SCHOOL POLICIESStudents must show respect and care for themselves, their fellow students, and facilitators of the program. Students will be prepared for each class, and avoid any pitfalls that may prevent them in acting in an according manner.
SCHOOL POLICIES
Students must show respect and care for themselves, their fellow students, and facilitators of the program. Students will be prepared for each class, and avoid any pitfalls that may prevent them in acting in an according manner.
SCHOOL CONDUCT AND INFORMATION
CONDUCT & INFORMATION
Student Conduct and Ethics
Students enrolled at Midwest School of Massage are expected to maintain the appearance and behavior that are commensurate of a professional in the natural health field. Courtesy, sensitivity, and respect toward other students, staff and clients are expected at all times.
The students are expected to:
- Maintain high standards of personal and academic integrity
- To show respect and care for their personal belongings, property of others and that of the school
- Use fragrances sparingly due to the possible allergic reactions before and after working on someone
- Come to class with the necessary supplies. Students that are not prepared to participate in the class activities will be sent home and issued an absence
The students are expected to NOT:
- Behave in any manner that may be harmful or disruptive to the learning environment, to the schools reputation or the reputation of the bodywork profession
- Engage in non-consensual contact or physical horseplay
- Engage in verbal, physical or sexual harassment
- Wear baseball caps or hats while in the school
- Come to school/clinic under the influence of drugs/alcohol or smelling of cigarette smoke
Inclement Weather
Class Attendance
As punctuality and commitment are necessary for success in any profession, the students are required to attend all classes in all courses. It is only through being present for the carefully planned sequence of learning experiences that students can develop the skills, knowledge, understanding and behavior that we believe are essential to becoming a caring, competent, compassionate massage therapist.
Each student will be allowed 4 Absences over the course of the program before accruing consequences. 5th sentence – Any additional absences will result in additional student massage clinical requirements (up to 4 additional hours per absence). Excessive student absences are grounds for Dismissal from the program.
It is the students responsibility to make sure they acquire any notes or techniques they have missed during their absence. Any additional absence will result in additional clinic requirements (4 clinic visits/absence).
Students are expected to call the school PRIOR to any absence.
Tardiness: A student is marked “Tardy” if he/she arrives within the first 15 minutes of class. Three tardies constitute one absence.
Absence: A student is marked absent if he/she does not attend class, is more than 15 minutes late, or leaves without instructor approval before class is dismissed.
Make-up Work
Class Grading
- 93%-100% = A = 4.0 GPA
- 84%-92% = B = 3.0 GPA
- 75%-83% = C = 2.0 GPA
- 66%-74% = D = 1.0 GPA
- 65%-0% = F = 0 GPA
To be considered as making satisfactory progress and to achieve graduate status, students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 for each course taken.
Student Complaints/Appeals
Any complaint/appeal a student may have concerning School policy, staff or a fellow student should be presented in person to the Director. All grievances will be handled on an individual basis in a fair and timely manner.
If complaints or concerns are not satisfactorily addressed by the school, students
may contact the Program Director of Private Postsecondary Career Schools at the
Nebraska Department of Education at P.O. Box 94987 Lincoln, NE 68509-4987 or https://www.education.ne.gov/ppcs/contact-us/
Opportunities
Although the Midwest School of Massage cannot guarantee employment upon Completion of the program, we do maintain a current list of job opportunities as they become available to us. These are posted in the classroom. The school actively cultivates relationships with potential employers to increase our ability to refer our students where possible, and our reputation and connections compels frequent calls for graduate referrals . We also act on our students’ behalf by writing letters of recommendation and reference. Furthermore, after students have graduated, they may continue to access our facilities and staff for help and guidance.
SERVICES FOR DISABILITIES
SERVICES FOR DISABILITIES
The Midwest School of Massage is committed to providing appropriate services to students with documented learning, physical, and other disabilities. Disabled students are encouraged to take advantage of opportunities available to help them in order to achieve their educational goals.
The Midwest School of Massage does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in either admission or access to programs and activities.
Procedure for requesting accommodations:
- Students accepted to the Midwest School of Massage should notify the Midwest School of Massage requesting accommodations.
- Appropriate supporting documentation can be found on the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork — NCBTMB (click here to download)
- Submit a letter (which cannot be in fax or photocopy form, must be on the health care professional’s letterhead and include the official title, address and telephone number) that includes a diagnosis of the disabling condition, and explain why special learning accommodations are necessary. The letter must have an original signature from the professional and be dated no more than 5 years prior to application.