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Policies of Virginia School of Pet Grooming in Manassas, VA

Leave of Absence

The Virginia School of Pet Grooming realizes that personal situations may arise which require a student to be absent for a prolonged period of time. Our policy was established to accommodate individual needs. Upon receiving a written request for a leave of absence (which should have their name, reason for the leave, time the leave of absence begins and the time the student will return), we will review each case on an individual basis and decide on the best solution for both parties. During this time all classes will be suspended. When the student returns they will start at a time where they left off at the time of departure.

The Virginia School of Pet Grooming leave of absense policy cannot exceed 180 days in any 12 month period.

Suspension and Expulsion

The Virginia School of Pet Grooming reserves the right to terminate any student for the following reasons:*

Lack of Emotional Control: Any behavior that endangers the well being of the pets in our care or your fellow students. Behaviors or actions such as foul or abusive language, hitting or slapping and destructive gossip will be defined as lack of emotional control whether directed toward an animal or person.

Unexcused Absences: Any absence not approved by the director of the school prior to the actual absence will be considered unexcused. Fourteen days of no show absences and four days of unexcused absenses will result in the expulsion of the student. An intended date of absence must be submitted by the student in writing with the return date clearly indicated. A form will be available to the student from the office for such a request.

Drug and/or Alcohol Use: The use of any substance which impairs judgment and/or motor skills is strictly forbidden and will result in the immediate expulsion of the student.

Incorrect Information on Application: Any fact, such as age, requested on the enrollment application that is knowingly falsified can result in the student being expelled.

*Also see “Student Standards” in the Enrollment Agreement