Student policies

Grading and academic progress

Students are evaluated and tested on their technical skills and theoretical knowledge through written tests and practical exams. Written exams are graded in percentage. Practical exams are graded on a Pass/Fail system. Exams may be timed to assess the student’s timing and efficiency against barbering industry standards.

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is consistently applied to all students. Satisfactory progress requires a cumulative academic grade of 70% or better.

Progress is evaluated at regular clock-hour checkpoints, and every student has at least one evaluation by the midpoint of the program. Printed evaluations are provided during SAP meetings with the School Director.

The school maintains a record of all student grades as part of the student’s educational, financial, and personal records. Grades and attendance are recorded on the transcript after each grading period.

Source: School Catalog, Volume 1, 2026-2027, Grading and Satisfactory Academic Progress

Attendance

Barbering Bridge Barber School expects students to be punctual and prepared to begin class on time. The student is required to sign in and out to receive hours for the day. The student must be in uniform to clock in upon arrival and is expected to physically be in his or her classroom or student clinic before its start time. After dismissal, students are required to sign out.

Students will not earn hours for periods in which they do not both sign in and out. Daily attendance is also taken and recorded by each teacher. Clock hours are calculated minute by minute.

The school recognizes the need for students to work while attending school. The student must be able to combine work with the requirements of the school. Work schedules must not take precedence over school attendance.

If you plan on being absent, you must let the school know as soon as possible and at least 24 hours before, by phone call, just as you would for a job. Once you are training on the clinical floor, your customers depend on you to be here and on time. Absences that are planned must be submitted to the Director in writing in advance of the day the student will be absent.

Tardiness

If a student is going to be tardy, he or she is responsible for calling in before the scheduled class time. All students must sign in. Tardy is defined as not being signed in and signed off by the educator at the specified class time. Missed assignments must be made up for program completion.

Early departure

A student who leaves the school prior to regular class dismissal time is considered an early departure. Early departure is defined as signing out before the specified class ends, and the educator also signs to acknowledge the time left. Missed time must be made up in order to obtain the required hours for program completion.

Make-up work

Written assessments, quizzes, assignments, and projects may be submitted or taken on the day following the due date or assessment date. If a student is absent on the due date, he or she may turn it in or take the assessment on the day of return. No submission results in 0%. For a planned absence, the student must contact their educator to schedule taking the written assessment early. Students cannot take practical assessments early. Students are responsible for making up any missed clock hours.

Leave of absence

A Leave of Absence is not offered at Barbering Bridge Barber School. If at any point you have to interrupt your education for an extended period, withdrawing from your program is the best decision, and a refund will be issued according to the refund policy. When you are ready to return, you may reapply. Readmission is not guaranteed and is subject to class availability. A new Enrollment Agreement is required.

Probation and termination

If either grades or attendance falls below the minimum standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress, the student is placed on probation for the next two weeks. This must be corrected within two weeks of receiving notice. If a student is still below the minimum standard after the two-week probation period, the student is evaluated on whether they can recover before program completion. If recovery is not possible, the student is terminated with the appropriate refund issued.

A student will be terminated for the following reasons without warning and without a probation period:

• Use of drugs and/or alcohol, which includes prescription marijuana.
• Possession of drugs and/or alcohol, which includes prescription marijuana.
• Signing in or out for another student.
• Cheating or stealing.
• Cheating on the clock hours and/or receiving unearned hours.
• Threatening statements made toward staff, service guests, or other students.
• Bullying.
• Physical violence and/or altercations.

Conduct and dress code

You are provided with a smock in your kit on the first day of class and are required to wear it at all times. If you lose your smock or apron, it is your responsibility to purchase a new one from the school. You are only allowed to wear a smock or apron approved by Barbering Bridge Barber School. During clinical days, students are to wear clean professional attire.

The school does not tolerate the use of alcohol or drugs on the premises or during school-sanctioned events. No smoking is permitted within the school facility or directly outside the building within 300 feet.

Prospective students, school counselors, and members of the community are invited to visit the school to experience the training program. An appointment is required. For security purposes, no one is allowed to walk the school premises unaccompanied.

Graduation

• A cumulative academic grade of 70% or better.
• 100% completion of program clock hours.
• An account balance reflecting $0.

Students must attend an exit interview upon completion of their program. An appointment must be scheduled in advance with the Director for the last day of attendance. If a student has a balance, the exit interview may be scheduled after the account reflects a $0 balance.

Transcripts

All transcript requests must be in writing to the School Director. One complimentary copy is sent to the State Board automatically upon completion of the program and satisfied obligations to the school. There is a $10 non-refundable processing fee for additional transcript requests.

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