School Policy Manual -September, 9, 2011
Table of Contents

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1.Evaluations
2.Student Behavior Requirements
3.Attendance Policy
4.Make-up hours policy
5.Program Discription
6.Accelerated Program
7.Faculty & Administration
8.Book list
9.Educational Expences
10. Refund Polcy

Evaluation

Grading Policy Students are graded on written Materials, Practical skills, and employee trait skills. The following is a breakdown of grading for each aspect of the course.

Written Material A grade of 80 percent or higher on written material is required for passing each term satisfactorily. Progress of 80 percent is needed to continue the course at the end of each term. Grading Breakdown
Papers / Presentations ……..10%
Quizzes …………………… 10%
Exams …………………….. 80% Grading Scale

100% to 94% ……………… A
93% to 88% ……………… B
87% to 80% ……………… C
79% or less ……………. Fail

1.      Written material for any term may be retaken one time with approval of the faculty and the Program Coordinator.
2.      The highest score for written materials taken over will be 80%
3.      All make up and retakes of written materials will be done during the student’s own time and availability of instructor.

Massage Skills and Employee Trait Skills Students will be required to demonstrate massage skills using staff members and/or peers at various times throughout the course. Grading Scale for Skill
Pass /Satisfactory …………………….. Five (5) points or greater
Fail /Incomplete ……………………… Less then 5 points
Skills are graded on Pass /Satisfactory or Fail / Incomplete. Incomplete skills may be completed with approval of faculty and Program coordinator and scheduled upon availability of room and instructor.
Satisfactory Term Completion Requirements
In order to advance to the next term, all written skills must be completed and passed by the end of each term. Students who do not pass the skill checklist by the end of each term will not pass that term.

Any student who does not complete a term with a passing grade will be dismissed and will need to get permission from the facility and Program coordinator to reapply. Dismissed students who are accepted back into the program must retake the failed portion over and then complete the remainder of the course massage course to receive certificate. No probationary period for unsatisfactory grades or progress.

Satisfactory Course Completion requirements
1.      80% on all written work
2.      Passed both Skills checklists
3.      Attendance of greater then 80% of course as scheduled and hours made up for missed classes
4.      Documentation of completion of CPR/AED and First Aid (community course)
5.      Course fees paid in full

Student completing the course will receive a certificate in massage.

Progress Records (One-to-one Evaluations)

Students will have one-to-one evaluations with the instructor to review their grades, attendance, practicum skills, and employee trait skills, One-to-one evaluations will be scheduled by the midterm and at the end of each term evaluation will be given at the end of the evaluation. The school will retain a copy of each midterm and end-of-term evaluation. A final one-to-one evaluation will be scheduled at the end of the forth (4^th) term.
The student will also receive a written copy of the final course evaluation, which will have attendance, final written grade, and each course competency listed.
The school will maintain this final course evaluation record for seven years after completion of the course.
Employment assistance services are not offered to students.

Student Behavior Requirements Professional Policy Health Touch Spa LLC School of Massage is a professional organization that expects its students to act in a mature and respectful manner. Students are expected to be caring, honest, and punctual. Students will abide by the ethical guidelines of the profession of massage both on and off campus or be dismissed from class. An instructor may request that a student leave the classroom for the following reasons:
1.      Coming to class intoxicated
2.      Continued uncontrolled arguing with the instructor or other students
3.      Damaging school property or other students’ property
4.      Disrupting course instruction by noisy and continued conversation
The classroom is an environment where mutual respect, privacy, and confidentiality are required.
Students who are dismissed for unsatisfactory conduct will not be readmitted. Attendance Policy
Attendance of all classes is required. In rear cases, the instructor with advanced notice may approve absences. No more then two approved absences for the term are permitted. Attendance will be taken during each class. Unexcused absences are defined as any class missed without approval of the instructor.
Tardiness is defined as arriving 15 minutes after the appointed time the class starts. Tardiness will be clocked in minutes. Students leaving class earlier then 15 minutes prior to the scheduled ending time will have that time deducted from course hours. Absence or tardiness equivalent to 20 percent of any term is considered grounds for dismissal and / or failure of the course. A student who has been dismissed will need to get permission from the faculty and program coordinator to reapply. No probation period allowed for unsatisfactory attendance.

Grievance Policy
Any student concerned about a grade or class action should first address the instructor of that class. If this is not possible, the student should file a complaint by contacting the Program coordinator at 715-359-1074. All faculty, staff, and students are bound to settle their differences in a fair and timely manner.

Makeup Hour Policy
The hope is that everyone will attend all classes. On rare occasions, makeup times may be needed. This policy is designed to be fair to the students and instructors. A fee not greater then $25.00 per hour will be charged if students need to set up private makeup times.
Makeup sessions will have to be requested by the student and approved by the program coordinator and instructor. These sessions will be arranged based on the availability of the faculty and director. Students will need to contact the program coordinator to schedule makeup times.
If students miss more then the required hours, they may complete the class in any of the following ways:
1. Repeat the entire class on a space available basis, repaying tuition.
2. Set up tutoring by arranging with the instructor and approval from the Program Coordinator.

Hours need to be complete prior to the end of the term. Tutoring fees are the student’s responsibility and will not exceed $25.00 per hour.

No leave of absence is granted for the massage course.

Non-Discrimination Policy
In accordance with all federal and state regulations, Health Touch Spa LLC School of massage will not deny acceptance into the program based on race, color, sex, or creed.

Policy Regarding Transfer of Hours or Credits
Health Touch Spa LLC School of massage may recognize hours or credits from other courses. Advance standing for prior education or training may be given after a portfolio review. (Contact the school for more information on advanced portfolio review forms.)

Transferability of Hours to Other Schools
Health Touch Spa LLC School of Massage will contact and consult with the admissions office of the receiving school regarding transferability. It is up to each individual school to determine whether part or all of the 650-hour massage course offered at Health Touch Spa LLC School of Massage is transferable toward other courses of study. The receiving school may also contact the Program Coordinator of Health Touch Spa LLC School of Massage at 303 south Grand Ave. Rothschild, WI 54474or Call (715) 359-1074 at any time regarding transferability of hours.

Program Description

Class Schedule and Location

All Classes are held in Rothschild WI. Courses run Two (2) years at (1) night per week from 3PM to 10pm. Every year a new class starts in the first week of September and ends the last week of June.

New class groups starting on even numbered years on Tuesdays.
New class groups starting on odd numbered years on Wednesdays

No Classes are scheduled on New Years, Easter, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, or Christmas. New class groups are limited to 18 students for each 650 hour program..

Course of Study The School provides 650 hours of training (650 hours in class) ; Massage Theory and Practice ……………………… 340 hours
Anatomy and Physiology …………………………… 100 hours
Massage Clinical ……………………………………        40 hours
Wellness and Relaxation ………………………………    20 hours
Kinesiology ………………………………………………   50 hours
Business and Professional Practice …………………   25 hours
Business Ethics ………………………………………… 25 hours
Pathophysiology ………………………………………   50 hours
* Students must complete a CPR /AED and First Aid Certification class in addition to their classroom hours required for Graduation.

Accelerated Program

Candidates who can demonstrate that they can handle the workload and have the study skills and support necessary to successfully complete the training, will be allowed to participate in two separate class groups simultaneously allowing them to graduate in a shorter period of time. Determination of acceptance into the Accelerated Program
Candidate must satisfy all of the following:
1.      Demonstrate that they have the time and support to attend class on the two days that the class is offered without interruption.
2.      Demonstrate that they have the time needed for the additional study
3.      Demonstrate that they have the resources and time to complete both the clinical and independent hours required.

How the accelerated program will be set up.
An accepted candidate for the accelerated program will meet with the director of curriculum and develop their personal schedule, which can range from a full accelerated to a partial acceleration. At the end of the meeting the candidate will receive:
1.      A personal schedule
2.      A redistribution of fee payments based on hours in each term
3.      An agreement to fully participate in class and a statement that they have met the qualifications of the course.
4.      A statement to the understanding that a student who fails any portion of he accelerated program. Will have to make up that portion at a cost of $9.00 per scheduled hour, ad that there are no refunds for withdrawing from an accelerated course due to failing grades.

Faculty and Administration

Dean of Students/Pathology and Massage instructor ------- Joy Anderson
Joy is a 1997 graduate of Balanced Touch Institute, She is owner and general manager of Health Touch Spa LLC and The school of massage. She has 20 years of experience in the medical field and has been practicing massage therapy for 11 years.

Director of Curriculum /Business and Science instructor -- John Anderson
John is a 1974 Graduate of UWSP. He has 20 years of experience in designing , delivering, and directing technical and business training. He is a 2004 graduate of East-West Healing Arts Institute and Health Touch Spa School of Massage. He is also co-owner of Health touch Spa LLC.

Kinesiology Instructor --------------------Tara Marciniak
Tara is a 2000 Graduate of UWSP in Health Promotion and Wellness, and a 2003 Graduate of Health Touch Spa School of Massage. Tara’s has worked as a wellness director and as a coach and instructor in figure skating.

Thai Massage--------------------Kristie Pellitteri-Reynolds
Kristie is a 2006 graduate of Health Touch Spa, She has study & practice in a variety of western techniques such as Neuromuscular, Deep tissue, Hot stone and swedish massage. Her specialty is in Thai Massage, which she studied and completed at the Thai Massage School of Chiang Mai, in Thailand. She is certified both as a Thai practitioner and instructornof Thai massage. She is both nationally and Wisconsin state certified. Massage License #3815-046

Reflexology-----------------------------Paul Jenkins

Educational Expenses

Tuition Payment Policy
A deposit is required following acceptance notification. This deposit ($400) is due two weeks after acceptance notification and is applied toward the semester tuition. This will secure your place in the class.

Tuition for the entire course is $5,600. All students are required to pay the $400 deposit in advance as mentioned above. The remaining balance is due two weeks prior to the first day of class each year. All payments should be made payable to Health Touch Spa LLC.
The Application fee is $100
Class tuition is $5,600

Students may cancel their enrollment and receive a full refund up to three days after the first term is started (As specified in the Customer’s Right to Cancel form. See insert B.)

Payment Plan Students may pay in full or use the payment Plan below. No service charges will be required. Application Fee $ 100
Two weeks after acceptance ………………………. $ 400
Two weeks before the first day of Term 1………… $2300
Two weeks before the first day of Term 2………… $2800
Total charges for the course ……………………... $5600 Student Supply List

Students will be responsible for purchasing the following items on their own. (All prices are estimated.)
Massage Table ……………………………………………………....$500
Required Books ……………………..………………………………$ 400
Bolster ……………………………………………………………… $ 40
Sheets ………………………………………………………………. $ 40
Oil …………………………………………………………………    $   25
Oil Dispenser ……………………………………………………….$   15
CPR and First Aid certification community Course ………… $   40

Book List Required

Introduction to Massage Therapy Braun & Simonson 2^nd Edition	Included in Tuition
Business Mastery 4^th Edition Clair Sohnem-Moe	Included in Tuition
Massage routine and final practical Exam Grading sheet	Included in Tuition
Health Touch Spa’s TCM Manual	Included in Tuition
A Massage Therapists Guide to Pathology, Ruth Werner 3^rdEdition	Included in Tuition
The Massage connection Anatomy and Physiology Kakyani Premkumar 2^ndedition	Included in Tuition
Manual of Structural Kinesiology, Mosby	Included in Tuition
Basic Clinical Massage Therapy Clay & Pounds 2^nd edition	Included in Tuition
Recommended Books
A Standard Medical dictionary ( Your choice)	$ App $30.00
The Educated Heart Nina McIntosh (Recommended)	$26.95

Supplies, and a massage table are not included in the course fees.

Refund Policy
The student will receive a full refund of all money paid if the student cancels within a three-business-day cancellation period.
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:

At Least	But Less Then	Refund of Tuition
1 unit / class	10%	90%
10%	20%	80%
20%	30%	70%
30%	40%	60%
40%	50%	50%
50%	60%	40%
60%	no	No refund

For any student receiving DVA Educational Benefits, the amount charged to the student for tuition, fees and other charges when only a portion of a course is completed shall not exceed the approximate pro rata portion of the total charges for tuition, fees and other charges that the length of the completed portion of the course bears to its total length. The non-refundable portion of the registration fee will not exceed $10.00. Refunds will be made within 40 days after the last class attended, or the effective date of a withdrawal or termination.

As part of this policy, the school may retain a one-time application fee of no more then $100. The school will make every effort to refund prepaid amounts for books, supplies and other charges. A student will receive the refund within 40 days of termination date. If a student withdraws after completing 60% of the instruction, the school may refund a pro rata amount: if withdrawal is due to mitigating circumstances beyond the student’s control.

A written notice of withdrawal is not required. To students receiving funds under Title IV and Title 38, the school will comply with federal guidelines concerning constructive notice of withdrawal. All or a portion of the refund will be used to pay grants, loans, scholarships or other financial aid in conformity with federal and state law. The school will make a “good faith” effort to make a refund, if necessary, by sending certified mail to student’s and parent’s permanent address.