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1 E. University Parkway, #110 * Baltimore, MD 21218 * Janine Fleming, Director * 410.243.4688 * holistic-massage@comcast.net

	Attendance Policy

	Attendance requirements for the 600 hour massage training:

	A minimum of 500 hours of class time is required in order to graduate from the program and qualify for State certification. While enrolled, the student must maintain an 84% attendance rate (i.e. attend at least 84 out of every 100 classes. Attendance records will be kept at the school.

	If a student is late or leaves early that will be recorded and he or she will not get credit for the entire class.

	The student is encouraged to make every effort to attend the scheduled classes.

The content of any classes missed will need to be made up by meeting with the teacher or director, doing extra reading or assignments.


		A student's attendance will be evaluated and reported in writing to the student at the end of each Course (i.e. after classes 11, 35, 58, 81, 100, 120, 128, and 150).

		If a student's attendance is found to have fallen below the 84% required, they will be placed on attendance probation and will need to show an 84% or better attendance rate by the end of the next Course. Failure to do so will result in dismissal. During this time period, the student's attendance rate will be monitored weekly.

		The total attendance at the end of the program will be recorded on the student's transcript.

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	Class Make-up Policy

	The content of any classes missed will need to be made up by meeting with the teacher or director, doing extra reading or assignments, at the discretion of the teacher or director.

	Leave of Absence

	If the student feels that it is necessary to take a leave of absence from the program because of an illness or family emergency, they will need to put this in writing and discuss it with the director. The student's opportunity to return with the same class will be determined on an individual basis by the amount of time missed and the individual's academic progress to date. In the case where the student needs to resume with another class, if the student has already paid for the entire program and completed more than 300 hours of training, no tuition will be owed when the student resumes the training. If the student has paid for the entire program and completed less than 300 hours of training, or if the student is on the payment plan, they will get a refund according to the refund policy, and resume payment of tuition after re-entering the program to total $6900. If the student doesn't return from the leave of absence, they will be refunded according to the refund policy.

	Attendance and Academic Probation

	The probationary period starts immediately after the student has been placed on probation. They are required to complete material per instructor or director's indication and/or repeat classes at the earliest date offered. This includes:

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		Repeated unacceptable class participation
		Continual tardiness
		Excessive missed classes
		Inappropriate behavior


	The student, teacher and/or director of school determine the terms of the probation period. These terms include material and/or behavior in question, appropriate time frame (by the end of the next Course or sooner) to complete material or change behavior. All parties must sign an agreement stating when probation will end and actions to be taken to resolve the unacceptable academic or attendance progress. If at the end of these terms, the agreed upon goals have not been met, the student will be withdrawn from the program.

	While on probation, the student is expected to keep up with current coursework. A student will be withdrawn from the program if on probation for two consecutive evaluations. If a student is withdrawn from the program, they may be considered for readmission, but they will need to repeat the courses that were not passed, and pay the tuition from that point in the program going forward. In the case if extreme behavioral or attendance problems, the school reserves the right to place a student on probation at non-evaluation points. The student has a right to appeal at any point the actions taken to put them on probation or the dismissal from the program.

	Student Appeal Process
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	Students may initiate an appeal process by submitting a written request for re-admittance or waiver to the Director. The school's Academic Committee will review the request based on the student's overall academic progress, professional development, instructors' recommendations and particular circumstances surrounding placement on probation or dismissal from the program. The student will be notified of the Academic Committee's decision within 14 business days from the date of the appeal. The appeal process is not eligible to students who are terminated for exceeding the maximum program completion time.