Policies

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INSTITUTE POLICIES

Attire
Student attire should be modest. Clean and neat casual/comfortable clothing is recommended. Shoes and socks are required at all times. Students attending acupressure, reflexology and other hands-on classes, should be in short-sleeved, collared shirts; comfortable pants (no jeans or sweats) or knee-length shorts. Socks and shoes must be worn at all times. School shirts are provided at no cost for all diploma students for use during internship hours.

Attendance

Attendance Sheets
Attendance records are kept for each class. Students are responsible for signing in at the beginning of each class, out and in for lunch, and out at the end of each day of class. Students who fail to sign in, for any section, are considered absent and lose those scheduled hours. Students must maintain a 90% attendance record. Lack of attendance is grounds for dismissal from a program.

In the event that a student falls below 90%, the Director of Education has the right to assess what portion of the class was missed and determine the appropriate options for making up that time. Remedies for tardiness may include additional Directed Studies and/or requiring the student to schedule private review time with the course instructor. Time with an instructor is subject to the re-take fee of $50.00. The Director of Education’s assignment determination will be issued in writing. Students have sixty (60) days from the date of issue to comply.

Students who fall below 70% for a class will automatically be required to retake the class the next time it is offered. (re-take fee of $50.00 applies.)

Students who fall below 70% for more than three (3) classes will be dismissed from the program and shall not be entitled to any tuition re-imbursement.

Being Late
Classes start on time. Any information covered will not be re-addressed for anyone who arrives late. All missed class time is doubled. If you are 15 minutes late, you lose 1/2 hour of class time. If you are 1/2 hour late, you lose 1 hour of class time., etc. So… Don’t be late!

Emergencies

Students who are unable to attend a scheduled class or need to leave during a class due to an emergency, will need to contact the administration office to notify them of the missed class time. Excused absences will be considered on an individual basis.

Excused Absences or Lateness
Requests for excused absence must be made in writing and sent to the administration office. Requests will be considered on an individual basis. Acceptance will be based upon what degree of control the student had over the event.

Leave of Absence
Each diploma program allows students 36 months to complete. Therefore, the need for a leave of absence is unlikely. However, should some extenuating circumstance arise, a student may make a request for a leave of absence. The request must be in writing and each circumstance will be considered on an individual basis. We will do our best to accommodate each student with their needs. Students granted a leave of absence, who are unable to resume attending classes within 36 months of the original enrollment, will need re-enroll and will be subject to the current tuition fees at that time. The student may apply for Previous Education and/or Training Credits (see page 5) for classes they previously attended.

Directed Study (homework) Due Date

The majority of the classes credited toward a diploma will have a Directed Study assignment. The assignment due date is typically 30 days after the completion of the class. Any Directed Study not completed on time will require the student to apply for an extension. Extensions are $50 and are due at the time the Directed Study assignment is submitted for credit.

Student Conduct

In order to preserve a harmonious learning environment, we have the following conduct policies:

Students are expected to practice common courtesy and be respectful of fellow students' boundaries.

Students are required to practice proper hygiene.

No disruption of the class is acceptable.

Soliciting of fellow students or clinical volunteers for products or services is not allowed.

All cell phones must be turned off during class time.

Students should refrain from drinking alcohol over the weekend of class and/or labs, clinical or internship hours; any student whose clothing or breath has remnants of alcohol or drug usage will be asked to leave.

Students shall not bring alcohol or illegal drugs to class and/or internship settings. Students who bring illegal drugs into the Institute shall be immediately and permanently dismissed.

Students shall not bring weapons into the school. Students who bring weapons into the Institute shall be immediately and permanently dismissed.

Cheating on tests or solicitation of answers to directed studies from other students shall be grounds for immediate expulsion.

With the exception of weapons and drug offenses, a student will be notified and given a verbal warning of the offensive behavior. If the situation is not resolved, the student will receive a written warning stating the offense, the correction needed, and the results if not corrected. All tuition is forfeited if a student is dismissed for misconduct.

Grading

All written test scores are calculated using a percentage grading system (the number of correctly answered questions divided by the number of questions on the test). 81% or higher is required for passing.

Practical Testing is graded according to a checklist of areas to be performed or covered by the student. The student must be able to explain and/or perform, to the satisfaction of the examiner, at least 81% of the items on the checklist. Student may be provided with a copy of the checklist to study for these exams upon request.

Oral exams may consist of any of the areas covered in the courses for which the student participating. The examiner will ask questions and the student will answer to the best of his/her ability. The student must score at least a 81% in each of these areas in order to pass.

Quarterly Assessments and Final transcripts will utilize the following overall assessment ranking:

1 = Unsatisfactory (below 65%)

2 = Needs Improvement (66% to 74%)

3 = Capable (75% to 80%)

4 = Professional Competent (81% to 94%)

5 = Exceptionally Skilled (over 94%)

Notification of Grades

Students receive quarterly progress reports utilizing the 5 point ranking system.

Final grades are available one week following the student’s completion of all testing/exams, internship/practical hours, and timely submission of all directed studies.

In Cases of Non-Passing Grades

If a student should fail to pass any testing, they may apply for a retest within 30 days. There is no fee for retesting for Diploma Program students. Retesting is scheduled at the convenience of the tester. If the non-passing score is for a class that is part of a diploma program, the retest must be completed and passed before the student will be allowed to continue with any additional classes in the program.

If the non-passing grade is for an Individual Class (Non-Diploma Course student), there is a $50.00 retesting fee. The retest must be taken within 30 days of the class.

Only one retest is allowed for both Diploma Program classes and Non-Diploma courses. If the student does not pass the retest, they must take the class again. The retake fee of $50.00 applies.

Program students who fall below a 4.0 grade average (81% on testing, 90% attendance and 81% on directed studies) will be issued a warning letter with options for correcting the problem such as retaking a test, retaking the class, etc. Students who fail more than 50% of the classes and have utilized the retake option but are still unable to maintain a 4.0 average will be dismissed from the program. Tuition is non-refundable if a student is dismissed for failing grades.

Graduation Requirements for Diploma Programs

Graduation requirements for a diploma program include:

90% attendance with satisfactory participation in each of the classes.

81% or better on every class test.

81% or better on each part of the final exam: written, oral, practical, etc.

Successful completion and submission by the due date of directed study assignments.

Research paper topic chosen and approved by the 4th class; completed and turned in at least 45 days prior to final exam weekend.

Completion of all program requirements within 36 months of the starting date.

Completion of all internship/clinical hours

Requirements for Non Diploma Classes

Tuition per individual class (for NON-DIPLOMA students only) is $300, which includes course manual (when applicable), but no books or supplies. A course manual will be provided, if appropriate. Payment is preferred at least 14 days prior to the class date. Enrollment is on a first-come basis and a seat is guaranteed only after we received payment. Participants will receive a Certificate of Achievement, provided they have 90% attendance, good participation in the class, and at least 81% on the final test.

Retakes
Students may retake any class they have previously attended if they passed the test and the homework for that class has been completed. The retake fee is $50.00 per class.

Refunds

Diploma Programs
All tuition and fees paid by the applicant shall be refunded if requested within three business days after signing a contract with the school, or if the applicant is rejected by the school before enrollment. All refunds shall be returned within 30 days. An application fee of not more than $25.00 may be retained by the school if the application is denied. After the three day period has expired, all tuition and fees are non refundable and the following policies will apply. Once registered for a program, students have up to three years to complete the program before the original tuition payment expires.

If a student cannot attend a scheduled diploma class, a written notice must be given 14 days prior to the class date. At that time, the tuition will be moved forward to the next time the class is offered. If the notice is not received 14 days prior, then an additional $100 retake fee is required to attend the class the next time it is available.

Individual Classes (non diploma students)
Three days written cancellation notice is required prior to the class, upon which fees will be moved to the next time that exact class is available. After the three day period has expired, all tuition and fees are non refundable.

Students who wish to file a complaint may do so at www.michigansi.gov

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