Paramount Adult School Cosmetology ProgramDr. Ruth Pérez, Superintendent

Dr. Ryan D. Smith, Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Educational ServicesDr. Manuel San Miguel, Director, Student Services

Dr. Yvonne Rodriguez, Principal, Paramount Adult School1

PurposeTo update the Board on the Cosmetology Program:

• Provide the key details and objectives of the Cosmetology Program

• The pathway to Cosmetology certification

• The value of Paramount Adult School’s program

• Share accomplishments to celebrate

• Identify next steps and answer questions

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Key Details and Objectives• Established Spring, 2019• Partnership with Compton College• Objectives:

Expand CTE at PASOffer a program that is of interest to adultsLeads to excellent employment opportunitiesEstablish a pathway to a certificate or AS

• Prepares students for a variety of careers:AestheticianManicurist/PedicuristHair and Makeup

• Leads toward state licensure

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Required Core: 13 Units 28-29 Units from:

Cosmetology 104 (6.5)Introduction to Cosmetology 1

Cosmetology 105 (6.5)Introduction to Cosmetology 2

Cosmetology 110 (8)Intermediate Cosmetology

Cosmetology 112 (8)Advanced Cosmetology

Cosmetology 114 (8)Advanced Cosmetology and Intro to State Board Review

Cosmetology 116 (8)Advanced Prep for State Board Review

Cosmetology 130 (5)Advanced Cosmetology Applications

OR

Cosmetology 140 (4)Cosmetology Practicum

Pathway to Cosmetology CertificationCertificate of Achievement

Taken at PAS

These two courses earn the student a Certificate of

Accomplishment

A student can earn an Associate’s Degree in Cosmetology by completing the requirements aboveplus additional Compton courses

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The Value of PAS’ Cosmetology Program

Semester Fee Breakdown at PAS:

Cosmetology 104 or 105: $299

Textbook: ≈ $240

Compton College Fees: $19

Student Kit: ≈ $1,500*Approximate Cost per Semester: ≈ $558

*Student kit is provided at no charge

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Celebrations• 22 students initially enrolled in

Cosmetology 104 (Spring, 2019)13 successfully completed the course13 are continuing to Cosmetology 105

• Accommodated several adult ESL students in the program

• Fall, 2019 enrollment:Cosmetology 104: 8Cosmetology 105: 13Active wait list for Cosmetology 104

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Next Steps• Completing the furnishing of the room

with Cosmetology equipment• Providing an additional room for

Cosmetology 105• Assisting Cosmetology 105 students in

transferring to Compton College

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Questions?

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