

SCHOOL HOURS
Class hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30 AM until 4:00 PM; attendance is mandatory; it is required to arrive by 8:15 AM (see Attendance Policy) Theory is held Tuesday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.  Program hours and days may be adjusted by the administration to allow for holidays or other events warranting schedule adjustment.

HOLIDAYS
The following holidays are observed:  New Years Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.  Being absent the day before and/or after a designated holiday or break will result in suspension.

COMPANY SPONSORED SPECIAL EVENTS
A Student Soiree is held annually for the Academy students.  As several hours of preparation are required for the show, field trip hours will be issued accordingly if the following conditions are met:
•    Participation throughout the event
•    Attendance the day before the event
•    Attendance the day after the event

Other events attended such as the annual TONI&GUY Photographic Awards will require the above same conditions and are subject to change at the discretion of the Administration.

CLOSURE DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
Closure will occur when local Independent School District(s) are closed due to bad weather.  It is up to all individuals to use their best judgment concerning driving conditions.

PROGRAM START DATES
The Cosmetology course begins the first Tuesday of every month.  The maximum enrollment is sixteen (16) students.  New Student Orientation will be held prior to the first day of school, and attendance is mandatory.  TONI&GUY Hairdressing Academy reserves the right to add or delete any course dates in a calendar year.

June 3, 2008
July 1, 2008
August 5, 2008
September 2, 2008
October 7, 2008
November 4, 2008
December 2, 2008
January 6, 2009

TONI&GUY Hairdressing Academy has set forth minimum standards for completion.  Requirements for graduation of each program to include:

Satisfaction of Washington State Cosmetology Commission requirements.  This includes:

•  Completing 1600 clock hours in a licensed cosmetology program
•  Maintaining an 80% or higher grade point average throughout the program
•  Completing all exams and requirements of the course; passing senior test-out is required
•  Following all rules and regulations included in the General Rules and Regulations of the Washington Cosmetology Commission
•  Fulfillment of practical operations required by the school
•  Completion of an exit interview with the Financial Aid Coordinator; the exit interview must be completed by the student.  The student is required to report their most current address and telephone number, as well as the name, address and telephone number of his/her employer if employed.
•  Having all necessary staff sign off on the Graduation Requirements checklist and turning this checklist in to the Financial Aid Coordinator.

Upon meeting the above criteria, a diploma will be issued, as well as the student’s transcripts.  The student will then be a graduate of the TONI&GUY Hairdressing Academy.  Thereafter, the school will request a State Board exam date from the graduate.  The state will send the notification to the school and the school will contact the student regarding the exam date.

RECORDS
All student records will be maintained by administration.  Only administration may have access to these files.  If a student wishes to review his/her file, he/she may do so in the presence of an administration staff member.  If the student is a dependant minor, the parents may have access to the student’s file.  No information will be released to any party without the written consent of the student, except under subpoena or in accordance with state or federal laws or funding programs.  If that situation occurs, every attempt will be made to contact the student.  Please be advised that the academy is only required to keep student records on file for three years

Although TONI&GUY Hairdressing Academy considers the success of its programs as they relate to the individual student, we do not guarantee employment.  However, as a part of preparing students for the professional world, the following services are available to individual students:

•    Job Listings:  job listings are placed in a book for self-directed students to review.  This book is maintained in the Director of Admissions’ office.  As opportunities are presented, they are placed in the book.

•    Interview Training and Resume Development:  recommendations are made to the students regarding information appearing on their resumes.  Interview training is also part of each curriculum.

•    Career Representatives:  the TONI&GUY Salon Division has representatives available monthly to conduct on-site interviews with students interested in becoming an employee of TONI&GUY Salon Division.  Other salon representatives are also available to speak with students regarding employment opportunities.  TONI&GUY Hairdressing Academy does not guarantee employment to any student.  Students will undergo the same scrutiny for employment as any other candidate.  TONI&GUY Hairdressing Academy encourages students to seek employment in the industry with other salons and companies.

TONI&GUY HAIRDRESSING ACADEMY will give the students the opportunity to receive their cosmetology instruction in a beautiful 11,000 square foot facility in the heart of Bellingham, Washington, which is one of the most desirable areas in the state of Washington.  Located along the coast of Washington State just 23 miles south of the Canadian border and 90 miles north of Seattle, Bellingham was rated the No. 2 “best place to live” behind Gainesville, Florida by the Oregon-based Fast Forward, Inc.

The facility is divided into several different areas.  When walking in the front door you are greeted by our receptionist and will immediately be drawn to our expansive retail center.  Within this area is also a comfortable lounge area for clients and guests.  As you walk through the open air hall straight ahead, you’*** find yourself in the clinic floor area which features three learning areas all equipped with mobile stations for each student to have a place to store their styling tools and equipment.

The clinic floor visually resembles a salon in its accessibility and accommodations for both students and clinic floor clients.  There are two dispensaries for shampoos, conditioners, styling products, hair colors and developers.  There is a student break room equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker.  Restrooms are ADA compliant and are available for students, faculty, staff, clinic floor clients and guests.  

The classrooms are used to conduct theory every Tuesday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.  The first two months of the basic program are held in two separate classrooms which each contain plasma TV monitors to view educational videos for the ultimate educational experience.

LICENSING AGENCIES
TONI&GUY Hairdressing Academy is approved and regulated by the Washington Department of Licensing.

Approved and Regulated by:
Department of Licensing
Business and Professions division
Cosmetology Section
PO Box 9048
Olympia, WA  98507-9048
360.664.6625
www.dol.wa.gov