Student Professional Development Guidelines

All students must commit to and follow the Student Professional Development Guidelines during their enrollment at Paul Mitchell The School Wichita. These guidelines were established to assist in creating a safe, focused, and enjoyable learning experience.

Attendance and Documentation of Time

1. The school records attendance in clock hours and gives appropriate attendance credit for all hours attended. Attendance is calculated using a computerized timeclock. This device may consist of an app that can be used on your phone, a biometric scanner in the school, or similar device. The school does not add or deduct attendance hours as a penalty. If a student fails to clock in or out for their schedule on the student time clock, the student will not receive hours. If the student wishes to dispute any hours they feel earned, the student must provide documentation to verify attendance on the missing time form.
2. The school is open from 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM for day students and 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM for night students.
3. All courses require continuous attendance.
4. The prescribed attendance schedule must be maintained each week.
5. 5 day schedule students may not miss Mondays and 3 day schedule students may not miss Tuesdays. Part time night students may not miss Mondays.
6. Students must be on time, as tardiness inhibits the learning process. Students who are late for theory, a specialty class or a guest artist class may attend the class, but must be accompanied into the classroom by a learning leader. Students are never excused from mandatory theory class to work in the clinic classroom.
7. During the contracted enrollment period, applicant student must maintain a 90% attendance average each month in order to complete the program by the contracted end date. The student is allowed to miss 10% of his or her scheduled hours before having to pay extra instructional charges. The student may use the 10% excused absences for vacation, doctor appointments, illness, etc. ; however, the student may not be out of school 14 consecutive calendar days or he or she may be terminated. If the student attends additional program hours beyond his or her contracted end date due to not meeting a 90% attendance average or to complete academic graduation requirements, the student will be charged an additional $10. 00 for each hour scheduled to complete upon their last date of attendance.
   
   ** Refer to the school enrollment contract for the Enrollment Contract Period definition. Please note that if a student misses more than 14 consecutive calendar days, the student may be terminated from the program.
8. Students who are late or cannot attend school must contact the school immediately and either leave a message, talk to the Front Desk directly, or text (316) 630-0600. Day students must call in by 8:30AM, night students must call in or text by 5:00 PM.
9. Students must request time off from school using a book out form and turning it in to the front desk.
10. Students are required to be in attendance a minimum of seven (7) hours per day, 35 hours per week for the full time 5 day schedule; after CORE the full time 3 day students are required to attend ten (10) hours per day, 30 hours per week schedule; 20/25 hours per week for part time students. Holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day will be set according to the calendar each year. Students cannot clock extra hours for future time that will be missed. If a student misses any hours during the week the hours missed will go against the 10% of hours allowable to miss and overtime charges may occur.
11. Lunches and breaks are scheduled for all students. All full-time students may take a 30 minute lunch.

Students should communicate with their instructor if they have not had lunch by 2:00 PM.

Observe the appropriate breaks for your school schedule. Breaks are as follows:

12. Documentation of time: Students may not leave the school premises during regular hours without an instructor’s permission.
    1. Students who leave school premises for more than 10 minutes or those who leave early must document their time by clocking out on the time clock, signing the sign-out sheet, and having an instructor book them out.
    2. Students who break out for 10 minutes must sign the sign-out sheet.
    3. Day students may clock out on the time clock for lunch for 30 minutes every day. Students may not receive credit for the time if they fail to clock in/out for lunch.
13. Students may not clock in or out for another student.

Search Policy

Lockers and stations furnished for student use belong to the school and are subject to search by the school or police officials at any time for any reason. By entering onto the premises of the school, students agree that they and any items, including handbags, briefcases, purses, and personal belongings they bring with them, are subject to reasonable search by school personnel at any time for any reason.

Future Professional Image

A professional image is a requirement for successful participation in school. We are in a fashion and image consulting business. Your hair, make up and clothes send a message to the guests that you serve. You MUST look the part and maintain the following professional dress code:

1. Core and Phase One students must wear all black.
2. Phase Two students may wear black or white in any combination.
3. Clothing must be professional, clean, and free of stains.
4. Hair must be clean and styled PRIOR to arriving at school. Ponytails must have wrapped around ties Up-do’s, braids and buns must have a finished clean style.
5. Cosmetics must be applied PRIOR to arriving at school, using trend-appropriate makeup techniques This includes application of (at a minimum) foundation/base, mascara and cheeks.
6. Ripped jeans are acceptable. Rips must be below finger tips when standing. Must have more jean/ material than skin showing. Skirts must also be below fingertips.
7. Hats can be worn in any style/color. Must not have inappropriate logo/words. Hair must be styled under hat.
8. Shoes can be any color. Must be clean and professional with no holes.
9. The following is a list of unacceptable dress:
   1. Foot thongs, Crocs, or beach sandals (If it floats - don’t wear them)
   2. Tank tops or sleeveless tops
   3. Sweatpants, sweatshirts, and yoga pants
   4. Printed/Graphic T-shirts other than those with a PAUL MITCHELL logo
   5. Spandex or biking shorts
   6. Hooded sweatshirts and jackets
   7. Midriffs/Crop Tops
   8. Leggings can be worn with appropriate length top/skirt/dress; must not be worn as pants.
   9.  Shorts of any kind

BLUE DENIM CAN BE WORN ON MONDAYS.

Students who fail to comply with the professional dress code may not be allowed to clock in and can be asked to leave and return with appropriate attire.

Sanitation and Personal Services

1. Future Professionals must keep workstations and classroom areas clean, sanitary, and clutter free at all times.
2. Future Professionals must clean their stations, including the floor, after each service.
3. Hair must be swept up immediately after a service is completed, before blow drying.
4. Clinic stations must be cleaned at the end of the day, prior to clocking out for the day.
5. Future Professionals may have their hair or other services done. To receive a service, Future Professionals must do the following prior to starting the service:
   1. Get approval from Clinic Floor Learning Leader
   2. Be scheduled off the service books by Front Desk.
   3. Check-in as a guest at the Front Desk
   4. Receive consultation by a Learning Leader BEFORE starting service
   5. Pay for service supplies including, perms, tints, bleaches, rinses, conditioning, treatments, manicures, nails, etc.
   6.  If a service guest comes in and the service desks needs the Future Professionals involved with the service, then Future Professionals must reschedule their personal service and complete the guest appointment.
   7. Personal services are considered rewards and scheduled for students who are up to date with all projects, tests and practical skill assessments. School assignments and successful learning are the priority.

Note: Back on Track (BOT) list is sent monthly through google sheets to notify staff of eligible students.

Communication Guidelines and Professional Conduct

1. Visitors are allowed in the service reception area only. Visitors are not allowed in the classrooms, student lounge, or clinic classroom area.
2. Only emergency calls are permitted on the business phone.
3. Cell phones are permitted in the break room only for use when clocked out or on a scheduled break properly documented on the break out sheet at the front desk.
4. Future Professionals may not visit with another Future Professional who is servicing a client.
5. Future Professionals may not gather around the service desk, service reception area, or offices.
6. Food, drinks, and water bottles are allowed only in the lunchroom.
7. Paul Mitchell The School Wichita is a smoke-free campus.
8. Stealing or taking school property or another’s personal property is unacceptable and grounds for termination.
9. School administration has the right to access and inspect a Future Professionals locker at any time, refer to the locker policy.

Late Payments

If a student fails to make a scheduled tuition payment, the student may not attend school until the payment is made and account is current. If the student cannot make payment within 14 consecutive calendar days, the student may be terminated. If a student consistently fails to make scheduled payments, the student may be terminated from the program.

Learning Participation Guidelines

1. Peer teaching and tutoring are encouraged. Taking credit for another’s work or cheating during exams is unacceptable.
2. Students will be expected to maintain an average of 80% on all theory tests and assignments.
3. Students may not be released from required theory class to take a client.
4. Only desk personnel may schedule or change client service appointments.
5. All services must be checked and the service ticket initialed by an instructor.
6. Students are expected to be continuously working on school-related projects, assignments, reading, or test preparation during school hours.
7. Students will receive clock hours during the times they fully participate in their learning experience.
8. When students are not scheduled with service appointments or are not scheduled to attend theory or an elective class, they may focus on the following:
   1. Completion of practical skill assessments through CourseKey
   2. Completion of theory review worksheets
   3. Performing a service on another student
   4. Listening to or reading school resource center materials, including educational videos, audiotapes, and books
9. Students must comply with school personnel and instructor’s assignments and requests as required by the curriculum and student guidelines and rules.
10. Students may not perform hair, skin, or nail services outside of school unless authorized to do so by school administration. Conducting unauthorized hair, skin, or nail services outside of school will be reported to the state board and may result in your inability to receive a professional license.
11. Students are responsible for their own equipment and may use a station drawer only while working at that station. All equipment, tools, and personal items must be secured in their assigned locker. Paul Mitchell The School Wichita is not responsible for any lost or stolen articles.
12. Parking is allowed in assigned parking areas only or cars may be towed at the owner’s expense.
13. If a Future Professional fails to complete the practical skill assessments or required weekly theory hours they will be placed on the Back on Track List. Future Professionals have one week to get caught up before they receive a coaching advisory. Students below 85% in theory and attendance will also be on the Back on Track list.
14. The school requires a Future Professional to complete all theory hours as part of their graduation requirements. Refer to the graduation requirements.