1003 Enterprise Place, Suite 100
Arlington, Texas 76001-7141
Fax: (817) 472-6506
Email: tags@perfectjob.com
Enrollment Requirements: Student must read, write and speak English, or provide a translator. All students must provide proof that they are 17 years of age. All students must have a High School Diploma, or GED. Students must furnish photo-copies of their High School Diploma, GED, or High School Transcript showing graduation prior to admission into the school. They must be of good health and be current with their Tetanus vaccinations (either proof or waiver must be signed.) Students should have an interest in the safety of animals. They must provide their own living and transportation. They must provide deposit fee for application and Tuition for Classes.
Equal Opportunity: We accept students regardless of sex, race, or religion. We do require a minimum of 17 years of age. The only provision that we require is they must have the ability to read, write, and speak English or provide an interpreter. The same provision will be made for a non-hearing student, who would be responsible for providing a sign language interpreter.
Student Orientation: The first day of class, all students must attend orientation to review the rules and expectations of the school. We will provide each student a grooming jacket which they will be expected to wear, equipment and books along with a workbook for class study.
Credit for Prior Training: If a student wishes to receive credit for previous instruction, a list of the courses and clock-hours for student credit will be calculated on a pro-rated basis. It is the student's responsibility to provide the school with satisfactory documentation of previous instruction. No credit will be given more than fourteen days after the date this Agreement is signed.
Job Placement Assistance: Students will be furnished with a list of possible employers. The school will assist in scheduling interviews where positions are available.
Standard Tuition Charges: A $100.00 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve class space. An additional $1,745.45 is due when you pick up your equipment, or on the first day of class. The full balance, $3000.00 for tuition, is due by the first day of class unless other arrangements have been made. The total course fee is $ 5,205.45. This includes tuition, lab fees, books, equipment, and deposit.
Cancellation Policy: A full refund will be made to any student who cancels the enrollment within 72 hours (until midnight of the third day excluding Saturday, Sundays and legal holidays) after the enrollment contract is signed, and a tour of the facilities and equipment is made by the prospective student.
Refund Policy: The school's refund policy is stated on page 24 and 25 is form PS-1040.
Graduation Requirements: A 75% average is required in all categories (written tests, grooming ability and attitude) to receive a graduation diploma. Students will be graded as follows: Each area of study will encompass one third of the grade. The final grade will be based on knowledge, correct bathing methods, proper points for clipping, handling ability and proper finish grooming of each breed. Weekly tests will be given.
Student Conduct: Conduct which is in anyway disruptive to the classroom or unsafe to the handling of animals is reason for dismissal from school. This is to insure that all students have an environment conducive to learning and in which to work. Each student is expected to be attentive to the instructor, to ask questions when in doubt and must show a desire to learn and accomplish their assignment for each day. Any drug or alcohol abuse, disorderly conduct or violation of school rules will be cause for immediate dismissal.
Student Complaints: Students must inform the instructor and arrange for a private interview to discuss complaints. Unresolved grievances may be taken to the Texas Workforce Commission, Career Schools and Colleges 101 East 15th Street, Austin, TX 78778-0001.
NOTICE
STUDENT COMPLAINT POLICY
This School has a Certificate of Approval from Texas Workforce
Commission (TWC)
The TWC –assigned school number is: S0669
The school’s programs are approved by TWC
Students must address their concerns about this school or any of its educational programs by the following grievance process outlined in the school’s catalog. Schools are responsible for ensuring and documenting that all students have received a copy of the school’s grievance procedures and for describing these procedures in the school’s published catalog. If, as a student, you were not provided with this information, please inform school management.
Students dissatisfied with the school’s response to their complaints or who are not able to file complaint with the school, can file a formal complaint with TWC, as well as with other relevant agencies or accreditors, if applicable.
Information on filing a complaint with TWC can be found on TWC’S Career Schools and Colleges Websites at http://csc.twc.state.tx.us/.
Appeal of Grades: A written objection must be submitted to the Director within one week of any disputed grade.
Re-admission: If for any valid reason the student is unable to complete the course, they can be re-admitted to finish the course providing they make previous arrangements with the Instructor or Director of the school.
Attendance: Each student will be allowed 5 sick days, with a written Doctors excuse. If a student is unable to come to class, they must call in before 8:00 am. Tardiness will be unacceptable behavior. Class is held from 8:00 am to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Each student must complete the 480 hours required.
Follow up services: We will encourage graduated students to refer to our school for information and support. A follow up letter will be sent to each employer regarding student on the job performance.
Termination and student responsibility: The school will not allow any substance abuse (illegal drugs or alcohol.) Student must further agree to abide by school regulations and conditions of school policy, and it must be understood that excessive tardiness, absence, and or any insubordination will result in immediate dismissal. Any dismissal for the above reasons will not release the student of their tuition responsibility or the school from the refund policy. Students terminated for unsatisfactory progress cannot be re-admitted until a minimum of one grading period has passed.
Start Date: The School will begin instruction of the student on an agreed upon day in the month in which the student pays the total tuition and fees specified in this catalog.
Ending Date: Assuming no absences or other extenuating circumstances have occurred, students will complete the program approximately 12 weeks after their start date.
A full refund will be made to any Student who cancels the enrollment contract within 72 hours (until midnight of the third day excluding Saturday, Sundays, and legal holidays) after the enrollment contract is signed and a tour of the facilities and equipment is made by the prospective Student.
1. Refund computations will be based on scheduled clock hours of class attendance through the last date of attendance. Leaves of absence, suspensions and school holidays will not be counted as part of the scheduled class attendance.
2. The effective date of termination for refund purposes will be the earliest of the following:
(a) The last day of attendance, if the student is terminated by the school;
(b) The date of receipt of written notice from the student; or
(c) Ten school days following the last date of attendance.
3. If tuition and fees are collected in advance of entrance, and if after expiration of the 72 hour cancellation privilege the student does not enter school, not more than $100 in nonrefundable administrative fees shall be retained by the school for the entire residence program or synchronous distance education course.
4. If a student enters a residence or synchronous distance education program and withdraws or is otherwise terminated, the school or college may retain not more than $100 in nonrefundable administrative fees for the entire program. The minimum refund of the remaining tuition and fees will be the pro rata portion of tuition, fees, and other charges that the number of hours remaining in the portion of the course or program for which the student has been charged after the effective date of termination bears to the total number of hours in the potion of the course or program for which the student has been charges, except that a student may not collect a refund if the student has completed 75 percent or more of the total number of hours in the portion of the program for which the student has been charged on the effective date of termination. (More simply, the refund is based on the precise number of clock hours the student has paid for, but not yet used, at the point of termination, up to the 75% completion mark, after which no refund is due. Form PS-1040 provides the precise calculation.)
5. Refunds for books, tools, or other supplies should be handles separately from refund of tuition and other academic fees. The student will not be required to purchase instructional supplies, books, and tools until such time as these materials are required. Once these materials are purchased, no refund will be made.
6. A student who withdraws for a reason unrelated to the student’s academic status after the 75 percent completion mark and requires a grade at the time of withdrawal shall be given a grade of “incomplete” and permitted to re-enroll in the course or program during the 12-month period following the date the student withdrew without payment of additional tuition for that portion of the course of program.
7. A refund of all tuition and fees is due and refundable in each of the following cases:
(a) An enrollee is not accepted by the school;
(b) If the course of instruction is discontinued by the school and this prevents the student from completing the course; or
(c) If the student’s enrollment was procured as a result of any misrepresentation in advertising, promotional materials of the school, or representations by the owner or representatives of the school.
A full or partial refund may also be due in other circumstances of program dificiencies or violations of requirements for career schools and colleges.
8. REFUND POLICY FOR STUDENTS CALLED TO ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE.
A student of the school or college who withdraws from the school or college as a result of the student being called to active duty in a military service of the United States or the Texas National Guard may elect one of the following options for each program in which the student is enrolled:
(a) if tuition fees are collected in advance of withdrawal, a pro-rated rata refund of any tuition, fees, or other charges paid by the student for the program and a cancellation of any unpaid tuition, fees, or other charges owed by the student for the portion of the program the student does not complete following withdrawal;
(b) a grade of incomplete with the designation “withdrawn-military” for the courses in the program, other than courses for which the student has previously received a grade on the student’s transcript, and the right to re-enroll in the program, or a substantially equivalent program if that program is no longer available, not later that the first anniversary of the date the student is discharged for active military duty without payment of additional tuition, fees or other charges for the program; or
(c) The assignment of an appropriate final grade or credit for the courses in the program, but only if the instructor of instructors of the program determine that the student has:
(1) Satisfactorily completed at least 90 percent of the required coursework for the program; and
(2) Demonstrated sufficient mastery of the program material to receive credit for completing the program.
9. The payment of refunds will be totally completed such that the refund instrument has been negotiated or credited into the proper account(s), within 60 days after the effective date of termination.
PS-023R PREVIOUS EDITIONS OF THIS FORM WILL NOT BE USED REV 9/11
