School Policies

The policies below apply to all courses offered by the Community School at Cape Cod Tech. Licensing and Certification courses (Cosmetology, Dental Assisting, Electrical Journeyman Training, Manicure Licensing, Medical Assisting, and Veterinary Assisting ) have additional policies and standards regarding grading, attendance, etc. Please refer to each individual Program Handbook for full details Licensing and Certification courses. Courses run by partner organizations (Contractor’s Licensing and EMT Training) are also subject to the policies of that organization. Please call for additional details.

 ‍REFUND POLICY:

– 100% Refund or Credit: If the school cancels a class.

– 100% Refund: If a student withdraws at least ten (10) business days before the first class.

– 50% Refund: If a student withdraws nine (9) business days before class begins or before the third class session.

– No Refund: If a student withdraws after the third class.

– Withdrawal must be submitted in writing by mail (351 Pleasant Lake Ave., Harwich, MA 02645, Attn: Community School) or email (communityschool@capetech.us). Refunds are issued to the original form of payment.

Refunds are processed upon receipt of a written notice of withdrawal. Students must notify Cape Cod Regional Technical High School in writing at 351 Pleasant Lake Ave., Harwich, MA 02645 attn: Community School or email communityschool@capetech.us prior to their last day in the program. Refunds are issued once a month by the school.
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Our courses are non-credit courses, so they do not qualify for federal aid. In some cases, vocational rehabilitation or workforce development boards will pay for qualified students to take our courses. For some courses we do offer an interest-free payment plan.
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NOTIFICATION: We do not call anyone unless the class you have signed up for is cancelled or there has been a change.
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SMOKING AND DRUG USE:  The use or consumption by students of alcohol, tobacco products or drugs on school property is prohibited anywhere on school grounds in accordance with State Laws.
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE: No substance abuse of any kind will be tolerated and will result in immediate dismissal with no refund.
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PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT: Students of the Community School are expected to behave in a professional and courteous manner. Failure to do so can result in immediate dismissal from a course without a refund. Examples of behavior which may result in dismissal include, but are not limited to, physical altercations; perceived or actual threats against another student or instructor; attempted or actual damage to any personal or public property; theft or attempted theft; violation of federal, state or local law on the premises.
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REFRESHMENTS: All refreshments must be consumed in the cafeteria and not brought back to shops or classes.
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CLASS CANCELLATION:  Classes may occasionally be cancelled due to instructor illness, school events, or inclement weather. Students will be notified in advance by the email you registered with for the course. Any missed class will be rescheduled to ensure the program meets the total required instructional hours. If Cape Cod Regional Technical High School is closed due to weather, all in-person adult education evening classes are automatically cancelled.  
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SCHOOL CLOSINGS: Classes follow the Cape Cod Tech calendar and will not meet on major school holidays or breaks
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION:  Registration will only be accepted from students 18 years of age and older. Students may register on-line, via phone, or in person at the Community School Office.   The tuition may be paid using cash (in-person registration only), check (in-person registration only), or credit card.  A registration fee will be charged in addition to class tuition. 

Payment Plans are available for students who register with a debit or credit card for automatic withdrawals. 

 In order to ensure that supplies and textbooks arrive prior to start of class, registration closes two weeks prior to the start date of the course. Registration after this time requires the approval of the Director.

JOB PLACEMENT: Many of our programs will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. We don’t provide job placement services, our instructors will offer advice on finding your first job. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.
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INSTRUCTORS WANTED: If you have expertise in a field you feel would be of interest to our evening adult population, please give us a call at (508) 432-4500 Ext. 2800. Or if you feel qualified to teach one of our course offerings, please let us know which course is of interest to you. If there are any courses not listed in our brochure that you would like to see offered in our evening program, please let us know.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The Cape Cod Regional Technical High School admits students and makes available to them its advantages, privileges and courses of study without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin or special needs. The School District is in full compliance with Massachusetts Law, Chapter 622 of the Acts of 1971 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (U.S. Code), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Individuals may make inquiries relative to Chapter 622 and Title IX from the Title IX Coordinator at the school address or by calling (508) 432-4500. Inquiries relative to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act should be directed to the Guidance Supervisor at the school address.
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COURSE PAYMENT: Payment may be made by cash, check or credit/debit card. Unless otherwise specified, all courses must be paid in full at the time of registration. If a course requires additional expenses (e.g., textbooks) this will be clearly stated on the website. Licensing or State/National examination fees are never included in tuition cost.
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RECORD-KEEPING: The Community School will keep all Certificates of Completion on record for a minimum of ten years.