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General Information

Adult Education at Polaris Career Center provides education and training programs that focus on personal and career success.  Our courses are designed to help you upgrade your skill set, gain access to the workforce or introduce you to a brand new career.  Course offerings and content remain current with today's changing technology and job market.  Our Mission Statement reflects this goal:

We offer Job & Career Training programs, Customized Training for employers as well as Continuing Education and Personal Enrichment classes, all for the adult learner.


Polaris Career Center Job and Career Training programs are accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education, 7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, GA 30350, Telephone: 770-396-3898/Fax: 770-396-3790

Avocational programs/courses are neither accredited by the Council, nor qualify students to receive Title IV financial aid.


Canceled Courses

The Adult Education Department must cancel courses that do not attain the required minimum enrollment. The Adult Education Department reserves the right to cancel, discontinue, postpone or combine courses before or at the first class meeting. Attempts are made to contact all students whose courses have been canceled. In the event a class is canceled, a full refund of the registration fee will be given.

Crisis Response Actions

Emergency Operations Plan

Students with Disabilities

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS POLICY

Polaris Career Center may provide accommodations to students with documented disabilities. A student is not required to disclose his/her disability however, if the student desires accommodations, it is the student’s responsibility to notify the Adult Education Workforce Counselor of his/her disability. The student must request accommodations in writing as well as provide current documentation prepared by an appropriate professional that includes a diagnosis and the necessary accommodations to assist the student in his/her training program.

Polaris Career Center is accessible to students with physical disabilities. Students should contact the Adult Education office prior to arrival for parking instructions and elevator location information.

In accordance with Title VI of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Polaris Career Center's policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, ancestry, economic status, military status, or age in its educational programs, activities, services or employment policies.

The Board does not discriminate on the basis of legally acquired genetic information.

If you are having a problem or have questions or concerns regarding compliance with Title IX or Section 504, contact: Assistant Superintendent, Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator, 440.891.7600.

The Special Accommodations Policy is found in the Student Handbook.

Annual Security Report

Polaris Career Center's Annual Security Report (Clery Act) is published by October 1st every year.  This report contains information about safety resources, crime statistics, policies and procedures, important safety tips, and other useful information.

Disclaimer

Certain risks may be involved in each course described herein. Polaris Career Center shall not be liable for any loses or injury whatsoever to persons or property arising from enrollment in any course described herein. By registering for a course, the registrant acknowledges the assumption of those risks and releases Polaris Career Center from any liability whatsoever. Specific courses or activities may require registrants to sign a separate waiver of liability and release. Students enrolled in courses offered through the Adult Education Department are subject to Polaris Career Center regulations and policies including those pertaining to student conduct and discipline.

Eligibility

Registration for open enrollment classes is open to all students, residents and nonresidents, over 16 years of age. High school students must have written permission from their parents prior to registration for adult education classes.

Mission Statement

Office Hours*

AUGUST 22, 2022 - JUNE 30, 2023

Monday – Thursday.........8:00 AM – 8:00 PM 
Friday................................8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
 

*Evening office hours are not available when evening classes are not in session. This occurs during holiday periods and between semesters.



FREE Parking

Polaris offers an open parking policy after 4PM, in which Visitors/Students/Staff can park in any of the available parking areas in the front, back or side lots. During the daytime, however, students should park in the right side lot that is adjacent to Old Oak Blvd.

Senior Citizens Discount

Senior citizens will receive a 10 percent discount on the published tuition fee for open enrollment classes only (discount does not apply to material fees) except where indicated. Note: Senior Citizens include persons over the age of 65 who can produce proof of age and identity.

School Closing

Closing of the daytime classes at Polaris Career Center DOES NOT necessarily mean that the evening classes will be canceled.  The decision to cancel evening classes will be made by the Adult Education administration by 12:00 PM.  Students should monitor the television local news and radio stations, check Polaris Career Center’s website, www.polaris.edu, as well as the Polaris Career Center Facebook and Twitter pages/sites.
 

Transcript Request Form

If you are a former Adult Education student and would like to request a transcript, please download the transcript request form and fax to 440.891.7642 or mail to Polaris Career Center, Attention: Adult Education Office.

Transcript Request Form
 

Change of Student Contact Information

If you are a current or former Adult Education student and your contact information has changed, please download the change of information form and fax to 440.891.7642 or mail to Polaris Career Center, Attention: Adult Education Office.

Student Contact Change Form

Transfer of Students from Other Institutions

Polaris Career Center does not grant advanced standing to transfer students from other institutions.

Transfer of Students Between Programs

Prior to the program start date, students may not transfer to another program. Students must withdraw from their program and re-register for another program. The $100 cancellation fee will be applied.

Withdrawals and Refunds

Registration does not automatically carry with it the right of a refund or reduction of indebtedness in cases of inability to attend class or in cases of withdrawal. The student assumes the risk of all changes in business or personal affairs.

  • Full refunds will be issued when a class is canceled by the Adult Education Department, or fees may be applied to another class.
  • No refunds will be issued after the first class meeting. There will be no refunds for one-night classes. 
  • A $10 cancellation fee will be withheld from all refunds except for Job Training Programs which have a $100 withdrawal fee.
  • Books and supplies are non-refundable.

Job & Career Training Program Withdrawals and Refunds

Job & Career Training Program Withdrawal Policy
 
A withdrawal from a Job & Career Training program does not eliminate the student’s debt to Polaris Career Center.
 
Students considering withdrawing from a Job & Career Training program should contact the Adult Education Workforce Counselor.

Cancellation – Students Who Cancel On or Before the First Day of Class:

  • A $100 cancelation fee will be charged for all Job & Career Training program cancelations.

Official Withdrawal – Withdrawal from a Job & Career Training Program is considered official:  

  • On the date notification is received from the student. 
  • If the student is removed for grades, attendance, disciplinary action, non-payment of financial obligation.
  • Students who are 60 days or more past due on monthly plan payments may be removed from their program.
  • If at any time it becomes mathematically impossible for the student to achieve the required attendance and grades by the end of the program, the student wil be subject to withdrawal.

Tuition fees will continue to accrue until notification is received from the student or if the student is removed for the above.  A $100 cancellation fee will be charged for all Job & Career Training program withdrawals.  Tuition refunds are prorated and based on the hours the program was held until withdrawal notification date.  Books and supply fees are non-refundable. Materials and assessment fees are non-refundable if used prior to the withdrawal date. If a student paid by check or cash, the refund will be disbursed within 45 business days in the form of a Polaris Career Center check.  If the student paid using a credit card, the refund will be credited on the credit card initially charged.

In the event a student does not qualify, or is unable to fulfill the program requirements to participate in the externship portion of a program, the student will be ineligible to complete the program and, therefore, the withdrawal policy will be applied. Reasons for non-participation may include the following but are not limited to: violation of the Polaris Career Center Adult Education Student Code of Conduct due to behavior or discipline, attendance below 90%, grade below 70% or C, unsatisfactory drug screen or background check, non-completion of program competencies/skills, or student account is not current.
 
Unofficial Withdrawal - Withdrawal from a Job & Career Training Program is considered unofficial when a student does not attend for 10 consecutive program scheduled days, not to exceed 30 calendar days. Fees will continue to accrue until the 10th day at which time a student will be withdrawn automatically. A $100 cancellation fee will be charged for all Job & Career Training program withdrawals.  Tuition refunds are prorated and based on the hours the program has been held until withdrawal date.  Books and supply fees are non-refundable.  Materials and assessment fees are non-refundable if used prior to the withdrawal date.  If a student paid by check or cash, the refund will be disbursed within 45 business days in the form of a Polaris Career Center check.  If the student paid using a credit card, the refund will be credited on the credit card initially charged.

Students who officially withdraw or are unofficially withdrawn and have a balance due will be invoiced by Polaris Career Center and given until the end of the fiscal year (June 30th) to pay the balance. Students may contact the Adult Education office if a payment plan is needed. If after June 30th the balance is not paid-in-full, the debt will be reported to the Ohio Attorney General’s office for collection.
 
Students must pick up books and supplies within 30 days of withdrawal.  Contact the Adult Education office at (440) 891-7600 to make arrangements.

Job & Career Training Program Refund Policy

Refunds for Programs Canceled by the School
•    If tuition and fees are collected in advance of the start date of a program and the school cancels the program, the school will refund 100% of the tuition and fees collected.
•    If a student paid by check or cash, the refund will be disbursed within 45 business days of the program start date in the form of a Polaris Career Center check.  If the student paid using a credit card, the refund will be credited within 45 business days of the program planned start date on the credit card initially charged.
Refunds for Students Who Cancel On or Before the First Day of Class
•    If tuition and fees are collected in advance of the start date of classes and the student does not begin classes or withdraws on the first day of classes, the school will apply a$100 cancellation fee.
•    If a student paid by check or cash, the refund will be disbursed within 45 business days in the form of a Polaris Career Center check.  If the student paid using a credit card, the refund will be credited within 45 business days on the credit card initially charged.
Refunds for Withdrawal After Class Commences
•    Please refer to the Withdrawal Policy for the definition of Official and Unofficial Withdrawals.
•    Tuition refunds are prorated and based on the hours the program was held until withdrawal date.  Books and supply fees are non-refundable. Materials and assessment fees are non-refundable if used prior to the withdrawal date.  The school will apply a
$100 cancellation fee.
•    If a student paid by check or cash, the refund will be disbursed within 45 business days in the form of a Polaris Career Center check.  If the student paid using a credit card, the refund will be credited within 45 business days on the credit card initially charged.
 
Any refund that totals $1 or less will remain on the student account as a credit balance.

 
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Adult Institutional Advisory Council

Mr. Charles Bichara, City of Middleburg Heights
Dr. Judith Crocker, MJ Crocker & Associates
Mr. Donald Daniel, Swagelok
Ms.Joni Edwards, Southwest General Health Center 
Mr. Bob Gillingham, Bob Gillingham Ford
Mr. John Langer, H. Jack's Plumbing & Heating Company
Mr. Paul Marnecheck, The City of Brook Park
Mr. Brent Painter, City of Strongsville


 

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