Cosmetology
Cosmetology students develop the skills and knowledge necessary to pass the Virginia Board of Registered Professional Hairdressers examination for licensing. Graduates are expected to take the state examination. Students who complete this program successfully and pass their licensure examinations have the skills and knowledge needed for the following entry-level jobs: manicurist, salon receptionist, shampoo technician, and licensed cosmetologist. This two-year program of study begins in 11th grade and includes:
- Nutrition and Wellness
- Life Planning
- Cosmetology 1
- Cosmetology 2
Note: Applications for this program are open for rising 11th grade students.
Program Type
Transport Program – Students participating in this program attend all core classes, non-CTE classes, and activities at their base school. A PWCS bus transports students between their base school and the program school daily, returning in time to ride their regular bus home.
Program Locations
Unity Reed High School
Coordinator: Ms. Hodgson
Telephone: 703-365-2900
Email: [email protected]
View the Unity Reed HS website
Information Meetings
November 7, 2024, 6:30 p.m. at Unity Reed HS
January 16, 2025, 6:30 p.m. at Unity Reed HS
Attendance Areas
Battlefield HS, Brentsville HS, Gainesville HS, Hylton HS, Osbourn Park HS, Patriot HS, and Unity Reed HS
Woodbridge High School
Coordinator: Ms. Spindler
Telephone: 703-497-8000
Email: [email protected]
View the Woodbridge HS website
Information Meetings
November 12, 2024, 6:30 p.m. at Woodbridge HS Auditorium
January 14, 2025, 6:30 p.m. at Woodbridge HS Auditorium
Attendance Areas
Colgan HS, Forest Park HS, Freedom HS, Gar-Field HS, Potomac HS, and Woodbridge HS