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STUDENT CATALOG
EARNING A DEGREE hasNEVER BEEN SO CHIC.TABLE OFCONTENTSFloor Plan Description .3Mission Statement .4Admission Requirements .5Policy on Transfer Hours .5Cosmetology Course Program .6Manicuring Course Program .8Esthetics Course Program .10Instructor Course Program .12Barbering Course Program .14-15Massage Therapy Course Program .16-17Satisfactory Progress Policy .18-20Student Services .21Rules and Regulations .22-23Refund Policy and Notice of Cancellation .24One of the region’s most prestigious names insalons and spas since 1932, the Goulds are proudto offer an exciting salon and spa curriculum atGould’s Academy. Cosmetology, aesthetics,manicuring and massage programs Gould’sAcademy offers an exciting curriculum taught byhighly trained, industry-experienced educators.Everything you need to know to be salon andspa-ready, you’ll learn at Gould’s Academy.With 18,000 square feet and lots of room forcareer growth, Gould’s Academy is the perfectplace to start a thrilling career. More than aclassroom, Gould’s Academy offers a real-lifesalon environment. You’ll learn from top stylistsincluding Guest Stylists and massage therapistsfrom across the country who bring the lateststyles from around the world to Memphis. Thebiggest names and techniques in cosmetics arebehind our curriculum with exciting classes suchas Sassoon Academy cutting program, Nuts andBolts business program, Goldwell Color System,CND Nail Technology and MUD Makeup.Inside this catalog, you’ll find information onadmissions, academic requirements, classes,financial assistance, transfer hours and more. Foradditional information or to schedule a tour ofGould’s Academy, call 901-767-6647.Gould’s Academy Educators are all licensedinstructors by Tennessee State Board ofCosmetology and Barber Examiners.Approved by Tennessee State Board ofMassage Therapy.ADMINISTRATIVESTAFF & FACULTYPhilip Gould.OwnerDavid Gould .OwnerPaul Gould . Director / CEORenee Sharp .Director of EducationDanielle Jennings . AdministratorTamara Roberts .Manicuring EducatorLyna Tran .Manicuring EducatorTerica Fitzgerald . Esthetics EducatorTrudy Bumpus . Esthetics EducatorChristine Lucky .Senior Esthetics EducatorRandal Ross .EducatorVirginia Taylor .Senior EducatorLashon Stuckey .Senior EducatorAriana Poll .Senior EducatorJoann Jackson .Senior EducatorKelly Hensley .EducatorJacqueline Hudson .EducatorBryan Bernard .Barber InstructorDalton Reeves .Director of MassageMelanie Kilpatrick . Front Desk CoordinatorTameka Green .Financial Aid OfficerDana Marino .Financial Aid OfficerShirley Branch .Senior Educator
FLOOR PLAN DESCRIPTIONGould’s Academy is owned and operated by P & D,hot towel cabinets. The student massage clinic sharesLLC, Philip Gould and David Gould. The physicalthe student massage lab area. The school has a studentlocation is at 1203 Ridgeway Road, Suite 203 & 201dispensary which encompasses a washer/dryer laundryMemphis, TN 38119. The academy consists of 18,000room. There is also a student break area with vendingsquare feet. The amount of equipment meets andmachines, a refrigerator and a microwave. In addition theexceeds requirements of Tennessee State Board ofschool has a student store as students may purchase ad-Cosmetology Laws which governs the operatingditional mannequins, etc. There is a conference room andstandards of Cosmetology schools as well as thean office for the educators along with a designated areaTennessee State Board of Massage Therapy. Thefor breaks. There are three (3) other offices, of which, oneschool contains the following: seven (7) classrooms,will be used by the Director and the other by the Admin-a spa manicure/pedicure area with five (5) manicureistrator. The school includes three (3) restrooms for thetables and three (3) spa pedicure chairs, a facial roomstudents and an additional restroom for the staff.with ten (10) facial tables and a sink, a shampoo areaGould’s Academy is ADA compliant.with eight (8) shampoo bowls and reclining chairs, aGould’s Academy is authorized by the Tennessee Higherlarge student salon (clinic floor) with forty (40) studentEducation Commission. This authorization must bestyling workstations and ten (10) hooded dryers, a re-renewed each year and is based on an evaluation byception area with front desk and seating area for wait-minimum standards concerning quality of education,ing clients and an extensive retail section. The studentethical business practices, health and safety, and fiscalmassage lab has seven massage tables, five massageresponsibility. Gould’s Academy accepts VA.chairs (shared with massage clinic) two sinks, and three3
MISSION STATEMENTOur purpose is dedicated to produce graduates for immediatesuccess in the ever changing salon/spa industry.4
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSThe Admissions Representative will interview all applicantsfor enrollment. The student will need to furnish a high schooltranscript or GED certificate/diploma and/or high school orGED transcript equivalent to a high school diploma showingcompletion, along with a driver’s license and/or birth certificate and a Social Security card at the time of enrollment. Official documentation is a statement of the student’s academicrecord received directly from the issuing institution or agencysuch as a transcript or score sheet. Paper transcripts printed onsecurity sensitive paper that contains the issuing institution’sseal or signature of an official from the institution is acceptable admission documentation. Electronic transcripts or scoressheets not printed on security sensitive paper must includeindicia that the transcript or score sheet was received directlyfrom the issuing institution or agency such as accompanyingemail correspondence or the envelope. This academy’s policies of admission on instruction and graduation practices donot discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, ethnic origin,religion or age. Tennessee Board of Cosmetology and BarberExaminer State Law requires an individual student to be 17years of age or older to enroll in a Cosmetology, Esthetics,Instructor, Barbering or Manicuring course. Gould’s Academydoes not recruit or encourage students already enrolled in asimilar course of study. Students who are re-entering after aperiod of withdrawal will re-enter in the same progress statusas when they left. This also includes students returning froma leave of absence. Tennessee Board of Massage Therapyrequires individual to be at least 18 years old at time of application and not convicted of prostitution or sexual misconduct.COSMETOLOGYTRANSFER HOURS POLICYIf a student is transferring from another school, he/she mayhave already accumulated hours toward his/her completionof the 1,500 hour Cosmetology program. Gould’s Academywill accept 350 transfer hours. All students applying for theentrance to Gould’s Academy are responsible for obtainingCertification of hours from prior school. Student transfers willbe allowed to change courses and retain 150 hours from theirprevious course according to State Board guidelines. In orderto be considered for transfer all previous financial obligationsmust be completed with a proof of receipt. Transfer hoursare counted as both attempted and completed hours for thepurpose of determining when the allowed maximum timeframe has been exhausted. SAP evaluation periods are basedon actual contracted hours at the institution.ESTHETICS TRANSFER HOURS POLICYGould’s Academy does not accept transfer hours for esthetics.Gould’s Academy student transfers will be allowed to changecourses and retain 150 hours from their previous course according to State Board guidelines. In order to be considered fortransfer all previous financial obligations must be completedwith a proof of receipt. Transfer hours are counted as both attempted and completed hours for the purpose of determiningwhen the allowed maximum time frame has been exhausted.SAP evaluation periods are based on actual contracted hoursat the institution.BARBERING TRANSFER HOURS POLICYIf a student is transferring from another school, he/she mayhave already accumulated hours toward his/her completionof the 1,500 hour Barbering program. Gould’s Academywill accept 350 transfer hours. All students applying for theentrance to Gould’s Academy are responsible for obtainingCertification of hours from prior school. Gould’s Academystudent transfers will be allowed to change courses andretain 150 hours from their previous course according toState Board guidelines. In order to be considered for transfer,all previous financial obligations must be completed with aproof of receipt. Transfer hours are counted as both attemptedand completed hours for the purpose of determining whenthe allowed maximum time frame has been exhausted. SAPevaluation periods are based on actual contracted hours at theinstitution.Gould’s Academy is a special purpose institution. That purpose is dedicated to produce graduates for immediate successin the ever changing salon/spa industry. Students should be aware that transfer of credit is always the responsibility ofthe receiving institution. Whether or not credits transfer is solely up to the receiving institution. Any student interestedin transferring credit hours should check with the receiving institution directly to determine to what extent, if any, credithours can be transferred.We do not accept transfer hours for manicuring, esthetics, or massage therapy instructor courses.5
COSMETOLOGYCOSMETOLOGY COURSE PROGRAMCosmetology students in order to graduate must successfully complete 1,500 practical andtheory hours composed of the following required units:Administration, Salon/Spa Ethics, Tennessee State Law, First Aidand Infection Control (Salon Ecology).35 HoursShampooing, Rinsing and Conditioning .30 HoursHaircutting .135 HoursProperties of the Hair and Scalp.20 HoursManicuring and Pedicuring .115 HoursHairstyling and Related Theory .210 HoursFacials and Related Theory of Make-Up .45 HoursChemical Texturizing (Chemical Relaxers) .70 HoursChemical Texturizing (Permanent Waving) .100 HoursWigs and Related Theory .15 HoursAnatomy and Physiology .20 HoursSkin Diseases and Disorders .20 HoursHair Removal .15 HoursHair Pressing .20 HoursElectricity and Light Therapy .10 HoursConcepts in Hair Color .185 HoursChemistry .20 HoursSalon Business .25 HoursPractical Applications of Services on Student Salon Floor ofRequired Knowledge .410 Hours6
COURSEGould’s Academy offers the Sassoon Academy cutting curriculum, the CND Nail System and the Milady Standard Textbook of Cosmetology. A 20-hour business course, Nuts andBolts, further enhances the student’s education to make themsalon/spa ready or to become an owner upon graduation.The highly skilled and experienced professional educatorswill present the classes with the use of DVDs, lectures, PowerPoint, diagrams, demonstrations, platform artists and practical hands-on application. Incorporating all of the educationalmaterial creates motivation, inspiration, artistry and growth inbecoming a respected professional in the salon/spa industry.Students will receive educational material from the Revisionand Goldwell Color System, MUD Makeup, Sassoon AcademySchool Connection, CND Nail Technology, MUD Makeup,Milady Standard Textbook of Cosmetology, Nuts and Boltsand in compliance with Tennessee State Board of Cosmetology, the Tennessee State Board Booklet.A new cosmetology student will begin their education atLevel 1 in a supervised classroom. They will accumulate 360hours of theory and practicals. Upon reaching satisfactoryprogress in attendance, practicals & theory exams, thestudent will be promoted to level 2 Cosmetology program.The Level 2 classes will continue with supervised trainingfor the next 300 hours. Upon successfully completing 300hours, students demonstrating knowledge in practicals andtheory are considered to be making satisfactory progressand may be promoted to Level 3, the Student Salon (clinicfloor) upon test out.All phases of cosmetology are performed by students onclients/mannequins under the direct supervision of a licensed educator. Level 3 students must display knowledgein all areas of their cosmetology training. During Level 3students will continue to attend both a daily theory classand advanced technical classes through the remainder oftheir Cosmetology training. To prepare students for theTennessee State Board Licensing Examination, Gould’sAcademy requires all students completing 1,200 hoursof training to attend Tennessee State Board PreparatoryClasses twice a month until completion of 1,500 hours.The Cosmotology program takes 50 weeks.TOTAL COST OF COSMETOLOGY COURSETuition . 15,650.00Books/Kits . 3,800.00Milady Standard of Cosmetology TextbookMilady Cosmetology Practical WorkbookMilady Cosmetology Theory WorkbookNuts and Bolts, Google Chrome bookRegistration. 100.00Uniforms . 100.00Total Cost . 19,550.00Financial Aid available for those who qualify.We accept cash, check or all major credit cards.Monthly payment plans are available upon request.Black pants/skirt and black shoes complete the uniform and mustbe purchased by the student. Students may purchase additionalshirts through the Gould’s Academy Student Store.Each student is issued a personal kit containing allnecessary implements and materials upon completion ofall paperwork and payment plan. If a student misplacesany of their equipment and materials, it will be theirresponsibility to replace these items.The school will charge additional tuition for hoursremaining after the contract ending date at a rate of 100per week.7
MANICURINGMANICURING COURSE PROGRAMGraduates in the manicuring class must complete 600 hours of theory and practical hourscomposed of the following required units:Administration, Salon/Spa Ethics, Tennessee State Law, First Aidand Infection Control (Salon Ecology).50 HoursGeneral Anatomy and Physiology .15 HoursBasics of Chemistry .10 HoursNail Care .150 HoursNail Enhancements .85 HoursThe Creative Touch .25 HoursBusiness Skills .30 HoursPractical Applications of Services on Student Salon Floor ofRequired Knowledge .235 Hours8
COURSEGould’s Academy offers the CND Nail System businesscourse of 20 hours and the Milady Nail TechnologyTextbook. The highly skilled and professional educatorsat the academy will use lectures, DVDs, PowerPoint presentations, charts, demonstrations, practical hands-onexperiences as well as guest artists. Incorporating all ofthe instructional materials creates motivation, a positiveattitude, effective communication and continued growthto become arespected professional in the nail industry.Students will receive educational material from theMilady Nail Technology Textbook, CND Nail Technology,and in compliance with Tennessee State Board ofCosmetology, the Tennessee State Law Booklet.A student beginning in the Manicuring course will begintheir education at Level 1 in a supervised classroom.They will accumulate 300 hours of theory and practicals.A test-out procedure will be used to determine satisfactoryprogress in theory and practicals. Students demonstratingsuch knowledge will progress to Level 2 Student Salon (clinicfloor).All phases of manicuring are performed under the directsupervision of a licensed educator. Level 2 students mustdisplay knowledge in all areas of their Manicure training.During this training Level 2 students will continue to attendboth a daily theory class and advanced technical classesthrough the remainder of their Manicure program.To prepare students for the Tennessee State Board LicensingExamination, Gould’s Academy requires all studentscompleting 400 hours of training to attend a TennesseeState Board Preparatory Class twice a month untilcompletion of 600 hours. We do not accept transfer hoursfor this course. The Manicuring program takes 20 weeks.TOTAL COST OF MANICURING COURSETuition . 6,950.00Books/Kits . 2,800.00Milady Standard Nail Technology TextbookMilady Nail Practical WorkbookMilady Nail Theory WorkbookNuts and Bolts, business books (4)Registration. 100.00Uniforms . 100.00Total Cost . 9,850.00Financial Aid available for those who qualify.We accept cash, check or all major credit cards.Monthly payment plans are available upon request.Black pants/skirt and black shoes complete the uniform and mustbe purchased by the student. Students may purchase additionalshirts through the Gould’s Academy Student Store.Each student is issued a personal kit containing allnecessary implements and materials upon completion ofall paperwork and payment plan. If a student misplacesany of their equipment and materials, it will be theirresponsibility to replace these items.The school will charge additional tuition for hoursremaining after the contract ending date at a rate of 100per week.9
ESTHETICSESTHETICS COURSE PROGRAMEsthetics students in order to graduate must successfully complete 750 practical and theoryhours composed of the following required units:Administration, Spa Ethics and Tennessee State Law .10 HoursGeneral Sciences .15 HoursBasics of Chemistry .25 HoursElectricity and Light Therapy .10 HoursNutrition .10 HoursSkin Science: Physiology and Histology of the Skin .25 HoursSkin Diseases and Disorders .25 HoursSkin Analysis .25 HoursSkin Care Products, Chemistry, Ingredients and Selection .25 HoursTreatment Room .10 HoursBasic Facials and Facial Massage .50 HoursFacial Machines .5 HoursHair Removal .10 HoursAdvanced Topics and Treatment .15 HoursMake-Up .15 HoursBusiness/Career Planning .5 HoursThe Skin Care Business .10 HoursSelling Products and Services .10 HoursPractical Applications of Services on Student Spa Floor ofRequired Knowledge .450 Hours10
COURSEGould’s Academy offers the Murad, MUD Makeup andthe Milady Standard Esthetics Fundamentals. A 20-hourbusiness course, Pin Up Eyelash Extensions, furtherenhances the student’s education to make them salon/spa ready or to become an owner upon graduation. Thehighly skilled and experienced professional educatorswill present the classes with the use of DVDs, lectures,PowerPoint, diagrams, demonstrations, platform artistsand practical hands-on application. Incorporating all ofthe educational material creates motivation, inspiration,artistry and growth in becoming a respected professionalin the salon/spa industry.Students will receive educational material from Murad,Milady Standard Esthetics Fundamentals, Pin Up EyelashExtensions and in compliance with Tennessee State Board ofCosmetology, the Tennessee State Board Booklet.A new esthetics student will begin their education at Level1 in a supervised classroom. They will accumulate 300 hoursof theory and practicals. Upon reaching satisfactory progressin attendance, practicals & theory exams, the student will bepromoted to level 2 Esthetics program.The Level 2 classes will continue with supervised training forthe next 450 hours. The Esthetics program takes 25 weeks.TOTAL COST OF ESTHETICS COURSETuition . 10,725.00Books/Kits . 2,300.00Milady Standard Esthetics FundamentalsNuts and BoltsMurad and MirabellaRegistration. 100.00Uniforms . 150.00Total Cost . 13,175.00Financial Aid available for those who qualify.We accept cash, check or all major credit cards.Monthly payment plans are available upon request.Black pants/skirt and black shoes complete the uniform and mustbe purchased by the student. Students may purchase additionalshirts through the Gould’s Academy Student Store.Each student is issued a personal kit containing allnecessary implements and materials upon completion ofall paperwork and payment plan. If a student misplacesany of their equipment and materials, it will be theirresponsibility to replace these items.The school will charge additional tuition for hoursremaining after the contract ending date at a rate of 100per week.11
INSTRUCTORINSTRUCTOR COURSE PROGRAMInstructor students in order to graduate must successfully complete 300 practical and theoryhours composed of the following required units:Orientation.25 HoursMethods of Teaching and Clinic Management .115 HoursStudent Salon / Clinic Management .50 HoursInstruction and Theory .110 Hours12
COURSEGould’s Academy offers the Milady curriculum. A 20-hourbusiness course, Nuts and Bolts, further enhances thestudent’s education to ready them to become an instructor upon graduation. The highly skilled and experiencedprofessional educators will present the classes with the useof DVDs, lectures, PowerPoint, diagrams, demonstrations,platform artists and practical hands-on application. Incorporating all of the educational material creates motivation,inspiration, artistry and growth in becoming a respectedprofessional instructor in the school industry.Students will receive educational material from Milady’sMastery Educator Program, Business course of Nutsand Bolts in compliance with Tennessee State Board ofCosmetology, the Tennessee State Board Booklet and PSIBooklet. We do not accept transfer hours for this course.The Instructor program takes 10 weeks.TOTAL COST OF INSTRUCTOR COURSETuition . 4,650.00Books/Kits . 700.00Milady Master Educator BookMilady Master Educator WorkbookNuts and Bolts Business BookRegistration. 100.00Uniforms . 200.00Total Cost . 5,650.00Financial Assistance is available upon request.We accept cash, check or all major credit cards.Monthly payment plans are available upon request.Black pants/skirt and black shoes complete the uniform and mustbe purchased by the student. Students may purchase additionalshirts through the Gould’s Academy Student Store.The school will charge additional tuition for hours remaining afterthe contract ending date at a rate of 100 per week.Each student is given an exam upon completion ofeach chapter. Students are expected to maintain 84% inattendance, academic and practical. Upon completionof 300 hours the student will be given a final exam.Students will be required to teach a Theory andPractical class assigned by Gould’s Academy. Uponsatisfactory compliance of Theory and Practical classthe student may apply for testing to become a licensedinstructor.13
BARBERINGBARBERING COURSE PROGRAMBarbering students in order to graduate must successfully complete 1,500 practical and theoryhours composed of the following required units:Theory, Classroom set up and Instruction, Tennessee State LawFirst Aid, Basic Tools and Implements. .50 HoursInfection Control; and General Sciences .85 HoursHair Scalp and Nail Care .75 HoursShaving .120 HoursHairstyling .220 HoursHaircutting .230 HoursHaircol
CND Nail Technology and MUD Makeup. Inside this catalog, you'll find information on admissions, academic requirements, classes, financial assistance, transfer hours and more. For additional information or to schedule a tour of Gould's Academy, call 901-767-6647. Gould's Academy Educators are all licensed instructors by Tennessee State .
