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INSTITUTO EMBELLEZE BEAUTY SCHOOL

2239 SW 2nd Street

Pompano Beach, Florida

33069954-247-9531

School Code #5981

Catalog |Volume2.0

2020

Licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department ofEducation, 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL, 32399-0400 -Toll Free Telephone Number (888-224-6684) - Fax Number (850-245-3234) -

License Number 5981

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

WELCOME TO INSTITUTO EMBELLEZE BEAUTY SCHOOL ..............................................6

OUR MISSION ......................................................................................................................6

OBJECTIVE/ VISION .............................................................................................................6

PURPOSE ............................................................................................................................... 6

LEGAL CONTROL ..................................................................................................................6

INSTITUTE ADMINISTRATORS ............................................................................................6

ADMINISTRATORS ...............................................................................................................6

GENERAL INFORMATION ...................................................................................................6

LICENSING ........................................................................................................................... 6

ACCREDITATION .................................................................................................................6

GOVERNANCE OF THE INSITUTE .......................................................................................7

FACILITIES ............................................................................................................................ 7

CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURITY .........................................................................................7

HOURS OF OPERATION .......................................................................................................7

HOLIDAYS ............................................................................................................................. 7

POLICY STATEMENTS ..........................................................................................................8

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES POLICY ...............................................................................8

HEALTH AND SAFETY ...........................................................................................................8

COMPUTER USE POLICY .....................................................................................................8

REGISTERING COMPLAINTS AGAINST STAFF ....................................................................9

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES ...................................................................................................9

REVIEW BY A REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE ...................................................................9

STUDENT CONDUCT CODE ...............................................................................................9

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY ................................................................................................... 10

CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM ........................................................................................... 10

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PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM .........................................10

RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS CONCERNING ACADEMIC DISHONESTY ......................11

DISCIPLINARY STANDINGS ................................................................................................... 11

GOOD STANDING ............................................................................................................... 11

WARNING ........................................................................................................................... 11

DISCIPLINARY PROBATION ................................................................................................. 11

SUSPENSION ........................................................................................................................ 11

EXPULSION ......................................................................................................................... 12

APPEALS TO DISCIPLINARY STANDINGS ............................................................................. 12

DISCIPLINARY RECORDS ..................................................................................................... 12

STUDENT SERVICES ............................................................................................................. 12

PLACEMENT SERVICES ......................................................................................................... 12

ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT .................................................................................................. 12

FINANCIAL AID ADVISEMENT ............................................................................................ 12

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES ............................................................................................ 13

APPEAL DISABILITY DOCUMENTATION DECISION .......................................................... 14

LICENSURE ......................................................................................................................... 14

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................... 14

ADMISSIONS ....................................................................................................................... 14

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................. 14

PROGRAM CREDENTIALS ................................................................................................... 15

PROGRAMS OFFERED ......................................................................................................... 16

PROGRAM TITLE: FACIAL SPECIALIST ................................................................................. 16

COURSES DESCRIPTION – FACIAL SPECIALIST PROGRAM .................................................17

PROGRAM TITLE: NAIL TECHNICIAN ................................................................................ 19

COURSES DESCRIPTION – NAIL TECHNICIAN PROGRAM ...............................................20

PROGRAM TITLE: COSMETOLOGY ...................................................................................21

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COURSES DESCRIPTION – COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM .................................................22PROGRAM TITLE: BARBER STYLIST ....................................................................................24

COURSES DESCRIPTION – BARBER STYLIST PROGRAM ....................................................25

TUITION, FEES, AND OTHER EXPENSES .............................................................................27

PAYMENT METHODS ........................................................................................................28

REDUCTION OF TUITION AND FEES ................................................................................28

REGISTRATION CANCELLATION FOR NON-PAYMENT ...................................................28

WITHDRAWAL REFUND POLICY ......................................................................................28

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY .............................................................................28

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES ................................................................29

GROUNDS FOR TERMINATION ........................................................................................29

ATTENDANCE POLICY .......................................................................................................29

STUDENT TARDINESS POLICY ............................................................................................29

LEAVE OF ABSENCE ............................................................................................................ 29

SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP) ....................................................................30

DEFINITION OF SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS DEFINITION ...........................30

QUALITATIVE CRITERIA FOR SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS .............................30

TRANSFERABILITY OF HOURS .............................................................................................31

CALCULATION OF THE CLOCK HOUR COMPLETION PERCENTAGE ...............................31

CLOCK HOURS ....................................................................................................................31

CALCULATION OF OVERALL CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE ............................31

QUANTITATIVE CRITERIA FOR SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS ........................32

MAXIMUM TIME FRAME FOR SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS .........................32

INCOMPLETE GRADE IN A COURSE ..................................................................................33

REPEAT COURSES ................................................................................................................33

PROCEDURE FOR GRADE APPEALS ...................................................................................34

GRADING SYSTEM ............................................................................................................35

STUDENT RECORDS ...........................................................................................................365

TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS .....................................................................................................36

PROGRAMS ........................................................................................................................36

COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM ........................................................................................36

ACADEMIC CALENDAR .....................................................................................................37

INSTRUCTORS ................................................................................................................... 39

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WELCOME TO INSTITUTO EMBELLEZE BEAUTY SCHOOL

OUR MISSIONThe Mission of Instituto Embelleze Beauty School’s is to provide a high-quality education to post-

secondary students. The institution has a commitment to its students to ensure that they will be well-

trained professionals. Instituto Embelleze Beauty School is focused on preparing the students to enter

the job market, training them in professional advancement, intellectual inquiry, and community

engagement. The students receive knowledge to become qualified professionals and to confront the

diverse challenges in the beauty industry.

OBJECTIVE / VISIONThe Vision of Instituto Embelleze Beauty School is to equip students with skills in the competitive beauty

industry through impact of educational programs and professional partnerships.

PURPOSE

The purpose of Instituto Embelleze Beauty School is to provide a quality education to students so they can confront the diverse challenges in the beauty industry.

LEGAL CONTROL

Instituto Embelleze Beauty School is owned by Transformation Beauty Brands Corporation, a for profit corporation established in the State of Florida. The controlling principal of the school is Mauro Zamprogno

INSTITUTE ADMINISTRATORS

Mauro Zamprogno is the President of the institute. Bruno Soares Zamprogno is the financial director.

ADMINISTRATORS

The organizational structure of is simple, allowing the Institution to expand to fit the diversification of programs and new demands based on growth. The president is: Mauro ZamprognoSchool Director: Adela Abaji. Academic Director: Maria Elena Marchan. Admission Director: Laura Serrano

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GENERAL INFORMATIONNSING

Instituto Embelleze Beauty School is a private institution organized as a for profit corporation under the laws of the State of Florida. Licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education. Additional information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400, toll-free telephone number (888)224-6684;”

ACCREDITATION

Instituto Embelleze Beauty School is currently not accredited.

GOVERNANCE OF THE INSITUTE

The Director of Instituto Embelleze Beauty School manages the operations of Instituto Embelleze Beauty School. The director has the authority to conduct the following functions:

• Establish policies and procedures• Amend and approval the annual budget• Determine the compensation of the other staff members• Perform any task in the administration

FACILITIES

Instituto Embelleze Beauty School has facilities adapted and conditioned to provide our services in the most comfortable manner for the student’s development.

The Institution is located at 2239 SW 2nd Street, Pompano Beach, Florida 33069.

The Instituto Embelleze Beauty School covers 4000 square feet that include classrooms, salon practice space, offices, restrooms, lobby, student study area, and reception area.

CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURITY

Instituto Embelleze Beauty School has the utmost concern for the safety of each student, instructor, andstaff. All students, employees, and visitors should promptly report crimes in progress, accidents, and anyother emergencies to local law enforcement by dialing 911.

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HOURS OF OPERATIONClass ScheduleMonday – Fridays: 9:00 A.M. To 10:30 P.M. Office Hours:Monday Through Friday 9:00 am – 7:00 pm

HOLIDAYS

Instituto Embelleze Beauty School will be closed on the following holidays:

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day• President’s Day • Memorial Day• Independence Day (July 4th)• Labor Day• Thanksgiving and Friday after Thanksgiving• Christmas Eve• Christmas Day• New Year’s Eve• New Year Day

POLICY STATEMENTS

This section of the catalog outlines policies and procedures relevant to students enrolled at Instituto Embelleze Beauty School.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES POLICY

Instituto Embelleze Beauty School does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission oraccess to, or operations of its programs and activities. Instituto Embelleze Beauty School does notdiscriminate in the basis of disability in its practices. Instituto Embelleze Beauty School administratorswill handle provisions of accommodations for students with disabilities in compliance with Section 504of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Reasonable andspecific accommodations are developed with each student based on current documentation from anappropriate licensed professional. All accommodations are individualized, flexible, and confidentialbased on the nature of the disability and the academic environment.

HEALTH AND SAFETYInstituto Embelleze Beauty School acknowledges that it is its duty to ensure, so far as reasonablypracticable, the health, safety and welfare of the students, staff, and anyone else who comes to InstitutoEmbelleze Beauty School. It is the policy of Instituto Embelleze Beauty School to provide andmaintain, as far as reasonably practical, a working environment that is safe and without risk to health.

Consequently, Instituto Embelleze Beauty School will, when reasonablypractical:

• Provide and maintain safe and healthy working conditions;• Provide and maintain safe machinery;• Provide information, training and supervision to enable staff and students to perform their work safely;

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• Maintain high standards of health, safety and welfare in all Instituto Embelleze Beauty School activities.

COMPUTER USE POLICY

Instituto Embelleze Beauty School has set up computing facilities for the use of registered users. Allcomputer users are responsible for using the facilities in an effective, efficient, ethical, and lawfulmanner. Instituto Embelleze Beauty School views the use of computer facilities as a privilege, not aright, and seeks to protect legitimate computer users by imposing sanctions on those who abuse theprivilegeThis policy provides guidelines for the appropriate and inappropriate use of the computing resourcesof Instituto Embelleze Beauty School. It applies to all users of Instituto Embelleze Beauty School’scomputing resources, includes all members of the Instituto Embelleze Beauty School community.Computing resources include all computers, related equipment, software, data, and local areanetworks for which Instituto Embelleze Beauty School is responsible.The computing resources of Instituto Embelleze Beauty School are intended for the legitimate businessof Instituto Embelleze Beauty School. All users must have proper authorization for the use ofInstituto Embelleze Beauty School computing resources. Users must apply standards of acceptableacademic and professional ethics and considerate conduct to their use of Instituto Embelleze BeautySchool’s computing resources. Users must be aware of the legal and moral responsibility for ethicalconduct in the use of computing resources. Users have a responsibility not to abuse the network andresources and to respect the privacy, copyrights, and intellectual property rights of others.Computer hardware and software is the property of Instituto Embelleze Beauty School and the studentis responsible for taking precautions against importing computer viruses or doing other harm to thecomputer. It is prohibited to copy Instituto Embelleze Beauty School purchased or leased software.

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REGISTERING COMPLAINTS AGAINST STAFF

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES

If any student deems it necessary to file a grievance against an Instituto Embelleze Beauty Schoolemployee he or she must report such incident to the Director. Every effort will be made to protectthe privacy of any parties involved. The student is entitled and encouraged to have an informaldiscussion with the Director as a first step. If an informal conversation does not result in a satisfactoryresolution, or if you are not comfortable speaking about the matter with the Director, then the studentshould discuss the situation with the Owner. In cases of discrimination or sexual harassment, InstitutoEmbelleze Beauty School encourages the student to go directly to the Owner. Any complaint that is notin writing, that is, a verbal complaint, is considered an informal complaint.

After an informal discussion, if the student wishes to file a formal grievance, he/she may submit such inwriting to the Director. However, before filing a formal charge, the complaining party should first makea good faith effort to meet and confer with the party against whom he or she has a complaint in aneffort to resolve the matter. The formal report should contain a statement of the problem orcomplaint, the facts and details of the situation, pertinent dates and the names and positions of theparties involved. The grievance must be signed and dated. Also, please note that the student maywithdraw a complaint at any time during the complaint process. A withdrawal must be made inwriting to the Director.

Upon receipt of a written formal complaint by a student, the Director will consider the complaint.After such an investigation, Director will make a determination as to whether the grievance has meritas alleged. If the alleged grievance is deemed justified, Instituto Embelleze Beauty School will takewhatever steps it deems appropriate to correct any grievance suffered by the complaining party.

REVIEW BY A REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE

The student may appeal this determination to an appeals committee consisting of a member ofadministration, an Instructor, and a member of the student body. This committee has the right to reviewthe determinations and to reverse or amend such decisions.

STUDENT CONDUCT CODE CODE

The following are examples of misconduct for which students and/or student organizations are subjectto disciplinary action by Instituto Embelleze Beauty School. This list should no t be considered inclusive.1. Dishonesty, such as cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information to InstitutoEmbelleze Beauty School.2. Forgery, alteration, or misuse of Instituto Embelleze Beauty School documents, records, or

identification.3. Theft of and/or damage to property of Instituto Embelleze Beauty School, of a member InstitutoEmbelleze Beauty School community or of a visitor to Instituto Embelleze Beauty School.4. Unauthorized entry to, or use of, Instituto Embelleze Beauty School facilities, which are locked, closedto student activities, or otherwise restricted as to use.

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5. Tampering with fire equipment, exit lights, fire alarms, or any other Safety equipment orstructures.

6. Disorderly, lewd, indecent, or obscene conduct or expression on Instituto Embelleze BeautySchool owned property or at Instituto Embelleze Beauty School sponsored or supervised activities.7. Abusive behavior - Any action or situation which produces mental or physical discomfort for anymember of Instituto Embelleze Beauty School community, or which places the individual or group indanger of physical or mental injury. This behavior includes but is not limited to:

•Sexual Harassment - inappropriate or unwelcome sexual attention to coerced sexual relations or sexual assault (also see policy on Sexual Harassment).

• Verbal Harassment-statements incorporating abusive, obscene, or threatening language.

• Physical Harassment - use of, or threatened use of, physical force or violence.

• Stalking - willfully, maliciously, and repeatedly following or harassing another person.• Any harassment on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, disability, religion, or sexual orientation.

8. Forging, altering, possessing, duplicating, using documents, keys, records, identification without consent or authorization.9. Failing to comply with a judicial sanction, to include violation of specific probationary

statutes.10. Purporting to or representing another person, an organization, or Instituto Embelleze Beauty School improperly without the consent or authority.11. Lying or perjuring self to Instituto Embelleze Beauty School

official.12. Attendance during the commitment of a violation of Instituto Embelleze Beauty School student conduct code constitutes permission or condoning of the act.13. Possessing, consuming, dispensing, or being under the influence of alcoholic beverages or illegal

drugs inviolation of the State of Florida Law or Instituto Embelleze BeautySchool policy.14. Violating Instituto Embelleze Beauty School smoking tobacco use policy in specified

facilities.15. Soliciting/selling for personal or organizational profit without proper consent of Instituto EmbellezeBeauty School officials.16. Disruption of the normal activities of the institution, including physical violence or abuse of anyperson or conduct which threatens or endangers the health or safety of persons, the deliberateinterference with academic freedom and freedom of speech.17. Possession of weapons, which include firearms (or replicas), guns, sling shot devices, grenades,

knives,explosives, flammable materials or any other instrument that may be used to cause injury to body or damage to property.18. Violation of other published Instituto Embelleze Beauty School policies, rules, or

regulations.

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ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM

Cheating is defined as the attempt, successful or not, to give or obtain aid and/or information by illicitmeans in meeting any academic requirements, including examinations. Cheating includes falsifyingreports and documents. Plagiarism is defined as the use, without proper acknowledgment, of the ideas,phrases, sentences, or larger units of discourse from another writer or speaker. Plagiarism includes theunauthorized copying of software and the violation of copyright laws.An incident of Cheating or Plagiarism upon which an instructor may take action will be an eventwhich theinstructor witnesses or has written evidence to support. An instructor must observe this evidence directlyand may not take action solely on the report of another party.

PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM

Any instructor discovering a case of suspected cheating or plagiarism should make a responsible effortto confront the student with the evidence within five (5) working days. If the student can explain theincident to the satisfaction of the instructor, no further action is warranted.If the student denies cheating and the instructor continues to believe cheating has occurred, theinstructor will send an Academic Dishonesty Form to the program director. This form is available in theoffice of the Director. The Director will hold a hearing in which the instructor will present the evidenceagainst the student. The Director will decide who, in addition to the above, may be present at thehearing. The Director will determine whether or not the evidence indicates that cheating/plagiarismhas taken place.If the student has admitted or has been found guilty of cheating or plagiarism, the following recordswill be kept:

• The instructor will send an Academic Dishonesty Form to the Director.• The Director will inform the student in writing that these forms have been sent.• Records of the incident will be kept in the Office of the Director.

This record shall be destroyed upon graduation or other forms of separation from InstitutoEmbelleze Beauty School if no further incidents of cheating or plagiarism occur.

If the records, in the Office of the Director, indicate that the student has committed two offenses, bothincidents become part of the student’s permanent academic record.

The instructor shall decide how the student will be graded for the course in which cheating or plagiarismoccurred. The student may be required to resubmit the assignment or take a new examination. Thestudent may receive a failing grade on the assignment or examination in question. The student mayreceive a failing grade for the course. For a second or subsequent offense, the student shall besubject to suspension or dismissal from Instituto Embelleze Beauty School.The student may appeal any of the above decisions in writing to the Director within thirty (30) workingdays.

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RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS CONCERNING ACADEMICDISHONESTY

Students are responsible for knowing the policies regarding cheating and plagiarism and thepenalties for such behavior. Failure of an individual instructor to remind the student as to whatconstitutes cheating and plagiarism does not relieve the student of this responsibility.Students must take care not to provide opportunities for others to cheat. Students must inform the instructor if cheating or plagiarism istaking place.

DISCIPLINARY STANDINGSA student’s status with regard to discipline is regulated by the following definitions, which are reflected in each student’s record kept at the Registration Department.

GOOD STANDING

The status of good standing indicates that a student has been duly enrolled in Instituto EmbellezeBeauty School and is eligible to participate in all activities of Instituto Embelleze Beauty School. Astudent is presumed to be in good standing unless the student engages in an established misconduct.

WARNING

This status indicates that a student has been through the judicial process due to the seriousness ofhis/her conduct and has been cautioned that further behavior of the same or similar type will because for further disciplinary action by Instituto Embelleze Beauty School.

DISCIPLINARY PROBATION

This status indicates that the student’s behavior has raised serious questions concerning the student’sstatus as a member of the Institute community. The student will be given a stated period during whichhis/her conduct will establish whether he/she is to be returned to good standing by having met definiterequirements in behavior or whether he/she is to be suspended or dismissed from Instituto EmbellezeBeauty School. The Director may impose the sanction of disciplinary probation on a student.A statement of offense and decision will be placed in the student’s file in the Education Department. Ifwhile on disciplinary probation a student is found responsible for a further infraction of InstitutoEmbelleze Beauty School policies/regulations, the student will be subject to the possibility ofsuspension/expulsion from Instituto Embelleze Beauty School.

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SUSPENSION

The status of suspension indicates the suspension/separation of the student from Instituto EmbellezeBeauty School for a stated time due to serious or repeated violations of the rules or for undesirableconduct on the part of the student. A student will be permitted to re-register for courses after a termprobation period. The Director may impose suspension.Statement of offense and decision will be placed in the student’s file in the RegistrationDepartment.

EXPULSION

This status, the most serious disciplinary action taken by Instituto Embelleze Beauty School, indicatesthe immediate, involuntary and permanent separation of a student from Instituto Embelleze BeautySchool because of established gross misconduct on the part of a student.

After notice of expulsion, a student must leave the campus immediately. The expelled student does nothave the privilege to apply for readmission to Instituto Embelleze Beauty School. Statement of offenseand decision will be placed in the student’s file in the Registration Department. A student’s transcriptwill include documentation of expulsion.

APPEALS TO DISCIPLINARY STANDINGS

A student may appeal any of the above decisions in writing to the Director within thirty (30) working days.

DISCIPLINARY RECORDS

Instituto Embelleze Beauty School will retain disciplinary records for one year after graduation. Instituto Embelleze Beauty School reserves the right to keep records for a longer period of time if so specified in the sanction letter.

STUDENT SERVICES

Under the supervision of the Director, student services are in place to assist students with their variousneeds. The goal of effective and worthwhile student services is to assist students and to directly involvethe students in the affairs of the institution, fostering a sense of community among students, instructors,and administration.

PLACEMENT SERVICES

Students who are approaching graduation should contact Student Services. Students will be providedwith accurate and timely information regarding the relationship of their programs of study to specificoccupations and professions in Florida. Students will receive information about employers in the area.Students will also receive information about requirements of state licensure examinations. While

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students are responsible for obtaining employment forms and scheduling interviews, InstitutoEmbelleze Beauty School staff will assist students with identifying potential employers, notifications ofjob fairs, creation of resumes, and interview techniques. Instituto Embelleze Beauty School cannotguarantee employment.

ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT

Faculty will perform academic advisement as needed. Campus administration may become involvedat times in academic advisement sessions when needed. Students with matters of a personal nature willbe referred to local community agencies.

FINANCIAL AID ADVISEMENT

This school accepts cash, credit cards, and checks as a form of payments. The Business Office will inform

students of all options regarding payment.

Instituto Embelleze Beauty School offers 3 different scholarships for those who qualify in Cosmetology or

Barber Stylist programs:

1. New Students Cosmetology: For the first 15 students enrolled in each Cosmetology schedule. Total

30.

2. New Students Barber: For the first 15 students enrolled in each Barber schedule. Total 30.

3. Professional in beauty related industry: 8 Scholarships in each program. Total 16 every year,

based on education and employment background.

To be eligible, Applicants must: For New Students Scholarship: Be one of the 15 first enrolled full-time students in Instituto

Embelleze Beauty School Cosmetology or Barber program. For Professional in beauty related area: will be consider the first 8 that present appropriate

documentation to show previous training or experience in beauty area. Complete the scholarship application Bring these documents:

Updated ResumePersonal Statement that describes the applicant’s professional accomplishments and goal.

Letter of Recommendation.

A committee formed by President, Financial director and School Director will evaluate each candidate

base in the following documents: Resume, personal statement, and letter of recommendation, and will

decide what type of scholarship the applicant will receive. If optional is the candidates will be interviewed.

The Applicant will receive a letter from the committee stated if the scholarship was awarded.To maintain the scholarship:The students must maintain his full-time enrollment until finishing the program.The student will be responsible to have his grade in good standing. Minimum B.The student must represent the Institution in a positive manner.Failure to follow these expectations can be and will lead to the revocation of the academic scholarship.

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If the student drop, withdraw or fails any courses at Instituto Embelleze, he/she will be held responsible fortuition costs and all additional student fees associated with continuing his education at the school

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Instituto Embelleze Beauty School does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission oraccess to, or operations of, its programs or activities. This notice is provided as required by Title II ofthe Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Accommodations are granted on a case-by-case basis forthose students who are eligible by showing sufficient documentation of disability in compliance with allFederal and State Laws.

Instituto Embelleze Beauty School currently provides handicap access in its classrooms and facilities.Requests for other accommodations must be made to the Director. On occasion, the Director maywork together with the owner to resolve requests concerning academic adjustments. With the goal ofpromoting integration and equality among the student population, the Institute provides individualassistance to students with documented disabilities. Disclosure of disability is voluntary. Students withdisabilities must request adjustments or other accommodations within the first two weeks of eachterm, and provide appropriate documentation to the Director. Documentation received may bequestioned if proper credentials are not provided, the person is not treating the student, or if thediagnosis is without supporting data. Instituto Embelleze Beauty School maintains all records asconfidential.

Upon review of the documentation, the Director will develop a letter of acknowledgement of thedisability and the appropriate accommodations that will be provided to the student. The Director willcontact the student’s instructors to notify them of the authorized adjustments. In case the adjustmentsdo not work, the student must notify the Director in order to ensure timely arrangements.Students that require extra time for testing may take examinations under the supervision of theDirector, in agreement with the course instructor. Students should allow two to three weeks forprocessing of additional aids or educational materials. Instituto Embelleze Beauty School providesthese auxiliary aids and services on an individual basis. These aids and services may include, but arenot limited to: registration assistance, approval of reduced course load, letters to instructors outliningaccommodation needs, note takers, testing accommodations, classroom and other facilityaccommodations, and assistance with accessibility issues.

Instituto Embelleze Beauty School will take into account the dates of requests for adjustments in theevaluation of grade appeals. Students should keep in mind that arrangements are provided to aid inthe completion of course requirements, not to provide excuses for missing assignments or othercoursework. All students may appeal grades. For this process, please refer to Procedure for GradeAppeals.

APPEAL DISABILITY DOCUMENTATION DECISION

The student may appeal any decision related to a requested accommodation or auxiliary aid to theDirector. Such an appeal must be made in writing to the Director not later than ten (10) daysfollowing the decision as to a requested accommodation or aid. Any position paper, brief, medicaldocumentation or other written material, which the student desires to be reviewed by the Director,shall be submitted together with the notice of appeal. The Director shall investigate and respond to thenotice of appeal in writing, stating the decision, together with the reasons for either affirming orreversing the previous decision as to an accommodation or auxiliary aid.

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LICENSUREThe Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education licenses InstitutoEmbelleze. Additional information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting theCommission at 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400, toll-free telephonenumber (888) 224-6684.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

The student must comply with the following requirements in order to receive a diploma:

1. Complete the total number of hours required by the student’s program and have an overall GPA of 2.0 or final grade of 75% or greater.

2. Pass the final examination administered by the Director of Education of the school

3. Meet all financial obligations incurred with the institution.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Admission is open to any qualified applicant. No qualified person may be excluded from enrollmentin Instituto Embelleze Beauty School based on age, race, gender, color, creed, or marital status tothe extent of the law, disability, or national origin.

Applicants will be considered for admission if they satisfy thefollowing:

• High school diploma, GED, or proof secondary education• Completed enrollment agreement,• 150 nonrefundable application fee,• Updated resume/cv,• Copy of valid government issued ID, for example passport

The first step in the enrollment process is to tour the institution and meet with an admissionsrepresentative.

Personal InterviewA personal interview with each applicant is required prior to acceptance into any program. The personal interview gives the institution an opportunity to evaluate the applicantAcceptance byInstitutionThe Admissions Director will inform the applicant of the admissions decision afterinterview.The catalog and the enrollment agreement constitute a binding contract between the studentand Instituto Embelleze Beauty School. Please read carefully prior to signing the EnrollmentAgreement. The catalog is available to students one week prior to enrolling.

PROGRAM CREDENTIALS

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Program Name Credential Awarded Clock HoursFacial Specialist Certificate 265Cosmetology Certificate 120

0Barber Stylist Certificate 1200Nail Technician Certificate 240

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PROGRAMS OFFERED

PROGRAM TITLE: FACIAL SPECIALIST dential Issued: DiplomaProgram Completion TimeMonths: 3.5/ Weeks: 13

Program Delivery: Campus

TOTAL CONTACT HOURS:Clock Hours: 265 Theory Hours 123 Lab Hours 142

ENTRANCE/ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:• High school diploma, GED, or proof secondary education• Completed enrollment agreement,• $100 nonrefundable application fee,• Updated resume/cv,• Personal statement that describes the applicant's professional accomplishments and goals.• Copy of valid government issued ID, for example passport

PROGRAM OBJECTIVE:This program is designed in accordance with the regulations and requirements of the State of Florida to obtain the license entitled “ Facial Specialist or Esthetician Technician”. The objective of this program is to provide training for individuals interested in employment as a facial specialist or esthetician in finer salon and spas.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:The study program is comprised of 265 hours and gives the students the knowledge to be a FacialSpecialist. The students will be trained in communication, human relations, the prevention ofinfections and all aspects of Facial work.

PROGRAM BREAKDOWN BY COURSENumber Course Title Theory Hours Lab Hours

ETHS 111 Ethics in the Business Practices 4SDFD 112 Safety and Sanitation 6FLPE 113 Florida Law and Regulation 5AHDS 114 AIDS / HIV 4IEFSD 007 Skin Theory 20IEFSD 008 Facials 20 30IEFSD 009 Chemistry and Product Knowledge 6 5IEFSD 010 Electricity and Facial Machines 10

IEFSD 011 Hair Removal /Waxing / Tweezing 10 25IEFSD 012 Make-up Application 12 25GSBE115 Spa Business 4 15IEFSD 013 Bacteriology 4 15IEFSD 014 Pathology and Dermatology 8 15IEFSD 015 Consultation and Preparation 6 6GPIE 116 Professional Image 4

TOTAL: 123 142

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COURSES DESCRIPTION – FACIAL SPECIALIST PROGRAM

Course

Number

Course Description Theory

Hours

Lab Hours Services (If

Applicable)

ETHS 111 Ethics in the Business Practices 4 0In this course, the student will be able to comprehend the importance of ethics practices in the spa context and to improve an ethical and professional behavior tooffer a good customer service.

SDFD 112 Safety and Sanitation 6 0The objective of this course is to learn how to performhygiene practices in the work environment, preservingand taking care of the workplace, equipment andpeople’s cleaning, knowing how t o identify illnesses ordisorders during the customer service.

FLPE 113 Florida Law and Regulation 5 0The objective is to comprehend Florida law and regulationrelated to Facials in order to provide a safe and customer service in accordance with the security standards established by the State.

AHDS 114 AIDS / HIV 4 0This course objective is to offer basic information aboutthis disease and provide orientations to the studentconcerning to how to clean and sterilize equipment andother supplies used in the services to avoid the virus’sinfection and transmission.

IEFSD 007 Skin Theory 20 0In this course, the student will know the theoreticalconcepts about the skin, including studies about its layersand each of its characteristics, skin types, as well as theformation and regeneration skin processes, possiblediseases and forms of treatment to offer the mostappropriated services to the customer's skin type.

IEFSD 008 Facials 20 30 40In this course, the student will learn the characteristicsand particularities of the facial skin and willunderstand the necessary techniques to offer facialservices according to the client’s skin type and choice, bymeans of orientations and safe procedures withoutdamaging the client’s skin.

IEFSD 009 Chemistry and Product Knowledge 6 5 0The objective of this course is to identify the differenttypes of chemical products used in facial services, tocomprehend its particularities and function to correctlyuse these products in the customer services.

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IEFSD 010 Electricity and Facial Machines 10 6 10In this course, the objective is to understand theelectricity characteristics, the way it can be used in skintreatments, its benefits and disadvantages in theservices offered. In addition, the student will learn aboutthe techniques used in facial treatments,comprehending its functions and correct applications.

IEFSD 011 Hair Removal /Waxing / Tweezing 10 25 20This course objective is to know the hair removalprocedures, each difference, particularity and technique,including Brazilian techniques, in order to perform andoffer a correct service, according to the safetystandards and appropriated to the client’s need.

IEFSD 012 Make-up Application 122 25 20In this course, the student will be able to know andperform techniques of make-up application, identifyingfacial types and shapes, eyes and mouth to offerdifferent services in make-up area, according to theclient’s choice.

GSBE115 Spa Business 4 15 0This course objective is to be prepared to manage a spa through a strategic management besides deeply knowing business contexts in order to be prepared and to improve a professional career.

IEFSD 013 Bacteriology 4 15 0The objective of this course is to comprehend thebacteriology context and to understand how thesebacteria can be present in the spa daytime, inside theenvironment. In addition, it’s necessary to comprehendthe processes need to perform the equipment cleansingand perform the professional environment infectioncontrol.

IEFSD 014 Pathology and Dermatology 8 15 10In this course, the student will know the causes of skinpathologies to identify disorders, diseases and infectionsduring a client’s consultation, as well as know how toperform the most appropriated treatment to the client’sproblem according to its type and need.

IEFSD 015 Consultation and Preparation 6 6 0The objective of this course is to prepare the student toperform a correct client’s consultation, knowing toidentify what the client need, as well as preparing theclient to receive the services offered by the spa that ismost appropriated to its need.

GPIE 116 Professional Image 4In this course, the student will know tips and orientationsthat will help to keep and improve its professional image, contributing to its success and the success of the enterprise.

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PROGRAM TITLE: NAIL TECHNICIAN PROGRAMCredential Issued: DiplomaProgram Completion TimeMonths: 3 Weeks: 12

Program Delivery:Campus

PROGRAM LENGTH: TOTAL CONTACT HOURS:Clock Hours 240 Theory Hours 100 Lab Hours 140

ENTRANCE/ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:• High school diploma, GED, or proof secondary education• Completed enrollment agreement,• $100 nonrefundable application fee,• Updated resume/cv,• Personal statement that describes the applicant's professional accomplishments and goals.• Copy of valid government issued ID, for example passport

PROGRAM OBJECTIVEPrepare students for the world of professional nail specialty. Provide comprehensive information of the most well- known, best-used treatment techniques and services requested by clients: manicures, pedicures, hand/arm massage, and various nail techniques. Prepare the student for business practices and successful retailing of products and services. Prepare the student for the State licensure exam and entry-level employment.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThe study program is comprised of 240 hours and gives the student the knowledge of nail technology. In addition, it provides the skills in manicuring and pedicuring and all aspects of artificial nail work. The students will be trained in communication, human relations, and the prevention of infections, first aid and the business aspect of the Cosmetology industry. Upon successful completion of the program hours, clinical services and final exam, the student receives a certificate of completion and will be registered withthe State for licensing.

PROGRAM BREAKDOWN BYCOURSECourse

NumberCourse Title Theory

HoursLab/Clinic

ETHS 111 Ethics in the Business Practices 4SDFD 112 Safety and Sanitation 6FLPE 113 Florida Law and Regulation 5AHDS 114 AIDS / HIV 4NATD 125 Nails Structure and Growth 81NATD 126 Manicuring 20NATD 127 Pedicuring 10NATH 128 UV Gels 10NATD 129 Tips, Fill-Ins and Repairs 40NATD 114 Monomer Liquid and Polymer Powder Nail

Enhancement20

NATD 115 Sculpturing with Form 20NATD 130 Nail Wraps 10NATD 131 Polish and Nail Art 5NATD 132 Artificial Nail Removal 5TOTAL 100 140

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COURSES DESCRIPTION – NAIL TECHNICIAN PROGRAM

Course

Number

Course Title Theory

Hours

Lab/

Clinic

Services

ETHS 111 Ethics in the Business Practices 4 0In this course, the student will be able to comprehendthe importance of ethics practices in the beautycontext and to improve an ethical and professionalbehavior to offer good customer service.

SDFD 112 Safety and Sanitation 6 0The objective of this course is to learn how to performhygiene practices in the work environment, preservingand taking care of the workplace, equipment andpeople’s cleaning, knowing how to identify illnesses ordisorders during the customer service.

FLPE 113 Florida Law and Regulation 5 0The objective is to comprehend Florida law and regulation related to Nails in order to provide a safe and customer service in accordance with the security standards established by the State.


NATD 125 Nails Structure and Growth 81 0In this course, the student will be able to comprehendthe structure, the composition and the anatomy ofnatural nails, as well as its natural growth process andother characteristics, including its format, size,disorders and others to perform a good customerservice according to the nails client’s needs.

NATD 126 Manicuring 20 20The objective of this course is to offer orientations andtechniques to perform a complete and professionalmanicuring service, including the processes ofsanitization, hand massage, cuticle removal, nailpolishing and nail shaping according to the client’schoice.

NATD 127 Pedicuring 10 20The objective of this course is to offer orientations andtechniques to perform a complete and professionalpedicuring service, including the processes ofsanitization, hand massage, cuticle removal, nail polishingand nail shaping according to the client’s choice.

NATH 128 UV Gels 10 10

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PROGRAM TITLE: COSMETOLOGY Credential Issued: DiplomaProgram Completion TimeMonths: 15 Weeks: 60

Program Delivery: Campus

PROGRAM LENGTH: TOTAL CONTACT HOURS:Clock Hours 1200 Theory Hours 415 Lab Hours

ENTRANCE/ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS• High school diploma, GED, or proof secondary education• Completed enrollment agreement,• $100 nonrefundable application fee,• Updated resume/cv,• Personal statement that describes the applicant's professional accomplishments and goals.• Copy of valid government issued ID, for example passport

PROGRAM OBJECTIVEThis program prepares students for the State licensing examination to become a Licensed Cosmetologist, and also provides the training and hands on practice necessary for the Cosmetology fields.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThis program complies with the requirements established by the governmental organizations. It is designed to give the students the skills required by cosmetology field. All services for the hair such as theory and hair care, design decisions, cuts, procedures, styles, wigs, extensions, chemical textures andhair color. Manicure and pedicure services are also included as well as the study of the skin, theory, care, hair removal and make-up.

PROGRAM BREAKDOWN BYCOURSECourse


HoursLab/

HoursETHS 111 Ethics in Business Practices 20SDFD 113 Safety and Sanitation 20 100BSIE 140 Implement Description and Electricity 20FLPE 113 Florida Law and Regulation 5AHDS 114 AIDS / HIV 5IEFSD012 Make-up Application 25 50BSIE146 Scalp Care, Shampooing & Conditioning 25 45IEFSD007 Skin Theory 20BSIE 142 Hair Pieces and Extensions 25 25BSIE 141 Hair Styling 25 300BSIE 143 Hair Coloring 50 85BSIE 144 Chemical Texture Services 50 30BSIE 145 Hair Relaxing and Waving 50 35IEFSD 111 Facials and Hair Removal 25 75COSM 124 Manicuring / Pedicuring 50 40TOTAL 415 785

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COURSES DESCRIPTION – COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM

Course

Number


Hours

Lab/ Hours

Services

Applicable)

ETHS 111 Ethics in Business Practices 20 0In this course, the student will be able to comprehendthe importance of ethics practices in the beautycontext and to improve an ethical and professionalbehavior to offer a good customer service.

SDFD 113 Safety and Sanitation 20 100 0The objective of this course is to learn how to performhygiene practices in the work environment, preservingand taking care of the workplace, equipment andpeople’s cleaning, knowing how to identify illnesses ordisorders during the customer service.

BSIE 140 Implement Description and Electricity 20 0The goal is to be able to recognize and describe thedifferent equipment and tools in a beauty salon, as wellas their functions and basics characteristics for using itcorrectly to offer a safe beauty customer service.

FLPE 113 Florida Law and Regulation 5 0The objective is to comprehend Florida law andregulation related to Cosmetology in order to provide asafe and customer service in accordance with thesecurity standards established by the State.


IEFSD012 Make-up Application 25 50 75In this course, the student will be able to know andperform techniques of Make-up, identifying facial typesand shapes, eyes and mouth to offer different services inmake-up area, according to the client’s choice.

BSIE146 Scalp Care, Shampooing & Conditioning 25 45 45This course objective is to effectively comprehend theshampoo and conditioner application processes andperform the scalp’s massage procedure to provide aquality service to the client’s hair and scalp.

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IEFSD007 Skin Theory 20 50In this course, the student will know the theoreticalconcepts about the skin, including studies about its layersand each of its characteristics, skin types, as well as theformation and regeneration skin processes, possiblediseases and forms of treatment to offer the mostappropriated services to the customer's skin type.

BSIE 142 Hair Pieces and Extensions 25 25 0This course objective is to promote new ideas of hairstyles and tidiness according to the client’s choice, using wigs and hair additions, creating a new hair visual in different types and textures.

BSIE 141 Hair Styling 25 300 300This course aims to perform hair changes through different haircutting types and techniques, combiningeach change according to the client’s face shape andtype of hair.

BSIE 143 Hair Coloring 50 85 65The objective is to promote hair-coloring changesthrough permanent and semi-permanent coloring andlightening products, using Brazilian and other techniquesaccording to safety precautions established for beautysalons.

BSIE 144 Chemical Texture Services 50 30 0This course objective is to understand how chemical procedures can act and influence the hair structure in chemical processes.

BSIE 145 Hair Relaxing and Waving 50 35 65The objective of this course is to know the differenttechniques and procedures of hair relaxing and wavingand to be able to offer a service according to the safetyprecautions standard.

IEFSD 111 Facials and Hair Removal 25 75 25The goal of this course is to give a facial massage anda hair removal service using oils, lotions and aromaticsto take care and protect client’s face, besides toimprove skin appearance, promoting self-esteem bymeans of makeup.

COSM 124 Manicuring / Pedicuring 50 40 50In this course, the objective is to be able to give aprofessional manicure and pedicure service, usingdifferent techniques to shape and polish the nails,including artificial nails.

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PROGRAM TITLE: BARBER STYLIST Credential Issued: DiplomaProgram Completion TimeMonths: 15 Weeks: 60

Program Delivery Campus

PROGRAM LENGTH: TOTAL CONTACT HOURS:Clock Hours 1200 Theory Hours 744 Lab Hours

ENTRANCE/ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS• High school diploma, GED, or proof secondary education• Completed enrollment agreement,• $150 nonrefundable application fee,• Updated resume/cv,• Personal statement that describes the applicant's professional accomplishments and goals.• Copy of valid government issued ID, for example passport

PROGRAM OBJECTIVEThis program and curriculum prepares students for State Licensing Examination to become a Licensed Barber/Stylist, and to provide the appropriate training and hands on practice necessary for the students to become competent professionals.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThis program provides training in Styling and Barbering by teaching techniques through intensive study and hands on practice. A student that enrolls in our school is guaranteed the provision of the books and equipment needed to develop his specialty as well as personal technically qualified to provide quality teaching.

PROGRAM BREAKDOWNBY COURSECourse


HoursLab/Hours

ETHS 111 Ethics in Business Practices 20SDFD 114 Safety and Sanitation 20BSIE 140 Implementation Tools and Equipment 10 14BCED 189 Men’s Hair Cutting and Styling 200 130

BSIE 141 Men’s Hair Replacement 150 87BCED 190 Shampooing 30 20BSIE 142 Hair Pieces 30 20BCED 191 Shaving and Facial Hair Design 50 50BSIE 143 Hair Coloring and Lightening 60 40BSIE 144 Hair Structure and Chemistry 50 25BSIE 145 Hair Relaxing / Waving 40 30BSIE146 Treatment of the Hair and Scalp 40 20IEFSD 008 Facials 20 20FLPE 116 Florida Law and Regulation 20AHDS 114 AIDS / HIV 4

TOTAL 744 456

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COURSES DESCRIPTION – BARBER STYLIST PROGRAM

Course Number


Hours

Lab/ Hours

Services (If

Applicable)ETHS 113 Ethics in Business Practices 20 0

In this course, the student will be able to comprehendthe importance of ethics practices in thebarbershop context and to improve an ethicalprofessional behavior to offer a good customerservice.

SDFD 114 Safety and Sanitation 20 0The objective of this course is to learn how toevaluate a personal and professional hygienepractices in the work environment, preserving andtaking care of the workplace, equipment andpeople’s cleaning, knowing how to identify illnesses ordisorders during the customer service.

BSIE 140 Implementation Tools and Equipment 10 14 0The goal is to be able to recognize and describe thedifferent equipment and tools in a beauty salon, aswell as their functions and basics characteristics forusing it correctly to offer a safe beauty customerservice.

BCED 189 Men’s Hair Cutting and Styling 200 130 300This course objective is to know and perform newhaircutting and styling techniques according to theclient’s hair type and choice, besides correctlyhandling the tools needed to offer a goodcustomer service.

BSIE 141 Men’s Hair Replacement 150 87 200In this course, the student will be able to identify thecapillary disorders, to know the artificial hair; thetechniques and orientations need to performthe hair replacement service according to theclient’s need.

BCED 190 Shampooing 30 20 50This course objective is to understand de differenttypes, its functions and the correct use of shampoos,as well as the application techniques to perform agreat washing service to prepare the hair to thenext procedures according to the client’s hair type.

BSIE 142 Hair Pieces 30 20 0The objective is to know and identify the differenttypes of hair pieces to offer the client the one thatbest answers their needs, as well as to understandthe hair pieces’ application, maintenance andremoval procedures.

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BCED 191 Shaving and Facial Hair Design 50 50 50In this course, the student will be able to comprehendthe processes to perform the shaving procedure andto know the main hair design, the trends andtechniques to perform it according to the client’schoice.

BSIE 143 Hair Coloring and Lightening 60 40 25The goal is to promote hair color changes in theclient’s hair, using permanent and semi-permanentcoloring and lightening products, according to thesafety standard precautions through Braziliantechniques and other necessary procedures.

BSIE 144 Hair Structure and Chemistry 50 25 25This course objective is to know and comprehend thedifferences and the basics characteristics of thechemistry products used in a barbershop and howthey can influence and change the hair structure,following the safety precautions.

BSIE 145 Hair Relaxing / Waving 40 30 10The objective of this course is to know the differenttechniques and procedures of hair relaxing andwaving and to be able to offer a service according tothe client’s choice and the safety precautionsstandard.

BSIE146 Treatment of the Hair and Scalp 40 20 10In this course, the student will be able to comprehend and perform a great hair and scalp treatment and to practice an effectively scalp massage to offer a good customer service.

IEFSD 008 Facials 20 20 25This course objective is to know how to identify skintypes and its characteristics and to comprehend thetechniques necessary to perform different servicesand facial procedures on the client's face accordingto their need.

FLPE 116 Florida Law and Regulation 20 0The objective is to comprehend Florida law and regulation related to Barbering in order to provide a safe and customer service in accordance with the security standards established by the State.

AHDS 114 AIDS / HIV 4 0This course objective is to offer basic informationabout this disease and provide orientations to thestudent concerning to how to clean and sterilizeequipment and other supplies used in the servicesto avoid the virus’s infection and transmission.

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TUITION, FEES, AND OTHER EXPENSES

Program Title: Facial SpecialistCredential Issued: DiplomaTime 265 HoursApplication Fee $150 (non-refundable)Equipment $200Books $150Tuition $1,470Total $1,970

Program Title: CosmetologyCredential Issued: DiplomaTime 1200 HoursApplication Fee $150 (non-refundable)Equipment $1,126.50Books $560Graduation Fee $100License Fee $63.50Tuition $10,500Total $12,500

Program Title: Barber StylistCredential Issued: DiplomaTime (1200 Hours)Application Fee $150 (non-refundable)Equipment $1000Books $500Tuition $9,000Total $10,650

Program Title: Nail TechnicianCredential Issued: DiplomaTime (240 Hours)Application Fee $150 (non-refundable)Equipment $100Books $150Tuition $1050Total $1,450

Tuition and other registration fees are due on or before the last day to register for any given term.Students should consult the Academic Calendar regarding the registration deadline. Students will notbe officially enrolled until all fees are fully paid. Any students owing money, regardless of the debt, willnot be permitted to register.The selection process of Instituto Embelleze Beauty School will allow for admission of students on thebasis of the applicants’ academic credentials in addition to a review of all the information contained inthe application, both academic and personal.

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Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the Institute. An applicant’s totalrecord including grades, educational objective and pattern of courses completed, as well as personaland professional goals will be considered.

PAYMENT METHODS

Finance Department / Advisement* The school does not offer FinancialAid.

The admissions representative provides information about payment plans. Advisement includesdetermining if the individual wants to pay in full or make a deposit and pay the balance in installments.Tuition and fees may be paid by credit card, check, or money order at the Finance Department. On orbefore the last day of the Registration Period, the students should have either

(i) Paid in full;(ii) or paid a deposit of $150.00 or more and elected to participate in the Payment Plan that allows students to pay in installments.

Those students who choose to pay in installments during the term must do so according to the PaymentPlan, with a minimum deposit of $150.00 and the rest paid in installments with no interest charges,payable on Installment Due Dates, as set forth by each individual student. All installments must be paidone month prior to the end of the term. All late payments will have a penalty of $25 late fee charge tothe account.

REDUCTION OF TUITION AND FEES

Instituto Embelleze Beauty School does not offer any tuition or fee reductions.

REGISTRATION CANCELLATION FOR NON-PAYMENT

Failure to pay tuition in full, or the installment amount due by the payment due dates set forth by the individual student will result in the Institute's cancellation of the student's registration for that term.

WITHDRAWAL REFUND POLICY

Students whose registration is cancelled for non-payment, may: (i) request a refund of all partialpayments made to the Institute according to the withdrawal schedule below; or (ii) the student maypetition for reinstatement (if approved, the student must immediately pay all tuition and fees plus a$25 late fee and reinstatement fee of$100.00.) For more information regarding reinstatement please contact the FinanceDepartment.For those students who elect the Payment Plan, failure to make timely payments on the Installment DueDates in one term will result in the reduction of the number of installments the student will beeligible for by one installment for any subsequent term that the student elects the Payment Plan.

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CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY

Should a student’s enrollment be terminated or cancelled for any reason, all refunds will be made

according to the following refund schedule:

1. Cancellation can be made in person, by electronic mail, by Certified Mail, or by termination.2. All monies will be refunded if the school does not accept the applicant or if the student cancels within three (3) business days after signing the enrollment agreement and making initial payment.3. Cancellation after the third (3rd) Business Day, but before the first class, will result in a refund of all monies paid, with the exception of the registration fee (not to exceed $150.00).4. Cancellation after attendance has begun through 40% completion of the program, will result in a Pro Rata refund computed on the number of hours completed to the total program hours.5. Cancellation after completing more than 40% of the program will result in no refund.6. Books, materials and kits are not returnable because of use, after 3 working days from the student’s signing the enrollment agreement or contract.

7. Termination Date: When calculating the refund due to a student, the last date of actual attendance by the student is used in the calculation unless earlier written notice was received.8. Refunds will be made within 30 days of termination of the student’s enrollment or receipt of a Cancellation Notice from the student.

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES

GROUNDS FOR TERMINATION

A student’s enrollment can be terminated at the discretion of the institution for insufficient academic progress and the student will be terminated if they do not meet the requirements by the end of the academic probation, non- payment of academic costs, or failure to comply with rules and policies established by the institution.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Students are expected to attend all scheduled Institution classes for the courses that they are registeredfor and to achieve the goals set forth by each class instructor. Attendance is taken daily. Students willneed to refer to each program’s course (shown in the syllabus) for Attendance policy.

STUDENT TARDINESS POLICY

A student is considered tardy if the student comes to class 5 minutes late. A student can be tardy up to15 minutes after class has started. After 15 minutes the student will be considered absent. A student isconsidered to have left the class early if the student leaves before the end of class time. With threetardies or having left the class early three times, the student accumulates one full absence. If thestudent leaves early and misses half of the class period, it is considered a full absence.When a student has more than 6 tardies or has left class early 6 times, the instructor will contact theDirector to request an intervention session with the student. The goal of the intervention session is todevelop and implement an intervention program to help students learn new ways to manage time.

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LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Students may request a leave of absence from their academic program in cases where personalcircumstances temporarily disable them from achieving progress. Leave of absences are granted withthe reasonable expectation that the student will return from the leave. Instituto Embelleze BeautySchool may grant leave of absences to a student who did not provide a request earlier due tounforeseen circumstances. In these cases, Instituto Embelleze Beauty School will determine thebeginning date for the approved leave of absence, and will collect the request from the student at alater date.All requests for a leave of absence must be made in writing, signed, and dated. The RegistrationDepartment will evaluate all requests on a case-by-case basis; these must include the reason for thestudent’s request, and are subject to further documentation before receiving authorization. Alldocumentation will remain confidential at the Registration Department. Notification of authorized leaveof absence will be issued to the student, including the scheduled date for return. This notification willalso be made available to concerning departments.Students who want to take a leave of absence for more than one month must complete a SchoolWithdrawal Form. Students must return to Instituto Embelleze Beauty School by the date forwhich the period for the authorized leave of absence ends.

If a student fails to enroll in the term following the last term in the authorized leave of absence, thestudent will have failed to maintain continuous enrollment, and will be treated as a withdrawal. Aftertwo consecutive term of non-enrollment, students must follow the procedures for readmission, outlinedin this catalog. A student returning from a leave of absence is required to resume training at the samepoint of the academic program that she began.

SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP)DEFINITION OF SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS DEFINITION

Definition of Satisfactory Academic Progress:Each student enrolled must demonstrate that he or she is making satisfactory academic progresstoward the completion of his or her program of study. The criteria that each student must meet toqualify as making "Satisfactory Academic Progress" are defined below. A student who is failing tomeet this criterion at any point outlined below will not meet the standard of "Satisfactory AcademicProgress”. Any of three remedies may be applied if a student is not making Satisfactory AcademicProgress. These are as follows: academic probation and/or termination from the program of study.The student will be terminated if they do not meet the requirements by the end of the academicprobation.

The definition of Satisfactory Academic Progress has both qualitative and quantitative criteria that mustbe met. The student must meet both sets of criteria to make Satisfactory Academic Progress.

QUALITATIVE CRITERIA FOR SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS

Under the qualitative criteria, to make Satisfactory Academic Progress, the student must comply with the

following two criteria:

1. Demonstrate a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 2.0 at the end of the student's

evaluation period Facia, and at the end of each subsequent term thereafter.

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2. Demonstrate successful completion of the required percentage of the total cumulative Clock Hours

he or she has attempted in the program of study.

To maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress, a student must establish and maintain at least a2.0 overall

cumulative grade point average by the end of the student's second term of enrollment and all subsequent

terms of enrollment. Also, to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress, the student must complete the

required percentage of coursework attempted.

Any student who fails to establish or maintain Satisfactory Academic Process must meet with the

Director of Education.

A student who fails to establish or maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress will be placed on academic

probation and maintain this status of academic probation during the following term. At the end of the

term in which the student is on probation, the student’s overall GPA and Clock Hours Completion

Percentage will be recalculated. A student will be removed from academic probation only if the student

completes the appropriate percentage of coursework and earns a "C" or better in all courses attempted

during the term in which he or she is on academic probation and earns a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or

higher.

MinimumOverall CumulativeGPA:

Required percentage ofcompletion of coursework attempted:

Interval I: End of the second term: 2.0 60%

Interval II: End of the student’s third and any subsequent term: 2.0 66.67%

Interval III: The total maximum for completion as timeframe described under "Quantitative Criteria" below.

2.0 66.67%

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TRANSFERABILITY OF HOURS

Clock Hours for prior training

Instituto Embelleze does not make any generalized statement or promise of the acceptance of hours from

any other institution.

Students who wish to transfer hours to Instituto Embelleze Beauty School must meet the regular admission

requirements of the Institution. Applicants must submit documented proof verifying work and school

experience and must be sent before enrollment. The hours can be awarded for training acquired in

another school either inside or outside the State or outside the country. Transfer hours from outside the

country must be evaluated by the appropriated entity.

The minimum grade needed for the hours to be accepted is B. After evaluating the official academic

certifications of another institution to which the student enrolled, the academic department may take an

evaluation test and may include written and practical tests.

Based on the recommendation of the Academic Department and the Campus Director, Embelleze

Institute can accept the hours and services of students from other licensed institutes. The student's quota

account will be adjusted to reflect the reduced hours in the training.

No more than 50% of the clock hours from another institution will be transferred to Embelleze Institute

beauty school

Transfer of hours

Some or none of Instituto Embelleze Beauty School hours may be transferable to other institutions.

Therefore, the graduate must contact the institution s/he is transferring to as each institution has its own

requirements regarding transfer of hours. There is no guarantee of Transfer of Hours from one institution

to another.

CALCULATION OF THE CLOCK HOUR COMPLETION PERCENTAGE

The Clock Hours completion ratio or percentage is calculated by dividing the total number Clock Hours

successfully completed by the student in his or her program by the total number of Clock Hours

attempted by the student. For the purposes of calculation, Clock Hours attempted by the student

include:

2.A. All courses taken while the student is enrolled in his or her program of study.

2.B. If a course or courses count toward the satisfaction of any of the coursework

requirement in the current program

CLOCK HOURS

Each clock hour equals 60 minutes period of classroom, lab, or internship time with a minimum of 50 minutes of instruction in the presence of an instructor.

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CALCULATION OF OVERALL CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE

The calculation of a student's overall GPA in his or her program of study will include the following:

The grade or grades earned by the student during each course in which he or she was enrolled in the program of study.

QUANTITATIVE CRITERIA FOR SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS

All students must maintain a satisfactory overall GPA and successfully complete a minimum

percentage of coursework (66.7% of hours attempted) each academic year. Additionally, a student

must complete the program within a maximum timeframe of attempted Clock Hours.

The Maximum Time Frame for the Completion of any program of study is 150% of the Clock Hours

designated for the program. A student is not making Satisfactory Academic Progress if the institute

determines that the student is unable to obtain a diploma from his or her program without exceeding

the Maximum Time Frame for Completion. In such case, the student will be terminated from the

program.

The calculation of the Maximum Time Frame for Completion includes all courses taken while the

student is enrolled in the program, if the subject matter of a course or courses in that different

program of study is substantially the same as a course in his or her current program of study, or if a

course or courses count toward the satisfaction of any of the coursework requirement in the current

program. Authorized leave of absence periods will not be counted toward maximum time frame

calculation

MAXIMUM TIME FRAME FOR SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS

All students are required to meet the standards of academic performance that are outlined in thesections below and they are evaluated regularly to determine that the standards are met. Thesestandards have multiple components: a minimum cumulative grade point average requirement(CGPA); a minimum successful completion rate based on all clock hours attempted; and, a maximumtime frame requirement to successfully complete all required clock hours for the program. Asdescribed below, each student must achieve the minimum CGPA within the maximum time frameestablished, achieving the required completion rate of 75% at each evaluation point. Failure to meetthese standards may result in dismissal from the academic program and in ineligibility to earn aDiploma.

Program ProgramHours

Maximum Time Frame Per Program(MTF)

Facial Specialist 265 Hours 397.5 HoursCosmetology 1200 Hours 1800 HoursBarber Stylist 1200 Hours 1800 HoursNail Technician 240 Hours 360 Hours

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INCOMPLETE GRADE IN A COURSE

If a student receives a grade of A, B or C in any course, the student will have successfully completedthat course. If the student receives a grade of "I", he or she must successfully complete the requiredwork for that course within a specified time arranged by the instructor and communicated to thestudent, but no later than the end of the term following the term in which the "I" was received. It is thestudent's responsibility to follow up with the instructor to complete the course work. If the course workis not completed by the arranged time, the "I" becomes an "F".

REPEAT COURSES

A student may repeat a course to improve the overall cumulative grade point average. If a student hasan "F" and repeats the course and receives a better grade, for example, an "A", then only the "A" iscounted in the calculation of the cumulative grade point average. Clock Hours attempted and earnedfor the second attempt are counted in lieu of those earned for the initial attempt.Though both attempts remain part of the student's permanent record, the cumulative grade pointaverage willreflect only the grade earned on the secondattempt.A student who earns grade of “F” in any course included in his or her program of study must repeatthat course and complete it successfully before taking any course with respect to which the failedcourse is a prerequisite and before graduation.A student who has successfully completed a course, but wishes to improve the grade received in thecourse, may also repeat the course. If the course is repeated, the grade earned for the last time thecourse is taken replaces the previous grade when the overall GPA is calculated. All grades for allcourses attempted will remain on the student's transcript, however.

PROCEDURE FOR GRADE APPEALS

There is a committee, the purpose of which is to address requests for revision of academic grade(s).This Committee, known as the “Grades Committee,” consists of the Director and two instructors. TheGrades Committee members are proposed every term by the Director and approved by theOwner. The Committee establishes its internal decision-making procedure that will be made public.The instructor responsible for the course is the only person who may make a grade change and he orshe must notify the Registration Department when and if the change is made. When a student appeals agrade, the student will provide the instructor with a copy of all petitions. A challenge to a gradereceived in a course, comprehensive examination, or other graduation requirement will be consideredonly when the student alleges that the grade received reflects other than appropriate academiccriteria, that is, achievement and proficiency in the subject matter as stated in the course syllabus.A student who deems it appropriate to challenge a grade will proceed asfollows:

• If the grade challenged is in a course, the student will first discuss the matter with the instructor teaching the course in an effort to resolve the grievance informally.• If the grievance is not settled, the student may then file the Grade Appeal Form with the Director.

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• The form must be filed no later than ninety (90) calendar days after the date on which the grade was due in the Registrar’s Office.• The Director will make an informal investigation, hearing both the student and the instructor, and attempt an informal reconciliation.• The Director will render a decision within thirty (30) calendar days and inform the student and instructor in writing.• If the student wishes to appeal the decision of the Director, he or she may request that the Grades Committee investigate the decision.• The Grades Committee will make a formal investigation, hearing both the student and instructor.• The Committee will reach a decision within thirty (30) calendar days and notify the student, the instructor, and the Director in writing.• The decision will be either that the grade will stand, or that the instructor will change the grade as recommended by the Grades Committee.• The student and/or the instructor may appeal the decision of the Grades Committee to the Director no later than five (5) working days after the Committee’s decision.

The Directors decisionshall be final.

GRADING SYSTEM

Unless otherwise indicated, each grade earned is calculated into the student’s cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and the hours assigned for the course taken are included in the calculation of total clock hours attempted. The grading system for academic performance appears below. Unless otherwise indicated, each grade earned is calculated into the student’s cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and the hours assigned for the course taken are included in the calculation of total hours’ attempt.

Letter Grade Numerical Value GPAA 90-100 4.0

B+ 85-89 3.5B 80-84 3.0

C+ 75-79 2.5C 70-74 2.0

D+ 65-69 1.5D 60-64 1.0F 59-0 0.0I - Incomplete*

W - Withdrawal*** Grade not calculated into cumulative grade point average (CGPA) but course hours are included in total hours

attempted.** Grade not calculated in CGPA and course hours are not included in total hours attempted.

Incompletes (Grades of I)At the discretion of the instructor, a student may be assigned a temporary grade of incomplete (I) to allow thestudent more time to complete missing coursework or to take a required exam. Upon completion of the work orexam, the earned grade replaces the grade of “I” and is calculated into the grade average for the level and forthe CGPA. If the missing work or exam is not completed within two weeks from the last day of the course, agrade of “F” will be assigned and computed into the final grade average for the course and into the CGPA.

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W GradeA student who formally withdraws from the institution before of a course will be assigned a grade of W for the course. The W grade is not included in the calculation of the CGPA and the hours for the course are not includedin the determination of total hours attempted.

STUDENT RECORDSStudents should be aware that student records submitted to the Institute become the property of theInstitute and shall not be released to third parties. Instituto Embelleze Beauty School reserves the right touse the records, as it deems appropriate. A hold shall be placed on the records of any student thatowes a financial obligation to Instituto Embelleze Beauty School. A student may not register orreceive a transcript from Instituto Embelleze Beauty School until the financial obligation is paid in fullto Instituto Embelleze Beauty School and the hold is properly removed. Removal of a hold may takeapproximately two (2) business days.

TRANSCRIPT REQUESTSProvided a hold does not exist, a student may request a transcript from the Registrar Department bycompleting and delivering a transcript request form. Instituto Embelleze Beauty School will releasethe transcript to the student. Transcript requests may be made in person or by mail. InstitutoEmbelleze Beauty School will charge$25.00 for official transcripts, and $5.00 per non-official transcript. Official and non-official transcriptrequest maytake approximately five (5) to ten (10) business days toprocess.

PROGRAMSGreat care has been taken by Instituto Embelleze Beauty School and its Instructors to developeducational programs and curricula that are consistent with appropriate criteria and standards in thesubject area involved. The educational programs and curricula are of an appropriate level of difficultyfor the Diploma offered.

The programs and curricula of Instituto Embelleze Beauty School have been developed to meet theneeds of the students. Instituto Embelleze Beauty School has been designed to attract high caliberstudents who are academically able and who are motivated to become contributing members ofsociety. Instituto Embelleze Beauty School will remain sensitive to the needs of the community andstrive to produce students with the skills and abilities required in today’s workforce.

Each program of study will provide a sequence of appropriate courses that lead to the attainment of thediploma. A detailed description of the curriculum for each of these programs is contained herein.

COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEMThe course numbers are based on course codes established by the school and do not relate to statecommon course numbering systems. The course numbering system uses alphanumeric identifiers. Theletters represent the type of course and the numbers represent the sequence or order of the coursesthat will be taught.

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ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Registration start Cosmetology, Barbering, Nail Technician, and

Facial SpecialistDecember 16, 2019

Classes start for Cosmetology, Barbering, Nail Technician, and

Facial SpecialistJanuary 6, 2020

Martin L King Holiday January 20, 2020

Registration for Cosmetology, Nail Technician, and Facial Specialist

January 23, 2020

Classes Start for Cosmetology, Barber, Nail Tech, and Facial Specialist February 3, 2020

Presidents Day February 17, 2020

Registration for Cosmetology, Nail Technician, and Facial Specialist February 24, 2020

Classes Start for Cosmetology, Nail Technician, and Facial Specialist March 2, 2020

Registration for Cosmetology, Nail Technician, and Facial Specialist March 25, 2020

Classes Start for Cosmetology, Nail Technician, and Facial Specialist April 1, 2019

Registration for Cosmetology, Nail Technician, and Facial Specialist April 23, 2020

Classes Start for Cosmetology, Nail Technician, and Facial Specialist May 4, 2020

Registration for Cosmetology and Barber, Nail Tech, Facial May 21, 2020

Memorial Day May 25, 2020

Classes Start for Cosmetology, Nail Technician, and Facial Specialist

June 1, 2020

Registration for Nail Tech and Facial Specialist, Cosmetology, Barber

June 22, 2020

Classes Start for Cosmetology, Nail Technician, and Facial Specialist July 6, 2020

Independence Day July 3, 2020

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Registration for Nail Tech and Facial Specialist, Cosmetology, barber

July 23, 2019

Classes start Nail Tech and Facial Specialist, Cosmetology, barber August 3, 2020


August 24, 2020

Classes start Nail Tech and Facial Specialist, Cosmetology, barber

September 1, 2020


September 24, 2020


October 5, 2020


October 22, 2020


November 2, 2020

Veterans Day November 11, 2020

Registration for Nail Tech and Facial Specialist, Cosmetology, barber November 20, 2020

Thanksgiving Break November 26-27, 2019

Classes start Nail Tech and Facial Specialist, Cosmetology, barber December 1, 2020

Winter Break Labor Day December 21, 2020- Jan 5, 2021

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INSTRUCTORS

Instructor Courses Taught CredentialMaria E. Marchan Cosmetology all courses. La Belle Beauty School, Miami,

Florida CosmetologistMaria Sanabria Facial Specialist all courses. Beauty School of America, Miami,

Florida Full SpecialistMaria Cubano Nails Specialist all courses.

Facial Specialist all CoursesAbbynell Beauty Academy Caguas, PR

Full Specialist State of Florida. La Belle Beauty School Instructor

Jenny Carrasco Alcantara Barber Stylist all CoursesFacial Specialist all CoursesCosmetology all CoursesNail Tech all Courses

Beauty School of America, Miami, Florida Barber, Comprehensive Facial and Makeup, Cosmetology, Nail tech.

Natasha Torres Cosmetology all Courses D’Mark Beauty School PR, Pro nails and Beauty School Fl. Cosmetologist

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