Esthetics Catalog

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MONARCH SCHOOL OF ESTHETICS

ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY

MANAGING MEMBER
SUZANNE HICKS

DIRECTOR/ OWNER
FACULTY

SUZANNE HICKS
FINANCIAL AID

OPERATIONS CONTROLLER

KELLY KRIVACS

1-300 HOUR PRACTICAL

THEORY INSTRUCTOR

JADE MALANSON

1-300 HOUR
INSTRUCTOR

LILLIAN LAM

1-300 HOUR PRACTICAL

INSTRUCTOR SUBSTITUTE

THE MISSION OF MONARCH SCHOOL OF

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ESTHETICS
History
Monarch School of Esthetics was born out of necessity. The
need to re establish roots and core relationships with
individual students in the absence of a corporate environment
is the vision of Suzanne Hicks. The motivation to establish a
beauty school with smaller classes and individualized training
and to impact a students life by creating one on one
meaningful relationships and a skill set that will lead to a
success in the beauty industry.
It is the goal of Suzanne Hicks to re established these personal
ties and to develop and nurture every new career in an
atmosphere that is both inviting and motivating. The staff at
Monarch School of Esthetics; bring with them over twenty
years in the Beauty Industry and it is with this knowledge
base that Monarch School of Esthetics was established. Only
highly qualified, fully licensed instructors are employed to
maintain a high standard in the field of cosmetology.
Philosophy
Monarch School of Esthetics is dedicated to the education and
training of students in the profession of Skin Care. Instructors
attend refresher courses, workshops and seminars.
Professional instructors are invited to demonstrate the latest
techniques and skin care trends. Through this process the
students are kept knowledgeable on the latest styles and
modern techniques.
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The Schools achievements are strongly tied to the social and

professional interaction of its students and instructors.
Instructors develop professional relationships with students
allowing the students to be creative and gain confidence while
developing the skills necessary to thrive in their chosen field.
The educational process can be best achieved by instructors
committed to the education of each individual student,
allowing students to reach their maximum potential. The
School believes that people do not live in a cookie cutter
world and therefore each student should have a education plan
individually molded to bring out the full potential of that
student. It also believes that education should be enjoyable
while maintaining the highest professional standards.
Objectives
The objectives of this program of study are to prepare
students for the State Board of Exam and to provide students
with specialized training in all areas of Skin Care. Students
completing the program are well prepared to enter the
occupations of: Esthetician, Makeup Artist and Skin Care
Specialist or Skin Line Representative.
Admissions Requirements
Applicants must be 16 years of age or older. A birth
certificate, drivers license or some form of federal
identification card must be provided.
Applicant must submit a health certificate by a physician
showing applicant to be free of communicable diseases.
Applicant must have a high school diploma or GED.
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Transfer Student Admissions Policy

Monarch School will accept transfer students who meet the
qualifications of the school. Once the students hours are
verified with the State Board of Cosmetology, they may be
applied as such. The student will be charged for any
remaining hours that need to be completed to fulfill course
requirements. All transfer students will be expected to
comply with all new student regulations. All policies and
procedures will apply to transfer students as they do to all
students.
Monarch School of Esthetics does not recruit students already
attending or admitted to another school offering a similar
program of study.

Graduation
The student will receive a Monarch School of Esthetics
Certificate of Completion after having successfully completed
the required number of clock hours as specified in the catalog
and on the contract within, the maximum time frame, pass all
written and practice examinations with a 75% average and
satisfy all financial obligations to the school.
Graduate Placement Services
No school or college can guarantee a job for its graduates.
However, the School will provide placement assistance for its
graduates, consisting of identifying employment opportunities
and advice on appropriate means of attempting to realize
these opportunities.
Access to Student Records
Students have the right to gain access to their cumulative
records by appointment and under the supervision of an
instructor. The same applies to the parent or guardian of a
student who is still legally a minor.
Student records are confidential. Information pertaining to a
students records will only be released upon the written
authorization of the student or by the minors guardian.
Leave of Absence (medical)
Medical leaves of absence are granted by the director and can
be up to 180 days in duration with documented proof from a
physician. A student who fails to return by the specific return
date will be terminated from the program.

Leave of Absence (non-medical)

Leaves of absence, up to 180 days in duration, are granted
only by the director of the school and must be in writing at
least 2 weeks prior to the beginning of the leave of absence,
unless it is an emergency situation. Only one leave of
absence will be granted within the course of study. Failure to
return from the leave of absence by the date originally
specified as the return date, will result in the students
termination from Monarch School of Cosmetology. There
will be a $50 fee charged for termination from the program.
Withdrawal
A student who withdraws from the contracted course or fails
to complete the training shall have a notice placed in his/her
academic file in regards to progress upon the withdrawal from
the program. A student who withdraws from the program and
is considered to be making satisfactory progress may reapply
to the school for reentry.
Students leaving the program for a temporary interruption for
any reason will return to the program in the same status as
when they left.
Enrollment Classes
Esthetics Classes
Enrollment is held on the first Monday of the month.
Day 2:30 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Classes: Monday thru Friday - making this a 5 hour day, 25
hours per week course of study.
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Evening 6:00p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Classes: Monday thru Thursday-making this a 3.5 hour
evening, 14 hours per week course of study.
Class sessions are not held on the following holidays:
New Years Day
M.L. King Day
Columbus Day
Washingtons
Birthday

Independence Day Thanksgiving Day

Labor Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Memorial Day
Christmas

Classes will not be held on the night before Christmas through

January 1st .
Classes will not be held on the week of February public
school vacation.
Classes will not be held the week of July 4th.
In-Service training for instructors will be held on the first
Tuesday of each month, after school hours.
Student Aid Programs
As a new Monarch School of Esthetics does not currently
offer Title IV funding, however funds are available through
the Mass Rehab Commission. The Esthetics Program is
appropriately priced to help defray from the cost. The school
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does accept most major credit cards, cash and checks and
students may customize a payment plan suited to ensure
affordability. Also it does offer a private student loan program
through local credit unions.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Monarch School of Cosmetology does not discriminate on the
basis of race, sex, religion, age, or ethnic origin, creed or
color.
Licensing
Monarch School of Esthetics is licensed by the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Cosmetology,
1000 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02114.
Facilities and Equipment
Monarch School of Esthetics is a brand new, modern, air
conditioned, well-lit facility with free parking for students and
staff. Within the building, there is a major clinic area
consisting of 3 service chairs , 1 brush massage unit for the
face, neck and dcolletage, body treatments, abrasives and
peeling, 2 cold light magnifying lamps, 2 infrared lamps, one
unit for iontophoresis and desincrustation, 2 vaporizer
machines, one UV sterilizer for complete disinfection of
instruments, 1 high frequency machine with electrodes and 1
sink with hot and cold running water and a waxing area
complete with pots and a bed. The classroom for instruction
is located adjacent to the clinic.
Rules and Regulations
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1. Students are not permitted to leave the building during

school hours.
2. All students must call if they are to be absent from school.
3. Students are not allowed more than 2 days off in a month
without a valid reason. After 5 absences, the instructor will
do a corrective action plan with the student to determine
what course of action will be taken. Continued un-excused
absences will result in possible suspension and termination
of the student.
4. Absence due to sickness must be proven by a doctors note.
5. Day classes start at 9:00 a.m. Students are expected to be
responsible and to arrive on time. Any student arriving after
9:15a.m. without contacting the school will sign in for
10:00a.m. If students arrive after 10:00 a.m., they will sign
in for the afternoon session at 12:30 p.m. Instructors will do
a corrective action plan with students who have excessive
tardy issues. Excessive tardiness may result in suspension.
6. Silence is to be observed in the classroom while a lesson is
in session. Unnecessary noise in the classroom will not be
permitted.
a. Profanity and obscene language will not be permitted.
b. No smoking, eating or drinking is allowed in the
classroom or clinic areas (State Board Rule).
c. Anyone caught with alcoholic beverage or other
controlled substances will not be allowed in the school.
They may be suspended or even terminated for this
action
7. Uniforms and shoes are required to be worn at all times.
Students wearing soiled uniforms will not be admitted to
school. (Uniform standards are set by the school director).
8. Students must observe all rules of personal hygiene,
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sanitation and sterilization while in school.

9. Textbook and equipment must be with student during any
school session.
10.Students without equipment will be sent home. No
borrowing of materials and equipment is permitted.
11.Students will be held responsible for their own equipment
and personal property.
a. Each student should immediately clean and sanitize
his/her station after each patron.
b. After all hair cutting, hair on the floor must be removed
at once.
c. All combs and brushes must be cleaned and sanitized
after each use.
d. All kits must be kept in order and contain an active
sanitizer (weekly kit checks may be done).
12.Students must attend class regularly and pursue the
instruction and practice work diligently.
13.All work by student must be done under the supervision of
an instructor and with the instructors permission. Work is
to be assigned only by instructors.
14.While school is in session, individuals other than students,
patrons or instructors are not allowed in the school.
15.Students are not allowed to receive telephone calls except
in emergencies.
16.Lunch breaks are 30 minutes. They will be controlled in
the classroom and student will be dismissed by the
instructor at the designated time. Lunch breaks can not be
given up and used as make up time.
17.One 15 minute break per session will be given at the
discretion of the instructor.
18.No student may have any services until Fridays and then
only with permission of the instructor. Any exceptions must
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be cleared by the director.

19.All purses are the students responsibility and the school is
not responsible for lost or stolen items.
20.Every patron should be treated with respect, enthusiasm
and consideration by each student.
a. No student is allowed to refuse any patron. They will be
sent home immediately.
b. Students are to stay with their patron until the patron has
been completed. Students are not to leave for lunch or go
on an errand.
21.Students not meeting the requirements for graduation by
the end of the contracted hours for the program will be
scheduled for make-up work not to exceed a maximum
time for completion of the course as stated in the
satisfactory progress policy.
22.A student will be sent home for the first offence,
suspended, and possibly dismissed from school for major
infractions of these rules.
Tuition and Fees Schedule - Cosmetology Course
Tuition and Fees
Registration Fee
$
100.00
Application Fee
25.00
Tuition
3,604.16
Books and Equipment
725.50
Sales Tax
45.35
Total Cost
4500.00

Students requiring make-up time beyond the completion date

stated on the contract will be required to pay $6.00 per
program hour for any hours remaining after this completion
date.
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Method of Payment
Students may pay their total charges in full or they may
choose our payment plan.
Registration fee of $100.00 and $500.00 down payment are
required on the first day of school. The remaining balance
will be made on weekly installments. Payments are due on
the day of the week that the student selects and must be up to
date with course hours. Students with payments more than
two weeks late will not be allowed to come to class until they
are current on their payments.
Esthetics Kit
Consists of:
Textbook, Workbook, Makeup Cape, Boar Bristle Brushes,
2 Tweezers, 25 pk of spatulas, 25 pk of gloss applicators, 1
pkg of shadow applicators, 25 pk of mascara wands, 1 pkg
of lip brushes, pkg of cleansing sponges, 5 lipsticks, 1 mint
concealing putty, 3 eyeliners, 2 translucent powders, 2
cream concealers,2 mascaras, 3 liquid foundations, 5 cake
blushes, 1lip contour pencil, 1 brow powder, 7 pressed
shadows, 1 3piece exfoliating set, 1 sea mineral eye cream,
1 liquid cleanser, 1 sea mineral masque, 1 storage case, 1
sea mineral exfoliator, 1sea mineral refresher, 1 sea mineral
moisturizer, 10 piece cosmetic brush set, 6 piece esthetics
extraction kit w/ storage case, 1 half head manaquin for
massage

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Refund Policy
1. You may terminate this agreement at any time.
2. If you terminate this agreement within five days you will
receive a refund of all monies paid, provided that you have
not commenced the program.
3. If you subsequently terminate this agreement prior to the
commencement of the program, you will receive a refund of
all monies paid, less the actual reasonable administrative costs
described in paragraph 7.
4. If you terminate this agreement during the first quarter of
the program, you will receive a refund of at least seventy-five
per cent of the tuition, less the actual reasonable
administrative costs described in paragraph 7.
5. If you terminate this agreement during the second quarter
of the program, you will receive a refund of at least fifty per
cent of the tuition, less the actual reasonable administrative
costs described in paragraph 7.
6. If you terminate this agreement during the third quarter of
the program, you will receive a refund of at least twenty-five
per cent of the tuition, less the actual reasonable
administrative costs described in paragraph 7.
7. If you terminate this agreement after the initial five day
period, you will be responsible for actual reasonable
administrative costs incurred by the school to enroll you and
to process your application, which administrative costs shall
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not exceed fifty dollars or five per cent of the contract price,
whichever is less. A list of such administrative costs is
attached hereto and made a part of this agreement.
8. If you wish to terminate this agreement, you must inform
the school in writing of your termination, which will become
effective on the day such writing is mailed.
9. The school is not obligated to provide any refund if you
terminate this agreement during the fourth quarter of the
program.

Percentage of Enrollment Time

To Total Time of Course
.01% 25%
25.1% 50%
50.1% 75%
75.1% 100%

Amount of Total
Due to the Program
25%
50%
75%
100%

Grading System
Cosmetology and Manicure Grading Scale:
Excellent
Above average
Average
Failing

95-100%
85-94%
75-84%
74%

A PASSING GRADE IS REQUIRED FOR

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GRADUATION AND ELIGIBILITY TO TAKE THE

STATE BOARD EXAMINATION!!!
Students receive a numerical grade in theory and clinical
practice. Grades will be averaged at the end of every nine
weeks. To receive a passing grade, the student must pass both
theory and clinical practice with a grade of 75% or better. A
passing grade of 67% is required for attendance. A passing
grade of 75% is required for graduation and eligibility to take
the state board examinations.
Students are graded on their practical work as, satisfactory or
unsatisfactory. Evaluation of students practical work is based
upon 5 standards. (1) Technique (2) Quality of work (3) Use
of work time (speed) (4) Sanitation rules (5) Patron
Protection. Based upon these 5 standards, a series of
questions are asked. Total point value will equal 100%.
Students may retake tests and exams with permission of the
instructor until a passing grade is achieved. Instructors are
available for additional assistance.
Students who do not achieve a 75% cumulative average at the
end of each nine week grading period will be placed on
probation for a period of thirty days. If after thirty days of
probation, the student is still failing to meet the requirements
of the school, he/she will be expelled from the school for a 2week period and a $50.00 re-entry fee will be charged for
acceptance back into the program (at the directors discretion) .
This fee is in addition to the cost of the program.
Students grades will be based on attendance, theory, and
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practical.
*Refer to the Satisfactory Progress Report for further
academy policies.
Scheduled Make Up Time
Students not meeting the requirements for graduation by the
end of the contracted hours for the program will be scheduled
for make-up work not to exceed maximum time for
completion of the course as stated in the satisfactory progress
policy.
Required Completion Time
Students must complete the course within the maximum time
frame. The maximum time frame may not exceed one and one
half times the course length. The course length is the period of
time required to complete the course based upon the
enrollment status and allowing for no absences. Course
length is the time of enrollment.
Course Hours
The student course hours are calculated monthly. When the
instructor gives the student their hours on record, the student
will have 10 calendar days to discuss any discrepancy in their
hours, with the instructor.

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Course of Study
(1) Each school teaching aesthetics shall maintain a course of
study of not less than 300 hours, extending over a period of
not less than eight weeks.
(2) No student shall be required to attend classes more than
five days per week (Monday through Saturday).
(3) New students shall be enrolled on a monthly basis.
Transfer students may be enrolled at any time.
(4) Every school shall maintain regular class hours with a
daily schedule, to be submitted to the Board for its approval.
(5) Each school shall include the following subjects as part of
its basic aesthetics course of study:
Subject

Schedule of
Hours

Anatomy and Physiology

10

Diseases and Disorders of the Skin

10

Cosmetic Chemistry Ingredients and Product

Knowledge

25

Sterilization, Sanitation and Bacteriology

30

Management, Laws, Communication and

Ethics

20

Massages

35
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Application of Makeup and Sales Product

Knowledge

25

Electricity and Aesthetics Equipment

10

Depilation and Waxing, Eyebrow and

Eyelash Tinting

30

Clinical Practice, Record Keeping and

Treatment Procedures

105
Total:

300

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