| 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 for half 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 course. Up to 50% of the requirements
for any program (except the 100-hour Practitioner Certificate) 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 Certification course 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:$1.00
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 Certification Requirements Students must demonstrate a minimum level of competence to receive
credit and certification. 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 and/or certification
at a future date. If you are concerned about whether or not you
are doing “well enough” in a class, ask your instructor.
Duplicate 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 prior to or on the first
day of a class, you are entitled to a full refund of the fee for
that class, less the registration fee of $75. If you give notice
14 days before a class begins, you may transfer your deposit to
a subsequent class of your choice. 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 money,
including the registration fee. 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 Affairs. |
