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Non-discrimination Policy
The School of Shiatsu and Massage does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, physical
challenge, national or ethnic origin. All persons have equal
access to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities
made available to students at the School.
Admission Requirements
Prospective students should have the physical ability and
emotional maturity to do bodywork. Please be aware that all of
the water classes and most of the land classes in our programs
require a high degree of safe physical closeness and intimacy.
You must be at least 18 years of age and not be on any drugs
or medication that would hamper your faculties. An admissions
package will be sent to all prospective students, which
includes an application, student information form and an
enrollment agreement.
Attendance Requirements
Students must attend all hours of the class and are
expected to arrive a few minutes prior to class. If you are
tardy more than twice (10 minutes or more), depart early
without permission or show a general lack of commitment, you
may receive an Incomplete or Fail. Both are given at the
discretion of the instructor. Students who drop out of a class
will receive no credit. If you drop out after paying the full
fee, you may repeat the class at a discount price.
Student Records
The School maintains student records for a minimum period
of 5 years from the last date that the student attended the
School. This includes student withdrawal or termination. We
recommend that you keep records for the classes taken at the
School. Student records are kept at the School’s office at
18424 Harbin Springs Road, Middletown, CA 95461.
Transferring of Credits
The School of Shiatsu and Massage accepts the transfer of
credits for appropriate comparable training and education from
other institutions. The school registrar will review to
determine which hours are applicable to the student’s chosen
Training Program Certificate. Up to 50% of the requirements
for any certificate (except the 258-hour Practitioner
Certificates) may be satisfied by the transfer of credit. To
apply for a credit transfer you must supply the following:
1) a letter directed to the school registrar indicating
the type and number of credits you are requesting to have
transferred;
2) the School of Shiatsu and Massage
Certificate which you want the transferred credits applied to;
and,
3) Transfer documentation (official transcripts
and/or certificates). If transcripts and/or certificates do
not indicate the number of credited hours, a letter from the
accrediting institution must state the content and number of
hours given in each course. The School does not award
life-experience credit. Credit transfer fee: $2.00 per credit
hour.
Leave of Absence
Due to the short duration of our classes, a leave of
absence is not allowed. Should a student’s class be disrupted,
the School implements the student refund policy.
Student Conduct
Students are expected at all times to maintain a high
standard of personal and academic integrity, treating all
School staff and classmates with respect and goodwill as well
as treating the belongings of others and the School with care
and respect. Dismissal from a class is at the discretion of an
instructor and the School. Grounds for dismissal include (but
are not limited to) use of alcohol and/or non-prescription
drugs, possessing a weapon or posing a safety hazard, being
disruptive or disrespectful to others, theft or willful
neglect of property and/or equipment, inappropriate intimacy
in or around the class facility, or violation of Student Code
of Ethics agreement.
Grading
Grades are based upon meeting the “Certification
requirements”. The following applies to all classes:
R=
Pass, ready for the next level
L= Pass with a
recommendation that practice sessions be logged before
attending a subsequent level*
S= Pass and should attend a
supervision class up to (8 hours) to achieve a mastery
sufficient for a subsequent level*
U= Unable to attend
subsequent level without auditing
W= Withdrawal
T=
Transfer
I= Incomplete
* This grade mark only applies to
classes in the aquatic program
Training Program Certificate
Requirements
Students must demonstrate a minimum level of competence to
receive credit and a certificate. The determination of
“minimum competence” is based on your ability to be fully
attentive and focused in class, to complete required reading
and assignments, follow instructions, respond appropriately to
feedback, and demonstrate an appropriate attitude and ethic as
a health professional. Competence with the actual bodywork is
judged by the instructor and takes into account that most
people need additional after-class practice to integrate the
material and develop confidence with it. If for any reason you
are unable to reach what your instructor feels is the minimum
level of competence during the class, we suggest that you
learn as much as you can and return to audit the class for
credit at a future date. If you are concerned about
whether or not you are doing “well enough” in a class, ask
your instructor.
Duplicate Training Program
Certificates or Transcripts
Please request by writing to the school
Registrar at: School of Shiatsu and Massage,
P.O. Box
889, Middletown
CA 95461; or emailing at
registration@watsucenter.com.
Please allow 7-10 working days.
Refunds and Cancellations
Students may cancel their Enrollment Agreement and receive
a refund by writing to Registrar, School of Shiatsu and
Massage, P.O. Box 889, Middletown, CA 95461. If you cancel
more than 14 days prior to the first day of a class, you
are entitled to a full refund of your payment for that
class including the deposit. If you give cancellation notice
14 days or less before a class begins, you are entitled to a
payment refund with either 1) Minus the deposit 2)
Or a one-time transfer of the deposit to a subsequent
class of your choice. The school allows only one deposit
transfer and will keep the deposit after that
transfer. If the student withdraws after the class has
begun but prior to 60% of class completion, a pro-rated refund
will be made for the unused portion of tuition. If the School
cancels or discontinues a class, we will refund all of your
entire payment, including the deposit. All refunds will be
paid within 30 days of cancellation or withdrawal.
Complaints
A student who has personal or academic difficulties with
any member of the School community is expected first to
approach the individual directly to seek a resolution to the
problem. Requests for further action may be made by lodging a
complaint verbally or in writing to any instructor or School
administrator. The person designated to receive and resolve
student complaints is Joyce Reim, P.O. Box 889, Middletown CA,
95461, (707) 987-3801. A written complaint will receive a
response within 10 days. Unresolved complaints may be directed
to the California Department of Consumer
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