Serenity Now

1015 N 6^th Street

Wausau, WI  54403

715-842-1772

Serenity.Now.School.of.Nails@gmail.com

www.serenitynowbodywork.com

Congratulations!  You have chosen a career filled with limitless potential, one that can take you in many directions and holds the possibility to make you a self-assured, successful career.  As a nail technician, you will play a dynamic role in the lives of your clients.  Your clients will come to depend on you to provide them with continuing service, helping them to look and feel their best. 

According to Nails magazine industry statistics, in 2013, professional nail technicians performed more than 7.5 billion dollars’ worth of manicuring, pedicuring, and nail enhancement services for millions of fashion-conscious clients in the United States.  The business of nails continues to progress and grow with new breakthroughs in product technologies, application techniques, and business strategy.  The need for educated and competent nail technicians is expanding in the same way. 

You are fortunate because you will learn from skilled instructors who will share their expertise and knowledge with you.  Learning manicuring from a manicurist school, specifically, will provide you with industry focused education.  Our Director of Education is a licensed nail technician and manicuring instructor.  We believe there is significant educational benefit to learning manicuring directly from a manicurist.

Volume 2

Publishing Date 5/25/17

School Name:

Serenity Now School of Nails

d/b/a Serenity Now Massage & Bodywork, LLC

Mission, Vision, and Value Statement:

Serenity Now School of Nails provides students with the most innovative education and to provide the highest excellence of training in the industry.

Educational Objectives:

Serenity Now School of Nails’ goals are:

To train students so they can thrive in the beauty industry

Set the highest standards for students to meet the requirements of the WI Department of Licensing and Regulations

Encourage students to develop a professional expertise and personal code of ethics in relationship to their vocation

Instill in our students the significance of continuing education to learn new skills.

To have a wide array of product knowledge - including natural product use to avoid harsh chemicals, if desired

Corporate and Advisory Committee:

Dennise Pagel, Co-owner, Chief School Administrator, Director of Education, Licensed Manicuring Instructor

Randy Pagel, Co-Owner, Compliance Officer, Student Services

The school committee members meet bi-annually to provide opinion on issues of relevance to the school.  These issues include educational curricula, facilities, materials and equipment, completion, licensure and placement rates, and student support services.

Approval:

This program is approved by:

Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

PO Box 8935

Madison, WI  53708-8935

608-266-2112

Financial Aid:

Financial aid is not available for this program.

Surety Bond:

Serenity Now School of Nails has a surety bond to ensure it can meet financial accountabilities and responsibilities.  The conditions of the bond are to provide indemnification to any student or enrollee of the private school who suffers any loss or damage result of the following:

Fraud or misrepresentation by the school, violation of any state administrative rule, statute or school policy relating to the licensing or operation of the school.

A student or enrollee’s inability to complete the course or courses of instruction due to the school’s failure to perform its contractual obligations to the student or enrollee.

A student or enrollee being refused a tuition refund in which he/she is entitled.

If a student needs to make a claim against the surety bond, the claim can be made by contacting:

Bankers Insurance Company

11101 Roosevelt Blvd. N

St Petersburg, FL  33716

Enrollment Procedures:

Classes begin approximately every 26 weeks.  Please see the admissions office for a current calendar of starting and ending dates.  Prospective student will be interviewed as part of the admission process.

This program starts twice per year in either January or July and runs between 18 and 20 weeks long, depending on when the student schedules practical hours.

Requirements for admission include:

Completed application

$100 non-refundable application fee

Interview with school director

Photocopy of your high-school diploma or GED certificate

Valid social security number – required to obtain a state license

Student insurance purchased directly from Associated Nail Professionals $45

No person shall be excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of, nor subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity, due to sex, race, religion, age, color, ethnic origin or national origin.

Classroom Size:

The maximum number of students in the class will be 10 and the maximum student to teacher ratio will be 10:1.  Augmented class size is at the discretion of the Director.

Hours of Operation:

The following are the hours of operation at Serenity Now School of Nails for the course.  This course can be completed in as little as 18 weeks or as much as 20 weeks.

Practical Hours required by Wisconsin law: 169

                Practical hours are flex hours, which gives the student an option to participate in scheduling their educational requirements.  Flex hours can be acquired within the following time blocks and need to be approved prior to starting the program and will not be able to be rescheduled after the start of the program without consent from director.  Students must be present for the entire block of flex time offered. 

Tuesday 9:00-11:00 (2)

Tuesday 1:30-3:30 (2)

Wednesday 9:00-11:00 (2)

Wednesday 1:30-3:30 (2)

Thursday 9:00-11:00 (2)

Thursday 1:30-3:30 (2)

Sunday 9:00-3:30 (6.5)

Total flex hours available per week: 18.5

*Practical hours can be complete within 10 weeks of starting the program but not more than 20 weeks of starting the program.

Theory Hours required by Wisconsin law: 131

                Theory hours are not flexible.  Students are required to be present for scheduled theory hours. 

Tuesday 11:00-1:30 (2.5)

Wednesday 11:00-1:30 (2.5)

Thursday 11:00-1:30 (2.5)

*Theory hours will be complete within 18 weeks of starting the program.

Both Practical and Theory hour times are subject to change based on need but will not change once a class is already in progress.

Course	Theory Hours	Practical Hours	Total Hours
Introduction, Law and Codes, Bookkeeping, Business Management, History and Ethics	36	0	36
Safety, Sanitization, Sterilization, First Aid and Bacteriology	10	25	35
Nail and Skin Disorders	24	10	34
Anatomy and Physiology	18	8	26
Manicuring and Pedicuring – including nail enhancements	24	112	136
Introduction to Advertising	12	0	12
Individual student needs which may include: structured visits conducted by the school outside of the classroom at one or more barbering, cosmetology or manicuring establishments.	7	14	21

Sample School Schedule for an 18-week program:                                          

WEEK	SUNDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	TOTAL THEORY HOURS NON-FLEX	Hours/Coursework	TOTAL PRACTICAL HOURS FLEX	Hours/Coursework
1		9:00-11:00 11:00-1:30 1:30-3:30	9:00-11:00 11:00-1:30 1:30-3:30	9:00-11:00 11:00-1:30 1:30-3:30	7.5	7.5 Introduction, Law and Codes, Bookkeeping, Business Management, History and Ethics	12	12 Safety, Sanitization, Sterilization, First Aid and Bacteriology
2	9:00-3:30	9:00-11:00 11:00-1:30 1:30-3:30	9:00-11:00 11:00-1:30 1:30-3:30	9:00-11:00 11:00-1:30 1:30-3:30	7.5	7.5 Introduction, Law and Codes, Bookkeeping, Business Management, History and Ethics	18.5	13 Safety, Sanitization, Sterilization, First Aid and Bacteriology 5.5 Nail and Skin Disorders
3	9:00-3:30	9:00-11:00 11:00-1:30 1:30-3:30	9:00-11:00 11:00-1:30 1:30-3:30	9:00-11:00 11:00-1:30 1:30-3:30	7.5	7.5 Introduction, Law and Codes, Bookkeeping, Business Management, History and Ethics	18.5	4.5 Nail and Skin Disorders 8 Anatomy and Physiology 6 Manicuring and Pedicuring
4	9:00-3:30	9:00-11:00 11:00-1:30 1:30-3:30	9:00-11:00 11:00-1:30 1:30-3:30	9:00-11:00 11:00-1:30 1:30-3:30	7.5	7.5 Introduction, Law and Codes, Bookkeeping, Business Management, History and Ethics	18.5	18.5 Manicuring and Pedicuring
5	9:00-3:30	9:00-11:00 11:00-1:30 1:30-3:30	9:00-11:00 11:00-1:30 1:30-3:30	9:00-11:00 11:00-1:30 1:30-3:30	7.5	6.0 Introduction, Law and Codes, Bookkeeping, Business Management, History and Ethics 1.5 Safety, Sanitization, Sterilization, First Aid and Bacteriology	18.5	18.5 Manicuring and Pedicuring
6	9:00-3:30	9:00-11:00 11:00-1:30 1:30-3:30	9:00-11:00 11:00-1:30 1:30-3:30	9:00-11:00 11:00-1:30 1:30-3:30	7.5	7.5 Safety, Sanitization, Sterilization, First Aid and Bacteriology	18.5	18.5 Manicuring and Pedicuring
7	9:00-3:30	9:00-11:00 11:00-1:30 1:30-3:30	9:00-11:00 11:00-1:30 1:30-3:30	9:00-11:00 11:00-1:30 1:30-3:30	7.5	1.0 Safety, Sanitization, Sterilization, First Aid and Bacteriology 6.5 Nail and Skin Disorders	18.5	18.5 Manicuring and Pedicuring
8	9:00-3:30	9:00-11:00 11:00-1:30 1:30-3:30	9:00-11:00 11:00-1:30 1:30-3:30	9:00-11:00 11:00-1:30 1:30-3:30	7.5	7.5 Nail and Skin Disorders	18.5	18.5 Manicuring and Pedicuring
9	9:00-3:30	9:00-11:00 11:00-1:30 1:30-3:30	9:00-11:00 11:00-1:30 1:30-3:30	9:00-11:00 11:00-1:30 1:30-3:30	7.5	7.5 Nail and Skin Disorders	18.5	16.5 Manicuring and Pedicuring 2.0 Individual Student Needs
10		9:00-11:00 11:00-1:30 1:30-3:30	9:00-11:00 11:00-1:30 1:30-3:00	11:00-1:30	7.5	2.5 Nail and Skin Disorders 5.0 Anatomy and Physiology	14	14 Individual Student Needs
11		11:00-1:30	11:00-1:30	11:00-1:30	7.5	7.5 Anatomy and Physiology
12		11:00-1:30	11:00-1:30	11:00-1:30	7.5	5.5 Anatomy and Physiology 2.0 Manicuring and Pedicuring – including nail enhancements
13		11:00-1:30	11:00-1:30	11:00-1:30	7.5	7.5 Manicuring and Pedicuring – including nail enhancements
14		11:00-1:30	11:00-1:30	11:00-1:30	7.5	7.5 Manicuring and Pedicuring – including nail enhancements
15		11:00-1:30	11:00-1:30	11:00-1:30	7.5	7.0 Manicuring and Pedicuring – including nail enhancements .5 Introduction to Advertising
16		11:00-1:30	11:00-1:30	11:00-1:30	7.5	7.5 Introduction to Advertising
17		11:00-1:30	11:00-1:30	11:00-1:30	7.5	4.0 Introduction to Advertising 3.5 Individual student needs which may include: structured visits conducted by the school outside of the classroom at one or more barbering, cosmetology or manicuring establishments.
18		11:00-1:30	11:00-12:00		3.5	3.5 Individual student needs

Designated Holidays that fall on scheduled class day:

New Year’s Day

Memorial Day weekend

Independence Day

Labor Day

Thanksgiving Day/Weekend

Christmas Eve

Christmas

Educational Requirements for Licensing in Wisconsin:

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/454.06

454.06  Licensure.

454.06(1)(1)  Application. All applications for licenses under this section shall be filed with the examining board. No initial license may be issued under this section unless all of the following conditions are satisfied:

454.06(1)(a) (a) The applicant pays the initial credential fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a), except as provided in s. 454.13 (1).

454.06(1)(b) (b) Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322 and 111.335, the applicant presents evidence satisfactory to the examining board that the applicant has not been convicted of a felony committed while engaged in the practice of barbering or cosmetology.

454.06(1)(c) (c) The applicant has graduated from high school or has attained high school graduation equivalency as determined by the department of public instruction; is participating in a program approved by the examining board; or is at least 18 years old and meets the ability to benefit rule under 20 USC 1091 (d).

Academic Progress Minimum Requirements:

A passing grade of 85% or higher, out of 100%, for quizzes is required.  You are allowed one chapter quiz retake. 

Attendance required is 100%.  You are expected to attend every scheduled class session in order to meet satisfactory academic progress and graduation requirements. If a student is unable to attend a class due to illness or emergency, make-up hours are available at a cost of $40 per scheduled hour.  If a student does not complete 300 hours within 20 weeks the student risks withdrawal.  If a student has more than 3 absences, the student risks withdrawal.  One written warning will be given and the student will be placed on probation for a period of 30 days.  Any further unexcused absences within the probationary period will mean the student will be terminated.  

Absences, Tardiness and Early Departure:

The following definitions are used when evaluating student attendance:

Absence: The student does not attend the assigned class session.

Tardiness: A student enters the class more than 15 minutes after the designated start time.

Early departure: A student leaves the class 15 minutes or more prior to the class being dismissed.

Unexcused absence: A student misses a class without contacting the school, or has two tardies, which equal an unexcused absence.

Absences, tardiness and early departures will be recorded by the instructor, along with timeclock attendance cards, with times noted as appropriate. Arriving late and leaving early affects the determination of a student’s attendance requirement. Students are required to make-up missed hours.

Attendance is taken in every class period by the instructor, to the nearest quarter hour. Each day the class rosters are recorded in the student’s electronic records. The cumulative attendance information is contained in student progress reports.

Excused absences, or leave of absence, may be arranged in emergency situations, such as death in family or illness, with the director, not to exceed 6 days.  Students are expected to call the school or e-mail prior to the start of class.  Unexcused absences need to be made up and arranged with director within 7 days.

Attendance Probation and Termination

Students are placed on a 30-day probation period and are sent probation letters if they fail to meet the attendance benchmark set forth in the Attendance Policy. Students who fail to raise the attendance requirement to 100% at the end of the probationary period will be dismissed. A student who misses 3 consecutive days of classes will be terminated.

Transfer and Re-Admitted Students

The program does not accept transfer of credits and offers no advanced standing.

Employment Assistance

The program is committed to a proactive strategy for assisting students to secure employment.

The Director coordinates all employment assistance activities, which includes self-directed job search and job readiness preparation on a one-on-one or group basis. These services may include: 

1. Assistance with resume writing; 

2. Practice with completing job applications; 

3. Development of interviewing skills;

4. Help with completing licensing applications; and 

5. Issuing letters of recommendations.

Notices of job openings are posted to alert students to available opportunities.

Although every effort is made to help graduates find jobs, the school does not guarantee that students will obtain employment following successful completion of classes and state licensing.

Satisfactory Academic Progress

To be making satisfactory academic progress, a student must attend 100% of the scheduled class hours and to have a minimum academic performance of 85%.

Students not meeting satisfactory progress will be placed on a 30-day probation period and are sent probation letters.  Students who fail to raise the progress to a satisfactory level within 30 days will be dismissed.

If the student is determined by the director to have raised academic progress to the satisfactory progress, the student will be informed, in writing, of the re-admittance from probation.

Methods of Teaching

The nail technology program is an integrated curriculum that enables students to develop the behavior patterns required of professional nail technologists. Specific skill sets (e.g., legal responsibilities, manicure process, technical competencies) form threads that are learned and reinforced throughout the program.  Students are able to acquire a comprehensive understanding of industry requirements as well as specific skills.

Theoretical content is presented in lecture, textbook assignments, group discussions, study handouts, website referents, and enhanced materials such as videos. 

The hands-on clinical components, as well the theory components, move from simple to complex.  Clinical learning is an essential part of the curriculum. Students prepare for the clinical experience by mastering essential skills related to specific nail techniques. Guidance from the instructor, skill demonstrations, hands-on practical training and roleplaying using another student as the client are the primary experiential learning methods. Every effort is made to coordinate theory and clinical experience.

Project-based learning (PBL) uses classroom projects to facilitate learning and assess student competence.  PBL is an instructional method that provides students with complex tasks based on challenging questions or problems that involve the students’ problem solving, decision making, investigative skills, and reflection that includes teacher facilitation, but not direction.  As our students are going through the courses, they will have interest in something specific.  We teach our students how to complete further research and then share with the group. 

Project-Based Learning:

You learn based on the skills you need

You will know the standards for the evaluation before the performance test. 

You are actively involved in the learning.  Our learning environment is project-based learning, which helps you learn how to solve problems without instruction.

Inclement weather:

If Wausau School District has called off school for the day, we will be closed as well.  Please watch, listen or click the local news for Wausau School District cancellations.  If practical hours are scheduled on Sunday, we will notify you directly if there is a need for cancellation.  Any inclement weather cancellation time will need to be made up.

Tuition:

Application fee: $100 non-refundable; paid at time of application

Kit: $350 non-refundable; paid prior to first day of class

Tuition: $2500

Total Tuition & Kit: $2850

$500 deposit payment will be required to reserve your spot three weeks after acceptance.  Monthly payments of $500, due on the 1^st of every month, is acceptable until tuition is paid in full. 

Full balance payments may be made anytime without penalty.  Tuition must be paid in full prior to graduation and receiving certificate of hours.

Due to the length of this program, no financial aid is available.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

The student will receive a full refund of all money paid if the student:

Cancels within the three-business-day cancellation period.

Accepted, was unqualified, and the school did not secure a disclaimer.

Enrollment was procured as the result of any misrepresentation in the written materials used by school or in oral representations made by or on behalf of the school.

Refunds will be made within 10 business days of cancellation.

A student who withdraws or is dismissed after attending at least one class, but before completing 60% of the instruction in the current enrollment period, is entitled to a pro rata refund as follows:

	But Less Than:	Refund of Tuition
At Least 1 class	10%	90%
10%	20%	80%
20%	30%	70%
30%	40%	60%
40%	50%	50%
50%	60%	40%
60%	-----	No refund

A student will receive the refund within 40 days of termination date.  If a student withdraws after completing 60% of the instruction, and withdrawal is due to mitigating circumstances beyond the student’s control, the school may refund a pro rata amount.

A written notice of withdrawal is not required.

Students missing 3 consecutive days of instruction will be administratively withdrawn.

Nail Technology Training Kit

*Instructor may adjust as products, vendors and techniques change

STUDENT PACK KIT

•Includes Enhancements: RETENTION+®Sculpting Liquid 4 fl oz, Low Odor Sculpting Liquid 4 fl oz RETENTION+®Powders .8 oz, Clear, Bright White – Opaque, Perfect Color Sculpting Powders .8 oz, Natural – Sheer Intense Pink – Sheer, Velocity Tips Natural 100-Tray, Velocity Tips White 100-Tray, PERFORMANCE FORMS® – Silver 300-ct, ProSeries Liquid and Powder Brush Round #8, Dappen Dish and Cover

•Includes Spa Manicure™: Almond Milk Bath 2 fl. oz., Almond Moisture Scrub 3.4 oz., Almond Hydrating Lotion 2 fl. oz.

•Includes  Essentials:  Coolblue ® 8 fl oz, Scrubfresh® 8 fl oz, CuticleAway 6 fl oz, SOLAROIL® .25 fl oz, Stickey Base Coat .33 fl oz,  CND® SHELLAC® Nourishing Remover 8 fl oz, NailPrime .5 fl oz, File and Buffer Sampler

•Includes:  CND® Implement Toolkit (Tip Cutter, Silk Scissors, Toenail Clipper, Cuticle Nipper, Curette/Cuticle Pusher, Toenail Nipper), CND® Rolling Duffle and CND® Digital Reference Tool Flash Drive

STATE BOARD KIT

Includes: 1 oz. Retention+ Liquid, 1 oz. Low Odor Liquid, 1/8 oz. Bright White Powder, 1/8 oz. Intense Pink Powder, 1/8 oz. Clear Powder, 20 pk Velocity Natural Tips, step by step card, Hot Shot file, Koala buffer, 1/8 oz. SolarOil, 20 Nail Forms, 2 oz. ScrubFresh, 2 Dappen Dish, 1 Nail Sculpting Brush #7 and zippered implement bag

	Additional non-kit items:
1	Nail glue
1	Nail oil dropper bottle
2	Defense Sterilizer Tray
1	Barbicide spray bottle
2	Hygienic Manicure Kit
	Manicure Scrub Brush
	Sandy File
	Buffy 3-Way Buffer
	Birchwood Stick
2	Hygienic Pedicure Kit
	Manicure Scrub Brush
	Sandy File
	Buffy 3-Way Buffer
	Birchwood Stick
	Softeez Toe Separators
	Buffer Block
1	Deep Manicure Bowl
1	Box of exam gloves
1	Travel first aid kit
1	Base coat
1	Top coat
1	Red Polish
1	Apron
1	Nail wipes
1	Spray alcohol
1	Pure Acetone in twist-lock pump bottle 8 oz
1	Pump hand sanitizer
1	CND Nail Fresh temporary nail dehydrator

Nail Technology Books

Milady Standard Textbook of Nail Technology

Orientation:

Orientation is on the first of class and includes tour of facilities, emergency procedures, review of policy, rules and regulations, kit release statement and course outline.

Manicurist Course Description:

Students will be required to attend 300 hours where the learning environment will be theory and practical applications for infection control, manicuring, pedicuring, chemistry, UV and LED gels, dipping powder systems and the salon business.  Students will have the opportunity and be expected to work on student clinical clientele within their practical hours scheduled.  Basic principles of manicuring will prepare students for State Board exams and gain employment upon completion.  Instructional methods include lectures, project based learning, demonstrations, visual aids and textbook combined with assignments.

Manicurist Course Requirements:

Completion of the 300 hours with an 85% passing rate

Completion of Clinical Quota

High school diploma or equivalent

Tuition paid in full

Student insurance is required throughout the entire program, purchased directly from Associated Nail Professional $45

Manicurist Curriculum:

Textbook and materials provided by Milady.  The most current edition of textbook will be provided and is packed with new and updated information on several important topics.   Chapter objectives provide students with measurable, outcomes-based goals that can later be assessed using the end-of-chapter review questions.  These review questions are accessed online using our school’s Moodle software learning management system.  This curriculum gives the aspiring nail technician the tools needed to pass their licensure exam and to launch themselves into a rewarding and successful career.

Curriculum contents are as follows:

Orientation

History and Career Opportunities

Life Skills

Your Professional Image

Communicating for Success

General Sciences

Infection Control: Principles and Practices

General Anatomy and Physiology

Skin Structure, Growth, and Nutrition

Nail Structure and Growth

Nail Disorders and Diseases

The Basics of Chemistry

Nail Product Chemistry Simplified

The Basics of Electricity

Nail Care

Manicuring

Pedicuring

Electric Filing

Nail Tips and Wraps

Monomer Liquid and Polymer Powder Nail Enhancements

UV and LED Gels

The Creative Touch

Business Skills

Seeking Employment

On the Job

The Salon Business

Code of Student Conduct 

All students are expected to observe standards of social conduct, courtesy, and appropriate attire such as described below. Any behavior disrupting classroom activities or interfering with other students’ studies may be grounds for suspension or termination. The use of profanity, alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, or violence on school property is not permitted. Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the school property. All forms of academic misconduct including but not limited to cheating, fabrication, plagiarism, forgery, alteration, or providing false information for official Serenity Now School of Nails documents is prohibited. Each student is held responsible for compliance with the rules and regulations contained in this catalog or risk withdrawal from program.

Any student, except those dismissed for conduct violations, may apply for re-admission. The student must execute a new enrollment agreement and pay a $100 enrollment fee. Students dismissed for non-payment must pay the balance owed before being allowed readmission.

Dress Code & Conduct:

A nail technician student must exhibit professionalism through personal appearance and conduct and must reflect professional standards through attire, grooming, actions, behaviors and language.

Apron and name tag must be worn at all times during practical hours

Jeans are not acceptable and cannot be worn

All students must wear black pants

You may wear any color shirt but it may not be a t-shirt

You may wear colored accessories, belt, scarves, dress shoes, earrings, etc.

No sweatpants, pajama pants, sweatshirts or tennis shoes

Athletic apparel of any kind is not acceptable

No head gear such as baseball caps, bandanas, etc.  Stylish and tasteful hats may be worn. 

No underwear, thongs, etc. can be sticking out of your pants.  Pants must be fully covering your bottom.  If you have a low-cut pant, wear a long shirt to cover up.

Please be aware of your cleavage.  When you are doing pedicures, you are bending over, so please make sure you are appropriately covered up.

Piercings and tattoos are fine.

Toes need to be freshly pedicured if wearing open-toed shoes.

Please look well put together with makeup and hair done, clean, stylish and fashion forward since this is a beauty industry program.

Sexual and Other Harassment

Harassment may be, but is not limited to: words, signs, jokes, pranks, intimidation, physical contact, violence or threat of violence, and racial, gender or ethnic slurs.  Harassment is not always sexual in nature.  Sexual harassment may include unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors or other verbal or physical contact of a sexual nature when such conduct creates an intimidating environment, prevents an individual from effectively performing his/her duties.  Faculty, staff and students may not engage in any form of verbal, physical, or emotional abuse, harassment, intimidation, violence, or threat of violence, toward any student, clinic, client, instructor or staff member.  Penalty includes termination or withdrawal from program.

Individuals wishing to report a complaint of this nature should request a copy of the Student or Employee Complaint Policy and Complaint Forms. Submit the written complaint directly to the Director, Dennise Pagel. 

Student Grievances/Complaint Procedure/Regulatory Agencies

Serenity Now School of Nails has established complaint procedures for grievances pertaining to grades, treatment by faculty, and academic action, as well as appeals of decisions concerning these matters. Examples of the kinds of matters that can be appealed include: 

• Admission to Serenity Now School of Nails program.

• Certification decisions.

• Course requirements/satisfactory progress.

• Course grades.

• Academic or other involuntary drops.

• Code of Conduct violations.

• Harassment violations.

Complaint and Grievance Procedure 

Serenity Now School of Nails encourages informal resolution of grievances as a first step.  We suggest that the student try conflict resolution with the individual involved.  If the matter cannot be resolved, we recommend contacting the chief school administrator.

If no resolution, a written complaint can be registered by contacting:

Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

PO Box 8935

Madison, WI  53708-8935

608-266-2112

Student Appeal Process

The student may submit a written appeal of his/her dismissal within five calendar days of their receipt of the dismissal notice.  The appeal should be addressed to the Director.  The appeal must be accompanied by documentation of the mitigating circumstances that have prevented the student from attaining satisfactory academic progress. 

Only extraordinary circumstances will be considered, such as a death or severe illness in the immediate family.

The Director will assess all appeals, and determine whether the student may be permitted to continue in school on a probationary status, despite not meeting the satisfactory progress requirements.  The student will be sent the written decision within ten days of the school’s receipt of the appeal.  The decision of the Director is final.

Students reinstated on appeal are on a 60-day probationary status during which time they must meet the terms and conditions set out in the Director’s letter granting the appeal. At the end of the 60-day probationary period, the student’s academic status will be reviewed. 

Review of Student Records

The Director, in conjunction with the instructor, will review student performance at the end of each section/chapter. This review is conducted to identify individual and group difficulties and to initiate appropriate action to address the problem of unexcused absences or lack of satisfactory academic performance.  All student records will remain the property of the school and will be stored for a minimum of six years.  All student transcripts and student certificates are kept permanently.  All student records are kept confidential on a secure server electronically.  Students may review their student file upon request to the Director, who will supervise the review of the file.  No information regarding a student’s school record will be release without a release statement from the student.

Salon Standards:

Dress code, make up, hair, fingernails must be clean at all times and personal hygiene is a must.

You are to be ready for salon activities at the start of class.

Any student who does not exhibit a professional appearance will be sent home, docked hours and lose quota for that day.  Subsequent violations will be a required conference with the director upon arriving at class.

There is no smoking on school grounds.  Smelling like smoke can be very offensive to clients.

All students are required to be on time to prepare for their clients and for class. 

A phone call is required at least one hour prior to the start of class if you will be late or absent.  This is important to appointment scheduling and clients on your books.

Students must conduct themselves in a considerate and professional fashion at all times.

No refusals of client services or clients ever, even once quota is filled.  Other services will still be expected to be performed, but are not part of the quota list.

Emotions must be regulated.  Clients should never see the student angry, frustrated or crying. 

Inappropriate language will not be tolerated even if a client is not present.

No cell phone use unless you are taking approved pictures of your manicures and/or pedicures on your clients.

No personal calls should be made or accepted at the reception desk unless it is an emergency.

All students are required to fill out their client service cards and hand them in as they walk the client up to the instructor at the reception desk.

All appointments scheduled in the appointment book must include the following:

First and last name

Phone number

Service requested

The student assigned may be changed at any time at the discretion of the instructor to insure the smooth operation of the salon.  Student’s schedules may only be changed by the instructor.

Students may not sit or stand around the reception desk.  This is a learning environment so take every opportunity to practice and perfect your techniques.  Reading material in the salon must be related to nail technology.  Reading may only be done if all duties are complete.  When in doubt, please ask the instructor.  Duties would include:

Towels

Dusting

Cleaning

Filling product in dispensary

Students must receive permission from the assigned instructor to receive salon services during salon hours.  School product cost will be a charge of $5.00.  If a client walks in, service must end to accommodate the client.  If you want your service time, you will need to pay for the time slot outside of your scheduled school hours. 

Student must notify the instructor when leaving class or clinical area for any reason.

Student must bring any disagreement with the client, any accidents or unsanitary situation to the attention of the instructor immediately.

The last client assigned for the day is at the instructor’s discretion.  If a student finishes early, they will be expected to assist another student, so that all will be able to leave on time.  Class dismisses together.

Clinical Quota

Service	Min # Required Assignments	Max Time Allowed
Manicure	10	45 min
Pedicure	10	60 min
Paraffin Dip	2	15 min
Polish Change	2	15 min
French Polish	5	15 min
Nail Art (1-2 nails)	2	15 min
Nail Art full set	1	30 min
Acrylic full set	2	2 hours
Acrylic free form full set	2	3 hours
Sculptured free form 2 colors	1	2 hours
Fill/replacement (2 nails)	5	1 hour
Nail removal	2	1 hour

Serenity Now School of Nails

1015 N. 6^th Street, Wausau, WI  54403 Tel: 715-842-1772

Email: Serenity.Now.School.of.Nails@gmail.com

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION & STUDENT CONTRACT

1. PERSONAL DETAILS
Title: □Mr.  □Miss  □Mrs.  □Other:		Date of Birth:
Last Name:		DD/          MM/          YY
First Name:		Gender:
Other Names:		□Male  □Female
Social Security #:
2.  CONTACT DETAILS
Email Address:	Home Telephone Number:		Work/Cell Number:
Residential Address:		Mailing Address:
City:		City:
State/Zip:		State/Zip:
3.  ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Date	Institute		Documentation
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4.  STUDENT DECLARATION

I would like to choose the following month to start the program: (please circle)

• January

• July

This program starts twice per year in either January or July and runs between 18 and 20 weeks long, depending on when the student schedules practical hours.

This application for admissions must be accompanied by:

• $100 application fee
• Copy of your high school diploma, GED, etc.

Tuition:

Application fee: $100 non-refundable; paid at time of application

Kit: $350 non-refundable; paid two weeks prior to first day of class

Tuition: $2500

Total Tuition & Kit: $2850

$500 deposit payment will be required to reserve your spot three weeks after acceptance.  Monthly payments of $500, due on the 1^st of every month, is acceptable until tuition is paid in full. 

Full balance payments may be made anytime without penalty.  Tuition must be paid in full prior to graduation and receiving certificate of hours.

Due to the length of this program, no financial aid is available.

*All class dates and times are subject to modification depending on enrollment.

Practical Hours required by Wisconsin law: 169 provided by school:

                Practical hours are flex hours, which gives the student an option to participate in scheduling their educational requirements.  Flex hours can be acquired within the following time blocks and need to be approved prior to starting the program and will not be able to be rescheduled after the start of the program without consent from director.  Students must be present for the entire block of flex time offered. 

Tuesday 9:00-11:00 (2)

Tuesday 1:30-3:30 (2)

Wednesday 9:00-11:00 (2)

Wednesday 1:30-3:30 (2)

Thursday 9:00-11:00 (2)

Thursday 1:30-3:30 (2)

Sunday 9:00-3:30 (6.5)

Total flex hours available per week: 18.5

*Practical hours can be complete within 10 weeks of starting the program but not more than 20 weeks of starting the program.

Theory Hours required by Wisconsin law: 131 provided by school:

                Theory hours are not flexible.  Students are required to be present for scheduled theory hours. 

Tuesday 11:00-1:30 (2.5)

Wednesday 11:00-1:30 (2.5)

Thursday 11:00-1:30 (2.5)

*Theory hours will be complete within 18 weeks of starting the program.

Both Practical and Theory hour times are subject to change based on need but will not change once a class is already in progress.

Course	Theory Hours	Practical Hours	Total Hours
Introduction, Law and Codes, Bookkeeping, Bus18iness Management, History and Ethics	36	0	36
Safety, Sanitization, Sterilization, First Aid and Bacteriology	10	25	35
Nail and Skin Disorders	24	10	34
Anatomy and Physiology	18	8	26
Manicuring and Pedicuring – including nail enhancements	24	112	136
Introduction to Advertising	12	0	12
Individual student needs which may include: structured visits conducted by the school outside of the classroom at one or more barbering, cosmetology or manicuring establishments.	7	14	21

Educational Requirements for Licensing in Wisconsin:

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/454.06

454.06  Licensure.

454.06(1)(1)  Application. All applications for licenses under this section shall be filed with the examining board. No initial license may be issued under this section unless all of the following conditions are satisfied:

454.06(1)(a) (a) The applicant pays the initial credential fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a), except as provided in s. 454.13 (1).

454.06(1)(b) (b) Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322 and 111.335, the applicant presents evidence satisfactory to the examining board that the applicant has not been convicted of a felony committed while engaged in the practice of barbering or cosmetology.

454.06(1)(c) (c) The applicant has graduated from high school or has attained high school graduation equivalency as determined by the department of public instruction; is participating in a program approved by the examining board; or is at least 18 years old and meets the ability to benefit rule under 20 USC 1091 (d).

Manicurist Course Requirements:

Completion of the 300 hours with an 85% passing rate

Completion of Clinical Quota

High school diploma or equivalent

Tuition paid in full

Student insurance is required throughout the entire program, purchased directly from Associated Nail Professional $45

Manicurist Curriculum:

Textbook and materials provided by Milady.  The most current edition of textbook will be provided and is packed with new and updated information on several important topics.   Chapter objectives provide students with measurable, outcomes-based goals that can later be assessed using the end-of-chapter review questions.  These review questions are accessed online using our school’s Moodle software learning management system.  This curriculum gives the aspiring nail technician the tools needed to pass their licensure exam and to launch themselves into a rewarding and successful career.

Curriculum contents are as follows:

Orientation

History and Career Opportunities

Life Skills

Your Professional Image

Communicating for Success

General Sciences

Infection Control: Principles and Practices

General Anatomy and Physiology

Skin Structure, Growth, and Nutrition

Nail Structure and Growth

Nail Disorders and Diseases

The Basics of Chemistry

Nail Product Chemistry Simplified

The Basics of Electricity

Nail Care

Manicuring

Pedicuring

Electric Filing

Nail Tips and Wraps

Monomer Liquid and Polymer Powder Nail Enhancements

UV and LED Gels

The Creative Touch

Business Skills

Seeking Employment

On the Job

The Salon Business

I hereby certify that information entered above is correct and complete.  I understand that false information will invalidate this application.  I have read and understand the school catalog dated ______________________.  I understand the refund policy and that I may cancel my application by notifying the school within 3 business days of submission for a full refund of all tuition paid.

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Acknowledgment of receipt of School Catalog dated: ___________

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