What campus is the NISD Cosmetology Academy located?
The NISD Cosmetology Academy is currently located at James M. Steele Early College High School in Roanoke. The academy will relocate to Northwest High School in Justin, TX beginning the 25-26 school year.
Is there NISD Transportation available?
Yes. During junior year, NISD transportation will pick Cosmetology students up at their normal bus stop, bring students to the academy and return students to their home campus after 3rd period. During senior year, NISD transportation will pick students up from home campus after lunch and take to the academy. At the end of the school day, bus tranportation is provided to take students home.
*Tuesday is extended for the Academy Salon. This is a requirement for seniors and they must have their own transportation home on each Tuesday the salon is open. There is no district transportation when schedule is extended on Tuesdays.
Can students drive themselves to and from the Academy?
Yes, students have the option to drive to the Cosmetology Academy and to their home high school campus. Students must have a valid Texas license, insurance, and parent permission form on file.
What is the two-year course sequence for the Cosmetology Academy?
Junior Year – Students will attend Northwest High School for 1, 2, and 3 class periods for their Cosmetology courses. Then travel back to their home high school campus for lunch. They will finish their academic courses during 5, 6, 7, and 8 periods.
Senior Year – Students will attend their home high school campus for 1, 2, 3, 4 periods and lunch. Then travel to Northwest High School to complete their Cosmetology courses during 6, 7, and 8 periods.
*Extended hours are required for Seniors on Tuesdays when the salon is open to the public. Students must provide their own transportation home from the academy when salon has extended schedule on Tuesdays.
How much does it cost to earn a state Cosmetology certification at Steele High School?
Northwest ISD offers the cosmetology courses & curriculum, cosmetology kit, and cosmetology training for free. There may be some small incidental costs, but they are minimal.
If a student were to attend a cosmetology school after high school in the state of Texas, the average tuition for a Texas cosmetology program outside of NISD is $14,000, plus the cost of kit and books.
What requirements are there to join the Cosmetology Academy?
Students need to be on pace for graduation and have good attendance. See your high school counselor if you have questions about your graduation plan and requirements.
How does a student earn their Cosmetology state certification?
Through the NISD Cosmetology Academy certification program, students will earn their 1,000 hours of cosmetology experience through the two years of training. In the Senior year, students will prepare and must pass a state written and practical exam to be eligible for a license.
Are there any after school requirements?
Yes. The Cosmetology Academy operates a full-service salon providing senior students the opportunity to earn hours and gain hands-on career experience. The salon is open on select Tuesdays until 6:00 pm.
As part of the Cosmetology Academy, are there additional experiences?
Yes. As part of the Cosmetology Academy, students gain real world experiences through The Salon at the Academy, NISD Back to School event, NISD Expo event, industry certifications, digital ePortfolios, guest speakers, industry connections and partnerships, and so much more.
Tell me more about the students who have earned their past state certifications?
NISD Cosmetology Academy graduates are currently attending UNT, UTA, TCC, TWU, Johnson & Wales, Tint School of Makeup & Cosmetology, Sam Houston State University, National Guard, and additional post-secondary schools. Some of the majors our Cosmetology Academy graduates are studying include nursing, business, counseling & mental health, pilot & aviation, costume design, teacher certification, and more.
NISD Cosmetology Academy graduates are currently in numerous career apprenticeships and actively working in the Cosmetology industry. Students are working in national franchises, salons, theatre, and as independent contractors. NISD Cosmetology Academy graduates have worked at Great Clips, Supercuts, Frenchy’s Nail Salon, Floyd 99 Barbershop, Foiled Salon, Depil Brazil Waxing, Hair Bar, Bazooka Charlie's Barber Co., Ulta Beauty, and other salons.
