Schooling Info
M I S S I O N
The Academy’s mission is to provide exceptional training and preparation to pre-professional hair stylists, barbers, manicurists, and cosmetology instructors who seek licensure from the state of Washington.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES: CODE OF ETHICS
The Academy treats all applicants, students, staff and clients with dignity, respect, and fairness.
We provide high-quality, professional level supplies, cosmetics and equipment for classroom use and student kits.
Because the Academy is interested in students success, our staff participates in industry-sponsored training, conferences and educational opportunities in order to bring students up-to-date information as well as the latest trends and techniques in cosmetology.
Our instructors use a variety of proven instructional strategies (demonstration, lecture, critique, discussion) and training aids (textbooks, videos, guest artists, etc.) to help students master theoretical concepts and develop practical skills.
We have a truth in advertising policy and always represent our programs with honesty and integrity.
We strive for quality in all aspects of our school and seek to continuously improve our services and programs. Suggestions for improvement are sought from industry partners and employers.
The Academy complies with all rules and regulations issued by Washington’s Department of Licensing as well as other local, state, and national laws and regulations.
LICENSING
The Academy is licensed by the Washington State Department of Licensing (Business & Professions Division: Cosmetology Section) and regulated by the Revised Code of Washington and the Washington Administrative Codes. The Academy is subject to periodic unscheduled inspections to insure compliance with the law. Any person wishing to practice cosmetology services for pay must attend a licensed school for the required number of hours and pass a state administered examination for the profession for which they have trained. The address and phone number of the Department of Licensing is P.O. Box 9026 Olympia, WA 98507, (360) 753-3834
STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
The Academy does not discriminate in its admission, hiring, instruction or graduation practices on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, financial status, age, or ethnic origin. The Academy guarantees its students (parents or legal guardian if student is a dependent minor) the access to his/her cumulative record under the direct supervision of school personnel.
FACILITIES
Port Townsend Hair Academy is located in Port Townsend, WA, and housed in the old Masonic Hall, which was re-modeled in 2004 to accommodate the classrooms, laboratories, and facilities required for a hair school. There are 8 salon stations, including 2 facial beds. The building has large, beautiful windows which provide a wonderful natural lighting that hair colorists and esctheticians especially enjoy.
THE FACULTY
The Academy’s instructors are liscenced and approved by the State of Washington in accordance with RCW 18.16 (Cosmetologist, Esthetics, Barbers and Manicurists) and WAC Chapter 308-20 (Cosmetology — Barber — Manicurists — Esthetician) rules.
