Class Starting Dates

2010 Class Starting Dates

22 February - 12 March
22 March - 9 April
17 May - 4 June
21 June - 9 July
26 July - 13 August
30 August - 17 September
4 October - 22 October
1 November - 19 November

2011 Class Starting Dates

10 January - 28 January
21 February - 11 March
21 March - 8 April
16 May - 3 June
20 June - 8 July
25 July - 12 August
29 August - 16 September
3 October - 21 October
31 October - 18 November

 

Information of Interest to All Students

1. Entrance requirements - Previous experience is not necessary. Our only requirement is that you wish to learn, and are sincerely interested in floral design.
2. Absences - More than two absences during  this three week course will result in interruption of training unless these absences are satisfactorily made up before class.
3. Grading - Written and practical tests will be given weekly. Passing grades will be determined by averaging these. A grade average of at least 80%  must be maintained for the three week course. Less than that will require additional training before regular school hours, or on weekends at a nominal fee.
4. Student conduct - Students will conduct themselves  in a business like  manner while attending classes.
5. Training at other accredited design schools or institutions of higher learning will be evaluated through written and performance tests, and credit will be given when applicable.
6. Age Limitations - No limit to date, age span has ranged from 12 through 76. Aspiring Grandma Moses' are welcome!
7. Holiday observed - New Year's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Mother's Day, 4th of July , Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
8. Leaves allowed if classes are repeated in future classes; unauthorized class cuts must be made up in future classes.
9. Tardiness limited to 5 minutes or less - Otherwise 5 tardies equal 1/2 day absence and must be made up before class or on weekends. Make up  work will also be scheduled after class or on weekends.
10. Unsatisfactory attendance will result in interruption of student training which may be made up on weekends, before class or in future classes as determined  by each phase instructor.
11. Policy for dismissal for unsatisfactory conduct - The school reserves the right to dismiss / discontinue a student for unsatisfactory conduct through failure to attend classes punctually, breach of school rules or regulations or for any cause the school deems necessary for the good  of the school.


Location School

1612 South Dixie Highway, Lake Worth. We are 5 miles south of  Palm Beach, 35 miles north of Fort Lauderdale, and about 65 miles north of  Miami. The Atlantic ocean is only a few blocks away, and Lake Worth even closer. Walt Disney World is less than 3 1/2 hours north of us, and students often drive there after classes on Friday for a fabulous weekend.

 

Hours of Attendance
Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. These hours will give our out-of-state students extra time to enjoy the many wonderful  things to see and do in our area. You will have a 30 minute break for lunch and a 15 minute break in the morning. Clock hours per week equal 35; the complete program equals 105 clock hours.