Policies

Grading Policy

Students’ grades are based on hands-on evaluations, written tests, attendance and an original research paper. Students must maintain an overall average grade of 70% or higher to graduate. For Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology and Neuromuscular, there are written quizzes, as well as a final exam. Practical skills are reviewed periodically and a grade is assigned when a student performs a massage on his/her instructor prior to starting clinic and near the completion of the 10 month program.

Grading is as follows:

90 – 100% = A

80 – 89 % = B

70 – 79% = C

Below 70% = Failing

I = Incomplete

Students whose grades fall below 70% are placed on academic probation. Instructors and staff make every effort to support students to improve their grades.

Attendance

Students are required to attend at least 90% of the classes during the program. Attendance is calculated on a monthly basis. If the student’s attendance falls below 90% in any one month, she/he will be placed on 30-day probation. One absence will be allowed during that probation period. If these terms are met, the student is removed from probation. If the terms are not met, the student will be placed on a second 30-day probation with one allowed absence. If these terms are not met again, the student will be subject to dismissal without refund. Three late arrivals of 15 minutes or more will count as one absence. Students are responsible for making up any work missed due to the absence. Tutoring may be arranged through the school at a cost of $35 per hour.

Leave of Absence

If a leave of absence is requested, it must be submitted in writing for approval by the Director. If granted, tuition already paid and hours already completed will be credited at the time of re-admittance. Maximum leave of absence allowed is 60 days and subject to the Director’s approval. With the Director’s approval because of extenuating circumstances, a student may be permitted to return the next term to continue education with a new class.

Student Appeals

Students who wish to file a complaint or appeal a dismissal must do so in writing to the Director. The following must be included: student’s name, social security number, address, phone number, nature of the complaint, dates, times and persons involved. It must be signed and dated by the student and include three dates and times that the student should be available to meet with the Director. Forms are available in the Student Handbook.

Dismissal

The Director will notify the student in writing of a dismissal, including reasons and date of dismissal. Students will be dismissed for:

  • Failure to fulfill the school’s academic requirements
  • Failure to fulfill the school’s financial requirements
  • Failure to fulfill the schools attendance requirements
  • Confirmation by the Director and school staff that the student has violated the Student Code of Conduct

Refund Policy

If a student withdraws within three business days after signing the enrollment agreement, all monies shall be refunded except for the application fee. After three days, the school will retain the application, registration fee, and:

  • 10% of the total tuition if withdrawal occurs in the first 25 hours of scheduled school attendance;
  • 20% of the total tuition if withdrawal occurs between 26 and 75 hours of scheduled attendance;
  • 45% of the total tuition if withdrawal occurs after the first 75 hours, but prior to completion of 25% of the program;
  • 70% of the total tuition if withdrawal occurs after 25%, but prior to completing 50% of the program;
  • 100% of the total tuition if withdrawal occurs after completion of 50% of the program.

Refund Policy for Eligible Veterans

The amount charged to the veteran for tuition, fees and other charges for a portion of the course shall not exceed the approximate prorate portion of the total charges for tuition, fees and other charges that the length of the completed portion of the course bears to its total length. If a Department of Veterans Affairs student fails to start the course, only 10 dollars ($10) of the registration fee will be retained by the school.

Student Standards of Conduct

The school expects students to conduct themselves at all times in an acceptable manner. The forms of misconduct listed below from the “Model Code for Student’s Rights, Responsibilities and Conduct,” published by the Law Student Division of the American Bar Association, are considered to promote the education objectives of the school and are grounds for dismissal.

  • All types of dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly providing false information to the institution, forgery, alteration or use of documents or identification with the intent to defraud.
  • Intentional disruption or obstruction of teaching, research, administration, disciplinary proceedings, public meetings and programs or other school activities.
  • Physical abuse of any person on school premises or at functions sponsored or supervised by the school.
  • Theft or damage to the school premises, equipment, or damage to the property of a member of the school community on the school premises.
  • Failure to comply with directions of TMTC officials acting in the performance of their duties.
  • Violation of the law on school premises that affects the school’s pursuit of its education objectives. This includes, but is not limited to, the use of alcoholic beverages or controlled or dangerous substances on or around school property.

Student Requirements for Graduation

  • Adherence to school standards of conduct.
  • Completion of school attendance requirements.
  • Completion of the program with at least a 70% average grade.
  • Submission of a written research report relating to therapeutic massage or bodywork. The topic of this report is the student’s choice.
  • Full payment of tuition and fees.

Students must bring sheets and towels for use in class. He/she must wear professional, appropriate and comfortable clothing.