Student Policies

Sharp Top Academy sets a clear standard so you can focus on getting licensed and building a career. Read the highlights below. Full documents are available at the bottom.

Enrollment

  • Age 16+ with HS diploma or GED

  • Complete application and interview

  • Starter kit issued after enrollment

Attendance

  • 90% minimum

  • Report absences before class unless emergency

  • Make up missed hours within the same quarter

Tardiness

  • 15+ minutes late counts as tardy

  • 3 tardies = 1 unexcused absence

Conduct

  • Respect staff, students, and clients

  • No harassment, bullying, or profanity in class

  • Follow directions from instructors

Uniform

  • Sharp Top merch top with black pants or jeans

  • Closed‑toe shoes

  • No hats, durags, or hoodies inside unless for religious reasons

  • Stay clean, groomed, and professional

Technology

  • Phones away during instruction and services unless approved

Safety & Sanitation

  • Follow VA DPOR sanitation laws

  • Disinfect tools, capes, towels as trained

  • Daily station clean up required

Discipline

  1. Verbal warning

  2. Written warning

  3. Probation or dismissal
    Immediate dismissal for drugs/alcohol, theft, violence, or willful damage

Refunds

  • $250 enrollment fee is non‑refundable

  • Before 10% of program: 25% refund of tuition paid (kit not included)

  • After 10% of program: no refunds

  • No refunds for kits once issued

Grievances

  • Submit concerns in writing to the Academy Director

  • You may appeal any decision

  • You may also file with Virginia DPOR

Closures

  • Weather or emergency updates sent by 7:00 AM via text and email

  • Missed hours made up with online theory or extended Saturday classes

Acknowledgment

All students sign the policy agreement at orientation.