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YOUR CHOICE INBEAUTY EDUCATIONCATALOG 2014Revised November 25, 2014102 North Glassell StreetOrange, CA 92866SCHOOL: (714) 633-5950FAX: (714) 633-4139www.coba.edu
2014 CATALOGTABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS. 1INTRODUCTION . 3SCHOOL MISSION AND EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES . 3FACILITIES . 3SCHOOL MANAGEMENT AND STAFF . 3APPROVAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT . 4ACCREDITATION . 5HOURS OF ATTENDANCE . 5HOLIDAYS AND EMERGENCY CLOSURES . 6ENROLLMENT . 6ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS . 6CREDIT FOR PREVIOUS TRAINING . 6GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS . 6APPLICATION FOR LICENSE REQUIREMENT . 7CLASS START DATES. 7STUDENT HOUSING . 7BANKRUPTCY STATEMENT. 7NON-DISCRIMINATION . 8DISCLOSURE OF EDUCATIONAL RECORDS. 8PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE . 8ENGLISH-AS-A-SECOND LANGUAGE . 8LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION. 8LIBRARY AND OTHER RESOURCES . 8NOTICE CONCERNING TRANSFERABLITY OF CREDITS AND CREDENTIALS EARNED . 8ALL CURRICULUM . 9GRADING SYSTEM . 10SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS . 11INTERRUPTIONS, COURSE INCOMPLETES, WITHDRAWALS. 14NON-CREDIT AND REMEDIAL COURSES . 14TRANSFER HOURS. 14RE-ENTERING STUDENTS. 14ATTENDANCE POLICY . 14LEAVE OF ABSENCE (“LOA”). 14WITHDRAW AND RE-ENTRY POLICY . 15CHANGE OF STATUS. 15OTHER SCHOOL POLICIES. 15ACCOUNTING OF STUDENT HOUR AND OPERATIONS . 16TUITION AND FEES . 16FINANCIAL AID OVERVIEW. 18REFUNDS . 19WITHDRAWAL POLICY . 19RETURN OF TITLE IV . 20STUDENT RULES, REGULATIONS AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION . 21
COMPLAINT PROCEDURE GUIDELINES. 22CATALOG UPDATED: Our catalog is updated regularly as needed; Cover Page indicates the latestrevision date.Coba Academy 2014 CATALOG (Rev November, 2014)Page No.2
INTRODUCTIONWelcome to Coba Academy and the wonderful world of beauty. We appreciate your selecting ourschool to assist you in obtaining your training. The beauty, skin and hair world is bigger than everand the need for creative well-trained professionals grows every day. If you love working with peopleand are willing to devote the time plus energy necessary for real success then this is the field andCoba Academy is for you.Coba Academy has been training students in the beauty field for over 45 years. During that time theschool has earned a noteworthy reputation for excellence and quality of education. At CobaAcademy, our goal is to provide the student with the education necessary to pass the California StateBoard licensing exams for Cosmetology/Esthetician, to be successful in your chosen area of practiceand to become an asset to the beauty industry. We place emphasis on our students to obtainemployment in the Cosmetology and Esthetician field. We are successful when our graduates aresuccessful.We place emphasis on how to be successful in the salon or spa, and how to create the lifestyle thatyou desire. This means hard work, dedication and practice on your part. The degree of your successwill depend on the effort you are willing to expend during the entire course of your training.SCHOOL MISSION AND EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVESAs stated previously, it is Coba’s objective to provide the student with the education necessary topass the State Board exam, to be an asset to the profession and to become a success in whateverarea the student desires. In order to achieve this objective the Academy does the following:1. Maintains a highly skilled and qualified teaching staff. We supplement that staff with frequentpresentations from experts currently working in the field.2. Provides the student with a comprehensive curriculum in the basics and advanced areas ofCosmetology and related subjects with emphasis on salon techniques.3. Teaches the value of professionalism, including high standards of workmanship and personalconduct enabling the student to acquire employment and be an asset to the salon of his/herchoice.4. Conducts its business in an ethical and educational atmosphere that is a credit to the BeautyIndustry.FACILITIESCoba Academy is located at 102 North Glassell Street, in the city of Orange, CA 92866, on the cornerof Glassell Street and Chapman in the historic Old Towne section of Orange, California, nearFreeways 91, 55, 5 and the 22. Plenty of parking is available at nearby public lots. The interior of thecollege has been designed to reflect a professional atmosphere conducive to learning. There is inexcess of 4200 square feet, which will accommodate approximately 100 students. The spaceconsists of two classrooms, offices, and student lunch/locker room and clinic floor.SCHOOL MANAGEMENT AND STAFFHISTORY & OWNERSHIP: Coba Academy (formerly known as Colleen O’Hara’s Beauty Academy)was founded in 1965, In October, 2013, Affiliated Academies, Inc. acquired Coba Academy; theofficers are CarolAnn Malkasian, President, Tom Malkasian, Secretary/Treasurer.Administrative Staff:School DirectorCoba Academy 2014 CATALOG (Rev November, 2014)CarolAnn MalkasianPage No.3
Financial Aid DirectorFinancial Aid OfficerLead InstructorAccountingTonya Parker-JonesWendy RuizBrissa WatsonTom MalkasianInstructional Staff:Lead Instructor: Brissa Watson joined Coba Academy as an instructor in February2014 after many years working in the beauty field as a stylist and Salon Manager. Shewas promoted to Lead Instructor in September 2014. Cosmetology Graduate of PaulMitchel the Academy, Costa Mesa. Attended many Milday’s continuing educationclasses. Continues to work as a salon professional and continues with education in thebeauty industry.DaytimeCosmetology Instructor: Elizabeth Parra joined Coba Academy as an Instructor June2014. An experienced instructor from Marinello’s. Graduated from Beyond 21st CenturyBeauty School. Prepares and executes theory and practical school curriculum.Cosmetology Instructor: Gina Salazar joined Coba Academy as the FreshmanInstructor in October 2014. An experienced instructor and Matrix colorist. Motivationalspeaker. Cosmetology Graduate of Marinello School of Beauty Academy.EveningCosmetology Instructor: Mia Mellin-Ortiz joined Coba Academy in 2010 as asubstitute after teaching at Hair California and Lake Forest Beauty Academies. Prior tothat, served as Assistant Manager at Stylist Collection and Day Spa and as Stylist atSalon Synergy. Cosmetology Graduate of Colleen O’Hara’s Beauty Academy (nowCoba Academy).Cosmetology Instructor: Brianna Wizner joined Coba Academy as an instructor inJuly 2014 after many years working in the beauty field as a stylist. Teaches theory andsupervises Mock Board examinations. Cosmetology graduate of Coba Academy.Substitute Instructors:Cosmetology Instructor: Noelia Luna joined Coba Academy as Evening FreshmanInstructor and Mock Board Supervisor in 2006 after working as a Shift Manger andStylist at Super Cuts. Cosmetology Graduate of Career Academy of Beauty.Cosmetology Instructor: Janet Munoz joined Coba Academy as Substitute in April2014. An experienced instructor with teaching skills in theory as well as floor Instructor.Cosmetology Graduate of Beyond 21st Century Beauty School. Janet is currently aprofessional at the Joshua Christopher salon.Our Instructors may substitute from one shift to another: (i.e. Day time shift to night time shift andvice-versa.)APPROVAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENTCoba Academy is a private educational institution, incorporated in the State of California. CobaAcademy has been granted approval to operate under the terms of California Code (CEC) section94890(a) (1):The Academy’s license covers the following courses:Coba Academy 2014 CATALOG (Rev November, 2014)Page No.4
CosmetologyEsthetician1600 Hours600 HoursInstruction resides in our facility which can accommodate 100 students at one time.California statute required that a student who successfully completes a course of study be awardedan appropriate diploma or certificate verifying that the student has graduated successfully completingthe school’s required course study.As a prospective student you are encouraged to review this catalog prior to signing an enrollmentagreement. You are also encouraged to review the School Performance Fact Sheet, which must beprovided to you prior to signing an enrollment agreement. We encourage students, friends andfamilies to visit our school and discuss personal, educational and occupational plans with schoolpersonnel especially prior to prospective students enrolling or signing enrollment agreements. CobaAcademy has approvals to offer various sponsored programs, government or otherwise, to providegrants or to pay for portions of tuition and fees. Available are the Federal PELL Grant Program andthe Federal Direct Loan Program.Minimum standards for our programs are set and monitored by the State Board of Barbering andCosmetology. The minimum number of class hours and the total hours for each course, as outlinedin the Program’s Rules and Regulations booklet, must be met to qualify a student for licensure.Persons seeking to resolve problems or complaints should first contact the instructor in charge.Requests for any further action may be made in writing to the School Director.A student or any member of the public may file a complaint about this institution with the Bureau forPrivate Postsecondary Education at the number below or by completing a complaint form, which canbe obtained on the bureau’s internet web site.Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 400Sacramento, CA 95833Toll Free (888) 370-7589 Fax (916) 263-1897www.bppe.ca.govAfter all complaint procedures have been exhausted an appeal may be submitted to:The National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences4401 Ford Avenue, Suite 1300Alexandria, Virginia, 22302-1432All information in this catalog is current and correct and is so certified as true by the President/Owner,CarolAnn Malkasian.ACCREDITATIONCoba Academy is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences(NACCAS), 4401 Ford Avenue, Suite #1300, Alexandria, VA 22302. Phone: 703-600-7600. TheNational Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences is recognized by the United StatesDepartment of Education as a national accrediting agency for postsecondary schools and programsof cosmetology arts and sciences.HOURS OF ATTENDANCEThe Academy is open for class on the following schedules:1. Daytime ClassesCoba Academy 2014 CATALOG (Rev November, 2014)Page No.5
a) Full Time – Tuesday through Friday, 8:30 to 3:00 and Saturday 8:30 to 5:00. (30 Minute Lunch Break)OR2. Evening Classesa) Full Time - Monday through Friday – 5:00 to 10:00 pm and optional Saturday 8:30 to 5:00.Client service hours are 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday and 8:30 am to 5:00p.m. on Saturday.HOLIDAYS AND EMERGENCY CLOSURESThe Academy is closed on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, LaborDay, Thanksgiving Weekend-Nov.26th (close at 3pm) thru Nov.30th. Christmas Day and Winter BreakDecember 24th thru January 1st. Holidays of all religious beliefs are respected and allowed. If theschool must be closed for emergencies or other unexpected reasons, students will be notified byphone and/or a notice posted on the front door explaining the reason for closure and the date of reopening.ENROLLMENTEnrollment should be completed the week prior to the desired start date. Students who enroll andcomplete necessary papers earliest will receive priority for enrollment.ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSThe Academy admits as regular students:(1) High school graduates, or(2) Holders of high school graduation equivalency certificates, or its equivalent, or(3) Minimum of 10th Grade of Education for Enrollment.**(The student under this, does not qualify and cannot apply for Financial Aid, and mustPASS an Approved Ability to Benefit Test)A limited number of students still enrolled in High School may be admitted to our Academy (Not morethan 10%). They have to present a letter from their actual attending High School stating their approvalor acknowledge for the student to attend a Vocational School. They also may be asked to beevaluated by one of our Educators to make sure he/she will benefit from the course to be enrolled.CREDIT FOR PREVIOUS TRAININGStudents who have had previous training outside the State of California must furnish proof of thenumber of hours of training to the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology and to the school. TheAcademy will evaluate the training, and assign the number of hours of training to be granted.Students with prior training in the State of California must furnish proof of that training to the Directorof the Academy. Coba Academy only accepts transfer students under certain conditions and does notrecruit from other schools.GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSWhen a student has completed the required course hours, theory hours and practical operations inCosmetology, and or Esthetician, with a GPA of “C” or better and 70% or better in Attendance, he orshe is awarded a DIPLOMA certifying of his/her Graduation.NOTE:Coba Academy 2014 CATALOG (Rev November, 2014)Page No.6
All charges are due and payable prior to the completion of the course, unless otherarrangements have been made. The stated aid is only an estimated amount. Student remains responsible for incurred charges. Before signing the enrollment agreement, the student personally visited the institution'sfacilities, received and reviewed a school's catalog and received a thorough explanation oftheir financial responsibilities. If a student withdraws, federal regulations may require that federal funds used to coverinstitutional expenses be returned to their respective program sources. Balances of unpaid charges are the responsibility of the student. Delinquent accounts will be assigned to collection agencies. Collection costs will be added to any outstanding balance. Proof of training will only be issued to a student after all balances/fees due to the school arepaid. (The school issues a daily time card to each student. This time card is used to keep anaccount of class hours and practical operations. The time card must be signed by an instructorto verify that the hours and credit are valid.)APPLICATION FOR LICENSE REQUIREMENTUpon graduation, a Diploma is awarded by the Academy verifying graduation and successfulcompletion of the course for which the student has enrolled. Upon receiving a Diploma and receivinga Proof of Training a student may apply to the California State Board of Cosmetology to take theExamination. The Board sets an examination date and issues a license to successful applicants*.*Your actual graduation date or end date may be sooner or later depending on holidays, school closures or yourattendance. Proof of Training is required by the state board in order to apply for the exam. All balances must bepaid before the school issues a Proof of Training to the student.CLASS START DATESClasses are scheduled to start on the first Tuesday of each month throughout the year for bothDaytime and Evening Classes. If space permits, they may on oc
speaker. Cosmetology Graduate of Marinello School of Beauty Academy. Evening . Cosmetology Instructor: Mia Mellin-Ortiz joined Coba Academy in 2010 as a substitute after teaching at Hair California and Lake Forest Beauty Academies. Prior to that, served as Assistant Manager at Stylist Collection and
